East Lake Macquarie Anglican Church

26/05/2026

East Lake Macquarie Anglican Church Service Times and Locations.

28/04/2026

We are hosting 2 events this year.
• All Saints Belmont - 24 Church Street
Date: Saturday 16th May
Time: 10am
Details: Lots of Games, Prizes

• Merrigum Windale - 2 Talinga Close
Date: Wednesday 20th May
Time: 10am
Details: Raffles, games and great food.

Enquiries: 0474 644 015

23/04/2026

This year we are once again hosting 2 Australia's Biggest Morning Tea events.

• All Saints Belmont - Saturday 16th May, 10am
• Church of Transfiguration Windale - Wednesday 20th May, 10am.

Come to one or come to both.
See our Events tab for more information.

Join me at my Biggest Morning Tea or donate online to help me reach my fundraising goal! Together, we can help Cancer Council raise much needed funds.

06/04/2026

05/04/2026

The parable of the prodigal son reveals God’s divine love not as punishment, but as compassionate restoration. The father does not wait to condemn, but runs to embrace—offering gifts that exceed what even obedience might expect. Forgiveness here is not earned; it flows from love that sees beyond failure to the heart’s return.
In the Good Samaritan, compassion again takes center stage. Where law and division would justify passing by, love crosses boundaries. Many see in this figure a reflection of Jesus himself—one who gives freely to the wounded, provides what is needed for healing, and promises to return. It is a picture of compassion without limit, where divine love is not restrained by rules, but expressed in wholehearted care for another.

05/04/2026

Easter at East Lake Macquarie Belmont - have a blessed Easter

05/04/2026

He is risen!

“In God’s resurrection of Jesus, we witness the most important truth of our world. Darkness will yield to light. That from the tomb of despair, it is life and hope that will emerge victorious. And that there is nothing so broken that it can’t be mended. Even death will lose its sting.” Gershon Nimbalker

We pray you have a blessed Easter Sunday and invite you to join in prayer today, led in a prayer written by Rev Dr Melinda Cousins. . .

Redeeming Creator, make us like the dreamers
Awaken our imaginations
to see hope for the future
Your Kingdom breaking in
with justice, compassion, and truth.

Renewing Spirit, flood us with streams in the desert
Evoke our emotions
to feel the pain of our sisters and brothers
Crying out in lament
for release, freedom, and welcome.

Restoring King, send us out to bring change
Enliven our hands and feet
to sow seeds of justice
Walking together in new paths
of righteousness, blessing and rejoicing.
Amen. . .

Gershon’s quote is taken from his Good Friday reflection - originally shared with our movement in 2024, his reflection helps point us to the deep truths and hope we have in God’s resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday. You can read Gershon’s full reflection here - https://www.commongrace.org.au/in_the_shadow_of_good_friday

05/04/2026

04/02/2026

I don't feel like being
a light for the world
or salt to flavour something

I can't be more than me
just getting by... surviving
taking one step and then another

how could I show someone
this is the best way
try this for a change

barely 'making it' myself
getting through the day is my goal
achieving that is success

some think that is 'being a light'
for even an old flickering candle
brings some light to a dark place

29/01/2026

The Presentation...

The old man stood
on the edge of the crowd
no longer nimble as he was
a misstep could mean a fall
his eyes no longer clear
but he saw them
deep within him
a man, a woman, a child

Gingerly he went to them
took the child in his arms
his eyes welled up in tears
his life was now fulfilled
he could go home at last