Missionheart

26/05/2026

The Power of Forgiveness
Week 7 Midweek Devotional from Alana

When Peter asked Jesus, “How many times should I forgive? Up to seven times?”, he thought he was being generous. In Jewish culture, forgiving someone three times was already considered enough. But Jesus replied:
“Not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” - Matthew 18:21–22
Jesus wasn’t giving Peter a number to count to — He was teaching that forgiveness is a lifestyle shaped by grace…

Continue reading here:
https://us9.campaign-archive.com/?u=91dfda548e453a33849308041&id=f4235f055c

23/05/2026

Empowered to speak boldly

Today is Pentecost Sunday & what better way to celebrate the Holy Spirit poured out on the church, than with a message from our very own Kelly.

In her devotion she shares about speaking boldly.

https://youtu.be/MMiuPzMhBjY?si=_D3OtfTWFfd7G_vj

The text can be found here:
DAY-7-EMPOWERED-TO-SPEAK-Devotional.pdf https://share.google/MYwBlaG60jKrtbxPU

Worship God:
https://youtu.be/2gMcTlHUilg?si=FVpFONaW-D-UCMtd

Let's join Kelly in praying:
We thank you for the gift of your Holy Spirit. We thank you that you love to pour out your Holy Spirit upon us.
We pray for boldness to share your good news. Help us to always give an answer for the hope that we profess & to share that message with sensitivity & gentleness, respect & grace. Help us to always be ready to make the most of every opportunity whenever & wherever you want us to share. We pray this in Jesus' name. Amen

Pray for Missionheart's Gathering today & for all the churches of Christ throughout Australia in their times of worship & celebration.

Join Kelly Hayduk from Missionheart, ACT as she shares about how prayer empowers us to speak.What is your church praying for this week? Find daily resources ...

22/05/2026

Day 6 empowered to pray

Here is today's devotion from Liam where he is encouraging us to a place of prayer where God meets us:
https://youtu.be/PFzASBVp1Dk?si=HyvbHm1lGh6vK5oa

The written version can be found here:
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/68071e23ec04204e3ec29870/t/69fc2acf88b91e2fe3c51a36/1778133711869/DAY-6-EMPOWERED-TO-PRAY-Devotional.pdf

Liam describes prayer as this active and living relationship with God as we partner with Him in co-labouring to bring His redemptive work from Heaven down to earth

Worship:
https://youtu.be/36hBlBGVFSs?si=Xz_A7izmkxaQGzc9

Let's pray the Lord's prayer (Matt 6:9-13) together today.

Pray for God's Kingdom to come at Missionheart & on the streets & communities of Canberra & Queanbeyan & beyond & to Churches of Christ throughout Australia & into local communities. Pray also for our governments - local, state & federal May God's kingdom come!

Pray for the people who come to mind.

Join Liam Jarrot from Yorkstreet Church of Christ, VIC as he shares about empowerment to pray.What is your church praying for this week? Find daily resources...

21/05/2026

Empowered to give

Here is today's devotion where Alice is encouraging us to live & give generously.
https://youtu.be/MrXzF2pQyOU?si=2J9AZ7hOJYKsqZPf

The written devotion can be found here:
DAY-5-EMPOWERED-TO-GIVE-Devotional.pdf https://share.google/73rpuxsTkdvdVv5G5

Worship
https://youtu.be/fGF-MGGLpB0?si=ZXwv9q6vXFfsbuZb

Is God encouraging you to give something today?

Let's pray with Alice:
Holy Spirit, thankyou that you empower us to live differently. Teach us to live open handed with all you have given us. Show us what's in our hands, & give us the courage to give it freely, just as You gave Your life for us, Jesus. As we give, we trust You with the outcomes. Amen

Pray for the financial health of Missionheart & the Churches of Christ throughout Australia.

Pray also for our brothers & sisters in many countries in Africa. They have gone through so much & now there is an Ebola outbreak. Pray for healing, protection & recovery.

Join Alice Hillhouse from Together Church, TAS as she shares about how prayer empowers us to give.What is your church praying for this week? Find daily resou...

21/05/2026

This is Volunteers week.

Let's celebrate our faithful volunteers who help so much at Missionheart.

You bless us! Thankyou!

We are always happy to hear from friends who would like to join our teams of volunteers. Everyone has something unique they can bring.

20/05/2026

The Parable of The Mustard Seed
Week 6 Midweek Devotional from Jenny

What does the Kingdom of Heaven look like? It started small with Jesus but has spread across space, time and generations to millions of people linked together through the Holy Spirit, living as God leads...

Continue reading here:
https://mailchi.mp/0e85d153e31b/wisdom-begins-with-the-fear-of-the-lord-midweek-devotional-8339870

20/05/2026

Day 4 - Empowered to minister

Today we are being encouraged to use the gifts God has given us to be a blessing to others

The video can be found in

https://youtu.be/LkcS9vWbo0Y?si=je0_h-m9WdjIfj0Y

The written devotion is:
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/68071e23ec04204e3ec29870/t/69fc2a9d778fde2a6acac706/1778133661132/DAY-4-EMPOWERED-TO-MINISTER-Devotional.pdf

Let's join Stephen in prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank you for giving me a spiritual gift to serve my church and the world around me. Please fill me with a greater capacity to function in my gift so that Your church may be healthy and strong. Please use me to be a blessing, as I have been greatly blessed.

Let's worship
https://youtu.be/sO8LBYfBDsM?si=mqOiPjfkceGSCqJu
What is God showing you? What is God asking of you? Pray for the people who come to mind.

Pray for unity in the body of Missionheart - one body serving Jesus. Pray for a deep appreciation of the other people God has placed around us and God's work in them.

Pray for unity centred around Jesus in the Churches of Christ around Australia.

Join Stephen Lim from Marion Church of Christ, SA as he shares about how prayer empowers us to minister.What is your church praying for this week? Find daily...

19/05/2026

Day 3 - Empowered to worship

Here is a video that inspires us to worship in spirit & in truth.

https://youtu.be/tOF6qFF9UnQ?si=gq7eDIIWG4HaukR6

The written version is here:
DAY-3-EMPOWERED-TO-WORSHIP-Devotional.pdf https://share.google/IjrusYg5rZxZYrzCy

Worship God now.
https://youtu.be/GfVd5x9W1Xc?si=deTsvs8OJL-WhUyU

Pray along with Michelle for boldness to worship regardless of circumstances. Her prayer is in the written version.

Pray for those in our community at Missionheart & in Churches of Christ throughout Australia, who are limited by illness or circumstances to be able to worship God in Spirit & in Truth & for God's transformation

Join Michelle Gill from Southport Church of Christ, QLD as she shar...

18/05/2026

Day 2 Empowered.

Here is a video that inspires us to serve as we have been gifted.
https://youtu.be/Yg-nKTkLPq4?si=A_q5R3606iqTfW1N
The written version is here:
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/68071e23ec04204e3ec29870/t/69fc2a78778fde2a6acab9d9/1778133624233/DAY-2-EMPOWERED-TO-SERVE-Devotional.pdf

Worship
https://youtu.be/6_KXsMCJgBQ?si=cpug8LExjyqtq4Kt

We serve Jesus, the King who serves.

Pray with Ashlee:
As you go about your week, ask yourselves, 'If Jesus were me in this situation right now, would He willingly step into that which I avoid?' Pray, asking God to empower you with the love & ability to follow Him in obedience.

Pray for the children & young people of Missionheart & those throughout Churches of Christ. Pray that they will experience, respond & grow in the knowledge & love of Jesus.

Join Ashlee Sodenkamp from Whitehill Church of Christ, QLD as she shares about how prayer empowers us to serve.What is your church praying for this week? Fin...

17/05/2026

Welcome to this first day of Empowered prayer for Churches of Christ throughout Australia

Here is a wonderful video that encourages us to pray from a place of love.

https://youtu.be/l6hIcQUWQ_0?si=orc0uUyuifg9u8QG

The written version can be found here:

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/68071e23ec04204e3ec29870/t/69fc2a60224e575eb22d18e8/1778133600368/DAY-1-EMPOWERED-TO-LOVE-Devotional.pdf

Worship
https://youtu.be/mpvK20P35wE?si=f1qvpwHnThb-DZ8M

Pray today for Churches of Christ pastors - for them to be equipped & empowered to be God's shepherds.

Pray for Jason, Kelly, Bec, Alana & Kiara who minister among us.