Millicent Community Church

09/06/2026

Our community of men are invited to our first "men's coffee and chat," put on by Skylight and proudly supported by the Wattle Range Su***de Prevention Network.

If you know a friend, work colleague, neighbor, or family member who might benefit from this, please share. Conversations can save lives.

And you get a FREE DRINK. A win-win for everyone. ☕️☕️☕️☕️

“Anything that's human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.” — Fred Rogers
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08/06/2026

SUNDAY RECAP // 07.06.26

Are we building bigger barns or wider doors? 🤔🧐

We have a habit of saying we trust God, but acting a whole lot like a nervous passenger with control issues.

We say we trust the Driver, but the second we see brake lights two kilometers down the road, we grip the dashboard and brace for impact.

Yesterday at Millicent Community Church, we talked about "God and our Stuff." But here is the truth: it was never really about money. It’s about the heart.

We looked at the story of the man building "bigger barns" and realized that when we let fear drive the car, we hoard our time, our talents, and our resources.

But Jesus is inviting us into something so much better. He’s calling us to stop building bigger barns and start building wider doors.

We are seeing this happen in real-time right here on the Limestone Coast. We are moving forward with the renovations for our Women's Shelter at 83 Williams Rd.

The builder we’ve been praying for just got his license right when we needed him, and we are stepping out in faith for the $43,000 we need to finish the security fencing.

God's timing is always better than our panic.

Faith isn't just believing the right things; it’s trusting the Driver enough to let go of the dashboard.

If you missed the conversation, you can catch the full Sunday Replay here: https://youtu.be/JhsHuRJrGU4?si=b-ldQfatc8DLxkt0

Let’s keep building those wider doors together. See you Wednesday night for dinner at 6:00 PM and Bible Study at 7:00 PM!

05/06/2026

03/06/2026

Will you be an ear cutter or an ear restorer? 🗡️👂

We’re used to the Greek tradition of heroes charging into battle with a sword and enough willpower to wield it. But Jesus introduces a "Third Way."

In Episode 40, we look at the gritty reality behind the "Jesus Way." When a Roman guard forced a "Tier 6 or 7" citizen to carry his 60-pound pack for a mile, and you chose to go two? You weren't being a servant; you were being a revolutionary.

Roman law strictly forbade soldiers from forcing civilians to go further than one mile. By going the second, you took his power away by doing more than he could ever demand.

This is Subversive Surrender.

Look at Peter in the Garden. He draws his sword and cuts off the ear of Malchus. According to Levitical law, a physical blemish disqualified you from Temple service.

Peter was trying to end his career. But Jesus steps in and heals the man Peter tried to disqualify. He restores the very people who think they have the power to arrest Him.

As we wrap up this season and look out into our neighborhoods, we have to ask ourselves:

Will we fight for our own will and our own power, or will we practice the subversive surrender that restores our enemies and invites the Kingdom in?

👇 Where is the Spirit inviting you to "go the second mile" this week? How can you use your life to restore someone that the world is trying to disqualify?

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31/05/2026

If you'd like to hear from Voice of the Martyrs they will be at Millicent Community Church (83 Williams Rd) from 7pm Monday 1st June.

Free event to hear about and pray for those who are persecuted for their faith around the world.

For more information or to partner with their ministry you can visit:

Voice of the Martyrs - Serving Persecuted Christians https://www.vom.com.au/

30/05/2026

"He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock..." 🪨✨

As we wrap up this first season of our journey through the Psalms, I wanted to pause and simply read Psalm 40 over you today.

We talk a lot about "digging for treasure" and doing the hard work of spiritual growth. But Psalm 40 reminds us that salvation is ultimately God reaching down into our mess, pulling us out, and giving us a "New Song" to sing.

If you are feeling stuck in a "shadowy place" today, don't rush to fix it. Take a 2-minute Selah moment. Listen to this ancient prayer. Let the breath of God remind you that the Solid Rock is already underneath your feet. 🕊️🌿

Save this post to listen to whenever you need a reminder of God's rescuing love. 📌

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30/05/2026

We’ve made it to the beginning of the end. 🏔️✨

Today is the Season Finale of our Psalms series, and we are kicking off the epic two-part conclusion to the first "Book of Praises."

Psalm 40 is a masterpiece of Biblical architecture. It shows us that true happiness isn't about perfectly following a set of rules; it’s about surrendering to the infinite possibilities of partnering with God. It’s a divine-human partnership—like M.C. Escher's "Drawing Hands"—where the Creator and the created work together to bring about justice and care for the vulnerable.

It’s no accident that when Jesus cared for the "least of these," He was speaking from a human imagination forged right here in these prayers.

Thank you so much to everyone who has joined me on this journey. It is so fun to end this season on "Part 1" of the finale, knowing we get to start next season with "Part 2" (Psalm 41).

Go read Psalm 40 today. Look for that hidden treasure yourself. The Way forward is just beginning. Selah. 🕊️📖

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27/05/2026

"He's coming like a thief in the night."

We hear that phrase all the time, usually mixed with a lot of end-times anxiety. But to the early church, that was a reference to the ancient city of Sardis—a fortress that fell because its watchmen thought their walls were so high they could afford to fall asleep!

In Episode 39, we are asking the big questions: Where is the Kingdom, and why do we need one?

Jesus said the Kingdom is like a mustard seed. It’s not something you point to "over there." It’s a reality growing right here, within you. It’s a beautiful, restorative justice that acts like a Plumb Line, offering leaves for the healing of the nations.

The Kingdom isn't a fortress built to keep the wrong people out; it’s a garden designed to invite everyone in.

Let's stop staring at the sky waiting for an escape. The King is already seated in power, and He's inviting us to participate in Tikkun Olam—the repairing of the world.

👇 How can your life provide some "healing leaves" to your neighbors this week?

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27/05/2026

Our world tells us that the only way to get ahead is to hustle harder. But the "Empire of Busy" usually just leaves us exhausted, anxious, and running on empty.

Jeremiah 6:16 offers a radically different solution: stop, look, and ask for the "ancient paths."

True rest isn't found in a new productivity hack or grinding through the week; it's found in the rhythms of grace that have sustained weary people for millennia.

If your soul needs a recharge, step off the treadmill. We're diving into these ancient paths tonight at Bible Study.

📍 Millicent Community Church (Bramwell Street)
🍽️ Food & hangs at 6:00 PM
📖 Study starts at 7:00 PM

You don't have to figure it all out alone. See you there.

25/05/2026

Religious trauma is not about rejecting faith. It is about naming when experiences in Christian spaces have caused lasting harm. When the sacred is misused, it wounds deeply. But the gospel still l…