St Matthew's Shenton Park

William Booth (1892-1912) was an English Methodist preacher who, along with his wife, Catherine, founded the Salvation Army and became its first General (1878-1912). The Salvation Army is known for being one of the largest distributors of humanitarian aid.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906 – 1945) was a German Lutheran pastor, neo-orthodox theologian and anti-N**i dissident. His writings on Christianity's role in the secular world have become widely influential. Apart from his theological writings, Bonhoeffer was known for his staunch resistance to the N**i dictatorship, including vocal opposition to N**i euthanasia program and genocidal persecution of Jews.

Pray with us this Father's Day.

Our Father in heaven, you have made yourself known to us through Jesus Christ and have invited us to pray to you as our Father, that we may pray boldly and confidently to you.
We pray for fathers. Give them wisdom. Give them patience. Give them the ability to love in a way that reflects your love.
We pray for the fatherless and those who struggle in their families. Be their Father when earthly fathers fail. Show them love and guidance, and help them to know a father’s love through your love, providence, and care.
Use Christian friends and other families to encourage and guide, nurture and instruct, and bless them with your peace; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.

© 2016 Paul C. Stratman

JI Packer (1926-2020) was a Canadian evangelical theologian, cleric and writer in the Anglican and Calvinist traditions. Having been considered as one of the most influential evangelicals in North America, Packer is known for his 1973 best-selling book Knowing God, along with his work as the general editor of the English Standard Version Bible.

Join us in praying for St Matt’s Youth Invite Fortnight

Lord God, we thank you for the opportunity for St Matt’s Youth to host Invite Fortnight; for the leaders and extra volunteers who make the two Friday nights possible and for all the teenagers and the friends they have invited who are coming along.
We pray these teenagers would have hearts soft to the gospel, that what they see and hear at Invite Fortnight would attract them to Jesus.
Please would the words spoken in the talks and discussions across the two weeks be full of salt and light, and that you be at work calling these teenagers to a saving love of Jesus.

Origen of Alexandria (c. 185 – c. 253), was an early Christian scholar and theologian. He was a prolific writer who wrote roughly 2,000 treatises in multiple branches of theology, including textual criticism, biblical exegesis and hermeneutics, homiletics, and spirituality.
He was tortured for his faith during the Decian persecution in 250 and died three to four years later from his injuries.

Our 11am service is at their annual day away this Sunday! If you're not planning to be there, why not visit one of St Matthew's other services at 11am, 4:30pm or 6:30pm.

Please note our 9am service includes a children's program, while at 4:30pm and 6:30pm children will stay in the service with their parents.

Martin Luther (1483-1546) was a German priest, theologian, author, hymnwriter, and professor. A former Augustine friar, he is best known as the seminal figure in the Protestant Reformation.

What do we love about After School Kids?

The games and activities, the snacks, and learning about Jesus together. Plus, we love that we meet at St Matthew's Church which is right opposite Rosalie Primary School. It doesn't get any easier than that to come along every Friday after school.

If you're in Years 4-6, we'd love you to join us!

Last week our staff team spent a few days together for Staff Advance - to be encouraged and built up in their service of the Lord, and spend time in thought and prayer and discussion about how to care for and minister to the St Matthew's family.