Family Worship & "Reflecting on My Life within God's Story"

We are overwhelmed with God’s goodness to us and through the incredible love of our family - both our own children’s families, our siblings' families and our parents.


This morning Geoff enjoyed some up close time with our youngest grandson. 

How Ruth & James with their baby managed to be here on Friday evening from the remotest parts of WA on Tuesday afternoon,  is beyond comprehension - we are so thankful.


Morning Worship with family

Thanks Pete, Warren and Team! 


After lunch Geoff shared a summary of his life in God’s sovereign plan together with an overview of the story of God’s people in the Scriptures and demonstrated parallels between His journey as a Christian and the story of Israel and the Church.


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