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How does one summarize and do justice to the first forty years of this amazing church?


I have decided to approach it from the perspective of what has stood out to and impacted us and I’m sure many of you here today. 

When I say church I mean People. These are the questions we asked ourselves:

WHAT DOES THE KAWANA UNITING CHURCH MEAN TO US?

WHY ARE WE MEMBERS ?

HOW DO WE FIT INTO THE HISTORY?

Two of the aims of our church are to be a Christ- centred church; to promote a vibrant, active faith in God;

• Ministers, Ministers-in-association and Lay preachers have inspired, encouraged and challenged to deepen our relationship with God through their God-centred preaching.

• Worship leaders who have planned dynamic worship which has inspired us and many in their spiritual journey. The musicians add so much to our services.

• Opportunities are given for us to experience the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

• Church leaders who have exemplified Christian living.

• Encouragement to identify our gifting and be part of ministries using these.

• Technology, banners and fresh flowers enhance our worship.

• Great learning and “growing” through Alpha, Forty Days of Purpose and What Am I Here For.

• Our Home Group which provides social, emotional and spiritual care.

• Pastoral care is an integral and important part of the life of this church.

• Prayer Chain which has allowed us to experience the power of prayer and given us the opportunity to uphold others in both good and not so good times.

The CHURCH’S DREAM is to be a strong family church.

Our young people and families are valued with special activities planned. New ways to minister to younger age groups are sought and younger people encouraged to participate in leadership and worship services according to their gifting.

THE THIRD AIM OF OUR CHURCH IS TO FOCUS ON OUTREACH INTO OUR COMMUNITY.

Care for those either “shut-in” at home or in care facilities.

Visitation, phone calls, e-mails and text messages are ministries widely practised. 

Meals and food bank items are provided on a regular basis.
Concern for those in our community who do not yet know God or who have walked away from the relationship are invited onto our property for Christmas festivals, Australia Day activities, special courses and on many other occasions.

I must mention here the Theatre Restaurant, Antsylvania, Productions such as Jonah and For Our Sake, Arts and Craft shows, Quilting Shows, Cancer morning teas, Camps and other trips to Fraser Island, Cania Gorge and to the Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba. Every activity planned has been to honour God and to Him we give the glory.

These are some of the reasons why we belong to this church. God led us here and has blessed us enormously and we have seen and experienced changed lives. We have grown spiritually, feel encouraged and loved, been given opportunities to use our gifts and value the worship.

I trust that this short summary of the past forty years has brought back many wonderful memories for you. It is far from an exhaustive list and if you have other memories please find someone to talk to at morning tea and share your thoughts.

We trust and pray that God will continue to bless this church for many years to come and we leave you with this verse from John 13. “A new commandment I give to you- that you love one another just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this shall all people know that you are my disciples if you have love for one another.”