Michael & Valery Murphy

With over 20 years in leadership and ministry, Michael and Valery have a genuine desire to see people rise up, to be all that God has called them to be and to fulfill their potential and dreams by striving for excellence on Christ centred values.

From a global perspective Michael is the founding Chairman of Global Community Initiatives (GCI) a field based missions agency involved in community transformation and sustainability across the continent of Asia and beyond.

In addition to Michael's church responsibilities, he is also a National Executive Member of Australian Christian Churches in New South Wales and lead the team responsible for planting new churches across New South Wales as the director of New Churches Australia NSW.

April 07, 2009

THE CELEBRATION OF EASTER!

This week marks one of the most exciting and anticipated dates of the year as far as our faith goes…yes….Easter is that time when we celebrate the rising or Jesus from the grave, and all that this gives to us as human beings who walk the Earth today.  I am exhilarated by the story of the discovery of the empty tomb, I am thrilled by the subsequent stories in the Bible of the sightings of Jesus by various people and disciples who walked with Jesus.  I am totally sold out to the worship of Jesus Christ and gratefully accepting of everything that this mammoth event has left us with…the riches of Heaven are poured out on every person who decides to believe!

But first, we live through the memory of the Cross and the crucifixion of Jesus.  This week is aptly called “Passion Week” and we as Christians, when we come together on Good Friday, understand that, though it may not have been we who physically put Jesus on the cross, we feel the weight of the responsibility of this because of the separation caused by our natural “sin nature” and all that this entails in our relationship with God our Creator. 

But our celebration of the victory of Jesus Christ over evil is what triumphs, and I trust that you will join us on Good Friday (9.30am Shire and Bayside) and on Easter Sunday (9.30am and 6pm) for services to remember and to rejoice over the incredible Truth of what Jesus has done for us all.

It’s not just about the mythical Easter Bunny or the enjoyment of Hot Cross Buns and an overabundance of chocolate at this time of year…though we enjoy ALL of those!

It’s about us realising that we share a common destiny, but that we also share the choice that is available to us.

Choose this Easter to believe!  Choose this Easter to understand and to be free.

See you at the weekend…let’s celebrate together!

Valery and Michael

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March 18, 2009

DR BRIAN KLUTH VISITS SHIRELIVE!

Dr Brian Kluth

Well known international speaker on Generosity and Biblical Financial Management, Dr Brian Kluth, will be at Shirelive Church on Saturday March 21st and Sunday March 22nd

Announcing FREE ENTRY !

Entry to Saturday’s Seminar:  Discovering God’s Answers for Financial Stability In Unstable Times” is now free of charge to all. 

Saturday March 21st

8am               Kingdom Builders Breakfast (for Kingdom Builders Only – RSVP .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))

9am – 11.30am   Seminar “Discovering God’s Answers for Financial Stability In Unstable Times”

Announcing FREE ADMISSION.

Given the value of this seminar we have made the decision to provide it free of charge for all interested people.

Sunday March 22nd

9.30am & 6pm Services                    

Dr Kluth will be sharing at both our morning & evening services practical keys to a more generous life

The venue for all these events is Shirelive Church: 7 Stapleton Avenue Sutherland.

To RSVP for Kingdom Builders or for further information please contact our friendly staff:

Phone   9521 2933

Email     .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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March 03, 2009

Church happenings at Shirelive!

Hi Church!

First of all, we want to thank you sincerely for your support of the Bushfire Benefit at Shirelive last Monday.  Our church was so supportive, and we don’t take that for granted…it was a tremendously successful evening, with over $33,000 raised for the cause.  We are so grateful that you are such a committed church.  Thank you!

The launch of our new year has been so exciting so far…with Pastor Art Sepulveda bringing a fresh heart to our vision as a cell-based church, and Dr James Davis from the Second Billion Project last weekend challenging us all on sharing the Gospel with others and leading them to relationship with Christ.  We look forward in just a couple of weeks time to Brian Kluth…on Sunday 22nd March and our Saturday 21st March Kingdom Builders breakfast and seminar.  Don’t miss it…this is Recession Busting teaching at its best!

WATER BAPTISM:
This coming Sunday at our 6pm services, we are looking forward to baptizing more people, as we stay true to our commitment to making 2009 a year of celebrating water baptism in our church!  Bring friends and family, this is always a wonderful witness to the power of Christ in our midst.  If you still have not registered, please do so TODAY by calling our receptionist on 95212933.

SEE CHANGE HEALTH EVENT:
A great interview today with 103.2 FM and our own fitness specialist Sally Bray.  This event will be held this THURSDAY at Shirelive.  It is a FREE event, featuring many specialists in the field of fitness, health, and beauty…with all donations going to See Change.  Register on the web at http://www.shirechallenge.com for heaps of giveaways and the chance at great prizes…and we’ll see you there!

I Peter 1:3:

“now we live with a wonderful expectation because Jesus Christ rose from the dead. For God has reserved a priceless inheritance for His children.  It is kept in Heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay.”

Have a wonderful week, church. 

Valery and Michael.

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