IT’S TIME TO SHINE

Arise, shine, for your light has come,     and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth     and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you     and his glory appears over you.  Nations will come to your light,     and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Isaiah 60 ISAIAS 以 賽 亞 書 

14 “You are the light of the world 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:14 Mateo 馬 太 福 音 

Hebrews 9:23 The tabernacle and everything in it, which were copies of things in heaven…

Golden lampstand – I am the light of the world 7 fold spirit of god (fire around the throne) of god, oil – anointing, holy spirit, light of the world,

Menorah – The GOLDEN Lampstand

One Base = 3 legs “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit . . .” Matthew 28:19

One Stem = One in Jesus 5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing… John 15:5

7 Branches In front of the throne, seven lamps were blazing. These are the seven-fold Spirit of God. Revelation 4:5

7 Branches  from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.  The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord and he will delight in the fear of the Lord. Isaiah 11:2

9 Flowers = 9 Gifts of the Spirit discernment of spirits wisdom, word of knowledge, faith, miracles, healing, prophecy, tongues, interpretation of tongues. 1 Corinthians 12

Fruit = Fruit of the Spirit joy Peace patience, kindness, Goodness faithfulness gentleness, self-control live by the spirit… Galatians 5

We are a dynamic multicultural church, with people from over 40 different nationalities, Every Sunday we encounter God's presence as we sing and worship GOD in English, Spanish & Mandarin. We believe in the supernatural power of God - who heals, loves and gives us joy. During the week we connect and meet in small groups - that range from uni students , young adults, families with young children and language specific groups. We love food - music - friends.

We also reach out to our community through the Multicultural Community Centre and we have a registered training college the Asian pacific institute that empowers people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including new migrants to find jobs in Australia. We run aged care and child care programs that are sponsored and accredited by the government.

2. Be fuel of the spirit

6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame (stir up) the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. 1 timothy 1:6

Coach & father esposito “Don’t win a medal” Coach & father esposito

3. Get out & shine!

Louis armstrong

What is your style of evangelism? Confrontational: Peter, Acts 2. Intellectual / Philosophical: Paul, Acts 17. Testimonial: Blind Man, John 9 Invitational: Woman at the Well, John 4 Serving: Dorcas (Tabitha), Acts 9: 36 Signs and Wonders: 1Corinthians 2:1-5. - A.k.a. power evangelism - prophecy, healing , prayer. Chance Conversational