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Carrum Downs PCEA

Carrum Downs Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the oldest Presbyterian and Reformed Church in Australia and became such on 22 October 2010 following a petition from members of the Frankston Reformed Fellowship to the Southern Presbytery. The history of the Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia goes back to the earliest days, the denomination in Victoria being founded in 1846 by Melbourne's first official Christian minister, Rev James Forbes.

The Frankston Reformed Fellowship was led between 2004 and 2010 by Rev David Kumnick who was the minister of the Frankston Presbyterian Church of Victoria 1991-2004. Mr Kumnick continued to supply the congregation with Rev Dr Rowland S. Ward as Interim-Moderator. A site was purchased in 2014 and a place of worship opened debt-free in April 2018 with funding from the Knox Congregation. Mr Kumnick's ill health meant that Dr Ward was the regular preacher from April 2018 with the Rev Ian Hall becoming locally resident supply minister from 16 February 2020. Rev. Hall ended his service at Carrum Downs in 2023.

Sunday Worship Services:

From Sunday, 22nd April, 2018, the congregation the meets in its own purpose-built premises at 8 William Road, Carrum Downs (opposite Bunnings and behind the car wash and BP service station)., Carrum Downs.

Service:     Family Worship 11.30 am

Minister

Rev. George Ball (Interim Moderator)

Mobile 0403349663

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Chapter 1 Of the Holy Scripture

1. Although the light of nature, and the works of creation and providence do so far manifest the goodness, wisdom, and power of God, as to leave men inexcusable;(a) yet are they not sufficient to give that knowledge of God, and of his will, which is necessary unto salvation.(b) Therefore it pleased the Lord, at sundry times, and in divers manners, to reveal himself, and to declare that his will unto his Church;(c) and afterwards, for the better preserving and propagating of the truth, and for the more sure establishment and comfort of the Church against the corruption of the flesh, and the malice of Satan and of the world, to commit the same wholly unto writing:(d) which maketh the Holy Scripture to be most necessary;(e) those former ways of God's revealing his will unto his people being now ceased.(f)

a. Rom.2:14,15; 1:19,20; Ps.19:1-3; Rom.1:32; 2:1.
b. 1 Cor.1:21; 2:13,14.
c. Heb.1:1.
d. Prov.22:19-21; Lk.1:3,4; Rom.15:4; Mt.4:4,7,10; Is.8:19,20.
e. 2 Tim.3:15; 2 Pet.1:19.
f. Heb.1:1,2.

2. Under the name of Holy Scripture, or the Word of God written, are now contained all the books of the Old and New Testament, which are these:

Of the Old Testament:

Genesis Ecclesiastes
Exodus The Song of Songs
Leviticus Isaiah
Numbers Jeremiah
Deuteronomy Lamentations
Joshua Ezekiel
Judges Daniel
Ruth Hosea
I Samuel Joel
II Samuel Amos
I Kings Obadiah
II Kings Jonah
I Chronicles Micah
II Chronicles Nahum
Ezra Habakkuk
Nehemiah Zephaniah
Esther Haggai
Job Zechariah
Psalms Malachi;
Proverbs  

 

 














 

 

 

 

 

 

Of the New Testament:

The Gospels according to To Timothy I
Matthew To Timothy II
Mark To Titus
Luke To Philemon
John The Epistle to the Hebrews
The Acts of the Apostles The Epistle to James
Paul's Epistles to The first and second
the Romans Epistles of Peter
I Corinthians The first, second, and third
II Corinthians Epistles of John
Galatians The Epistle of Jude
Ephesians The Revelation of John
Philippians  
Colossians  
Thessalonians I  
Thessalonians II  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All which are given by inspiration of God to be the rule of faith and life.(g)

g. Lk.16:29,31; Eph.2:20; Rev.22:18,19; 2 Tim.3:16.

3. The books commonly called Apocrypha, not being of divine inspiration, are no part of the canon of the Scripture, and therefore are of no authority in the Church of God, nor to be any otherwise approved, or made use of, than other human writings.(h)

h. Lk.24:27,44; Rom.3:2; 2 Pet.1:21.

4. The authority of the Holy Scripture, for which it ought to be believed, and obeyed, dependeth not upon the testimony of any man, or Church; but wholly upon God (who is truth itself) the author thereof: and therefore it is to be received, because it is the Word of God.(i)

i. 2 Pet.1:19,21; 2 Tim.3:16; 1 Jn.5:9; 1 Thess.2:13.

5. We may be moved and induced by the testimony of the Church to an high and reverent esteem of the Holy Scripture.(k) And the heavenliness of the matter, the efficacy of the doctrine, the majesty of the style, the consent of all the parts, the scope of the whole (which is, to give all glory to God), the full discovery it makes of the only way of man's salvation, the many other incomparable excellencies, and the entire perfection thereof, are arguments whereby it doth abundantly evidence itself to be the Word of God: yet notwithstanding, our full persuasion and assurance of the infallible truth and divine authority thereof, is from the inward work of the Holy Spirit bearing witness by and with the Word in our hearts.(l)

k. 1 Tim.3:15.
l. 1 Jn.2:20,27; Jn.16:13,14; 1 Cor.2:10-12; Is.59:21.

6. The whole counsel of God concerning all things necessary for his own glory, man's salvation, faith and life, is either expressly set down in Scripture, or by good and necessary consequence may be deduced from Scripture: unto which nothing at any time is to be added, whether by new revelations of the Spirit or traditions of men.(m) Nevertheless, we acknowledge the inward illumination of the Spirit of God to be necessary for the saving understanding of such things as are revealed in the Word:(n) and that there are some circumstances concerning the worship of God, and government of the Church, common to human actions and societies, which are to be ordered by the light of nature, and Christian prudence, according to the general rules of the Word, which are always to be observed.(o)

m. 2 Tim.3:15-17; Gal.1:8,9; 2 Thess.2:2.
n. Jn.6:45; 1 Cor.2:9-12.
o. 1 Cor.11:13,14; 1 Cor.14:26,40.

7. All things in Scripture are not alike plain in themselves, nor alike clear unto all:(p) yet those things which are necessary to be known, believed, and observed for salvation, are so clearly propounded, and opened in some place of Scripture or other, that not only the learned, but the unlearned, in a due use of the ordinary means, may attain unto a sufficient understanding of them.(q)

p. 2 Pet.3:16.
q. Ps.119:105,130.

8. The Old Testament in Hebrew (which was the native language of the people of God of old), and the New Testament in Greek (which, at the time of the writing of it, was most generally known to the nations), being immediately inspired by God, and, by his singular care and providence, kept pure in all ages, are therefore authentical;(r) so as, in all controversies of religion, the Church is finally to appeal unto them.(s) But, because these original tongues are not known to all the people of God, who have right unto, and interest in the Scriptures, and are commanded, in the fear of God, to read and search them,(t) therefore they are to be translated into the vulgar language of every nation unto which they come,(u) that, the Word of God dwelling plentifully in all, they may worship him in an acceptable manner;(w) and, through patience and comfort of the Scriptures, may have hope.(x)

r. Mt.5:18.
s. Is.8:20; Acts 15:15; Jn.5:39,46.
t. Jn.5:39.
u. 1 Cor.14:6,9,11,12,24,27,28.
w. Col.3:16.
x. Rom.15:4.

9. The infallible rule of interpretation of Scripture is the Scripture itself: and therefore, when there is a question about the true and full sense of any Scripture (which is not manifold, but one), it must be searched and known by other places that speak more clearly.(y)

y. 2 Pet.1:20,21; Acts 15:15,16.

10. The supreme judge by which all controversies of religion are to be determined, and all decrees of councils, opinions of ancient writers, doctrines of men, and private spirits, are to be examined, and in whose sentence we are to rest, can be no other but the Holy Spirit speaking in the Scripture.(z)

z. Mt.22:29,31; Eph.2:20 with Acts 28:25.

Geelong PCEA

Welcome to Geelong PCEA. You are warmly invited to worship with us. The church building is conveniently located with easy access from both the Portarlington Road and the Bellarine Highway. Car parking is available behind the building.

Sunday Service Time

10am

Interim Moderator

Rev. Andres Miranda

Hastings River PCEA Kindee

Welcome to the Hastings Congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia (PCEA). We are a congregation with two worship centres in Wauchope and Kindee. We are a church founded upon and adhering to the Bible, preaching Christ Jesus as the only way to eternal life. Our worship is simple, Biblical and reverent. Please come along to join with us. You can find more information on our website.

Wauchope

Lord's Day Service Times

 10am and 4pm

Weekdays

Bible study and prayer, 10am and 7pm, Wednesday

Kindee

3rd Sunday of each month, 7pm

 

MINISTER

Rev. John Forbes

 

Kindee Road, 2446 Kindee, NSW, Australia

Hastings River PCEA Wauchope

Welcome to the Hastings Congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia (PCEA). We are a congregation with two worship centres in Wauchope and Kindee. We are a church founded upon and adhering to the Bible, preaching Christ Jesus as the only way to eternal life. Our worship is simple, Biblical and reverent. Please come along to join with us. You can find more information on our website.

Wauchope

Lord's Day Service Times

 10am and 4pm

Weekdays

Bible study and prayer, 10am and 7pm, Wednesday

Kindee

3rd Sunday of each month, 7pm

MINISTER

Rev. John Forbes

 

Hunter PCEA Cardiff

Hunter Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia.

As a fellowship of those who love the Lord Jesus, we come together to worship Him, we study the Bible to learn more about him and we seek to make Him known to others. Briefly, our worship is simple, Biblical, and Christ-centred.

preaching is plain, applied and a careful exposition of  Scripture.

fellowship is warm and genuine with each person made welcome and all encouraged to build one another up in the things of God.

belief is the historic Christian Reformed Faith.

Lord's Day (Sunday) Service Times

Raymond Terrace 9:00am

Cardiff    11:00am

                 5:00pm

For more details about us and other weekday activities please visit our website.

Minister

Rev. Dennis Muldoon (Interim Moderator)

Hunter PCEA Raymond Terrace

Hunter Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia.

As a fellowship of those who love the Lord Jesus, we come together to worship Him, we study the Bible to learn more about him and we seek to make Him known to others. Briefly, our worship is simple, Biblical, and Christ-centred.

preaching is plain, applied and a careful exposition of  Scripture.

fellowship is warm and genuine with each person made welcome and all encouraged to build one another up in the things of God.

belief is the historic Christian Reformed Faith.

Lord's Day (Sunday) Service Times

Raymond Terrace 9:00am

Cardiff    11:00am

                 5:00pm

For more details about us and other weekday activities please visit our website.

Minister

Rev. Dennis Muldoon (Interim Moderator)

Knox PCEA Wantirna

Knox Presbyterian is a congregation of the oldest Presbyterian and Reformed Church in Australia and began in 1987. However, our Melbourne history goes back to the earliest days, our denomination in Victoria being founded in 1846 by Melbourne's first official Christian minister, Rev James Forbes (1813-51).

The church is 3 km south of Ringwood Railway Station, a major hub, and arrangements can be made to pick up visitors.

Sunday Worship Services at Knox

[Services are currently suspended until further notice]

Weekday meetings

 

INTERIM MODERATOR

Rev George Ball (Interim Moderator)

Mobile 0403349663

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Manning River PCEA Taree

Sunday Worship Services 

Morning Prayer Time 9:15am    Worship: 10:00am

Afternoon Worship 4:00pm except the 1st Lord’s Day of the month when it follows church luncheon (approx. 1pm)

We are a Bible-focused Church, where the preaching and studying of God’s infallible Word forms the foundation for our church life. We are a theologically conservative, Protestant, evangelical church which traces its roots back through the Reformation in Scotland, and ultimately to the church of the apostles.

Our church leaders agree with the teachings of the Bible as summarized in the Westminster Confession of Faith.

Known locally as the Free Presbyterian Church, the Congregation was established in 1853, just 7 years after the denomination began in Sydney. Our website has more information. Come and meet with us.

Narre Warren PCEA

 

You are warmly invited to worship with us.

Sunday Worship Services

9:45 am

Midweek Meetings

Midweek meetings as announced.

Minister

Rev. George Ball (Interim Moderator)

Mobile 0403349663

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Northern Rivers PCEA - Maclean

Welcome to the PCEA Northern Rivers. The congregation has two worship centres in Grafton (established c.1859) and Maclean (established c.1865). We are a Bible-based church, preaching the gospel of life in the Lord Jesus Christ. Our worship is Biblical, simple and reverent.  You are warmly welcome to join with us anytime. Please visit our own websitefor more information.

Lord's Day (Sunday) Service Times

Grafton (currently no services)

Maclean 10:00am (Sunday School after morning service)

                4:00pm

Weekday Meetings

Maclean Bible Study 10am, Wednesdays (during term time)

Minister

Rev. David Kerridge

Mobile 0411023344

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St George's PCEA Sydney CBD

A Presbyterian church in the centre of the city of Sydney.

Currently, the congregation draws its worshippers not only from the city business district, but from Berowra in the north, Cronulla in the south and Penrith in the west. We are happy to welcome many overseas visitors when they come to the city. The increased number of Christian folk from different Asian countries who worship with us has widened our awareness of the wonderful working of our God in His grace of salvation to every nation. We give Him all Praise and Glory for His Preserving Grace. Please visit our website for more information.

Lord's Day

Morning Service    10:30am
Evening Service    6:00pm


Mid Week Meeting

Wednesday    7:00pm

Minister

Rev. Robin Tso

Sydney West PCEA Mt Druitt

Our Church meets at Mt Druitt. The main meetings are on Sunday, the day Jesus Christ rose from the dead. At these public meetings we unite in singing praise to God, in prayer and in listening to the Bible being read and explained. Other meetings are held for prayer, Bible study and fellowship.

In the PCEA

  • Worship is simple and Biblical
  • The preaching is plain and meaningful with careful explanation of the Bible
  • The fellowship is warm and genuine
  • You can grow with us in the knowledge and love of God
  • The Bible is the sole basis for all beliefs - it is the inspired and inerrant word of God
  • The Westminster Confession of Faith, which sets out the Reformed doctrines, is fully embraced as our subordinate standard.

Please visit our website to find out more, and come and meet with us.

Service Times

Worship Service: Sundays at 11:00am and 5:00pm
Bible Class: Sundays at 10:00am
Sunday School: Sundays at 10:00am

Prayer Meeting: Fortnightly on Wednesday at 7:30pm
Women's Fellowship: Every second Thursday
Lighthouse Club: Fridays at 4.00pm

Minister

Rev. Dr Dennis Muldoon

Ulverstone PCEA

We claim and strive to be Biblical, Reformed and Evangelical. First and foremost Biblical, with the terms Reformed and Evangelical describing our historical position with more clarity.

Our approach to worship is very simple - it is Christ-centred, Bible based with dependence upon the presence of the Holy Spirit. The central week to week elements of our worship are the singing of  God's praise from the Psalms, public prayer, the reading of the Scriptures and  the preaching of the Scriptures. From time to time the sacraments of Baptism and  the Lord's Supper are also observed.

We aim to be faithful to the great commission recorded in Matthew 28:16-20, and this is reflected in our concern for outreach and missions. Please visit our website for more information.

Sunday Worship Services

10:30 AM and 4:00 PM
Pre-Service prayer meeting commences at 10:10 AM

Sunday School meets at 12 noon during school term