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God With Us–Beyond Advent
God With Us–Beyond Advent

Christy McHugh–As the advent season comes to an end, there is a gift that remains with us throughout every season. It is the gift of Emmanuel, God with us.

In the midst of tragedy, God is working his redemptive plan and fulfilling his prophecies of redeeming and renewing, he grieves at the pain of loss and yet from the humblest of beginnings comes the saviour of the world.

Christy McHugh–As the advent season comes to an end, and we pack away wanted or unwanted gifts. There is a gift that remains with us throughout every season. It is the gift of Emmanuel, God with us.

In the midst of tragedy, God is working his redemptive plan and fulfilling his prophecies of redeeming and renewing, he grieves at the pain of loss and yet from the humblest of beginnings comes the saviour of the world.

The God of all of Creation, I AM, this God is the God who is with us Always, without exception or asterisk.

Present in the Pain
Present in the Pain

Andrew Gilbert–The message of Christmas is the birth of Jesus. But sometimes the mess and pain of life can get in the way of our view of Him. What if He is Present with us in the middle of the mess and pain of life? Vulnerability towards Him is the key to access His Presence.

Andrew Gilbert–The message of Christmas is the birth of Jesus. But sometimes the mess and pain of life can get in the way of our view of Him. What if He is Present with us in the middle of the mess and pain of life? Vulnerability towards Him is the key to access His Presence.

Christmas Celebration 2025
Christmas Celebration 2025

Christmas Celebration Service–Join us for our joyful Christmas Celebration filled with worship, drama and dance, all centred on the theme Emmanuel–God With Us.

Christmas Celebration Service–Join us for our joyful Christmas Celebration filled with worship, drama and dance, all centred on the theme Emmanuel–God With Us.

Emmanuel–God With Us
Emmanuel–God With Us

Nartarsha Wisewould–Emmanuel—“God with us”—is the central story of Scripture, revealing God’s desire to dwell with humanity. Emmanuel means that God is present in our joy and sorrow, offering peace, hope, and abundant life—now and always.

Nartarsha Wisewould–Emmanuel—“God with us”—is the central story of Scripture, revealing God’s desire to dwell with humanity. In Eden, God walked with Adam and Eve, but sin brought separation. Throughout the Old Testament He visited His people in temporary, powerful moments, pointing forward to the promise of Isaiah that God would one day come and dwell with His people. In Jesus, that promise was fulfilled as God took on flesh to save us, restore our relationship with Him, and show us how to live. After Jesus returned to the Father, the Holy Spirit came to dwell within believers, making us God’s living temple and assuring us that He will never leave or forsake us. Emmanuel means that God is present in our joy and sorrow, offering peace, hope, and abundant life—now and always.

Emmanuel–God With Us

The name Emmanuel, meaning "God with us," beautifully captures the heart of the Gospel. It’s more than a title—it’s a profound truth: Jesus is God in human flesh, present among us. As John writes, "The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighbourhood" (John 1:14, MSG). In Jesus, the eternal God stepped into time and space to dwell with His people.

Before Jesus was born, an angel appeared to Joseph, revealing that Mary had conceived by the Holy Spirit. The angel told Joseph to name the child Jesus, for He would save His people from their sins. Matthew then reminds us that this miraculous moment was the fulfilment of Isaiah’s prophecy: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means ‘God with us’) (Matthew 1:22–23).

Through Jesus, God is no longer distant or detached—He is present. Always. In every season, in every circumstance, we are never alone. His presence brings peace in chaos, strength in weakness, and hope in despair. As God declares in Isaiah 41:10, “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

As we come to the time of year—gathering with family, exchanging gifts, and celebrating—let’s remember the greatest gift of all: Jesus. God’s own Son, wrapped in humanity, given so that we could be brought into His family forever. Immanuel isn’t just a name—it’s a promise. God is with us, now and always.

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