"These new editions reveal an increasing awareness that the translation of a text must not only be accurate, but also appropriate to the character and style of the original. This is of particular importance for the translation of Luthers catechisms, which were after all written for the benefit of children and ordinary people, as Luther puts it in his Preface to the Large Catechism in 1529, and which were based on his sermon series on the catechism in Wittenberg. Luthers German is direct and colourful. It flows from his pen with dynamism, reflecting the living situation of the preacher addressing a congregation. Luther is not afraid to use the occasional colloquialism, or even to disregard the normal rules of grammar. Some sentences suddenly change direction, and thoughts are not always completed. Often a variety of ideas crowd in on one another within a single sentence. Above all, Luther is inventive and authentic, as far as linguistic expression is concerned." - Author, Friedemann Hebart
Ask people what Christmas means, and you’ll get a different answer every time.
Christmas is presents. Christmas is family. Christmas is decorating. Christmas is carols. Christmas is cricket.
...the list is endless.
But what is Christmas really?
Jesus may be the reason for the season, but what does His birth truly mean for us and for our world today?
Join us as we strip away the busyness to rediscover what CHRISTMAS IS.
It takes plenty of volunteers to pull off an event like the North Epping Carols. Can you help out?
Please take a look at the sign up sheet - CLICK HERE - to see where you might be able to help on the night - a practical way that you can help share the good news of Jesus with the wider community.
The LifeWay 2025 Book of Reports is now available. Click on the PDF attachment to view online or pick up a printed copy at church.
Join us for the AGM after worship on Sunday 23rd November.
Please note some service time changes for that day:
- Combined English & Chinese service at Epping at 9.30am
- Combined Oak Flats & Wollongong service at 1/8 Kenny St Wollongong, 10am.