Whether life is great, good or just OK, most of us have a sense that it could be better.
We have a sneaking suspicion that there’s meant to be something more - more meaning, more purpose, more acceptance, more hope, more certainty, more comfort. Sometimes it’d be enough if life just made more sense!
But how do we get more?
Jesus said, "I came that they might have life and have it abundantly".
Jesus’ words originally came to us in Greek, and the Greek word for 'abundant' is perissos. So Perissos is a 6 week program designed to consider Jesus’ offer. It’s based on the Gospels
and aims to explain who Jesus is, the claims he makes, and why he is the key to life that abounds.
Each session consists of dinner, a presentation and discussion. There are no expectations as to how much you already know. Simply come and listen, and if you want to, discuss and ask questions.
Perissos is for anyone interested in finding out more about the abundant life Jesus offers.
You may not have really thought about it before. Or it may be you’ve never heard the claims Jesus made, or at least never thought carefully about them before. It could even be that you’re sceptical about Jesus and what he stands for.
Whatever the case, Perissos is for you. So come along and join us for dinner, at 7pm on Thursday nights from 21 May 2009, at the Mt Claremont Community Centre, at 107 Montgomery Ave, Mt Claremont. We'll have dinner together, listen to a talk by Matt Greenwood, the Senior Pastor, then break into smaller groups for discussion. We'll finish at 9.15pm sharp each week. If you've got any queries, or want further information, check out the course outline or flyer, or send Matt an email
or call him on 9384 3797.
Copies of the talks each week will be available for free download.
Week 1, 21 May - Jesus and his offer of Abundant Life.
Week 2, 28 May - Who is Jesus to make such an offer?
Week 3, 4 June - Why is life not all it should be?
Week 4, 11 June - What does Jesus do to help?
Week 5, 18 June - What are we supposed to do?
Week 6, 24 June - How can I be sure?
Want to hear how Nicole took up the offer of an abundant life? Listen here to find out.