The three readings today have a common theme - grumbling.  We find the Israelites grumbling against Moses and God in the wilderness. In the gospel reading, the religious leaders seek to trap Jesus by their questions.  Meanwhile Paul in his letter to the Philippians both warns against grumbling and shows us the attitude we should have (unity in humility) as well as the means by which we can do that.

Captain Peter Lloyd preached from Matthew 20:1-16, the parable of the the Workers in the Vineyard. 

Today we hear about the recent mission trip from first-time team members Toni and Michael.  They share the challenges they faced and how they faced them with God.

Today's Intergenerational service focused on the recent mission trip to Kondoa Diocese, Tanzania and made links to various cultural practices there.  We tried out the all-purpose Kanga cloths with a multitude of uses, we had photos and videos from the trip, we washed hands before eating as they do with a jug and a bowl, we had the opportunity to be prayed for and we had the wonderful all-in greeting where everyone shakes hands with everyone else in a big semicircle at the end of the service.

[Sorry about the sound quality for the first part of the service, it does improve later on.]

Our service today centres on Posiamno's Mission trip to the Diocese of Banks & Torres Islands in Vanuatu.  It was quite an adventure as you will see.  Let us celebrate the priviledge of taking part in God's mission to the nations.