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Shared this message with an amazing bunch of people at Wesley Vale Community Church on Sunday, 16th February 2025. Speaking about our 4 key pillars as Devonport Chaplaincy as we serve this region and how this should impact not only our programs but also how we live as followers of Jesus. Key points:CARE that costs […]
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Andrew Hillier – message outline, Village Church, Devonport, 5th January, 2025 As we step into a new year, many of us dream big—setting ambitious goals, imagining larger achievements, and striving for visible success. Our culture often equates significance with scale: bigger projects, broader influence, and faster results. But while dreaming big is natural, this constant […]
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At the heart of life and meaningful work lies the truth that relationship, community, and connection are foundational. It’s in the small, seemingly insignificant moments that the seeds of something extraordinary are sown. Taking time to honor these moments—listening to someone’s story, offering a helping hand, or simply being present—nurtures the kind of growth that […]
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Recently, my dad passed away. Since then, I’ve often been asked, “Why do you seem okay with this? Why aren’t you sad?” The truth is, I am sad. I miss my dad deeply in the human sense. He was a constant in my life—someone I spoke to every day. He was not just my father […]
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My father, Paul Hillier, grew up in Hither Green, London, in this house which I had the honour of visiting whilst in London. It was his home until the age of 12 before migrating to Sydney, Australia with his parents as £10 Poms. Standing there, I found myself sensitively reflecting on the vivid memories he […]
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“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” — Jeremiah 29:11. This verse of scripture was on my mind as I walked the streets of Lossiemouth, Scotland. Scripture which has carried me through some […]
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“I look up to the mountains—does my help come from there? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth!”—Psalms 121:1-2 (NLT) Standing before the majestic North Face of the Eiger Mountain in Switzerland, I found myself deeply moved by the sheer solidity and grandeur of its presence. The vast, rugged peaks stretching […]
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You all know me—big cities aren’t really my thing. I’m much more at home in the mountains. But cities are part of life, and even in the hustle and bustle, there’s always some reprieve if you’re open to it. For me, that often means getting up early, avoiding the crowds, and taking in the sights […]
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In the pursuit of community development and transformation, especially within the context of the Church, we are presented with two distinct paths. The first is the way of dominance—a method driven by the desire to be the biggest, the best, and better than everyone else. This approach is plagued by the underlying impulse to conquer, […]
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