What does it truly mean to seek a legacy? In this powerful Legacy Month message, Ps Phil Linden reframes legacy not as what you leave to people, but how you leave them. And at the centre of it all is one truth: Legacy begins with the Kingdom of God. This message began with a confronting question from the Holy Spirit: “Would your community miss you if your church closed?” That question launched a five‑year journey of obedience and sacrifice — from a single leftover bag of bread to thousands of meals a week, disability employment programs, ethical businesses funding community work, and a church positioned to bring hope when crisis hit. Then came the bushfires. Then came COVID‑19. And suddenly, everything the Holy Spirit had asked Ps Phil to build became essential. Because seeking a legacy is really about seeking the Kingdom. In this message, Ps Phil unpacks: • Why seek first means God’s way of doing things, not ranking your life • Why the Greek word proton means centre, not first place • How a Kingdom‑centred life creates the unforced rhythms of grace • Why Jesus healed the sick — to restore God’s order where chaos had taken hold • Why youth ministry is a Kingdom response to isolation and brokenness • Why men’s ministry is a Kingdom response to hopelessness • Why giving is not “give to get” — it’s receive by faith, release with love • Why stewardship is not about raising money — it’s about raising Christians • Why the church is God’s chosen mechanism to fill the world with His presence • Why everything changes when Jesus becomes the centre, not the top of a list A Call to the Church: Seeking a legacy means seeking the Kingdom. - It means saying yes to God’s assignment. - It means becoming the kind of church the community would miss if it disappeared. Whether you’re watching from Lakes Entrance, Sale, or online, this message will stir your spirit, challenge your thinking, and call you into a life that outlives you. Subscribe for more messages of faith, hope, and purpose.

In this powerful Legacy message, Ps Bec Riley challenges the superhero mindset our culture celebrates and reveals a liberating truth: God is not looking for extraordinary people — He is looking for ordinary people who trust an extraordinary God. From Moses in the wilderness to the Good Samaritan on the road, Ps Bec shows how God consistently chooses shepherds, teenagers, fishermen, servants, people with pasts, people with questions, and people in hiding places. The Bible is not a collection of superhero stories — it is the story of a supernatural God working through everyday lives. Ps Bec dismantles three myths that often hold us back: 1. “I can stay hidden.” God meets Moses in obscurity and refuses to let him shrink from his calling. When God lets us see suffering, injustice, or need, it’s often a sign that He’s inviting us into a divine assignment. Legacy means refusing to turn away and choosing to cross the road with compassion. 2. “It all depends on me.” Moses says, “Who am I?” but God answers with one promise: “I will be with you.” We don’t step into Legacy because we are impressive — we step in because God is present. Ps Bec exposes the “bystander effect,” the belief that someone else will do it. Legacy is built when ordinary people stop spectating and start participating. 3. “I’ve missed my moment.” Moses spent 40 years in the desert, carrying regret and wondering what could have been — yet God still had a significant plan for him at 80. God’s purposes don’t burn out. His calling doesn’t expire. Your usefulness doesn’t fade. It is not too late. Ps Bec then asks the question God asked Moses: “What’s in your hand?” Not what you used to have. Not what you hope to have one day. What do you hold today that God can use? She shares a moving testimony from a couple in our church who surrendered something precious during a season of infertility — not to “get a blessing,” but to trust God fully. Their story is a reminder that Legacy is built on obedience, not outcomes. Finally, Ps Bec points us to Jesus — not the superhero people expected, but the Saviour who poured Himself out. The Kingdom has always advanced through sacrifice, service, generosity, and everyday faithfulness. **Legacy is built by people who say yes. People who pray. People who give. People who serve. People who welcome. People who make room. People who trust God with what’s in their hand.** You are those people. This is our Legacy. www.rivieracc.org.au

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🟡 This Sunday we’re launching this year’s LEGACY season. Every one of us has the opportunity to be part of what God is doing. All that we’ve achieved over the years has only been possible because of your generosity, your faith, and your heart for the Kingdom. Let’s step into this season together.