Why the name MessageWeek?

We began producing a weekly good news message via streaming video in 1997. We registered our work as "Message of the Week" with the domain of www.messageoftheweek.com.au which was later abbreviated to www.messageweek.com. We now also host a redundant server at www.message7.org

Christian practice meets weekly for worship and fellowship; for some believers it is their best opportunity to benefit from spiritual instruction and celebration. Thus for seven years, modelled on that pattern, we produced a short weekly good news message. We continue to produce short, regular film clips, with each topic revealing some aspect of God's word, grace and love.

What do you hope to accomplish?

MessageWeek, like other Christian ministries, is a continuation of the work Jesus Christ began some 2000 years ago. Go and share the good news everywhere. Our goal is to touch the lives of millions of people in the Pacific/Asia/Australia area with the good news message.

By recognising the increasing role media now plays in everyone's life [there's hardly a home in Australia without a well-used television set or now an internet connection], the web has introduced a cost effective method of content delivery and initial contact.

Do you represent a denomination or church group?

MessageWeek developed from an era of profound theological change in the Worldwide Church of God beginning in 1995, and began as a tentative initiative to contribute to the ongoing work of sharing the good news of Jesus Christ using emerging technologies. The partnership between MessageWeek and WCG has concluded amicably.

MessageWeek is non-denominational, with the film/media content based entirely on the teachings of the Holy Bible, and centred on Jesus Christ.

Is MessageWeek a personal ministry?

Jesus reiterated, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength".

He also said, "Don't prioritise your needs of food, clothing and shelter. Instead, seek first God's Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these physical necessities will be provided for."

The vision that has sustained MessageWeek is a humble response to Jesus' call to discipleship. Jesus says, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." We invite you to also partner with us in sharing the good news of the Kingdom. In this kind of work, the buck stops with Jesus, because it is His work.

I've heard that you're "old covenant"?

When we celebrate the reality of Jesus Christ in all our worship celebrations, when we take His words to heart, when we pray in His name, and are baptised in His name, perhaps it's only "simple mischief" that might suggest us of being otherwise.

How are you funded?

Sponsorship and voluntary donations help offset general production expenses. By using available desktop technology, production costs are nominal. Many costs are covered by Classic IT Support [the technical arm of MessageWeek]; rent and utilities are covered by a generous partner, and we thank those who are moved to contribute financially. We do not actively solicit contributions, relying instead on Jesus' example, "Give us today our daily bread". To that end we're appreciative of every donation.

We saw your program on TV. What times are you on?

Our current contract with Access 31 TV allows MessageWeek to be used at any time as filler programming. While many of our films have featured in their religious programming, MessageWeek has also aired during weekly time slots. We are beginning a production cycle that would allow, as was recently the airing on paid TV time.

Where are you located?

Our film studio is located at Spencers Brook in Western Australia. The media streaming server for www.message7.org is located in Northam WA. Our filming, however, takes us on location to a variety of venues.

What are your beliefs?

Our beliefs are expressed throughout the variety of Christian films we produce. Themes like "The Hope of the Resurrection" have featured numerous times over the past decade, and carefully articulate the Biblical position on these fascinating subjects. We have, however, hosted a brief Statement of Faith that is really an open, working document.

Are you Sabbatarian?

God did three things following His work of creation: on the seventh day He (1) rested from His work, (2) blessed the seventh day and (3)made it holy. The rest, blessing and holiness still exists today -- it has never been revoked. Jesus explained why God did this: "The sabbath was made for man." This gift wasn't just for the Hebrew s, but for all mankind. Hence, we have for many years produced a new film every week. The cycle of the week is important, as it serves as a marker of time that is interspersed with rest. For more information, see our film "Genesis Heritage".

How often are new film clips produced?

We currently produce a new film each month. For seven years we used to produce a new film every week, but now require additional time to research, write, and produce broadcast quality content. We would like to again produce a weekly film, and to serve our returning web visitors, have partnered with Ronald Dart's Born To Win daily audio podcast.

How can I help?

Your prayers are important. Prayer is the most important building block of this outreach ministry. Please pray specifically that that the good news message can continue to give sight to the blind, hope to the hopeless, and encouragement to the discouraged and marginalised - that someone, somewhere in this world is strengthened and encouraged in their faith in God. Pray for the script-writers and presenters. Jesus told his followers that "the harvest is plenteous but the labourers are few." He encouraged them to pray that the Lord send labourers into the harvest.

If you would like to partner with us, or help with camera or audio work, script writing, DV editing, financially or otherwise, or would like to feature in a MessageWeek interview, for example, we would love to hear from you.

May I contribute financially to MessageWeek?

Thank you for your generosity and support. Click here for donation options.

May I receive a DVD or hardcopy of the videos?

Yes, please feel free to request the DVD featuring the lastest HD films, and we'll gladly mail a copy to your postal address in Australia.

For technical help and support, please visit our HELP section.