Weekly Contact 20 Oct. 08

Good morning from the USA!

 

Jack was watching you! The internet is a great thing. I got to watch Chelsea live as they thrashed Middlesbrough 5 - 0 and Liverpool live as they came back against Wigan and beat them 3 - 2. I also got to watch New Life live on Sunday morning (although it was 6 am here!). I enjoyed listening to the praise and worship and to Pastor John teaching on "Freedom". I missed the Sunday evening service as I was travelling at the time to Pastor Gerry Shannon's church in Surry, Virginia.

 

US Visits: Pastor Gerry and Sylvia and a number of their young people (with a few years added on since their visit to New Life) send their love. Some of you will remember Sarah, Josh, Jason and others who did the 'Stick Man'. Sarah and Josh are married now and are expecting their first child in 4 months. Jason is also married, although I can't remember his wife's name. She was also in Belfast. The four of them own a coffee shop in partnership. It's called The Center http://www.thecentersurry.com You can contact them through their site.

 

We had a great time last night. They don't normally have a Sunday night service, but they put this on because I was in town (although a 3 hour drive away!). They had 3 other pastors with some of their people joining with them for the evening. They also had 3 sisters do Irish Dancing and play Irish music! It was cool. They really found it hard to let me go!!! We sat around chatting afterwards and drinking coffee before hitting the road, getting back to John and Tracey's by 1 am.

 

The Sunday morning was also a great time at The Upper Room Fellowship where I was once again well received and had a great response to the Word of God and to praying for people.

 

Anyway, I hope to able to tune into New Life next Sunday again, but I do want to encourage you to support the church in my absence; after all - it is your church! We said recently "What does it matter what church you belong to, as it doesn't matter what church you stay home from!"

 

BREAKOUT: Come on break out and let God break through this coming Thursday night. This is another opportunity to break out of the norm and join with others who desire more of God and are wanting to move forward in prayer, worship and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The theme this week is 'Breaking Free'. 

 

Don't Forget: Clocks go kcab this Saturday night by 1 hour. So no excuses now - you've just been told!

 

This week's Question: Who, besides Adam and Eve, had no earthly parents?

 

This week's Bible Verse: God says, "whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm" Prov. 1:33.

 

Stay focused; stay strong; and keep being a God-influence.

 

Pastor Jack