For Mother's Day, New Life was the place to be. Thanks again to all the FAITHFULS who came to church on Mother's Day. Thanks to everyone who took part during the service. The kids were great as they wished all the mums Happy Mother's Day and gave a single Red Rose to every mother etc at church. Chara and Anna sang well together, followed by Tracey who shared how much God appreciates and loves, not only the mums, but all of us.
This week's guest speaker was Mark Pugh who is the Leader of Serious4God, Elim's Youth Department, and lectures at Elim's Regents Bible College. Mark's message was from Nehemiah, who was the king's drinks taster (in case someone tried to poison the king!). On hearing about the broken walls of Jerusalem Nehemiah wept and cried out to God on behalf of Jerusalem. He did not know that his actions would blaze a trail for others to follow. The story of Nehemiah and of the broken walls of Jerusalem shows that God can fix things, but he needs people to walk and make a pathway for others to follow. God calls us to be trail blazers, but if we are ever going to do so there are three things we need to do:
1. We need to trust God
2. We need to guard our hearts
3. We need to allow God to bring out the hidden things in our lives
FIST: A really great night of fellowship and friendship as several men got together. I really feel sorry for those who think they don't need this! But anyway, we chatted and drank coffee; we prayed together and heard from Craig Seawright's heart as he shared about doing positive Christian works that bring us closer to God and help to unwrap the purposes of God in our lives; he spoke of hopes and dreams and then played a clip of Dutch Sheets speaking on destiny. This was somewhat strange as next Sunday I have decided to speak on Getting into the Zone of Destiny! Then there was more prayer and more coffee, only this time with Hot Dogs! Thanks to all the guys for the obvious effort put into the night, which was appreciated by those who were there.
NEXT SUNDAY 11.30 am: Baby Benjamin Scott is being dedicated. This promises to be a great service. Jim Weir will be singing and friends and family of James and Julie will be at the service. They are also providing "food", but as I said today, it would be good if people brought something with them. So do you bit!
Next Sunday IS THE THIRD SUNDAY of the month, which is building fund day. Challenge: make your mind up now that next Sunday you are going to help make it a Special Offering.
Prayer Meeting: This Thursday 18 March at 7.45. But keep in mind that the following Thursday 25 March FIST have planned a Quiz night as an outreach opportunity.
Prayer Needs: Billy Haddock and his family; Terry's mother and Coleen's father (both in hospital); Amy Gould; Gillian's grandson Robbie; and thank God that little Joshua is home from hospital and is doing much better.
Easter Celebration: Gareth has shared with me what's planned for Good Friday evening and for Sunday morning. It sounds awesome. Please mark these dates and plan to get along so you do not miss out on something special.
Stormont with the Waterford Omagh Choir on Thursday night 1st April. We have been invited as their special guests. At the moment 12 have booked. I am looking 30 - 40 max. Kevin Hornsby (the Muffin Man) is going and can take 4 in his car. Let me know if you want to book a seat with him.
Have a great week. Stay focused; stay strong; and keep being a God-influence.
Pastor Jack
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