Temperature Rising

Just thought I would send a note of encouragement. It is my firm conviction that the temperature is rising at New Life and that it will continue to do so in the coming weeks and months. The devil's been having a go, but what's new! God is GREATER; we are Greater, and "When the enemy comes in, like a flood the Spirit of the Lord raises up a standard against him". We are not defeated! I am not defeated! YOU are not defeated!

 

PRAYER TIME: Last night was truly amazing! The sense of the presence of God filled the room as people prayed and cried out to God in prayer and praise. There were 19 in the room, which was way more than the numbers that met for church in the early days of New Life. Thanks to everyone who prays and who comes together to pray with others.

 

GOD ANSWERS PRAYER: We are seeing this in various ways: an increased sense of God's presence, and answered prayer on behalf of the church and of individual needs. Alex's niece Kathy continues to make progress. She was facing death; on life support; liver died; prayed for; began to improve; transferred to hospital in England for a transplant; more prayer; got to hospital; her liver revived; doctor said it was a miracle; she did not need a transplant; has been recovering and making progress; family amazed.

 

Great to get prayer requests. When these are received they are passed on to people who pray. However, let's have some PRAISE REPORTS. Let's talk up the good things that are happening. Things like: Great Weekend with Jarrod Cooper; JC's up to 70 kids on Friday nights; GLOW had 60 women at the Pamper Night, including several from the Travelling Community in west Belfast; GLOW had another great turn out on Sunday night as Pauline shared her testimony.

 

With that in mind let me remind the men that Momentum is on this coming Sunday night. Come on ahead men; let's follow the example of the women and let's get out to meet with each other; the fellowship and teaching etc is second to none. It would be great if all of our women supported GLOW and all of our men supported Momentum, but you're not responsible for all; you're only responsible for you. Don't be the one to miss out.

 

PRAYER CARDS: These are available on the table in the church. If people require prayer they can fill in a card and we will pray with them or pray for them during the service. I actually left some of these on a table upstairs. When I spoke with some of those in Celebrate Recovery I was making my way across to the Prayer Room when a young woman met me at the bottom of the stairs. She handed me a prayer card, which she had completed, and asked if we would pray for her during our prayer time, which we did, as well as praying for Celebrate Recovery, as we do every week. Let's continue to pray for one another and let's share praise when God answers prayer. 

 

Have a great weekend. Today is Friday, but Sunday's coming! See you all then.

 

Jack