Sunday Morning: At the end of the service on Sunday morning, Pastor Eric McComb said, "These people make it easy to preach". This was evidenced, not only by big Colin shouting out his encouraging "Come on", but by others responding with similar audible approvals and with several spontaneous applauses. He also said, "I didn't know most of the songs you sang, but there was heart in the worship, and I felt that". He and Ruth thoroughly enjoyed their time with us.
The message he brought was from Joshua 14, and was titled "The Man who Loved a Challenge". Caleb's cry to God was "Give me this mountain". God had promised him this 45 years earlier. The promise was made in the face of negativism and opposition. Ten spies had negatively responded to what they saw in Canaan; the giants and the walled cities etc; they opposed Caleb's attempt to convince Moses and the people to cross over and to lay hold of the promises of God. He saw the same things they had seen, but his response was different, because he had a different spirit.
God may have given us a specific promise some time ago. That promise is not yet fulfilled, because the promise was not for then; it's for now! This made me think of Judah Smith's word, that our men listened to at the Momentum night away in Ballintoy, when he talked about "Being in the meantime" and encouraged us to stay in the boat and to not jump ship. We might not be there yet, but we're getting there!
After Pastor McComb had brought his excellent word to us, we went into another amazing time of worship and communion, during which time several people moved to the front and were prayed for by members of our Prayer Team. Church was good!
This Coming Week. There's always something each week for everyone. These are not organised to keep us busy, but to keep us connected and to help us grow. So, check out what 'Life Groups' are on, and plan to get along to one (email Gareth Spudmurphy123@btinternet.com to find out what's on and where). Don't forget about the Testimony and Barn Dance night on Tuesday night. £5 per person towards Pauline going to India on a short Mission Trip.
Then there's the Prayer Times, Monday 11 am, Thursday 7.45 pm, Saturday 10.30 am, but also, this being the last week in the month, we have our monthly late night prayer time on Friday night from 10 am - 12 midnight. It would be awesome to see you there. One of the things that Pastor McComb said was, "Kneel before God, and you'll stand before men".
Come on ahead guys and girls, Let's have a great week together!
The message he brought was from Joshua 14, and was titled "The Man who Loved a Challenge". Caleb's cry to God was "Give me this mountain". God had promised him this 45 years earlier. The promise was made in the face of negativism and opposition. Ten spies had negatively responded to what they saw in Canaan; the giants and the walled cities etc; they opposed Caleb's attempt to convince Moses and the people to cross over and to lay hold of the promises of God. He saw the same things they had seen, but his response was different, because he had a different spirit.
God may have given us a specific promise some time ago. That promise is not yet fulfilled, because the promise was not for then; it's for now! This made me think of Judah Smith's word, that our men listened to at the Momentum night away in Ballintoy, when he talked about "Being in the meantime" and encouraged us to stay in the boat and to not jump ship. We might not be there yet, but we're getting there!
After Pastor McComb had brought his excellent word to us, we went into another amazing time of worship and communion, during which time several people moved to the front and were prayed for by members of our Prayer Team. Church was good!
This Coming Week. There's always something each week for everyone. These are not organised to keep us busy, but to keep us connected and to help us grow. So, check out what 'Life Groups' are on, and plan to get along to one (email Gareth Spudmurphy123@btinternet.com to find out what's on and where). Don't forget about the Testimony and Barn Dance night on Tuesday night. £5 per person towards Pauline going to India on a short Mission Trip.
Then there's the Prayer Times, Monday 11 am, Thursday 7.45 pm, Saturday 10.30 am, but also, this being the last week in the month, we have our monthly late night prayer time on Friday night from 10 am - 12 midnight. It would be awesome to see you there. One of the things that Pastor McComb said was, "Kneel before God, and you'll stand before men".
Come on ahead guys and girls, Let's have a great week together!
Thanks again to everyone who stands with us and who works hard for the development and advancement of New Life City Church.
Stay focused; stay strong; and keep being a God-influence.
Pastor Jack
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