Thumbs up for another great service, and hands up to God for His never failing presence and blessing. As Gareth said, "God is good", and as Colin responded "All the time". Hey, no matter what we're going through, whether it's the Church, you, me or the hamster, God is not only good all the time, but as Jonathan said, God is also always in control! So come on, let's believe these things and let's encourage one another.
GOD's PURPOSE: Jonathan brought another great word entitled "God's Purpose". Text Jer. 29:11. Having made a complete fool of Maxine by putting a blindfold on her and sending her aimlessly around the church, he explained that living without purpose is like living with a blindfold on. People with blindfolds on will listen to anyone just to get somewhere, anywhere. They have no vision, no purpose and no direction. However, the Chinese Proverb got it right by saying, "If Heaven made him, earth can find a use for him".
There are five things you should do to know God's purpose: 1) Accept and believe that God created you for a purpose. 2) Be determined to discover God's Will for your life; search for it and pursue it. 3) Do Something! Start somewhere and do something. 4) Be Patient! He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion. 5) Allow the Process to prepare you. Character is more important than vocation (calling); who you are is more important than what you do.
Thank God that one woman, who was a backslider, came forward for prayer and recommitted her life to Christ. Others came forward for prayer during the closing worship. This is something we plan to do regularly, to provide people with an opportunity for prayer by members of our Prayer Team. One young man spoke to me after the service. The last time I was speaking with him he was standing with a gun in his hand! It is so amazing to see God working on his life (don't put this in the Newsletter Bill!).
THIS WEEK: we once again have a full programme. Lot's to do! People to meet! Fellowship, teaching, and encouragement etc. Including Life Groups on Tuesday Night; prayer times Monday 11 am and Thursday 7.45 pm. BUT THERE ARE TWO SPECIALS:
GLOW CHRISTMAS DINNER: About 100 women are booked in for this on Wednesday night. Many of them are not committed Christians, so this is a great outreach and a great effort. Well done GLOW. For more information email Chara at charamck@hotmail.com
PAUL JAMES visiting New Life as follows:
Saturday 4 December 10 am-12 Seminars on Evangelism for THE CHURCH. Paul will speak on "Mission and Method". This is an event for EVERYONE; for YOU. Some came to the worship seminars with Jarrod Cooper, because they know they are called to be worshipers. However, if you think you are called to worship, but not to evangelise, you need to think again and you need to come out next Saturday morning. So come on, if you have not yet signed up to be there, do so now by emailing Colin Houston at colinriverword@yahoo.co.uk
Sunday 5 December 11.30 am Worship & Teaching and 7.00 pm Sunday Night Monthly Special. Paul will be praying for the sick and will speak prophetically into people's lives.
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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