Habakkuk 1: 1-4; 2:1-4v 2:1 “I will climb up to my watchtower and stand at my guard post. “ Habakkuk is looking at the world around him and finds it difficult to see the good. “Violence is everywhere. Why must I watch all this misery.? I am surrounded by people who love to argue andContinue reading “Stand on guard! “
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Sinner?
Luke 18: 9-14 v 14 “I ( Jesus) tell you this sinner, not the Pharisee, returned home justified before God.” Jesus told this story to some who had great confidence in their own righteousness and scorned everyone else. Two men went to the temple to pray. The Pharisee was pleased that he was not likeContinue reading “Sinner?”
Turnips to Pumpkins
The original Jack o lantern used to frighten away evil spirits was made out of turnip. Early settlers from Europe found that pumpkins were a lot easier to carve so adapted the tradition to carve pumpkins instead of turnips. Collect some pumpkins with your family today and enjoy drawing faces on them or carving themContinue reading “Turnips to Pumpkins”
  Good News Â
 2 Timothy 4: 6-8, 16-18. V 17 “But the Lord stood by me so that I might preach the God News in its entirety for all the gentiles to hear.” Paul in writing to Timothy was at the end of his life. He had fought the good fight. Finished the race. Remained faithful and wasContinue reading ”  Good News  “
Mid Week Fellowship
Our mid week fellowship this week will be led by Susan Humphrey. Send an email here for the zoom link and join in at 7.00pm tonight.
Hope
Psalm 65 v 5 You faithfully answer our prayers with awesome deeds, O God our savior. You are the hope of everyone on earth, even those who sail the distant seas.” David is credited for writing this psalm. A boy who fought a giant, a man who became King and a fugitive who had toContinue reading “Hope”
Coffee Time
Join your neighbors today for coffee and see how their lives have changed over the past week. The zoom connection will be sent via email to all who provide an email address using the contact page here Municipal election day today – Don’t forget to vote!
 Rejoice!
 Joel 2: 23-32 v 24 “The threshing floors will again be piled high with grain, and the presses will overflow with new wine and olive oil.” Not only does the Lord promise to fill our physical needs again but He will also send His Spirit for all people. Everyone who calls on the name ofContinue reading ” Rejoice!”
Persistence
 Luke 18: 1-8 v “I don’t fear God or care about people, but this woman is driving me crazy. I am going to see that she gets justice, because she is wearing me out with her constant requests!” Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.Continue reading “Persistence”
Fun Family Facts
Spend time today looking into your roots. Where was your grandfather from? Where was his father from ? If you have any records or old pictures see if you can identify all the people. Take some time to draw a family tree. Check out the ancestors of Jesus found in Matthew 1 v 1-16.