What a season we find ourselves in... Christmas offers some really unique opportunities for reaching out to family and friends with the story of the Gospel. As we were encouraged on Sunday morning, it is the whole story of Jesus working its way through our lives on a daily basis that makes who we are so significant. It is lifestyle, not just decision. Can we pray over two very strategic moments in the life of the church?
1) Carols on 17th December at the Hillcrest Corner; a very purposeful opportunity to let the story of Jesus shine through our lives into the community.
2) Christmas day 25th December at 8:30am across all sites: Hillcrest, Waterfall and Westville.
Let's trust God for moments within our friendships and family relationships that would allow us to shine His life, as well as to invite those we are trusting for, through to experience these moments with us.
Ephesians 3:7 - 11.
God bless,
The Eldership team
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
28th November 2010
"It is the season to be jolly." As we enter into this silly season with all its tinsel and hype, and the giving of gifts, let us in turn use the gifts that God has given us to be a blessing.
Romans 12:6 - 8 "Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness."
This Sunday we are celebrating the many folk that serve in the life of HCF and give of their time and gifts so generously. Let us give thanks for the many willing hearts that sow into the life of HCF. Let's ask God to pour out His blessing and favour upon each of them, and that they'll come back in the new year with great zeal and passion.
We are excited for the plans God has for us in 2011 to reach the city, and with that comes the opportunity for many more willing hands to serve. Let us pray that God would stir the hearts of many more people to build His church.
God bless,
The Eldership team
Romans 12:6 - 8 "Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness."
This Sunday we are celebrating the many folk that serve in the life of HCF and give of their time and gifts so generously. Let us give thanks for the many willing hearts that sow into the life of HCF. Let's ask God to pour out His blessing and favour upon each of them, and that they'll come back in the new year with great zeal and passion.
We are excited for the plans God has for us in 2011 to reach the city, and with that comes the opportunity for many more willing hands to serve. Let us pray that God would stir the hearts of many more people to build His church.
God bless,
The Eldership team
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