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This is a place for us to communicate, encourage and feedback on the things that matter to us as a church and as individuals.
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you know it's really neat that i wound up at this blog... i've been blog surfing and yours came up. as i was blog surfing i was writing little messages to all of the people after reading their posts and tell them that jesus loves them and he cares and the like. it seems pretty interesting that i wound up at this blog next!
Hey Julia, great to have our first visitor from the U.S. on the church blog. Blog witnessing eh! good idea. Thanks for your message
Hi everyone!
Wow - all those comments, thats amazing!
Well I'm quite happy at the moment as I have two weeks off for my easter hols ( the joys of being a student nurse!) I've really enjoyed my time on placement and look forward to returning there in a couple of weeks. I'm going to just generally work, rest and play and get the balance right at the same time! ( Not always easy) One thing I am going to do is go bowling as I won the ticket to go with five other people so now all I have to do is round up 5 others who are willing to come.
Anyway, enough of my blabbering. Will go now and play some music.. love you all lots x
Went to Hillsong London yesterday and thought we'd let you know how we got on.
It was a great day, caught the 8.00 am ferry and arrived at the Dominion Theatre, Tottenham Court Road at 11.00 am. We were greeted by many Hillsong welcome staff and the girls were signed in for Kids Church. The service started at 11.30 am with real high powered praise. The stage was full of high tech. equipment including 3 video screens which not only displayed the song words but gave video clips of all the weeks notices and forthcoming events. The Theatre was full and there was a real sense of God's presence in the building. Halfway through the girls left the building to go to a hotel just around the corner for Kids Church. We stayed in and listened to the leader speak on the subject of Confidence. The meeting ended with a couple of songs including a particular favourite of ours 'ONE WAY'. We were really made to feel welcome and although it was a huge venue there was a genuine sense of family. If you ever fancy a trip up to London on a Sunday they have 3 services a day, you need not even miss IOWCF in the morning.
All in all an excellent day.
Love
Ian and Paula
xxxxx
Wow, I wish I could have been there guys! You must tell me all about it when I see you next!
xxxx
Hi Everyone, Just to say I went to Paul's session tonight - It was awesome. We talked about spiritual warfare - it was one of the best sessions I have heard on the subject. Inspiring and do-able. If any of you get a chance to come to these sessions I can really recommend it. They have really lifted my faith.
Totally agree with you there Matt. I was just about to say how encouraging it was to hear it. I went home afterwards, had some supper and slept for ten hours which is really cool because I sometimes have trouble sleeping ( not v often you understand!) So yeah, I recommend it to anyone who hasn't been yet...get the DVDs, watch them and GO!
:) xx
NEEDS AND SEEDS:
Hi all. I am looking for some enthusiastic people to help me do some decorating (inside painting) for a family in Newport on Sat 9th April. From approx 10am-1pm. If you can help, please give me a ring or chat to me at church. Thanks! Ph:533710 :-)
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Interesting - lets discuss this in the reviews section. I have deleted this comment and transferred it to the Hot reviews bit if you want to follow the thread.
Hi guys!
Well, thankyou to Keith and Maureen who auctioned the bowling ticket. I have been bowling with my friends, had a good time, came last and had a good laugh at the same time!
My easter hols are nearing an end now but they've been good.
See you all later xx
URGENT URGENT URGENT-
Needs and Seeds
I STILL need some willing volunteers to help me for three hours this Sat morning (9th April) bless a much needed non-Christian family in Newport. Please join me in serving this family in a practical way.
I met this single mum and her family today, and it did not take long until we were chatting about " God stuff". I just know this is going to really bless them and be a real witness.
I do need some help though!!
If you can spare three hours painting, dropping off a ladder to the house for us to use, or doing a tip run please let me know ASAP. We will be working from 10am-1pm. My Number is 533710. Lets pray and believe that this family are going to be touched by God big time!!!
Urgent Request: Needed for Zone Sunday (8th May) a tent or marquee approx 3m x 2.5m. (White prefered) One that can easily be put up and down quickly would be great, if anyone knows of one we can borrow for that weekend, then please phone us on 249497.
Hi guys,
Firstly - thankyou to everyone who brought along food to the lunch after church yesterday. It was totally scrumptious.. :)
Ian and Paula, you wanted my email address - its hebrews1222000@yahoo.co.uk
love Chloe x
Hey everyone!
Greetings from lovely hot, sunny, and very warm New-Zealand. I am spending nearly everyday on the beach, and have developed an amazing tan!
yeah right ...in my dreams....it's FREEZING cold!!!! (heading into winter)
Nevermind the weather.....
I am having a lovely time! It's so nice to catch up with family and friends, and great to be able to really relax for a few weeks.It's amazing how you can be away for years, and when you come back things are just the same...feels like I have never left!
Anyway....just wanted to say hi and that I miss you all(hope you are all well?).looking forward to seeing you after the 23rd!
Lots of love Annaxo
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Hi Anna
Hope Matt arrived safely in NZ.
Good to hear that you are having a relaxing time, looking forward to seeing you when you get back.
GOOD NEWS! We've decided to apply to Hillsong for next January, 2006. Now all we have to do is be accepted on the course and get a student VISA. Please pray if you get the chance.
Loads of Love
Paula, Ian and the girlies
X O
Hey loving your work the other w/e at the festivial, it's a qulity pic of u sophie, ced and sam! I be home in about week for the summer so have to catch up, hope you guys enjoy NZ. We had a bbq a cu last tues managed to get out some fire man and a park warden, where we learn bbq on the race course are not allowed! It sorted it self out. Hope all is well at home, say hi to people for me and cu all soon, lee
Hi Guys - just to let you all know that a man called Pastor Greg Violi is coming with his daughter to hold a meeting in Freda Wright's house in St Lawrence. It is going to be a powerful time of worship and teaching. If you want a touch from God this is a great opportunity! For more info contact Becky Rudge on 01983 531501. See you there!
Hi guys. Someone sent this article to me and I thought it was 'interesting'. It's quite challenging, to be honest. Have a read and tell me what you think. God bless you. Shilla
Eight Ways to Encourage Your Pastor
by Victor Parachin
Sometimes pastors are the loneliest people in
the church. Often their hours are long, the pay
minimal, the criticism considerable and constant.
Feelings of disappointment, discouragement, and
defeat may begin to plague the best of them.
Paul's admonition to "serve one another in love"
(Gal. 5:13 ) should encourage us to remember
our shepherds. Here are eight ways to make
their lives better.
1. Cut the criticism
Presbyterian minister Fred Rogers, creator
and host of television's "Mr. Roger's Neighborhood,"
once gave an address describing the time he
was a student at Pittsburgh Theological
Seminary and attended a different church
each Sunday in order to hear a variety of preachers.
One Sunday he was treated to "the most
poorly crafted sermon (he) had ever heard."
But when he turned to the friend who had
accompanied him, he found her in tears.
"It was exactly what I needed to hear," she
told Rogers.
"That's when I realized," he told his audience,
"that the space between someone doing the
best he or she can and someone in need is
holy ground. The Holy Spirit had transformed
that feeble sermon for her--and as it turned
out, for me too."
Unlike most workers who are evaluated once
or twice a year, clergy are often critiqued
weekly after each worship service. It's not
unusual to hear people say "the music was
poor," "the hymn selection was awful," or
"the sermon was boring." We would do well
to remember that most spiritual leaders work
hard to make worship a unique celebration
each week.
2. Pray regularly
Ask God to shower your pastor with an
abundance of love, hope, joy, faith, peace,
power, wisdom, and courage. Pray for your
spiritual leader's maturity and growth in the
faith. As you pray keep in mind this wisdom
from German writer Johann Wolfgang von
Goethe: "If you treat a person as he is,
he will stay as he is; but if you treat him
as if he were what he ought to be, he will
become what he ought to be and could be."
3. Express appreciation in writing
A spoken compliment is always welcome,
but a written one can be read over and over
again for years. So, when you hear or see
something you like from your minister,
write an appreciative note.
4. Use your skills to bless
Are you proficient with computers? Help your
pastor master the church's new computer. Are
you a mechanic? Offer to service the car free
of charge or at a reduced fee.
One pastor I know recalls: "I was pastoring
my first church -- a small congregation with
limited resources. While there, I developed
a series of dental problems and could not
afford treatment. What a joy it was when
a dentist in the church offered to treat me
for free. Correcting my dental problem involved
nearly a dozen visits. He treated me carefully
and cheerfully each time. I have thought of
that dentist many times since then and the
memories of his kindness continue to
bless my life."
5. Squelch gossip
If you hear a negative comment, respond
with a positive one. If misinformation is being
spread, correct it with the accurate information.
Or, if people are gossiping, just walk away.
Remember the Bible soundly condemns
gossip and careless speech. James 1:26
says, "If anyone considers himself religious
and yet does not keep a tight rein on his
tongue, he deceives himself and his religion
is worthless." And Psalm 34:13 reads, "Keep
your tongue from evil and your lips from
speaking lies."
6. Offer to meet a need
Some people make their spiritual leaders
defensive and angry by saying, "You
need to _" That approach is seldom
welcome and almost always counterproductive.
If you see a need, approach your spiritual
leader by saying, "I'd like to help by _" If
you see an area that can be improved, take
responsibility for working on it.
Be an active participant in your church. Get
involved by teaching a class, leading a workshop,
singing in the choir, feeding the hungry. Ask
your spiritual leader where and how you can
employ your gifts.
7. Be openly responsive
Nothing so animates and excites a spiritual
leader as seeing people respond to the preaching
and teaching. Imagine the surprise and delight
of a pastor in Virginia Beach, Virginia, who,
when greeting a visitor to his church, found
she came because of the kindness of a church
member who was her neighbor.
"I'm recently divorced, a single parent and new
to this community," she told the pastor. "To
keep up with rent and provide for my three
children, I must work two jobs. That leaves
me very little time for yard work. I was relieved
when the weeds didn't overrun my yard as I
had feared they might. However, when I made
an unscheduled trip home in the middle
of my workday, I discovered the reason why
the weeds had not taken over my yard.
"My 86-year-old neighbor -- a member of your
church -- was on his hands and knees pulling
my weeds. I barely knew this man and he was
embarrassed to be caught in this anonymous
act of kindness. He explained that he heard you
preach a sermon on the importance of living a
life of compassion and kindness and decided
to put that sermon into practice by weeding
my lawn."
One pastor's heart filled with joy when a group
of women in Washington, D.C., responded
to a sermon preached from the words of
Jesus--"Do not judge, or you too will
be judged" (Matt. 7:1). After hearing
the sermon, the women decided to give
a baby shower for the young woman who
provided childcare while they met for
Bible study. She was unmarried, close
to going on welfare, and without support
from her family or the father-to-be. The
young woman was moved to tears by
the surprise baby shower.
Later, the women explained to the pastor,
"Your sermon taught us that it's possible
to reach out to someone in need -- in this
case, an unwed mother -- without judging
or condoning the situation."
8. Throw away the measuring stick
Don't expect that your present spiritual
leaders will do things the same way their
predecessors did. Lay aside personal
agendas and preferences. Instead, focus
on how your leader is being used by God
to do effective ministry now. By serving
your shepherds, you will ensure that they
will not only be encouraged but will feel
appreciated and continue to minister with
enthusiasm and energy.
Copyright 1999 by Victor Parchin and
Christianity Today. Used by Permission
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I can't believe it Saints Just drew with Everton - Everton scored in the 90th minute - gutting!
what does it matter? you know they're going down anyway!
not even samson strength could hold them up
Speaker was very good today - bit of a Stubbings show Andy, Wend + Si!
What do you expect Matt with Harry Redknapp as your manager? Boo hiss! Don't worry though, I have a sneaking suspicion that the scummers will stay up, just to annoy us Fratton Faithful!
Love ya really
Stubbings clan----Today the IWCF. Tomorrow the world!!
Wend.
For those of you who are viewing this page and not leaving comments- Come on, let us know you have had a peek and leave a comment. Tell us what you have been up to. I Had to get up at 5:15am yesterday to drive to a meeting in Sidcup - by the time I got there I was ready for a kip - Good time though - am helping run the student section at spring harvest so it was a bit of a planning meeting. Has anyone had to get up earlier than me this week?
Hi guys,
Just thought I'd tell you all about my week. I started placement at St Marys hospital on Monday ( for those of you who don't know I'm a first year student nurse) and its gone really really well. I've loved every minute, done some really hands-on caring and I look forward to going back on Monday. So thanks to everyone who has been praying for me, much appreciated :-) xx
Excellent stuff Chloe. Great that you are enjoying your placement....you are going to make a fantastic Nurse!xox
yeah matt -i'll be getting up 8 hrs earlier than you every day for the next couple of weeks - i'm off to cambodia tomorrow.
i'll keep you posted as to how i get on... for those who don't know - it's a fair trade business through mission thing. they make tiles, we show and tell them the good news through business principles and our relationships we build with them - and then we sell the tiles over here (have a look at www.bodj.co.uk).
this trip we're hoping to expand the range a bit and start supporting another couple of projects - one is an ironworks project run by lads from phnom penhs squatter village another one we are looking at is a basket weaving project - up north somewhere?? - and of course we're carrying on with the fantastic village of phum k'orm - who make the tiles ... i'll write again when i arrive - but in the meantime i'd really appreciate lots of prayer... ta, ced
Hi Ced. Hope you have arrived safely and eveything is ok. We will be praying for you and trust that God will make the most of your time whiel you are there.
Does anyone have a suggestion for the next question we could have for people to vote on? - If you haven't voted yet on the tv question you need to be quick. All the results are confidential and this is the only place you can vote on the question, so it's just for us.
question for the vote how long should a sermon be 10 20 30 40 mins
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If you want to know what Andy wrote and then deleted I will auction this precious information to the highest bidder - It's really interesting
Regarding Andy Stubbly Bits question on how long a sermon should be I suppose it depends on who is sermonising (Good word eh? )
If it was someone really interesting like Paul the apostle then it should go on all day.
But anyone else would do okay on five minutes and then thirty five of miracles. Amen and Amen.
Great site this with even greater potential.
Aye laddie.
Just who is Hamish Mc Sporan anyway
VERY IMPORTANT
Ho Everyone
PLEASE NOTE - NEW DEVELOPMENT
The Restoration Teachings will commence TUESDAY 1ST MARCH (NOT THURS)at 7:30pm. Venue is Quay St Methodist - the Victoria Hall - down the R/H side and at the back of main sanctuary. Further explanations on Sunday. Please spread the news far and wide. Phone a few church friends etc.
Matt - can you phone Maxine Stubbings -URGENT. Needs to know when she can get into Nodehill in the morning - Saturday, 25th February.
Thanks
By the way blogging site really good. We now have an email address dawalkers@tiscali.co.uk
Ian & Paula
PS If Andy sermonising 10 minutes the rest can have the whole morning! Not really Andy! XXXXXX
Matt
Have just tried the Jonny Baker - Worship tricks site, some excellent stuff! Would recommend it to anyone interested.
Also, please let us know about the laptop for this Sunday.
Many thanks
Ian & Paula
xxx
Hi guys
I spoke to Paul about getting a key to Maxine which he has done. Glad you liked the Jonny Baker stuff - thought provoking eh! See you tomorrow
I was a bit insulted to see that anonymous was asking who Hamish Mc Sporran is and never even spelt my name correctly.
But Hamish loves ya anyway.
we got our new tracksuits for the two teams at Newport F. C.
We will send a photograph of the teams wearing them.
Thanks again to Church for raising the money to buy them.
Awesome Luke! Can't wait to see the pictures. Anna
This site is definitely a great idea, but it needs a date (as well as a time) next to the entries then you'd know how 'fresh' they, know what I mean?
Your wish is my command, (on this occasion only). good suggestion Dave. By the way thankyou for the effort you and Max put into this morning - it's really appreciated - I took a picture of the communion area she did and am going to have it as my screen saver at home.
Hi chaps and chapesses. I've finally got around to blogging. Not much to say at the moment but that won't last long.
Went to Pauls first session last night - it was awesome. Anna had to work a late shift and I was so inspired I needed to talk so I ended up imposing myself on Mike and karen. We have videod the session if anyone is interested.
The youth cell's (The word "youth" actually meaning adults that have now grown up and still think they are "youth") all night prayer meeting last Saturday night went really well....and we all managed to stay awake until 6am!(and got to church the next morning)
I just wanted to say a big thank you to Chris and Claire for all the organising and the hosting of it.....you both did a fab job! (all the cups of tea's that you made throughout the night were very much appreciated guys!)Bless ya heaps! :-)
Well there is just not enough people leaving messages on this site, so I have decided to inform you all on my news of the day....nothing too exciting really. Just wanted to add a new comment.
I got a brand new pair of hiking boots today, and I am just soooo excited! (I think I need to get out more?) I am heading to the Himalaya's for a month in Oct/Nov to trek with three girlfriends, and I need to begin training asap. So if you see me hobbling around the IOW at all, I may well have some massive big blisters as I break my new boots in! Hehehe! So....come on people lets hear what you have been up to, or else I made need to bore you some more!
I think that sounds pretty exciting Anna but haven't been out all week cause I've been ill so maybe I'm sad too!!
Give us a shout if you are over this end of the island training there are some beautiful walks from here and we'd love to see Matt make it further than the end of the road!!
Ha ha...you guys know him too well! you have more faith than me...I had not even thought of him as a walking partner!
Will let you know if I head out that way.Hope you are feeling better soon Charlotte? Praying for ya! :-) xoxo
HELP! - we need more help with the children's work particularly the J Team. You would not necessarily have to organise the session, just be there to help out. If you are the slightest bit interested please speak to Helen or me - as soon as possible!
Thanks, Wendy
If any one has any questions for the trustees (for the AGM) could you please forward them tto one of us by Tuesday 15th March. We have a trustees meeting that night + we may be able to come up with a half decent answer for you.
Thanks - Wendy
Worship Group - Meeting cancelled this Monday (14th March)
Sorry to let you down this week, but Emily is in a concert playing the flute and we are going to watch.
Hope to re-schedule sometime soon.
Love
Paula & Ian
Worship Group Meeting - cancelled
March 14th, 2005
Sorry to let you all down, Emily is in a concert playing flute at Medina and we are going to watch.
Hope to re-schedule soon.
Love
Paula & Ian
Sorry we apologise for the duplicate message thought it hadn't gone on to system!
NEWSFLASH!!!!!!
April 17th, 2005 Debut of the new worship leader. Make sure you are there! Watch this space for mystery to unfold.
Here's your first clue:-
Quite a well known face in our church!
Thank-you so much to all you lovely people who have sent get well cards its a real encouragement to know people are praying for me but after my visit to the doctor we definately need to keep it up! He says I've got early symptoms of Quinzey (is that right?)which is like severe tonsilitus. My throat is very swollen and blocked (and very painful) so he's put me on more antibiotics and signed me off work. Thing is I need to start getting better soon or hes threatening to admit me to St Mary's if I don't improve over the next few days! Luckily Chris is making a pretty good nurse and his Mum is only down the road and doing regular check ups. Thanks for offers to help out though!
By the way Anna we live at Five Rocks Lodge Blackgang - Haylands was where Chris lived with Dave and Guy a couple of years ago!! Never mind we all know each other in Niton so someone passed it on!! Hopefully see you all at church soon :) .x.
Thank-you so much to all you lovely people who have sent get well cards its a real encouragement to know people are praying for me but after my visit to the doctor we definately need to keep it up! He says I've got early symptoms of Quinzey (is that right?)which is like severe tonsilitus. My throat is very swollen and blocked (and very painful) so he's put me on more antibiotics and signed me off work. Thing is I need to start getting better soon or hes threatening to admit me to St Mary's if I don't improve over the next few days! Luckily Chris is making a pretty good nurse and his Mum is only down the road and doing regular check ups. Thanks for offers to help out though!
By the way Anna we live at Five Rocks Lodge Blackgang - Haylands was where Chris lived with Dave and Guy a couple of years ago!! Never mind we all know each other in Niton so someone passed it on!! Hopefully see you all at church soon :) .x.
Apologies fr the double entry...can't suss out how to get rid of it either!
OPPS sorry about that Charlotte. I went to the effort of replacing Chris's old address in Niton with your current address into our church directory...I then obvioulsy sent the card still to the old address....must of been half asleep! Glad Niton is a small village, and that you still got the card!
Sorry to hear that you are still not well.....will keep praying. You don't want to end up in St Mary's hospital...I hear they have some very dodgy Nurses. (especially on Whippingham ward) Lots of Love Mexox :-)
Hi all,
Me again with another medical update...thasnk-you so much for all your prayers the doc says I am making a really speedy recovery (much better then he expected!!) so won't have to go into hospital - YIPEE!! No offense to the wonderful nurses reading this but I hate hospitals!! He's signed me off for another week so I'll be back to work after the Easter weekend.
No-one else got any exciting news?
LOL and a huge thank-you again for being so lovely and sending me lots of lovely messages and cards,
Charlotte.x.
Glad to hear you are feeling better charlotte. Look forward to seeing you singing your lungs out soon. Just to let everyone know this is the last comment for this section and we are know using "Your News 2" Who will be the first to comment?
Did you enjoy our last service? - Do you have a question about something? - Do you have any suggestions? - Don't be shy get blogging!
Thought sundays service was excellent. Dave and Chris did a really good job. Really nice to see families sat together discussing their faith.
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Really enjoyed this morning's service. Loved Wendy's input and Andy's talk was really motivating...thanks guys!
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keep up the good work and cu soon
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Again good service,6/02, which included the younger members. Good idea, Wendy! Perhaps could even extend to older members, so the youngsters don't feel singled out and it's more family-orientated, as opposed to "give the kids something to do" just to keep them quiet!
Shilla and Ngarai were awesome this morning. Also feel like I want to respond to what Paul said about finding scriptures that relate to whatever we are going through. How about we make a deal this week to all get one scripture that we need to lay hold of for our own life and start putting a bit of faith to work in that area.
I thought this mornings worship was awesome, (took me back to the Lion King!) It was a different spirit, passionate and refreshing. Bless you guys keep going. What Paul said was practical and applicable - inspiring stuff.
Started Sunday with nice cup of coffeee ( half a spoon of sugar )
and then shivered on down the road to church.
It was well worth a good teeth rattling.
Worship was excellent, Matt brought an absolute spot on word and then Paul wrapped it up with a word to inspire. Praise God.
Went back home had another cup of coffee ( half a spoon of sugar ) Praise God for coffee and sugar.
Decided on proverbs 31 as my faith scriptures of the week.
( only kidding )
God bless you all brilliant site.
Away for a coffee ( half a spoon of sugar)
Bye.
Lets all be praying for tomorrow its a big day for something different lets pray and be excited that not only will God meet us but we will bring Him to the meeting with us full of His anointing and blessing.
Pray for various groups in different rooms so that we can make an impact together for Jesus.
Well done to all those involved in making this morning so good. It was great to get out of our mindsets of how church is. A special well done to Lisa and Becky for all the prep they must have done with the kids and to Matt for organising the whole idea. Can't wait for the next one!
Wow I've only been back on the IOW for a few hours (away with friends for the weekend) already heard loads of positive feedback about this morning....sounds like a lot of people put a lot of hard work in to make it such a fantastic morning. Im sorry I missed it...roll on the next one!
Just and excellent time on Sunday last - works well and meets your needs whatever they are - make it regular - bring it on!
HELP! - we need more help with the children's work particularly the J Team. You would not necessarily have to organise the session, just be there to help out. If you are the slightest bit interested please speak to Helen or me - as soon as possible!
Thanks, Wendy
If any one has any questions for the trustees (for the AGM) could you please forward them tto one of us by Tuesday 15th March. We have a trustees meeting that night + we may be able to come up with a half decent answer for you.
Thanks - Wendy
Fantastic job this morning Mike.....Really spot on word!
Given me a lot of grass to chew on! (Matt just informed me this is not a "saying" and looks dodgy... I like it, and will be using it from now on!) xox
Anna tell Matt to cut his own grass and stop making his wife do it cheap scate
Thanks for yesterday's message, Matt. I haven't heard anyone speak on the resurrection in that way before. God bless you.
Hey guys Lee Todd here hows it going? I got a lot out of zone sunday to really build me up, espically the tent section. I have been struggle a bit at uni but this has help, had opportuines for prayer to which is always good. It was nice to see Yvone again, priase God hey! I be back for the festivial in June for a week so I see some of you guys then. Kept up the good work and cu soon, LEE
Hi guys,
I just had to write in here as I haven't done for a while, and this Sunday's service was amazing. Wendy, you did an amazing job standing up there and preaching - yes you were preaching. Its certainly given me a lot to think about and I'd urge anyone who wasn't there to see the animated tale of Jonah and the whale(!), to get the tape and listen to Wendys personal testimony. Believe me, it'll give you something to chew on for the week.
So well done Wend. When can we expect another sermon?
Chloe XX
Hi all!
Great that you left a message Chloe....it's been a while since this site was used. Totally agree with what you said about Sun...think Wend did an amazing job!! Preach it sister!Annaxox
Hi y'all
Can definetely say that Sunday's service ( July 31st) was very different to any I have ever experienced before, but it was great. Really enjoyed the crazy games and was so glad that I didn't volunteer for yolk choke as I very nearly did. Thankyou Matt for the games as I believe you were the inspiration behind them. Good stuff and I look forward to the next 'open air' Sunday, probably next year now.
Lotsa love, Chloe x
Hi again ( Am I the only one who ever writes on here???)
Just to say thankyou Pat for the lovely lovely cakes you baked for Sunday's special meeting. They were totally scrumptious.
Lotsa love Chloe xxx
I really enjoyed last Sunday. The message given by the YFC gang was very relevant (including the superb video clip), fun and really excellent. We loved the breakfast.
Looking around, people sharing real-life issues, I saw Bible in action - wonderful. Perhaps they should consider their name as what they shared was highly relevant, not only for youth, what about AFC, All For Christ?! Well done YFC Team!! Maarten.
are Pauls notes and slides going to be posted here as i am sure i and others would profit greatly espcially as i am a slow note taker and might have missed someting
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Hello:) We're all just having cell and checking out this cool new web site....good eh! At the youth cell in Newport we've just had a gorgeous meal cooked by Claire Spring (for 11 of us!), it was great just to chat and have a laugh, sharing the worst of jokes-Matt Green!!!
Naomi
We had a brilliant meal tonight round at the girls house. Lucy Doggett had a double portion of strawberry cheescake but nobody was really surprised!
I'm really not surprised about Matt's comment!
Lucy was well behaved throughout the whole dinner, didn’t fidget or anything. When she wanted more cake she simply sat up straight and folded her arms. As for Matt however…
Thanx Claire for an ace meal!!!
Hi All. Just to let you know that the Newport "youth" cell are having an all night prayer meeting on the 5th March. If you have any specific prayer requests, please pass them to us and we will get praying!!
Looking forward to the prayer night. Sorry I missed life group last night - how was it?
***Youth Cell Announcement***Next Saturday (the 5th March), the Newport youth cell are having a night of prayer and worship. (Midnight until 6am – meeting up from 10ish at 12 Crocker St.)
Please use this forum to post your prayer requests - you can be sure that if you post them here they will be carried forward be our energetic team of prayer-warriors on the night. We know that God knows our hearts and our minds but let us not forget the power of prayer – the simple act of faith that actually makes things happen.
“4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4 (NIV)It’s gunna be an exciting night. chris x
Hey third notice nice! Yea just wanted to say cheers guys for cell. I love coming home for the w/e as I get a double spirtually blessed of cell and chruch which is nice. Could you guys keep praying for me and I send an email soon saying how Im getting on and stuff. I hope to see some of you at the festivial in a month, chris and matt have my number send us a txt and I try and meet up with you, cu you all soon you guys/girls rock!!! Lee
Hi, this is Faye from the Island Wide Intergenerational cell group, this may sound very complicated but really it just means it's full of fun and games for all ages! We have been struggling for numbers at the moment but if you or your family ( or anyone you know ) would like to come one Friday evening to see what we get up to you are more than welcome. More the merrier! Phone Peter and Sarah on: 523355 or Andy and Naomi on: 521869 for more details. Thanks! :0)
Prayer changes things. If you have a prayer request please tell us. It might seem like somethng insignificant or like a really big ask - remember nothing is too hard for God
Some of you may know Matt Reading. He's a really great guy and to boost his relationship with God he is going on a Christian course in Manchester. He is going for 5 months starting on the 18th of February and please can we keep him in prayer that he will still healthy and grow in God.
Some of you will Know Kate Elliot who used to lead the youth cell. (with Catherine Sweet) She has a very bad dose of glandular fever, and not sure if she will be able to finish her final year of her Nursing. Really needs prayers at this time!
Hi guys. We have heard some tragic news this morning. Some of you may remember John Fasham who was at church and the youth cell last year. Also known as ...."Dr John". Was a house officer at St Mary's. We got to know him well, and have stayed in touch. He began a new placement in NZ late last year.
We have just heard that he has been tragically killed in a diving accident yesterday, whilst on holiday with some friends. We would really appreciate prayers for all his family, as they deal with such tragic circumstances. He was only 25yrs old.
This Sunday a friend of mine came along to church for the first time, after I invited her ( I've only known her 2 weeks!) She loved it and is coming back and wants to come to cell. Please can we pray for her. Her name's Ruth and she has a little boy named Peter. Its exciting to see what God is doing on this island - lets get praying.
please can we pray for Pat and Bob Robinson. Bob needs a breakthrough in healing and lots of strength!
Hi Guys!
It's great to hear all the excellent stuff that's going on in Youth Cell(even if it does involve eating cheese cake - we wish we where younger and could come along too!).
We would really appreciate your prayers at this time because we are looking into going to Hillsong for a year next January, 2006 to do a Worship course.
With 3 children, raising the cash and leaving our jobs for a year there's alot to sort out!
We see this as a fantastic opportunity to grow in God, deepen our relationship with him and be better equipped to serve the Church.
Thanks loads
Ian & Paula
xxx (Ian asked me to make it clear that it's me (Paula) sending the kisses, he doesn't want people to think he is a wus! (is that how you spell it?)
Could you please pray for the Roots cafe that has been started in Niton for kids 13+. It is on a Thursday evening and we are looking forward to getting to know the kids.
Hi Ian and Paula,
Wow - I had no idea you were thinking of going to Hillsong. I will be praying for you as its a big decision to make. One of my fave verses is Rev 3:7 and I look at it each time a decision has to be made in my own life. If God wants it to happen, it will and ultimately if he doesn't, it won't. He'll 'open the doors' or 'close them' as the case may be. Obviously, you have to play your part, make the enquiries etc. but at the end of the day, God decides. Will definetely pray for you.
On the subject of decision making would really appreciate it if you could all pray that the right decision is made about me transferring to mental health nursing as opposed to adult nursing. I'm on the adult branch at the mo but have applied to do mental health in the second year. I really want to do what is right for me, I think I would enjoy both. So yeah, pray that the best thing for me happens really when all's said and done xx
Hi i wonder if you pray for my son Matthew who is with his friend in Andorra. His friend broke his arm quite badly whilst snowboarding and they are stuck there until th insurance company aggree to pay the bill and arrange to get them home.Thanx Dave Letham
Hi all,
Have finally got round to checking out the site and I have to agree with the general opinion that its a really good idea!
I (Charlotte) am off work AGAIN at the moment with another throat infection-have only been back at work about a month since the last one! Would really appreciate your prayers at the moment! Am also having a pretty tough time at work at the moment so would appreciate your prayers there too - lots of stress which I'm sure can't be helping the health thing!!
Thanks guys!
Just found this site while looking up my brother's name. He was John Fasham (Dr John) who I'm sure many of you know tragically died a month ago. Thanks for the prayers, they are much needed and much appreciated.
God Bless,
Philip Fasham
Hi Philip, Thanks for your message. John was part of the church here while posted on the Island. As was his way he made friends with a number of us and came back to visit a number of times after leaving. The last time I saw him, he came to stay for a weekend and turned up with his mountain board and managed to get me covered in bruises by the end of the day. My wife is from New Zealand so we spent a lot of time talking about his trip there. It was a privelege to meet John and we feel robbed of the years of friendship that lay ahead. We managed to make it to the funeral and just want to say what a wonderful reflection of Johns life it was -We are still praying for you guys.
Hi guys,
Thanks for leaving a comment Philip. I knew John too and he was a really nice guy - always the life and soul of the party. I have many happy memories of the things that he did and that is how you have to remember someone. One includes an adventure down Whale Chine ( near Chale)
Anyway, I have a prayer request. Well not for me personally but for a pen pal. He lives in Africa and wants to come to England but needs a visa. All we can do is pray at this time that God will do what he wants to do. So if you could get praying that would be excellent. His name's Paul.
Thankyou x
Ok, another prayer request!
This is for me! Recently I've been a little stressed, got lots of work on, lots on my mind. I'm nearing the end of my holidays and could really do with another week off! I have talked to my CPN ( community psychiatric nurse) and she's given me some good advice.
So I just need a general blessing really, lots of strength, lots of joy and peace!!
Cheers xx
Hi it's us again, a little while now since with last blogged!
We've reached a big hurdle now, we can managed to raise alot of the money for Hillsong but are still short! We'd really appreciate your prayers at this time as at the moment it doesn't look like we can go!
Thanks for your prayer support.
Ian & Paula (and girlies.....)
xxxxx
Hey ian and Paula.
We will definitely pray for you. Whatever happens We know God is behind the scenes working things out for your good
Hey guys Lee Todd wondering if you could pray for me? I struggling with beening at uni, wondering why God has taken me there. I know he wants me there but I have no passion to be there and its getting me down. Also feel like what I do there is not appriate, I know I should look to God but still gets me down. I also miss you guys to which doesn't help having that escape opsion! I had a blessful time with cell and church this w/e but would love more prayer in that area. I keep you post, Lee
Hi everyone,
Some of you may remember the Rudge family who used to come to the fellowship. Sally Rudge had an accident on Monday whilst riding the horse. She broke her back and was rushed to hospital where the family were initially told she may not walk again. However the doctors have since discovered the spinal cord is not severed as they thought, and so God has already started his healing over her. She remains in Intensive Care however and is on a ventilator because of a chest infection. We need to pray for the miraculous to happen. God can and will do it - we've got to pray.
Thanks,
Chloe x
Amen to that, Chloe. We thank God for doctors but they don't have the final say. Our God can do the seemingly impossible. Is anything too hard for the Lord? Let's continue to fix our eyes on Jesus and not on the diagnosis. Let's keep on praying and believing God for Sally's complete healing. We need to be praying for Craig as well. I met Norma at the hospital yesterday and she told me that Craig was in MAU. Let's believe God for Craig's healing. God bless you all. Shilla.
i've been at the 24/7 prayre thing and i started speeking in touges i pray that i may develope the gift and have confidence to use it in prayer
Thanks to everyone who prayed for Kate Elliot. She has recovered well from her bad dose of glandular fever!
That is fantastic!!
C'mon guys, it doesn't have to be BIG things that get a mention. What about the every day small things that God gives us? Like a home to live in, bed to sleep in, food to eat etc...
And what might seem an insignificant small answer to one person, may not to another. We're all different. You need to see the BIG picture.
Lets get blogging.
I'll give you an example. I am off placement today due to a cough which I don't really want to spread around ( and I got 2 hrs sleep the previous night) and yet God has given me the strength to cope with the day.
Chloe you are a real encouragement! I guess I've been really reassured this week that God has got EVERY situation that I face taken care of. I get myself all stressed out about things and yet if I give them to God and rest in His reassurance I know it'll all be ok. I know that seems a bit vague but I hope you get what I mean!x
Power of Prayer:Samuel Heard By GOD
Samuel my eldest son prayed for my teeth and asked God to stop the pain so that I could get a good nights sleep. After a pain free good nigts sleep I told Samuel that God had indeed answered his prayer we thanked God together
I told him that hisname means Heard by God
I've been back to work this week and although these past couple of days have been tiring and indeed challenging, its been good. God has answered my prayers and I'm getting ' back to normal' again ( if there is such a thing as normal!)
Looking forward to my remainding couple of days on placement and then the weekend.
xx
They are only minor in size but if you have anything to say about our youngest group, (up to 5 years old), this is the place.
I want a time machine! For those of you who don't understand this comment ask Wendy or anyone who was at the service on Sunday
Thank you Wendy for all the hard work you put into minor miracles. If it wasn't for minor miracles my friend Ruth would not have come along today ( see prayer requests) as she wanted somewhere for little Peter to go. As I said, she loved it, he loved it so thankyou - you're a blessing.
Brilliant stuff you minor miracle workers.
Please know you are more appreciated than you realise.
If you could see the relief of pressure on some of the mother's faces when the youngsters go out just to have time to sing and hear the word for an hour or three.
I know sometimes it seems everlasting for some of you workers out there but God bless you and He sees what you are doing and He wil bless you in return.
And we will pray that His blessings come quickly.
Just to let you know Bridget that whatever you said to the children this morning did go in. Abi told me they'd learnt that Jesus died so they don't have to. It wasn't just about chocolate buttons! Thanks. Wendy.
Wendy and team, we appreciate the amazing work you do. We appreciate the sacrifices that you make. We know it's hard work and we are grateful that you chose to do it. God bless you.
I have been learning about Jesus
and about God's love. My favourite
bit is learning about God's
love.I'm not sure about other kids
but I like kingdom kids best.
Tsitsi
I love learning about God's love also Tsitsi...it's so amazing isn't it? Thanks for sharing with us what you have been learning....look forward to hearing again from you :-)
Hi guys,
I went out with the Kingdom Kids today and had a great time! If you've never been out there to help, I'd say go for it. Its quite an experience.
Well done to Helen and team - you did a fab job, Im sure the kids loved it....well I did anyway :)
love Chloe x
Solar is our middle school age group - well guys here's your chance to stay in touch on-line and tell us what you have been up to.
does anybody know when solar are going bowling?
No Idea sorry Greg, but will try and sort it out for you guys! :-)
Hi Greg, Faye here, the bowling has now been joined with the 24hour fast, it's on the Sunday after the fasting Saturday. We haven't been told anymore yet.
Well guys I guess by this time you have had a good nosh up after your 24 hour fast - well done!
Well what can we say! Maureen and Keith you are absolute stars. To give up your weekend to spend time with 10-14 year olds (two of which are ours!) is worthy of a gold star at least. Seriously thanks for all the christian input you give to our kids week in week out we really appreciate you!
Emily and Hannah throughly enjoyed Saturday and Sunday.
Love
Ian & Paula
xxx
Wow!
This needs updating so come on solar!
We need a new name!
Thanks so much to Matt,Anna and Julie for giving up their weekend!
We had a fab time-even if we were a bit noisy!
Emily Walker
were now called DNA and this need seriously updateing we are now doing antother fast and were raising money to sponser a child as DNA/SOlar by samuel
hello michel
hello david r u annoyed
i sudgest u do not swear on the internetr
hi i'm alan john i play for the church football team and i'm the sub
hello samuel i wonder if michael has noticed his flies are undone
don't tell him
hello davids wet his pant big time
wew wont
we all want to pray for david and his familiy and may there life be guided by god
are you going to tell him?
I think michael is becoming a little emotional. Don't suck a sour lemon michael
god bless all
i reember when michael lost 5 quid on the 2p machines
have you pooed yourself?
micheal know stuff that you dont
no but i bet michel did in the swimming pool
oi david
David parsons told some stories about michael but they were really about himself
David parsons told some stories about michael but they were really about himself
hi samuel r u being silly luv david
Hi there everybody it would be reallly helpful if you could all pray for the 24 hour famine 2008. Also pray for Ben, Matt and Claire who r going to be looking after us wherever it is being held.
Rick Nudd
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Has anyone read 'THE LOST MESSAGE OF JESUS' by Steve Chalke/Alan Mann (Zondervan)?
The challenge of this book is put to one side our preconceptions of Jesus' gospel message and get back to the first century situation and consider the impact his message would have had on his hearers. His message was radical, uncomfortable for the religious establishment and immensely popular with the poor. Since then has the church blunted this radical edge of Jesus' message so that it is no longer perceived as 'good news' by those outside the church? There are interesting insights into entering the kingdom, repentence and salvation. The section on violence and war is very thought provoking. The last chapter on the cross/resurrection is probably the most controversial and makes some good points but I think ignores much of what the apostles taught about the cross in the epistles. What does anyone else think?
Not read it but I have wondered myself if Jesus would have been a welcome guest in our version of church or whether he would have been considered a bit of a trouble maker. I reckon anyone who starts throwing tables around during a service is bound to be considered a bit of a nuisance!
Sounds challenging
An entertaining book with similar themes is "The Church Invisible" by Nick Page. The author is supposedly catapulted into the future having been struck by lightning. The church has become obsolete through irrelevence. Very funny in places with a sci-fi emphasis as the reasons why this has happened are discussed.
Andy Smith
This comment has been moved from "Your News 2" in order to give us the space to have a good discussion on it.
Seeking his Father's heart said...
Found this on the web and would like comments
Since neither Biblical nor scientific evidence is offered for the key premise of Theophostics, there is no reason to take it seriously. In my many years of writing articles about various teachings that come through the church, rarely have I come across a teaching as convoluted and unbiblical as this one. Frankly, there is good reason to doubt that the experiences that people are having in Theophostics are from God. In these experiences they gain special revelations supposedly from the Holy Spirit about the meaning of childhood memories. They may be real experiences, but they are invoked under such unbiblical auspices that they should be considered dangerous. Theophostics is a process for gaining mystical experiences that promise freedom from sorrows now. The Bible does not promise freedom from all emotional pain in this life. Theophostics does. The Bible gives us the gospel as the only way for salvation and the sanctifying process that occurs afterwards. Giving up the Biblical means of grace and the command to struggle against sin for the empty promise of a “struggle-free, maintenance free, pain free” life now is trading one’s eternal hope through the gospel for a mystical experience that has nothing to do with the gospel or true sanctification. Such a trade is a very bad deal indeed.
mailto:pastorbob@twincityfellowship.com
I haven't been through the theophostics training course so couldn't comment, but up to now I have only heard positive things about it. This article does make it sound a little like regression therapy where people are taken back to childhood memories. Would be good to hear from someone who is actively using theophostic ministry or has even been through it.
Calling all teenage girls!!!
Through my teenage years I read a book called 'Soul Sista' by Beth Redman ( Matt Redman's wife)
I'm telling you, this was practically my bible at any time. It covers a range of topics including boys, friends, image, worship, bible and prayer, evangelism etc... If you haven't read it and your aged between roughly 14-17ish I would recommend it.
I've read it recently and I'm 20 but the main points, the bible bits are still worth the read.
So pick it up, if anyone wants to borrow my copy I don't mind lending it to them.
xx
Hi guys,
I guess it's about time I write something on here, I visit when I can (I don't have a computer at home!) but haven't yet left a blog...well I guessit's about time I did!!!
Wanted to share with anyone that's intersted about a worship conference that Allie and I went to at Hillsong London recently. It was amazing, the teaching was very challenging and the times of worship were just awesome! Unlike you'd probably expect it wasn't all about music! One of the main messages was about worship being an attitude and a lifestyle, music is a very samll part of our worship to God. I love these guys, they're not afraid to to it big and loud, they don't throw out 'quality' in the name of 'humility', but at the same time they challenge your heart to the core. They want to demonstrate to the world that God is REALLY an AWESOME God, that He is still majorly relevant to the people of today. I know both Allie and I felt challenged and encouraged to just live more for God and His purposes. I'd love to see God have His way in our church and on the Island but it's going to take commitment and sacrifice on our parts, are we willing? I'm praying that God will help me to be cos I know sometimes I'm more willing than others, but I know with His help and by Him alone we can see great things happen on this Island and see those that don't yet know God come to know Him - as he REALLY is.
Next year the worship conference will be integrated with a leadership conference (and that's not just for those in recognised positions of leadership either!), I know that it's going to be a really amazing time and I'm excited already. I'm not up for conferences for conference sake but if they're going to spur us on and encourage and challenge us to think outside of our boxes then that's a good way to spend a few days of the year I reckon! If you're interested then let me know, there aren't any dates set as yet as they're looking for a venue big enough - what a great problem to have!!!
Praise God, He can do more than we'll even dare to imagine.
PS I thank God for the Isle of Wight Christian Fellowship :)
Well, to Quote Dave Stubbings this is a bit for those who are "that way inclined".
If you have something to say on the subject of prophecy and prophetic ministry here's the place to blog it.
Well? Is there no one who will take advantage of this new space to speak? And by the way, nothing bad is ment by 'those that are that way inclined', if it was, I wouldn't hear the last of it from Max!
Aye, I'm that way inclined and I'm not offended at all (duckie).
Honestly prophecy is one of the most difficult gifts of the spirit for me to understand. Personally there is no way that I am going to tell God what he is and is not capable of...as a church, meaning body of believers, if we try to limit God we have the potential of missing out on blessings. What I have a difficult time understanding is how prophecy is seperate from fortune telling. If you look in the Bible prophecy was usually used as a warning so people could change their behaviors. With that being said I feel like prophecy is a gift that has been abused (like so many other spiritual gifts). I have had friends that have been prayed over being told that they are going to meet the man of their dreams and that they are going to have lots and lots of babies. I don't see how that is any different then fortune telling.
My question is what is the difference? When have you seen it used properly?
Honestly prophecy is one of the most difficult gifts of the spirit for me to understand. Personally there is no way that I am going to tell God what he is and is not capable of...as a church, meaning body of believers, if we try to limit God we have the potential of missing out on blessings. What I have a difficult time understanding is how prophecy is seperate from fortune telling. If you look in the Bible prophecy was usually used as a warning so people could change their behaviors. With that being said I feel like prophecy is a gift that has been abused (like so many other spiritual gifts). I have had friends that have been prayed over being told that they are going to meet the man of their dreams and that they are going to have lots and lots of babies. I don't see how that is any different then fortune telling.
My question is what is the difference? When have you seen it used properly?
If you want a forum on another topic let us know and we will try and get it listed as quickly as we can - You might want to talk about Worship, prophecy, Footbal or Films. Just let us know.
Great page this and a great great great idea.
If anyone wants to discuss Prophecy I would certainly join in.
I think it would be a good idea to have a section ' Answered prayers' after prayer requests, so we can see what God is doing. Its really easy to ask God for stuff, but then when we get it, do we say thankyou? Its just an idea...what do other people think?
Excellent idea Chloe, what an encouragement that would be to us!
Love
Ian & Paula
Great idea, this blog thing. Bless you, Matt. Tino and I have quite a number of christian resources which we would like to share with members of the IOWCF. There is a mixture of books, Cds, audio tapes, VHS videos and DVDs covering a wide range of topics. We have a list of the items and titles in stock. If anyone is interested maybe they could talk to us after church on Sunday or even phone, e-mail, fax; whatever. We have found these items extremely useful and believe many people can benefit from using them. Because we would like as many people as possible to use these resources, we can only lend them for a set period of time and we are going to be quite strict. If someone needs to keep an item beyond the agreed loan period, they should at least check with us first to see if no one else is waiting for that item. We intend to operate this along the lines of a Christian library. The only difference is that we are not going to charge anything. Our desire is to see the body of Christ well-prepared and fully equipped to fight the good fight of faith. We will send a full list of the items to Matt & Anna by e-mail. We hope to bring the list to church on Sunday as well for the benefit of those who are not yet using this blog site. God bless you all.
Tino & Shilla
What a blessing you are! Just a note to say thank you Shilla in advance.
Love
Paula & Ian
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Thanks so much Shilla and Tino, I know the resources are going to be a real blessing!
I really enjoyed last Sunday with all those prophecies spoken out over us - Lord, thank you for speaking to us so directly; please give us more of this!
How about a new topic.."Prophecy" for those guys who are that way inclined to exchange views and idea Matt?
That would be a good idea Andy Stubbs.
I was just THUMBING through the blog when I came across your comment
So get going all you prophetically inclined people.
Hamish, you got the right surname but the wrong brother...
Tuesdays Evenings with the great Man himself
These session are brilliant Paul is not only thought provoking but get up and go provoking Can we have a blogg spot on these sessions
Yeah, I agree with whoever wrote that. It was a good night.
PRAYER AGENDA 15/05/05
For the benefit of anyone who wasn't present at church today, here is a list of the things we prayed about morning. God bless you. Shilla.
PRAYER AGENDA 15/05/05
1. Confession and Repentance
2 Chr 7:14 1John 1:9
We need to humbly come before the Lord and acknowledge that as a church our hearts have grown cold towards Him.
We have enjoyed doing things for God more than we have desired to spend time with Him.
We have filled our lives with programs and activities, some of which look godly, but we have not spent enough time with the God of those activities.
We want to pray according to Psalm 51 and ask God to create clean hearts in us.
May He renew the right spirit within us. May He restore to us the joy of our salvation.
May He purge us, cleanse us and heal our backslidden hearts.
May He awaken our zeal and create holy hunger in us.
May we begin to love, enjoy and look forward to spending time with Him individually and corporately.
We need to pray against the spirit of apathy.
May God anoint us with the spirit of prayer, supplication and intercession.
2. Unity
John 17:20 Acts 2:1-2 Acts 2:42-47
God blesses unity.
Pray for unity within the church.
That God may supernaturally knit our hearts together.
That we may feel for one another.
That we may bear one another’s burdens.
That we may be in one accord.
We want every wall of division to come down.
We want to pray against the spirits of division, discord, jealousy, ungodly competition, envy, clichés, factions etc
3. Love
John 13:35 1Cor 13:1-8
Pray that we may begin to walk in and to demonstrate Christ-like love.
That all past hurts may be healed.
That we may walk in forgiveness and that we may learn to freely forgive just as we have been freely forgiven.
That we may be aware of the enemy’s tactics.
That suspicions will go, that there may be trust and that we may be comfortable around each other.
That a sweet spirit may prevail.
4. Leaders
1Timothy 2: 1-2
Pastor Paul, Yvonne, Ryan and Tiffany
Pray for their protection as a family.
Pray that God would bless them with good health and that He would meet their every need.
We need to thank God for healing Yvonne.
Pray that God would clarify the vision that He has shown Pastor Paul.
Pray that God would give him the grace to walk in that vision and not to depart from it.
May the Lord truly order our Pastor’s steps.
Pray that God would give our leaders increased revelation and wisdom.
We need to pray that as a church we would continue to stand with our Pastor.
May God reveal to us ways in which we can encourage our leaders and be a blessing to them.
May God teach us how to humble ourselves and to be ‘trainable’.
We need to pray against the spirit of rebellion .
Pray for Steve, Claire, Matt, Anna, Mike, Karen, Keith, Pat, all in the pastoral care team, board of Trustees, every other leader and their families. (You may refer to Church directory for specific names).
5. Other issues
Pray for other things as the spirit leads.
GOD BLESS YOU.
While visiting the Isle of Wight, I met a sweet Christian called Pat Robison. I would like to thank her for her interest and support for my missionary work in Montenegro. She also mentioned that sometimes the church does fund raising for specific project and I explained about the project we have here of putting Godly English materials into the elementary schools here. If you would like to know more about this project, please email me at juliestoddart@yahoo.co.uk
Warm greetings in Christ from Montenegro,
Julie
We need to have a section on our youth band!
Just to say that it is going so well and I long for a fortnight to go by!
I play the keyboard and Im only good at learning exam pieces because thats all I have to do!I feel that I am learning loads more!
Chars to Matt and Anna for their support and the pizza!Emily Walker!
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anyone there!
youth band is great and I cant wait til the zone!
Please reply!
Emily Walker
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