One Generation to Another!

Psalm 145: 4  "One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts. They will speak of the glorious splendour of your majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful works."

This year we had a very special Father's Day service in Sure Hope Church. Without any serious long-term plans, what ended up being a wonderful dovetail of age groups ministering in their own way during the Sunday morning service.

With the ARK (All Remarkable Kids) making an impact by sharing what they would like to know from a father figure in the family, to the Evergreen seniors who sparkled their way through a medley of hymns and very significant testimonies of God's goodness. It was a lesson to us all.

With so many testimonies of God "being there", "through it all", and "by His grace" we could see clearly that the request of the kids at the start of the service would be truly only fulfilled as they trust in their Heavenly Father.

Not only is His grace sufficient - but also His power and love know no boundaries - no, none at all.

New Birth, New Life, New Hope, New Direction!

I have always seen Baptismal Services as a great event, one which inspires and challenges others as to their walk with God. Yesterday was no exception! Having a Sunday Morning Baptismal Service that rocked from start to finish - was just brilliant!

In all we had five candidates, and also one dear gentleman who had wanted to be baptised but was found to have become ill with double pneumonia during the week. He is a man with many physical challenges and limitations, and yet knowing God's saving grace in the last 18 months, means that despite all the obstacles he was prepared to do what ever it took to be obedient to the Lords command in being baptised by full immersion. Plans were in place, but sadly we must trust that he makes a full recovery and is able to follow through with his desire later in the summer.

  

We were all thrilled to hear their individual stories of how they came to know Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour. To know the new birth experience that Jesus spoke about, means that there is a new life to be lived - but that can only happen when we are prepared to die to the old life - and leave it buried! Then we can know a new hope, which leads to a brand new direction in life. 

So great to see the Church full, and an atmosphere that was charged with the presence and power of God. Who knows what might happen next?