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Sunday January 29

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:17:08 GMT

During the past week we have been thanking God for our nation, its freedoms, peace, beauty, resources, good structures of government and justice, and so much more. But our hearts also cry out, asking that the Holy Spirit would come and change the hearts of many people in this Great South Land. We have been praying these prayers for almost two decades and we are not alone. Thousands of people across Australia are also regularly praying this way and God is not deaf to the humble cries of his people. A national day of prayer and fasting has been called for Sunday 19 February. In the article accompanying this call, it contained the following paragraph. In 1901, at the time of Federation, 96.1% of Australians claimed to be Christians. The last census, in 2006, only 63.9% of Australians called themselves Christians. The real figures for those who practice their faith through Church attendance is much worse. Church attendance has been falling since Federation with only 8.8% going to church weekly. We know that in the past, communities and nations have been transformed by the gospel and so we keep praying with faith for our nation. This coming Friday here at Bridgeman we begin a weekly series of Friday evening prayer meetings leading up to our tent meetings just before Easter. The meetings will be held from 7.15 - 8.15pm in the Prayer Room (Meeting Room 3 of the Playtime Centre). Many individuals in our church family keep sharing words that encourage us to pray with faith as we believe for a great move of the Holy Spirit.

Today we continue to thank our God for the calling and privilege of partnering with Indigenous Christians in our nation. Some really great news is that dhiiyaan church will soon be establishing a base for their ministry in the first two rooms of the bedroom wing of The House. The glass door on the west wing is an ideal entrance to these rooms, which will be set up as offices. Again we praise God for the amazing provision of this property! We are also rejoicing with The Grove church because tomorrow they will take possession of a hectare property in Ferny Grove. This will be the first time a church has possessed land in either Ferny Grove or Upper Kedron. We are making available an interest-free loan of $150,000 to assist in the purchase of this land. The Grove will also be setting up a ministry base in the house on this property and will begin the process of designing, and then seeking to gain development approval, to construct a church home on this land.

As I write today (Thursday), goods for the Mega Monster Garage Sale have literally filled the property. Thank you to all those who contributed articles, have given time in sorting, delivering advertising, and also serving on the day. We are trusting the Lord for many wonderful outcomes from the Sale as we keep building relationships in our local community. My daily reflection on Mark 2:18-22 in "Encounter with God", concluded with this paragraph on Australia Day. "Sadly Christians are often better known for what we are against than for what we are for, whilst we keep any celebration safely behind church walls. How can we maintain intolerance to sin whilst bringing God's joy and celebration to those outside the church?" I thought of our Mega Monster Garage Sale and thanked the Lord for such a great way to share His love and joy with so many in our community.

Giving thanks with you for our nation and also continuing to pray for many more to discover the joy of life in Jesus our Saviour.

Peter

Sunday January 22

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:19:52 GMT

It's a great joy to be back worshipping with you after a two-week holiday. A warm welcome to those who are visiting today and a warm welcome to others who are returning from holidays. I love the opportunity holidays brings to read, reflect, visit other Christian communities, as well as spend quality time with those who are closest to us. The following snippets are just a few of the thoughts and words that have impacted me over the past few weeks....

If you want despair, spend time with mocking sinners, but if you want God's happiness make friends with those who love God and His word. (Application Study Bible notes on Ps 1 :2-3.) For all our imperfections and failings as a church its such a blessing to worship, hear God's word and do life with those who are also seeking to centre their lives in Christ.

In Jim Collins' study of the decline of businesses (How the Mighty Fall), he states that the first stage of decline is "Hubris born of Success....we're so great we can do anything!" The words of James 4:6 remain true for businesses, churches and for every one of us...God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. How much we individually and as church need to humbly walk with our God this year.

When I visited another congregation of our Baptist family of Churches, I heard the story of a man whose was given a vision from God more than 15 years ago. It called for him to complete a doctorate so he had the credentials to engage national leaders in the area of education. He said he was a retiring person but God had called him to be courageous. He quoted the verse from Ecclesiastes 9:10...Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your strength. What a great word for all of us this year as we seek to seize hold of every opportunity the Holy Spirit opens to impact our world for Christ.

Just this past week I read a chapter of Andy Stanley's book "The Grace of God."
He asked a great question as he reflected on the story of the woman at the well in John 4. "How much sand would a person have to consume in order to quench his thirst? ..... God's response to the thirsty soul is grace. Grace that fills the gaps created by our sin or the sins of others. Grace that allows us to honestly face and carry our pasts but without being controlled by them. He quotes from Hebrews 4 :16 "Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." This is the grace Jesus wants us and all those around to live in this year. It alone quenches thirsty souls.

Our good and loving Father has an amazing year of ministry and service planned for us. As we mesh our lives together, live humbly and prayerfully as his people, boldly and diligently take hold of Holy Spirit opportunities and drink deep from the well of God's grace and kindness, then rivers of joy, life and blessing will flow this year. There is a wonderful opportunity this very week through the Garage Sale, to be caught up in a stream of God's grace as we meet and love our community in Christ's name.

Looking forward to sharing life in Christ with you this week and in the year ahead.

Peter

Sunday January 15

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:32:33 GMT

A special welcome today to those who may be visiting with us. We trust you feel right at home. Our Precinct Welcome Team are here to help you with anything you may need to know. Please stay also for a free cappuccino at the visitors' cafe in the courtyard after the service so we can greet you personally.

This last week I have been wrapping my mind around some of the great things God has been doing, even during the holidays, and some of the great opportunities He has opened up for us as a church leading into 2012. Our Christmas appeal for the Mully Children's Family in Kenya is now up to $25,000. Thanks to so many who have given very generously to this work. This will be a tremendous blessing to MCF as the team from Bridgeman continues preparation to head over to help practically with building work in April.

This week I also visited the Immerse Team doing a week of intensive ministry study at the Brookfield Baptist Camp Centre. The Immerse Team are a group of young adults from Bridgeman who have volunteered to spend their holidays doing a 12-week Summer Ministry Training Experience here at the church linked in with Malyon College. As I spoke with some of the young adults over lunch they were sharing about how much they were learning and the great encouragement spiritually the experience has been for them. It always excites me to see God working in the lives of the next generation and to see them being equipped and growing a passion to serve God. Continue to pray for this team over the coming weeks.

I was also impacted by the servant-heart of many in this place this week as teams of people have been working on sorting for the garage sale even in the hot conditions. Special thanks to all involved. It's now just two weeks away! We still desperately need more helpers so if you can spare any time to help on the day, or to help with sorting prior to the sale, it would be greatly appreciated. No experience is required and it is a great way to meet others and connect into the church, while at the same time reaching out to our community.

Also coming up soon is the church-wide Gospel in Life study series we will be doing, starting in February. If you are not in a Connect Group now is the time to sign up so you don't miss out. All of our Connect Groups right across the church will be following this material in conjunction with the Sunday messages. This is a great way to start the year in God's Word together.

As I have spent time planning this week and preparing for the year ahead I am so expectant and faith-filled as to what God wants to do in 2012. I am more aware than ever of God's hand at work in so many ways. He continues to provide and bring things together and work by His spirit as we humbly seek Him. We are weak but He is strong. That is why we want to devote this Friday night as a church to praying over 2012. This is our heart as a church and I warmly invite you to join with us for this Prepare the Way prayer event.

Finally I do want to say a special farewell today to Phil and Bronwyn and their children Henry, Amelia and Jonathan. Phil has been a valued member of our staff team and this is their last Sunday with us before they head to Alice Springs to serve in a ministry capacity. They will be greatly missed by all. We will be praying for them in the services today.

Nathan

Sunday January 8

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:14:49 GMT

There is something so exciting about the month of January. I love turning the page of a new calendar and having a fresh beginning, standing on the edge of a brand new year, with months of untapped potential ahead. Only God knows the fullness of what is in store, but there is a real sense of expectancy as we launch into 2012, that He wants to do great and amazing things in and through us as a church.

This past week I've been reading through Max Lucado's book Outlive Your Life and I was encouraged and challenged by his chapter "Pray First, Pray Most". In it Lucado recounts the story of revival in the Isle of Lewis, where two elderly sisters, burdened for those who were lost, spent two nights a week praying from 10pm to 4am and pleading God to have mercy on their city. After months of this dedicated prayer, hearts began to soften and God moved in great power in their small church off the coast of Scotland. "For five weeks... large crowds gathered in four services at 7pm, 10pm, midnight and 3am. The move of god upon the people was undeniable. Hundreds of people were converted. Drinking places closed for lack of patrons. Saloons emptied, and the church grew. The Isle of Lewis tasted the presence of God. All because two women prayed."

Our hearts long for a movement of the Holy Spirit so great, that the hearts of those far from Him would be softened and many lives transformed. We thank God for the opportunities that await us this year to serve Him, and to share this great news that we have within our hearts. But in all of our planning and preparations, and before any action, it's vital that we lay a firm foundation in prayer. It's interesting that the call in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 wasn't to preach, sing, serve, or organise without ceasing, though they are all important functions; but rather a call to continue in unending prayer. No other spiritual acitivty is guaranteed such results (Matthew 18:19), for God is indeed moved by the humble, prayerful heart.

So as we step fully into 2012, let's be a people determined to pray. To pray most: personally in our own lives and walks, and corporately through the many prayer opportunities that lie ahead. To pray first, before jumping into any action, we really do want to commit the year ahead, the opportunities that await us, and our very lives to the Lord. So we've set aside a time to do that corporately on Friday 20 January, 7.00pm - 9.00pm. Before the Mega Monster Garage Sale adn the busy-ness of the new year gets fully under way, we'd love for everyone to come and join us in a time of prayer and worship as we Prepare the Way and pray together over 2012. Colossians 4:2-3 urges us to "Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about His mysterious plan concerning Christ." That is exactly what we as a church long for!

Look forward to praying and serving with you this year!

Trish

Sunday January 1

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:54:43 GMT

This year we are celebrating our 20th year as a church. Will this be the year in which our Lord returns? God alone knows the hour but its clear how we are meant to live in view of Jesus' certain return… Therefore keep watch because you do not know on what day your Lord will come (Matt 24: 42). Our calling is to pray, serve and invest our lives wisely this year, in the only Kingdom which lasts forever.

The first term is full of so many exciting opportunities to serve our Master…..
The mega monster garage sale is being held on Saturday 28th January. It is a tremendous way to meet our community, bless those who need help, work together as a church community and seek to raise additional funds for our Everyone Reaching More appeal. Much help is needed so please plan to set aside time to assist in the huge effort required to sort and arrange the goods.

We look forward to another church wide connect group series which will be linked to the sermons during the month of February. If you haven't yet registered or collected the study book, "Gospel in Life," by Tim Keller, make sure you do so today.

From March 25- April 1 we are holding a week long set of night time evangelistic meetings. We are planning to conduct these meetings in a large marquee on "The House" property. Much work still needs to be done in preparation for this outreach and we are encouraging everyone to be praying now for family neighbours and friends. Following these meetings we will be also be holding our usual Easter services which provide another great occasion to invite others to hear the gospel.

Thank you to all those who gave so generously to the Christmas appeal for the Mully Children's Family in Kenya. The funds received are for the improvement and construction of urgently needed school buildings. There is still opportunity to give to this great project. We look forward to sending a Bridgeman team to help in the construction leaving on Easter Friday.

In this first term we are proceeding with the plan to use The Chapel to hold a simultaneous service at 10am. The new equipment has already shown it's value as we saw at the Christmas Eve service. More than a 1000 people attended the 5pm service with 300+ people crowding into The Chapel and Café area to share in the celebration. Around 2500 people joined us for one of our three Christmas services.
These are just some of the plans for this first term of 2012 as we seek to keep growing in our commitment to follow Christ and do all we are able, to reach out with His love. Our prayer and vision is that "As God's grace reaches more and more people, there will be great thanksgiving, and God will receive more and more glory. (2 Corinthians 4:15)
Looking forward to all the Lord is going to do in this new term and new year.
Happy new year!

Peter

Sunday December 18

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:04:31 GMT

This week we have continued to hear a number of stories of how God was able to bless through the Carols last weekend. Although we were unable to hold the Carols in the park due to the wet weather, God was clearly still at work and we have so much to be thankful for. Some told of friends and family members who had said they would never normally even consider setting foot in a church, but came to the program and left with a totally different perspective and a greater openness to God and church than ever. God can use even the wet weather to help break down barriers and work in people's lives. We know from experience as a church that nothing stops God working out His plans and purposes.

Special thanks to the huge team of volunteers and helpers who worked so hard on Saturday to set up at the church with the change of plans. There was a great sense of joy in working together. We were also very thankful for having the ability to hold the overflow crowd in The Chapel with the new live link, as well as the blessing of the overflow parking space up at The House. This meant that we were able to accommodate more people here at the church for the Carols than we could have ever done in the past. In this way Saturday was another affirmation for us of the direction God has been calling us in, to keep making more space for people to come and again I want to thank so many who have given this year through the Everyone Reaching More Appeal. We are already seeing a great return on the investment and it encourages us to keep pressing forward to raise the remaining funds needed to bring that plan to completion.

Last night was also a significant spiritual milestone for dhiiyaan as they celebrated their first baptism. God continues to bless powerfully through this ministry and as I write this we are looking forward to a very special service full of praise and thanks to our great God. There is a great sense that this is just the beginning of more that is yet to flow to the lives of many through Jesus and the work of dhiiyaan.

This week we are praying especially for our Christmas services. Make sure you pray about an opportunity to invite someone along to one of these services on Christmas Eve 5pm and 7pm, or Christmas Day at 8am. There are invitation cards available today with all of the service information detailed on them. Feel free to take these to give to someone you know. We will be looking to have the live link operating again so that we can fit as many people in as possible.

I was reading this week…"Christmas is God's gift to us, a gift of light and life, hope and grace. The gift is a reflection of God's concern for the world, and God's desire to heal it and drive away its darkness. The gift of Christmas therefore comes with a mission, a calling and a responsibility… We are invited to bear the light, to walk in the light, and to take the light to the world."

What an incredible life transforming message we have to bring. Let's pray this week that God will help us as His church to shine His light more brightly than ever this Christmas.

Nathan

Sunday December 11

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:19:23 GMT

It's Friday morning as I write these words. Even though the sun is shining brightly today, the forecast for tomorrow remains one of showers and a possible thunderstorm. I am not sure what is going to happen with our Carols in the Park but I do know that our Lord is sovereign over all things. This is His world, the natural elements are under His control and so whether the wind and waves are told to be still, or the storm leads to a flood, as it did last year, our Heavenly Father is working out His divine plans. Our responsibility is to trust Him, to keep seeking to make the gospel known whatever happens. This week someone sent me an email telling of an Iranian pastor who has been sentenced to death because of his commitment to keep sharing the gospel. The courageous witness of our brothers and sisters around the world, encourage us to be bold here in our land in making Christ known, to invest and keep working hard, come what may.

I was interested to read back over some of the words I wrote after last year's flooded Carols. "We give thanks… for the many who came from the community to the Carols held here on the church property. I spoke to a man who collected the Bible and Christian literature pack. He told how he had been coming to our Carols for a number of years listening to the testimonies and he said he always felt uplifted and filled with hope every time he was with us. Another person wrote how a family member invited to the Carols began weeping as Luke told his story. These are just a couple of the stories we are hearing of lives being powerfully impacted by the Holy Spirit through the Carols. Praise God! The Lord sits enthroned over the flood… The Lord gives strength to His people (Ps 29 :10-11). This was true for us last weekend, it will be true for all David and Karis face as we set them apart today for ministry in the Middle East, and it is true for every one of us in every circumstance of life. King Jesus is always with us and His Kingdom is unstoppable."

I did not realise when those words were written how true they would become for David and Karis in a year where they have experienced so much upheaval and uncertainty. The words of Paul, who experienced shipwrecks, dangerous rivers and much more, remain true whether things turn out as we hoped and expected or whether they don't. "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose" (Romans 8 :28).

Last week Russ and our town planner met with a state government officer in relation to our development application. The issue of the land resumption along Albany Creek Rd for future widening was discussed and Russ is drawing up a revised plan to submit to the state government planners. Please pray for guidance for Russ and favour when this plan is submitted. We rejoice again in another $5,525 given last week for the Everyone Reaching More Appeal. The total now stands at $413,244 and we continue to press forward in seeking to prepare the way for all the Lord is planning to do to bring many more into His Kingdom. It's a Kingdom of love and light, one which no force can stop and a Kingdom which is expanding and growing every day.

What a privilege and joy to part of and to serve in God's great, eternal Kingdom.

Peter

Sunday December 4

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:56:30 GMT

Last week was absolutely full of thanksgiving and joy. It began with the wonderful stories of the six people who were baptised, the amazing response as a literal mountain of food was supplied for the Christmas hampers (a team of 25 volunteers, prepared 120 hampers including 15 super hampers for dhiiyaan... thank you so much) and monetary gifts totalling $2500, there were very good reports on the trial of the new service in the chapel at 10am shown via video and hundreds of notes of thanks and appreciation were passed in during the day. One person wrote, "It is wonderful to come in from the wars and battles, grief and dirt of the world, have our feet back in Your house Father, shake off the world's chaos and be refilled and renewed here in this place, filled to overflowing with Your Spirit."

On Tuesday night the blessing continued as we celebrated the joy of serving Christ together. Taking the time to express our appreciation for one another is such a powerful way of growing our love and unity as we partner together in making the gospel known. An email from someone after the night captured so beautifully the spirit of the evening. Just wanted to send you a quick early message to say thankyou to all those who worked together to celebrate all the different ministries and workers. My daughter and I had the best night, and we've been talking so much about it since. I'm sure we all really love what we do and don't really think we need to be thanked, but I just wanted to say how beautiful the evening was, how thoughtfully organised and was a great blessing to all of us. There was such an atmosphere of joy and happiness just being there together! It is such a privilege for us to be able to serve in God's great Kingdom.

On Wednesday, the Inspire service was also full of great joy as we praised God for the birth of Jesus our Saviour. Another person crossed over from death to life at this service which meant the angels were also celebrating with us (Luke 15:10). On Wednesday evening the young adult Connect Groups spent the night distributing hampers which was such a blessing …. thank you so much. All the prayer meetings this week were filled with thanksgiving, it was wonderful to see another $4215 being given to the Everyone Reaching More appeal bringing the total to $407 719. There is no joy that can compare with the joy of being included in God's family and serving Christ our Saviour; it's inexpressible and glorious (1 Peter 1:8).

More joy lies ahead this week as we prepare to hold Christmas in the Park. Please continue to pray for this evening and especially for Warren who will be sharing how the Lord has saved and transformed his life. There are just a few things that I wanted to remind you about concerning next Saturday:
1. Keep asking your family and friends to share with us at the park.
2. If you are able, please park at the church or Hypermarket and use the bus service.
3. Be very warm and friendly to those around you, pray for them during the afternoon and evening and ask the Lord to open any doors He has prepared for you to share with others... and encourage those performing.
4. In the event of wet weather please check our website for details.
I look forward to carolling with you and sharing Christ's love with so many in our community next Saturday.

Peter

Sunday November 27

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:22:19 GMT

Last Wednesday was another amazing day as about 300 people from our local community attended the Senior's High Tea. Someone in our church family wrote,
This year I invited 16 people to come and share the love and hospitality "Bridgeman Style." Most of my guests had been before and readily accepted a return invite. Those who came for the first time were overwhelmed by the caring courtesy they received from our helpers. They all indicated that they would love to attend the next High Tea we have and marvelled that Bridgeman is like no other church they have ever been in.

It was an incredibly love-filled morning and a video testimony from Merv about his faith journey was powerfully used by the Holy Spirit. How we thank the Lord for the opportunities He keeps bringing to share the good news about Jesus.

As 2011 draws to a close we are looking back on a year where we have known God's favour as He promised us in Isaiah 61:2. dhiiyaan began meeting here at Bridgeman and God has done a powerful work in growing a congregation of more than a 100 people. We are looking forward to celebrating with dhiiyaan their first baptism on Saturday 17 December. Thank you Lord. The Grove not only constituted as a Baptist church on Sunday 13 November, but 10 minutes before that service began, word came that the owner of an acreage property with whom The Grove had been negotiating, was willing to sell. A contract was signed just a few days ago. Thank you Lord.

Here at Bridgeman we have also known a year full of amazing blessings. We too were given property when another adjoining property became available for purchase. The work of many has transformed The House into a brilliant centre for children's ministry which we are seeking to use today for the first time. Since May, over $400,000 has been given or raised in the Everyone Reaching More appeal, including a Holy Spirit prompted "Ornament offering" which resulted in more than $20,000 being added to this fund. Thank you Lord.

It's been a great privilege for us as a church to know the joy of sharing with many in great need. The proceeds of the Garage Sale, totalling over $65,000, were given to help Queensland flood victims; around $16,000 was sent to assist the peoples of Bangladesh and $10,000 to provide for those impacted by the famine in East Africa. Over $12,000 was given to support Orana youth shelter, more than 320 shoe boxes were packed for Operation Christmas Child, 93 hampers were distributed last Christmas, 150 homes were helped in practical ways through BridgeCare and Yes We Care days... to mention just some of the ways we have been able to be a blessing to others. Thank you Lord.

Great things have continued to happen in the lives of many people. It was a great joy to send David and Karis to the Middle East at the beginning of the year and to see how the Lord has led them in all the unexpected developments. More than 200 children attended the BUZZ holiday program and at SHIFT, 145 young people responded to the Good News. Hundreds have attended special prayer events, thousands have heard and studied God's Word, and today we know the great joy of baptising another six people. There are so many other blessings which could be mentioned today. Thank you to everyone who has prayed, given, served, loved, witnessed, and worshipped. Thank you Lord.

Psalm 100:4 says, "Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name." As we come to the end of another year we pause to give great thanks to our amazing and awesome God.

Peter

Sunday November 20

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:49:47 GMT

Last Sunday, some of us from Bridgeman's Church Council visited our daughter church The Grove, to celebrate their constitution as a Baptist church. For more than two years the Grove have been seeking to find land in Ferny Grove/Upper Kedron. They have a vision to erect a church home in these suburbs where no church has ever been able to secure a foothold. Two of Pastor Martin's big prayers for this year were that they would constitute as a church and be able to purchase a block of land. He wrote in The Grove's Newsletter today… Last Sunday, 10 minutes before our constitution celebration service began; God opened the way for The Grove in miraculous fashion - a timely phone call from the owner of 131 Upper Kedron Road accepting our offer on the property! Constitution day is a once in a life time day in a church's history, and in one incredible miracle, God stamped his name on The Grove as set apart for his purposes in Ferny Grove and Upper Kedron. At the same time he put his finger right on the place where he wants his church to stand with gates wide open for many to come home to God.

The Grove land fund began a couple of years ago at a Together as One celebration where more than $65,000 was given through Bridgeman congregations. Generous giving at The Grove, since then has seen this fund grow to almost $300,000. With the promise of an interest free loan of $150,000 from our church, which was agreed to at a members meeting last year, and a loan from Baplink, The Grove church are in a position where they able to purchase this acreage property which includes a house and large shed. Thank you to those who gave two years ago and thank you to those who have prayed, including the many who prayed for The Grove at our recent 24/7 week of prayer. What a wonderful answer to prayer and what joy for us as a church to see another Holy Spirit inspired vision coming to fulfilment in such an amazing way.

A very significant part of another God given vision is also about to come to reality here at Bridgeman next week. At Prayer 1000 earlier this year, we prayed about the opportunity to purchase 310 Graham Road which could be used as a children's ministry centre. This would make possible the use of the Chapel for a simultaneous 10.00am service. The property was purchased in April and since then almost $400,000 has been raised to make possible needed renovations, the purchase of video equipment and the pursuit of an application to fully develop the property. There has been enormous activity over the past six months. Just this past week Tony Clarke spent more hours installing video equipment, Brian and Allan extended the sound desk area to make room for a video camera and air conditioning was installed in the large meeting room at The House. A tremendous amount of work has gone into preparing for next week's changes through which we have sought to make more room. So many words came during 24/7 prayer and since then, which keep affirming the Holy Spirit's intention to reach many more through us. My reading today included these verses from Acts 19: 9 &10 about Paul... He took the disciples with him and had discussions daily in the lecture hall of Tyrannus. ¹⁰ This went on for two years, so that all the Jews and Greeks who lived in the province of Asia heard the word of the Lord.

What a vision for us, that all the people in our community and beyond would hear the word of the Lord. Keep praying and giving and serving because God's plans always come to fruition.

Peter