Hi Church,

 

Well its good to back from a little break over the Easter and School holiday season. I can’t believe a quarter of the year has come and gone already. I appreciate everyone’s effort during this Easter time in making it a significantly spiritual time of reflecting on the goodness of God and His great love for us through the death and resurrection of Jesus our saviour. 

Over the coming months we plan to explore further our call to fruitfulness and look at, what are the key truths and practices that make for healthy branch and fruit growing. We have looked at the soil that we are planted in and the actions and attitudes required to be good soil. But what about when that branch of fruitfulness starts to grow as John 15 tells us it will. What maintains that growth and prevents the branch from dragging in the dirt? I’m looking forward to discovering that with you Church.

Our next major church event will be our Powerhouse Conference. This was a special time last year and I’m believing the same for this year so please save the date 27th to 30th of July. Other initiatives to be aware of is a Combined Worship night with other churches in Port Macquarie and of course CityServe, doing a garden make over at Tacking Point Public School approximately 24th of June. These combined church events contribute to Church unity and Community impact.

Finally it was very sad to hear the news of Rev David Curtis of St Tomas Church family who was tragically struck down by a hit and run incident on Hastings Road last week.  David passed away from the injuries that were sustained in that accident. Please pray for David’s wife Barbara and their family who are all in shock from this sudden loss. We remember David and give thanks for his life that was dedicated to unity in the body of Christ through intercessory prayer and the establishment of the Healing rooms. David was a loving and gentle man who promoted the Gospel of Peace and Power through the Holy Spirit.  There were many in our Church who were very close to David and our hearts of love are extended to all those who are hurting at his loss. Funeral details will be known soon.

God bless you Church

Ps Greg

18th April 2023