HI Church,

Well, another Spiritually dynamic weekend was had by Grace Church. It started early on Saturday morning with Men’s Breakfast.  Some 25 blokes turned up to be encouraged through the story of Boaz, a man of God full of wisdom and integrity, and how God used him to rescue Ruth and Naomi out of poverty and give them a hope and a future. His kindness resulted in the line of King David then ultimately Jesus.  Who knows what eternal significance occurs through your kindness and love and willingness to step out of the ordinary. Boaz was a picture of the saving grace of Jesus towards us as His Church, His bride. Read the story in the Book of Ruth, it’s very inspiring.

From Saturday we turned to Sunday morning with nearly a full house where we were impacted by Spirit-filled worship led by Josh Thomas, an excellent communion message by Jane Wright and a thanksgiving time with Graeme Kightley to appreciate everyone involved in Christmas Boxes.  It was truly a joy to see the Kingdom Kids own their participation in the boxes for other kids as well as the World Changes Youth. Grace Bollard covered the boxes in prayer, and we sent out over 132 to Samaritans purse. This was truly a great effort. To help fill the boxes Judith Tetley assembled a craft team of faithful ladies who created numerous items for all ages to enjoy and send out with love.   We thank them for their great help.

Then again, we were challenged and inspired by the teaching of Ps Jeremy Griffiths. He also read us a fantastic children story which he authored based on the fish who swallowed a Coin that Peter the disciple used to pay his and Jesus’ temple tax. Matt 17:24-27. Jeremy spoke about the Outrageous Grace of God through the story of Jesus meeting Zacheus. He spoke again at our More night where many turned up to go deeper in worship and deeper in the word. Ps Jeremy lead us through the bible with the greatest prayers and with a call to go “a little further” like Jesus did in the garden of Gethsemane. It resulted in a packed alter call of people giving their lives for the sake of the gospel. More Lord we cry!

Thank you to all those who gave generously to Ps Jeremy ministry he was so blessed by the generosity of Grace Church. It resulted in nearly all his books sold. As he said, it all goes to missions. Grace Missions also sponsored Jeremy’s work in Polland with a gift of $1000.

Thank you also to the many who turned up for the Prayer Advance last Tuesday. I believe it’s this extra prayer that is making a massive difference in Grace Church. Let’s not give up doing this good work. For we are going to reap a mighty harvest for the glory of the King.

A note of what’s ahead is Our AGM, where we celebrate all the good things Grace Church has been up to for the last 12 months, it happens on the 27th of Oct 11:40am after church gathering. Please come and recognise and give thanks for what we have done together for the glory of the Lord. I know I’m looking forward to another great year ahead.

God bless you all.

Love Greg and Amanda.