Hi Church!
It was so good to be in God’s house together. Thank you Josh and the worship ministry for setting a table through worship.
On Sunday, Holy Spirit led us to revisit a word He gave on 25 August. As God was praised, a door of rich brown wood appeared, first shut and then opened, slightly ajar, light emanating. After that morning’s service, Mandy Dennison told Pastor Greg about an artwork, a quilted piece she had secretly created with Holy Spirit months before: a door of rich brown wood, slightly ajar, light emanating. Mandy brought the piece in to our More service that night.
God is calling us, Grace Church Port Macquarie, to praise. At times, our God-praises can be circumstantially dependent. But what does God’s word say? Sunday’s message was The Joy of My Salvation: 31 Reasons to Praise the Lord. God’s goodness is unaffected by time or circumstance. This makes His praises always and forever, for all time, Yes and Amen.
Because of Jesus, you are are a carrier of eternal life. Live every day in response to the joy that is salvation. Enthralled by God, make your redeemed relationship your highest joy. Walking to this heartbeat, your passion and praise will go from strength to strength to glory. As we praise God, we will see doors revealed and opened, the glory of God emanating. We will see spiritual attacks routed and spiritual prisoners set free. Praise the Lord.
For those who responded at your seats or at the altar, God is restoring the joy of your salvation.
Several people asked for the 31 reasons list with scriptures so we are looking for ways to get that to you this week.
We also blessed and farewelled Bob & Nina Atkins who walked with us for 15 months and are now moving to a new city to be closer to family. We pray blessing on them and believe God has already prepared a wonderful new Church family to receive them.
Meanwhile, here we are in the first week of December and our eyes turn to celebrating Jesus’s arrival on earth. The son of God born in humility begins the plan for all of eternity.
Church, please remember our Christmas appeal. This Sunday 8th December, we are hoping to reach our goal so we can be generous to the community around us who are in need this Christmas. Thank you for giving what you can in prayer and love for others.
Finally it is summer so on a simple health note, let’s remember to stay hydrated and sun safe while we enjoy life in Greater Port Macquarie.
Love, Grace and Peace to you all,
Debbie-Ann Bax