Friday to the Father - 15/4/16

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4v6-7

We recently applied to hire a different venue for our Sunday service.  This other venue had several practical benefits when compared to our current meeting place.  However, our application was turned down.  While this was initially surprising and disappointing, we see it as an answer to our prayers and your's, and find a peace that "surpasses all understanding".

We've therefore embraced the challenge of our current meeting place, and last Sunday we changed several things about the structure of the service.  The outcome was very positive, and I was greatly encouraged!  We were also grateful for a large family visiting during their holiday in the local area. 

We have also decided to change the time of the Sunday meeting, moving it from the afternoon to the morning, beginning this Sunday.

Praise God for His faithfulness, and for the wisdom He is able to provide.

Please pray that God will continue to provide for the practical needs of the church.  Pray also that God will help and heal those who are currently unwell.

Thank you for your continued prayers.  Praise God from whom all blessings flow! 

Friday to the Father - 18/3/16

Jesus said: "This then is how you should pray: 'Our Father in heaven...' " (Matthew 6v9)

Today, we looked at an alternative venue for our Sunday meetings.  Although we're grateful for our current meeting place, we've become more conscious of a couple of challenges.  Firstly, the acoustics aren't very suitable for group meetings due to an echo.  Secondly, we've realised we need more space for a creche, and potentially a Sunday school.

So today we visited another community centre in Welshpool.  I went with Ruth, Charlotte and Charlotte's four children.  The facilities were great, and very suitable for meeting and eating.

With better facilities comes a higher rent!  This won't stop us hiring the centre if we believe it's the Lord's will for us, but we're conscious it will be another step of faith.

So please pray that we would have wisdom and faith regarding this decision.  It seems to be a good thing, and we can see many potential benefits.  For example, the room would be prepared for us, and there is sound and video equipment on site.  There's a large kitchen there, and we could envisage using the centre when we cook for people on Christmas Day.

Please pray that the Lord will direct us, and that He will provide everything we need to continue in His will.

Thank you for your continued prayers.  Praise God from whom all blessings flow!