This Sunday, 24th we will being having an All Age Service as well as celebrating Harvest in which a number of people will be taking part, mostly planned, but there may be others who will also be involved. The Service will be followed by a Bring and Share Lunch. We are using some of the BMS Harvest Project material: “Days of Plenty.” There will be an opportunity to use the Envelopes supplied in giving to this work as well as Food items for the local needs through our Food Project. The Bible Reading will focus on The Heavenly Banquet: Luke 14:15-24 During the Opening Songs we will invite people to bring these gifts forward as part of our Worship.
In the Evening at 6:30pm we are All invited to Hathern Baptist Church for The Soar Valley Gospel Partnership Service.
There are so many needs in the world and it is often a dilemma to know what causes to support. The Bible teaches us re. Tithing and most especially in the New Testament that “The LORD loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:6-7) Its in this spirit that we give when we gather together as a Church fellowship remembering that there are also occasions and opportunities to give in addition to our regular giving. The BMS highlights an ongoing need in its mission overseas every year and this Year: “Days of Plenty” follows the story of Barbara and the farming community in Gulu, North Uganda. It is a practical Project that we will learn more about during our Harvest Service remembering our LORD’s Words: “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40)
The LORD Bless you and Keep you.
Your Friend and Pastor,
Anthony