Church Family News
29 April - 5 May
It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. Therefore, as it is written: "Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord." 1 Cor 1v30-31
Dear friends
For those with us on Sunday, there's much comforting unity in the grace, wisdom and power of God as seen in Christ crucified. The gospel turns the ways of the world we all naturally live by on their head. Let's pray we remember and help one another rejoice in the truth that unites us, holding out first and foremost the good news of Christ crucified to all we know and love. If you're someone who'd like to hear more, ask questions and ponder the gospel further, keep coming along. Others of us will look forward to Life Groups, discussing these truths a little more, helping one another live in the light of His grace day by day.
Keep on keeping on,
Adam
Prayers
MONDAY
Reflect on the wonder of Christ crucified and how it is such good news for sinners like us. As we live in a world which prizes human wisdom and strength, pray we would cling onto the power of the cross, the true wisdom of God.
TUESDAY
Give thanks for the biblical teaching on church governance. Pray for Adam, the wardens and PCC as they consult regarding future episcopal oversight as encouraged by Bishop Sarah (Bishop of London).
WEDNESDAY
Pray for Life Groups meeting this week to discuss the sermon from Sunday. Pray for fruitful discussions helping each other understand God's word more fully and live in light of it.
THURSDAY
Lift up to the Lord the local elections happening today. Pray for God to raise up leaders of integrity and for those in authority to act wisely and justly.
FRIDAY
Pray for loved ones who don't yet know the power of the cross of Christ. Pray for a chance to explain to them why Jesus had to die and how it is through the cross that we are saved.
SATURDAY
Ask the Lord to spread the gospel widely in North London and pray specifically for Matt Sellar, a local street evangelist. Pray that the Holy Spirit would be at work softening hearts and that God would give Matt confidence and creativity in the face of apathy.
SUNDAY
Thank God for the opportunity to meet together today. Pray we would hear what the Spirit has to say through the word of God this morning and that God would be building us up in our faith through the preaching of His word. Pray for those new among us to feel welcomed into our church family and keen to join us again.
CHURCH NEWS
SAVE THE DATE - ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING (APCM)
We're really keen for as many as possible to join for this very important meeting, even if Wednesday evening is not your normal Life Group slot. 7.30pm Wednesday 22 May.
FELLOWSHIP EVENINGS - COMMUNITY
Our next fellowship evenings are coming up and over dinner we'll be thinking about community. All welcome - a great way to get to know church family better!
RESOURCES
As we meditate on grace in the early verses in 1 Corinthians, here is Paul Tripp's reflections on this vital word.
Grace Is - Wednesday's Word Weekly Devotional - Paul Tripp
