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1 Chronicles 16:29 - Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness. What a privilege we have to be able to do this... thank you Lord! Harry continues with the sermon series on Hebrews bringing us the fourth warning this week - Stop what you are doing and grow! Grow up in Christ!

Rob's sermon this week is from Psalm 37. It reminds us to not fret, trust the Lord, do good, delight ourselves in the Lord and commit our ways to Him in this increasingly evil world... What an encouragement!

We continue to be taught by James this week from the book of Acts (Chapter5). We are to dwell on the victory of Christ rather than the struggles and persecution we are facing and while doing this we are to make the choice to rejoice! In the midst of suffering, trials and persecution we must fix our eyes on Christ alone! Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

James returned us to the series on Acts he began and the end of last year this week focusing on Acts chapter 4 and encouraging us when we face opposition to pray for boldness to carry on. Acts 4:29 - And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness.

Harry continues his series on Hebrews this week focusing on the 3rd warning... do not neglect to enter into God's rest. A timely reminder for us all. Matt 11:24 - Come to me all you who labour and are heavy burdened and I will give you rest.

We had a few technical issues this week so please excuse the few hiccups. It's great to know that it's not about our performance or our proficiency but rather our daily walk with God and living out our faith to the world around us. Psalm19:14 - Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.

This Sunday Rob focused us on Psalm 121 - and the reassurance we can gain from these 8 verses. Psalm 121: 7-8 - The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore

Once again this week we joined together as a body of believers to worship together and to remember what Christ did for us at the cross. James brings us an encouraging message from Romans 8... reminding us to never take our eyes of the hope that is there for us as we go through life's challenges and struggles. Ephesians 5:20 - Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything.

Happy New Year! As we start the new year we commit ourselves again to seeking the Lord in all we do and say throughout 2021. Psalm 37:5-6 - Commit your way to the Lord; Trust in him, and He will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light and your justice as the noonday.