What a BIG WEEK! and then some!

25 Feb What a BIG WEEK! and then some!

Ok everyone…strap yourselves in this is going to be quite a BIG TIME for us & for Christ’s work in our city.

1. THIS THURSDAY NIGHT!!! UnEarthed: Uncovering stories of Faith in Australia – Thursday 27^thFebruary 2025 – 7:30 p.m. Just keep inviting, keep praying & BE THERE YOURSELF! This citywide multi-church event will be a FREE event held at the Range Function Centre. From this point forward…if someone has not signed up…just show up! You do not want to miss this: Karl Faase, Colin Buchanan (and his adult country repertoire), Peter Gibbs & (Wagga’s own) Jade Stegg from the Faith Runs Deep documentary interview series. We get to be part of all-Australian stories of faith in Christ from the length & breadth of this sunburnt country.
2. Zoom Bible Study Catch-up (Luke 10:1-12 & 17-20)

Friday 28th February 2025 @ 1:00 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting  —  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81166125179  —  Meeting ID: 811 6612 5179

3. This Sunday, 2^nd March, we’ll wrap up our yearly series recasting our vision, “Show His Love” in the context of, “Answering the ‘Why?’” as Living Water turns 12 this year & we recommit ourselves & our future toward those things God has entrusted into our hands for the advancing of his Kingdom here. This week we’ll explore the deep eternal human longing for love & how the church is the river of that living love poured out in Jesus Christ. When Jesus calls time on your life, mine or that of Living Water how do we want to be remembered and how do we “finish well”? ALSO…Giving Beyond Ourselves for Compassion International & you know to expect a fabulous morning tea after worship.
4. Living Water Prayer Mornings are on the calendar. 10:00 a.m. is the start time & we keep it tight to an hour. If you haven’t yet been…you can still find a chair around the table & the coffee is always good!

Claim the dates:   (Subject to changes for emergencies or other sorts of scheduling mishaps)

1^st March – 85 Red Hill Rd

5^th April – 7 Gidgee Place

24^th May – 85 Red Hill Rd

21^st June – 7 Gidgee Place

16^th August – 85 Red Hill Rd

20^th September – 7 Gidgee Place

8^th November – 85 Red Hill Rd

5.  We are on the cusp of Lent. Ash Wednesday Worship, March 5^th, 7:00 p.m. @ the Guide Hall. Folks often think of Lent as a season to “deny” yourself something…not a bad idea. BUT…in place of whatever you “give up,” spend some time asking Jesus what he wants you to “do” in place of what you’ve “stopped doing.”

6. World Day of Prayer Service – Friday 7^th March @ 10:00 a.m. – St Aidan’s Presbyterian Church Coleman Street

In a few weeks’ time I am expecting a visit from one of my longest-known friends…a bestie from High School (yes High School) & his wife & young son. If you want to know what John Guilfoyle “used to be like,” my friend knows…

In the meantime…As I read the Bible again this year, I’m up to Numbers in the Old Testament & Luke in the New…I spotted something:

Numbers 11:23…God’s people are complaining about food & water again…and God’s getting pretty honked off and Moses is having to plead for God’s people and God replies, Then the Lord said to Moses, “Has my arm lost its power? Now you will see whether or not my word comes true!” The literal translation of the Hebrew text is, “Is my arm too short?” I love that…Does God have those little T-rex arms? Of course not! God’s power & his reach are everlasting & all-surpassing. What’s called for is trust even in trying circumstances.

But then I read Luke 11:13, “So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.” In Jesus we are reminded that the all-surpassing everlasting power & reach of the Father are for our good…to draw us close to him in blessing & life…restoration & forgiveness.

Let that assurance fuel your week with hope & joy…and be sure to share it with someone as you invite them to the UnEarthed event Thursday night!

Peace

John