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Pentecost: We hope you will take time this week to pursue an encounter with God


Dear friends,

When I read about Pentecost & the church in the book of Acts I get so excited. I read about a church without divisions, a church full of miracles, a growing church where new people come to faith daily, a church full of the power, joy and the love of the Holy Spirit. 

So how are we to respond to this message of Pentecost while we remain in Lockdown? Maybe by reminding ourselves that love is right is at the heart of Christian life. Love is what holds the Father, Son and Spirit together in unity. Love is also what holds us together as a church. That’s why the enemy is always trying to attack us through divisions. Of course, we lose sight of it at times, but if we are aware that what holds us together is love then we can pray into it, and pay close attention to areas in our lives where maybe we are not as graceful or forgiving as we could be. This is especially apt during this season where many are anxious, emotions are running high and some relationships are strained.

The second thing we can do is ask. We can ask for more of the Spirit in our own lives. When Jesus repeats something more than once you know He is drawing our attention to something important. Something He really wants us to understand or grasp. Six times in chapter eleven of Luke's gospel, Jesus tells us God will give the Holy Spirit to anyone who asks. Each of us need to be filled afresh with the love, joy, peace and strength that comes through the Spirit. 

Pentecost reminds us that each of us has a yearning deep in our hearts, for something better, closer and more personal, which has the power to transform our lives. Something that only happens by being in a growing relationship with God, through Jesus, by the Spirit. My prayer for you this week is that through your own walk with God and the online activities available, you will take time to pursue an encounter with God.

I am so excited that we have Nicky Gumbel sharing a special message with us this Sunday on our Vimeo channel at 10am and 6:30pm so the Podcast and Worship setlist will be available from earlier than usual. Nicky's message will be followed by an interview with Chelsea and France Footballer Olivier Giroud about his faith. Please share these links with your friends, especially those exploring faith. 

Do keep this message handy and just click on the images below for all the links.

Lots of love,

Allen x

 

This Sunday

8am Worship Playlist

We have a few worship songs to inspire you in your worship
8am Sunday Podcast

Paul & Allen discuss the impact of Pentecost, what that should look like for the church today and why some don't get it
 
10am & 6:30pm Nicky Gumbel

Nicky shares a special message with us for Pentecost Sunday. Invite your friends to watch from home, it might just change their lives.

 
10am & 6:30pm Olivier Giroud

Nicky interviews Chelsea & France footballer Olivier Giroud on his life and faith.
11am Tea Coffee Catchup

Boil the kettle, grab a few biscuits and join the team for an after service catchup. Meeting ID: 760 9224 5415
 
2pm Kids Church Live

Join Leanne & Grace live this Sunday as we celebrate Pentecost. We invite you to wear any fancy dress you wish, as we continue to have Kids' Church in our own homes. See you then.
 
5:30pm Communion Live

Join Allen for a short service of prayer and communion live on YouTube

This Week

11am Monday Mini Matts Live

Join Leanne for fun, faith & songs. Something for pre-school kids and their carers
 
10am Wednesday Living Hope Series

Allen continues a study of First Peter
 
7:30pm Wednesday Quiz Night

Are you an Egghead or a Mastermind? Join Naomi from 7:45pm for another fun Quiz night on Zoom. Have a paper & pen ready, it's going to be so much fun. Meeting ID: 820 6313 0131 

 
7:15pm Thursday St Matt's Prayer Meeting

Prayer is foundational to everything we do and changes lives. Join us as we pray for our community, our nation, and our world. Meeting ID: 769 9104 7393
 
Keep checking our Facebook page for further updates

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