Gentle and Lowly View from the pew - Jennifer Willis
I’d like to share a book with you that has blessed me but first of all as a preamble can I say that I believe our world is going through a period that is so unique. Never in history can I see a time where the entire world is in a form of grief and loss at the same time. This has to have a forever effect on recovery and the future. As well as this, I believe most people’s have been and many are still in a state of hyper vigilance. A state that keeps our bodies and minds tense even if we can identify it. A state that underlies our days do as we pile any other stresses on top which can cause our body and mind tremendous drain. As this begins to release , recovery causes a payback or that tension and we find that having been strong and courageous for so long we now feel vulnerable and exhausted. As I would say, anyone can hold a brick above their head for 5 minutes but what happens when we hold it there for a day or a month?
Now to the book. "Gentle and Lowly" by Dane Ortlund through the Reformers Bookshop.
Always good to start with an affirmation in the book by Charles Spurgeon. Spurgeon points out that in the 89 chapters of the 4 gospels there is only one place where Jesus tells us about His own heart. Matthew 11:28-30, “Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Invite your friends and come along to the international documentary 'For the Love of God' on Friday, April 16th at 7:30pm here at church. The movie runs for 90 minutes, and you can purchase tickets for $5 here(as well as refreshments on the day). Any proceeds in excess of costs will go to water security projects in the developing world via Anglican Aid’s Waterworks. Please don't hesitate to call our office if cost is a problem, e.g. unemployed, large family group.
Prayer Summit April 21
Term 2 Prayer Summit is on at 7am, 10am, 5:15pm and 7:30pm. Put it in your diaries and come along to bring praise, thanksgiving and requests before God. Remember you don't have to pray if you're not comfortable (come and be an encouragement to others), or you can just pray the points provided.
Working Bee April 24th
Our next working bee is coming up Saturday 24th 8:30am-12:30pm. We would love any help you can provide, so if you are available feel free to join us for a morning of productivity. If you know any jobs to be done, you can advise Greg Engel.
Can you help us re-boot our Apartment Engage strategy? Let us know about a new apartment block you have seen go up in the CBD in the last 12-18 months. Details via this postin the church Facebook group.
Roof Works April 20th
If you missed the AGM, the roof and sandstone restoration works will start April 20. Stay tuned for more details next week about what changes this means for on-site access and usage.
