Weekly Newsletter

Dear Church Family

In last Sunday’s bible text, Acts Ch 1 v12-26, I was struck by a couple of things:

How God’s Kingdom plans can significantly and powerfully change lives and His calling on them.  At the beginning of Acts the disciples were no longer called disciples.  They were now referred to as apostles, reflecting their re- commissioning by Jesus, before he ascended.

Secondly, God raises up and equips leaders, and others of like mind, at the pivotal moments in His greater plans. Here we see Peter stepping up into the role and responsibility that Jesus had given him. And as Pentecost nears, we see him doing that so well.  People of Gods calling, stepping into His Kingdom plans for them, taking responsibility to fulfil their part.

There is a clear sense of moving forward, of stepping into, in both these examples. I believe this reflects where we are at Holy Trinity as we seek to press into what God is revealing to us.  A time for reflection, prayer, seeking. Maybe even of some sacrifice, offering of Gods gifting, as we anticipate and prepare for the Spirit to move?

Here are some things for you to take note of:

  • Monthly day of prayer & fasting – this coming Tuesday, 7 May, is our monthly day of prayer and fasting for revival and the future direction of our church.  Please join us…you can fast from food, or, if unable to do this, you could fast from something else – social media, TV, coffee, tea, chocolate, for example.

  • Eileen James’ Funeral will be at 2pm on Thursday, 16 May at Bobbing Crematorium, followed at 3pm by refreshments in Holy Trinity Church, Sittingbourne.

  • Our weekly prayer group will be cancelled on Thursday, 16 May, but will be back the week after on 23 May.

  • Swale Foodbank – thank you for your generous donations to Swale Foodbank - they are much appreciated.  Priority items for donation are: tinned vegetables and meat, spreads (jam, peanut butter, marmalade), squash and wet wipes.

  • We thought you’d like a reminder about upcoming events:

Have a great week

Mike and your staff team

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