Considering Our Ways
How do you decide what to do in life? What is motivating you? It's a good question! We may not often step back to think about it. During last Sunday's All Age service, Rachel Stone encouraged us to heed Haggai's call to "consider your ways". Are our choices bringing satisfaction? Where do God and His House fit in - are they something to enjoy or something to live for? Rachel's short and relevant talk is linkedhere.
If you would like to step back and heed God's call through Haggai, Rachel suggested some questions to ponder which are attached here: Life questions from Haggai 1.docx
This Sunday, 10th May, Peter is taking Haggai 2:1-9 to look at whether things can really be good again. In their history, God's people had been a great nation and the temple had been filled with the dense and tangible Glory of God. Would they ever see those days again? Perhaps you feel similarly about events in your life, or in the life of Hebron Church. Let's listen to Peter for some thoughts on handling disappointments and holding onto hope.
Thank you to all who hosted and attended Audrey's farewell tea party last Monday. It sounds like it was a great success on all fronts.
Also this Sunday is the ever popular Kidz Club, 5.30 - 7pm for school years 3 to 7. Do encourage anyone with kids in that age group to give it a try. Games, Bible input and free tuck!
Next Wednesday, 13th May, is power hour. As we push into the work of growing our church and navigating some changes let's be praying for grace, courage, wisdom and discernment. Great qualities which we will have the opportunity to grow as we journey! We'll also be praying for our community, those in need and for ongoing world events. Do join in: 8-9pm in the church.
This Saturday I'm catering, at slightly short notice, for my niece's wedding. Weddings are lovely and fun, times for celebration and feasting (if the caterers can pull it off!). But they are also serious, life-changing events. They are the start of a journey of wholehearted commitment where distractions and alternative attractions can cause a lot of unhappiness. No wonder God uses marriage as an analogy for the commitment between himself and us - celebratory and serious at the same time. Haggai's words call to us through time to keep to the commitment so we too can enjoy the journey and reap the rewards of a devoted relationship.
With love and blessings for your journey of life with God,
from Angela
Upcoming events:
Sun 10th May, 5.30-7pm, Kidz Club, for kids in sch years 3-7, Hebron Church.
Weds 13th May, 8-9pm, Power Hour Prayer Meeting, Hebron Main Hall
Sat 16th May,10am -12noon, Saturdads, for Dads and little kids to relax and have fun; bacon baps, coffee, juice. Hebron Church.
Thurs 21st May, 12noon-2pm, Lectio Lunch. 12noon for led meditation, 12.45pm for soup lunch. Last one for the time being.
Sun 31st May, 5.30-7pm, Kidz Club, for kids in sch years 3-7, Hebron Church.
Further Ahead:
Fri 26th - Sun 28th June, Spree, near Exeter for young people aged 8 to 18 years.
Sun 5th July, Family Open Day and BBQ, the Community Centre. Support our stall.
Sun 12th July, ChurchMeeting, 12noon, Hebron Church. All welcome.
Sun 19th July, Hebron Summer BBQ - save the date, more info to follow.