As 2020 disappears into our memory banks and 2021 dawns, there is a sense of expectation all around as Brexit is behind us and vaccines are on the way. In these uncertain times, why not put your hopes and fears for what lies ahead before the Lord. After all, He is the only one who really knows what is coming in the next 12 months.
This is the final news sheet of the year as we will be taking a short break until 3rd January 2021. So, as you look back over a very difficult year, why not think back to some of the answers to prayer that you have received. Why not spending some time then thanking God for His response to your prayers. Just a reminder that our services on Christmas day and on 27th December are online only and that the church will reopen for worship on 3rd January. This week’s news sheet does, however, contain a Christmas quiz when you can win a fabulous Aldwick Baptist Church pen!
In the turbulent world we live in today, why not spend some time thanking God for all the ways in which He has shown His love to you over the years? The good news is His love is never ending and never changing!
Can you envisage Christ’s reign on earth? What do you believe would be the distinctive features of His kingdom?
No matter what sort of week you have had, why not thank the Lord for walking with you through it all.
If someone asked you why you are a Christian, how would you respond? Not sure, then do pray about it because you just don’t know who you will bump into this week!
This weekend’s big idea. If you want to establish a lifestyle that leads you to thrive in God, don’t just read the Bible. Become absorbed with the Bible. This is very much the theme of our midweek worship services – don’t miss them.
Even if you read your Bible every day, as I hope you do, there is a big difference between understanding the passage and having a revelation from God. This week, before you even open your Bible, please pray that God will reveal more of Himself to you each day.
In a world that is currently in turmoil over Covid19 and the possibility of further restrictions on our lives , why not take a few minutes off to think of five ways in which you have experienced God’s love recently? No matter what is going on, God’s love for you remains constant.
This week, why not think back to when you benefited from the hospitality of others, particularly from Christian brothers and sisters. Thank God for these acts of kindness. Why not do likewise this week?