Taste & See!

Today I am filled with JOY after our first 'Taste and See' cooking class! 
We had 4 young people, aged between 8-14 and possibly an extra sibling coming along next week too. 
I am filled with JOY at the partnership in the gospel with those who came along to help as leaders (thanks Kathy & Sandra this week!) and for all those who've lent their equipment for us to borrow. 
I am filled with JOY at the amazing questions Caesar had about God, how he made the world and how do we know what's right and wrong. 
I am filled with JOY at already, the pre-emptive questions about 'if we're made in God's image, how come we do bad things?'
I am filled with JOY that one of the girls heard the story of God making the world for the very first time. 
I am filled with JOY and hope that one of the parents may be interested in joining our English Class. 
And I am filled with JOY at the possibility of new connections with these families. 

As we come together this Sunday, we'll be diving into Paul's letter to the Philippians and what he says about joy. We'll see that much of his JOY comes not from material things, but from the people he's ministered to and within Philippi, and the legacy of faith they will leave behind together. I wonder if there's a believer from your past and/or in recent times who has brought you joy? Why not spend a moment giving thanks for them right now? 

Rev. Amy