Passion week

This is my favourite week of the whole year! 
Despite the busy-ness involved with my vocation, I still immerse myself in deep reflection on all Christ has done on our behalf. I am always moved to tears. His grace seems beyond me, yet he offers it so freely. It is no wonder I have given my life back to Him in response of all he has done for me.

How about you? How are you travelling with the Lord this week? Does He seem close? Or far? 
Whatever is going on for you, and however you are feeling… know He is with you. He cares for you. This is absolute truth, and we would all do well to respond with the hope and faith he has given/offered us. May we each receive it and live/abide in it (hard as it may be to do so at times).

As Easter, and then Alpha approaches, it is my hope that we will become more and more our authentic selves before the Lord and with each other. May we each simply humble ourselves to “Be” with Him, and one another, and help one another draw closer to Him… Our ultimate Goal! 

I wonder if this also our desire for all whom we meet? 
This Sunday we will give out welcome packs to all Newcomers and Visitors (Thanks to Kel Taylor for all his good work on this). It is my hope that we will each pray, speak, and act in line with what we proclaim… as our Vision statement says “We will be a welcoming, united and growing church that cares for, and encourages its members towards Christ-centred worship and service in Mount Eliza and the wider community”.  I pray God uses us mightily for His Kingdom Purposes here as we align ourselves with Him and is purposes for us “His Church”. In 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 we are reminded that, Paul planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. So, neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God who makes things grow. 

Therefore, I ask you to please continue to pray this prayer with me:
God of mission, who alone brings growth to Mount Eliza Anglican Church,
send your Holy Spirit to give: Vision to our planning, Wisdom to our actions, Joy to our Worship, and Power to our witness.
Help our Church to grow in numbers, in spiritual commitment to you, and in service to our local community,
Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Let’s trust our good Lord to bring the increase as we faithfully pray and invite our friends, neighbours, and families along this Easter, while gently witnessing to them in our respective lives, as we abide in Christ.

Easter Blessings, 
Rev. Tanya ​