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Life is full of warnings and encouragements!
I got the news today that my dad has had a heart attack and will be flown to Melbourne from Albury tonight to have an operation in the morning. It has been a scare for him and me, but it is apparently a routine procedure for hospital staff. When we get through this tough time, we will likely see it as a warning (They say!?). In contrast, this morning in Wednesday Church, we heard our own dear Margaret speak words of encouragement from God's promises in his word, which we know are true and hold to dearly in the tough times. Scripture is full of real-life stories we can all relate to, even though they were written so long ago. I've often read the letters Paul wrote to the seven churches referred to in the book of Revelation and wondered what God would say to our Church today. In those letters there are words of warning and words of encouragement, meant to edify and grow the believers and the Church as a whole. This Sunday we will look at the gifts given to the church for its growth and edification as listed in Ephesians 4:1-16. It lists Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors and Teachers as people sent to equip God's people for works of service. John Shanasy who is gifted with words of knowledge and prophecy will bring a message that I expect will both warn and encourage us as any prophetic word ought to. Please join us on Sunday, full of the Holy Spirit and ready to test this word and receive what God has for us. In Christ, Rev Tanya
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