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Waiting on God/Soaking
It’s simply spending time in God’s Presence, rather than striving in prayer. It’s about resting in His Presence, experiencing Him and choosing to be intimate with Him. God desires that we would know Him. We were each created in His image, created with a need for relationship. God made it possible for each of us to have relationship with Him by sending His son, Jesus, to die on the cross for our sins.
While we base our theology on the Bible, our experiences with God make the truth come alive in our lives.
As we wait we focus on Him. Waiting puts us in a position where we are often more
able to hear His voice and receive His love. It is also an opportunity for us to
pour out our hearts to Him. It’s about living in and enjoying an on-
As people have soaked in God’s Presence, they have experienced profound heart changes. Their marriages have been healed, their fears dispelled, depressions and sicknesses have left and lives have been transformed.
OK, so what actually happens? Well, we turn up, maybe with a mat, a cushion and a blanket, and lie down or sit on a chair in the sanctuary. There’s soft lighting and worship music playing. A few folk have been asked to circulate quietly praying silently for individuals. That’s all! The point is that if we arrange to do it together then we actually make time to do it. Ask around for folk’s stories of how they found it.
Spacebusters Holiday Club
On the 9th August 2010 a new crew boarded the Starship Genesis. Their mission: to find the creator of the universe and to discover his plan in creation.
Through crafts, drama, games, challenges, mess, and a daily battle with Captain Black, over 70 kids discovered that God loves them; that he has a plan for their lives; and that Jesus wants to be their friend.
On the Friday night there was a family fun night in the Starship Genesis, where teams battled it out to be intergalactic champions.
The week finished with a celebration service on Sunday 15th August where the rest of the church was able to see the fun we had and the things we learned during our epic space mission.
Will we be doing it all again next year.
YES!
The countdown has already begun...
Palm Busters Holiday Club: 8-
It was special! The church was transformed into the tropical Malachian Island. 63 children attended at least once, with an average turnout of 40 Monday to Friday. Thanks to Phil and Kirsten and their team who worked so hard to make it all happen. We’re praying that the kids who enjoyed Palm Busters will want to join GNR8.
Dawkins Disciple?
On the night of 21st October 2011 our front door was tastefully decorated with a silver spray can. The same message was delivered on to the wall of our neighbours at the Westwood Parish Church. On the front door of St Columba’s Lutheran Church the text “evolution” appeared in the same silver. If this was your creed our website editor would love to talk with you. Have you read John Lennox’s book ‘God’s Undertaker’? He takes Professor Richard to the cleaners.
Healing Rooms Training
On Saturday 18th February we hosted the Healing Rooms Scotland ‘Fundamentals’ training course from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. It was a really good day. The course is designed to give a good grounding in the vision, biblical basis and methods for Healing Rooms. It is a requirement for anyone wishing to apply to become a Healing Rooms volunteer. If you’re a bit uncertain about the whole idea of Healing Rooms it’s a great way of finding out about it.
The course costs £20 (£15 concessions) -
Freedom in Christ Course
This course is an eye-
- Break through to a greater level of spiritual maturity
- Uncover any areas of deception holding you back
- Resolve personal and spiritual conflicts
- Learn strategies to renew your mind and and break free from negative thinking and unhelpful patterns of behaviour
Email Andy or phone Jeanne on 07792 295118 if you’d like to do the course.
