September 2010 Newsletter
Verse of the Month
"From you the word of the Lord has sounded forth."
1 Thessalonians 1;8
Focus
The young believers in Thessalonica are a great example to us today in so many ways. They are commended by Paul for their
- “work of faith”
- “labour of love”
- “Patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ”
- “their brotherly love”.
They had turned to God from idols and were waiting for His Son from Heaven”.
What a great condition to be in - wholeheartedly serving God while living in the anticipation of the return of Christ. What an impact they made in their community.
Chapter 1 v 8 says “From you the word of the Lord has sounded forth”. No wonder Paul could commend them so highly. Note that all the praise came from outside - they themselves were never boastful.
What about us? Would that we all were living like them.
We think of our witness in the Gospel. There have been the Summer Youth camps and the visit to Angola. The Coffee morning and Kidzone have started again for the new season. Open air work also starts again this month and the Gospel preaching continues Sunday by Sunday. Pray that the Lord will bless our efforts. That we will be known as those “from whom the word of The Lord has sounded forth”. We must never boast of what we do, God can only bless the humble. Let us learn to be completely dependent on Him - Salvation is a Divine work.
One concern Paul expresses in chapter 4 is the need for constant purity in their walk before God and men. We need to be sanctified and holy.
As we await the Lord’s return may we “abound more and more for His glory”.
For Your Information
SUNDAYS
18.30 - Evening Service
5th: J Locke - TCF
12th: R.McNair-Greenock PRAISE NIGHT
19th: J. Armstrong - TCF
26th: A. Cameron - Kilmarnock
5th: Subject TBA
19th: Subject TBA
26th: Subject TBA
THURSDAYS
19.30 - Prayer +
2nd: Report - J. Armstrong
9th: Bible Teaching - D. Grant (Kilmarnock)
16th: Bible Teaching - D. Grant (Kilmarnock)
23rd - No Public Meeting
30th: Bible Teaching - Local Speaker
Special Events This Month
SATURDAY 4th Meet at TCF Hall car park at 10:00. Will return at 16:00. SUNDAY 5th SATURDAY 11th 12:00 Open Air (Saltcoats Town Centre) TUESDAY 14th
Kidzone Trip: Ayr Farm Park.
CURRIE COURT at 15.00 (Ardrossan)
11:00 Prayer Meeting at Hall
MEN’S NIGHT: See Stewart for details.
Other News This Month
RETIRAL Robert N. retired last month. We pray he’ll enjoy his new-found freedom. SPECIAL BIRTHDAY Alice celebrates he 80th birthday on the 22nd. Congratulations. Driving Tests Our list of successful young drivers increases! Congratulations to Gary McC., Carrie and Jennifer A. YOUNG FOLK Samuel D. And Samuel McC. started school in August. Emily started Secondary. Some of our young people will be starting College and University this month. Others return to their various places of Study. Ruth Y. goes to GLO. Please continue to remember them in your prayers, especially those who will be living away from home. Remember also those of the Fellowship who are seeking employment.