Grace Offered
A story that we know so well – a Good Samaritan that deserves his fame. But could a real world embrace radical grace?
A story that we know so well – a Good Samaritan that deserves his fame. But could a real world embrace radical grace?
Throughout autumn we will be looking at Luke’s gospel, trying to allow ourselves the space and time to be overwhelmed with God’s grace, and the grace we see around us.
In our Sunday morning services at the moment, we’re looking at life through the lens of early Christians living in what is now called Turkey.
The men in the church have committed to read through Hebrews over the coming month. This week we have chapters 4 to 6 to look over – feel free to join in with us!
The men in the church have committed to read through Hebrews over the next month. This week we have chapters 1 – 3 to look over – feel free to join in with us!
So did the writer of Ecclesiastes. Some even wonder why it’s in the Bible.
Pray that we will know the rhythms of grace, that we will rest well.
Pray that our lives will be full and abundant.
Pray that we will know how to live well.
Pray that we will have compassionate hearts for the poor and dispossessed in the city.
Many of the church work directly with these people either in voluntary capacities or through employment.
It’s easy to become hard-hearted.
Pray that we won’t.
Pray that we will have wisdom as we make decisions that will affect the future of the church.
Pray that we will know how to include everyone’s gifts into the life of the church and that the church will keep changing shape as people offer all that God has given them.
Pray for the ministry of The Vine Cafe.
Pray that it will thrive as a business, but also be the means of many people coming to know Jesus.