Keep Hope Alive Notes from Sunday

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No: 106 January 18 2011

Hope on a Rope - David Shutt

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Special Offering This Sunday (23rd)

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New Look Bulletin It’s for you

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This Week What’s on at All Nations

On Sunday I heard a preacher say these words about hope: “you don’t lose hope suddenly, losing hope comes gradually.” He likened it to holding onto a rope, holding on tightly with all of your strength. Yet, over time and through circumstance, you find that your grip loosens and you slowly begin to slide down the rope until you‟re barely hanging on, literally at the end of your tether. I‟m so glad our hope is in God and not in the world. Our hope is different to worldly hope. Biblical hope is in Jesus Christ, worldly hope rests in ourselves or other people. Biblical hope is as-sured, a certainty. Worldly hope is

wishful thinking. You may feel like you‟re at the end of your rope, but hang on. Don‟t reach inward to yourself but reach out to Jesus. King David confronted himself and said: “why are you downcast O my soul?...put your hope in God” (Psalm

42:55) Hope in God will hold you up. The Bible says that we who “take hold of the rope offered to us may be greatly encouraged. We have this hope as an anchor…firm and secure.” (Hebrews

6:18-19) Worldly anchors pull you back and weigh you down, our anchor is Jesus, who sits in Heaven, holding us

up. In Jesus Christ we have hope on a rope.

We heard on Sunday five tips to help

us keep hope alive; you‟ll find them in

this edition of enews. Put the Word of

God into practice, grab the rope. Put

your hope in Jesus and you will find

that the anchor beyond the veil is more

than strong enough to hold you up.

TO THE BEST YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE WORLD! Here is what's happening THIS week...

Guys Night @ ANC from

7:30pm

An evening of games, laughs and general banter!

Girls Night @ ANC from

7:30pm

A pamper party especially

for you girls!

We will be eating pizza together at the start of the evening so don't eat

any dinner!

This Sunday the Youth (11-14) will be gathering in the youth room during the first half of the meeting.

Come ready for a great time.

See you Friday!

With Power Weekend Away from Friday 18th February until Sunday 20th February 2011. You need to book soon because the deadline is THIS Sunday 23rd

January for booking.

For more information and for a consent form, please contact your

Youth Leader

„5‟ WAYS TO KEEP HOPE ALIVE

FROM SUNDAY 16TH JANUARY

1) Know that God is in control of every issue and circumstance God is aware and God is there

2) Fellowship with people who have the same hope as yourself

Get around people of faith, people of hope (Acts 27:21-25) 3) No matter where you find yourself, when you call upon the Lord

He will answer. God answers according to his own pleasures, not just our

hearts desires. He grants us our hearts desires when they are in line with His will.

4) His Word and His Word alone, is the basis for your hope

If your word is from God, it is certain. His word will illuminate your path (Psalm 119:105)

5) In everything, to keep your hope alive, learn to give God thanks.

Give God thanks in the storm, not just after it (Acts 27:35) “Things that hurt you will instruct you” - Benjamin Franklin

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5 MORE VERSES TO ENCOURAGE YOU

1 “SHOW ME YOUR WAYS, O LORD, TEACH ME YOUR PATHS; GUIDE ME IN YOUR TRUTH AND TEACH ME, FOR YOU ARE GOD MY SAVIOUR, AND MY HOPE IS IN YOU ALL DAY LONG…MAY INTEGRITY AND UPRIGHTNESS PROTECT ME, BECAUSE MY HOPE IS IN YOU ”

PSALM 25:4-5, 21

2 “FOR I KNOW THE PLANS I HAVE FOR YOU," DECLARES THE LORD, "PLANS TO PROSPER YOU AND NOT TO HARM YOU, PLANS TO GIVE YOU HOPE AND A FUTURE. ”

JEREMIAH 29:11

3 “MAY THE GOD OF HOPE FILL YOU WITH ALL JOY AND PEACE AS YOU TRUST IN HIM, SO THAT YOU MAY OVERFLOW WITH HOPE BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.”

ROMANS 15:13

4 “FOR WHAT WAS GLORIOUS HAS NO GLORY NOW IN COMPARISON WITH THE SURPASSING GLORY. AND IF WHAT WAS FADING AWAY CAME WITH GLORY, HOW MUCH GREATER IS THE GLORY OF THAT WHICH LASTS! THEREFORE, SINCE WE HAVE SUCH A HOPE, WE ARE VERY BOLD.”

2 CORINTHIANS 3:10-12

5 “TO THEM GOD HAS CHOSEN TO MAKE KNOWN AMONG THE GENTILES THE GLORIOUS RICHES OF THIS MYSTERY, WHICH IS CHRIST IN YOU, THE HOPE OF GLORY.”

COLOSSIANS 1:27

The Bulletin is the first piece of information we can put in the hands of a visitor so it‟s full of things to make sure that they have a great time with us. BUT it‟s not just for visitors, there‟s something for every member - here‟s what‟s in, and why...

Find out what your children are learning

each week so you can ask and engage with

them.

We‟ve included a page for you to make notes from the Sunday Word - detailed notes or summaries, bullet points or quotations,

however you use it, taking notes is a great way to remember what God speaks to you week after week.

Here‟s where you‟ll find out what events are taking place at the All

Nations Centre in the coming week

Take note of the fire exits

in case of emergencies or fire drills.

Please note that items to be considered for the enews need to be submitted via email to the church office no later than Monday, 5pm. Thank you.

Washing machine in good condition needed by a lady in the church. Contact Danielle@allnationschurch.org.uk if you have one which can be offered to the lady.

LOST PROPERTY: Bibles, books, glasses, clothes...you name it, you

left it here. This Sunday is the last chance to reclaim your items from the

atrium at All Nations, before it blesses a local charity shop.

Booking forms are available from this Sunday from the reception desk. Please fill them in as soon as you can to avoid missing out and to take advantage of the early bird discount. Once filled in, please return the form to Rachel at the All Nations

For details of how to book into this great conference, contact the church offices.

Without Borders 2011 will be a fantastic time to be further equipped, inspired and sent into the world with the message of the gospel of the Kingdom. This will be an exciting week for all the family - see you there.”

“LET US NOT GIVE UP MEETING TOGETHER, AS SOME ARE IN THE HABIT OF DOING, BUT LET US ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER - AND ALL THE MORE AS YOU SEE THE DAY APPROACHING.” HEBREWS 10:25

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Weightwatchers is running at All Nations Church on Tuesday evenings, 6.30 – 7.30pm. Both men and women welcome. Collect information and a voucher to join FREE from reception.

Special Offering THIS Sunday

This Sunday, 23rd January, we will be taking up a special offering in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust, which helped Jonathan Gallimore so much during his illness. Please come prepared to sow generously.

Trailblazers is a walking club for members and friends of All Nations Church. It‟s open to anyone who wants to get to know new people, stretch their legs and take in some fresh air. We always enjoy seeing new faces so why not come along?

Our next walk is on Saturday February 12th, 2011 This walk will include views over the east of Cardiff and ventures through Cefn Mably woods taking in aspects of the old manor house. The walk will last about 6 miles and starts at Cardiff Gate. We can stop at a local pub on the return or bring a packed lunch if you prefer. The walk will start at 10.30am, meeting at McDonalds, Cardiff Gate. Please take note, some car parks have a limited time, contact Gabrielle for further details.

The walk will be a mixture paths and countryside footpaths. The terrain is fairly easy going and not too strenuous, ideal for those new to trailblazing.

As always, please get in touch if you are coming with us or want to

know more. We look forward to seeing you there! Email

Gabrielle McGregor on trailblazers@allnationschurch.org.uk

“BE SURE TO SET ASIDE A TENTH OF ALL THAT YOUR FIELDS PRODUCE EACH YEAR. BRING THIS TITHE TO THE DESIGNATED PLACE OF WORSHIP - THE PLACE THE LORD YOUR GOD CHOOSES FOR HIS NAME TO BE HONOURED…DOING THIS WILL TEACH YOU ALWAYS TO FEAR THE LORD YOUR GOD.” DEUTERONOMY 14:22-23

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Prayer

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Invigorate

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Welcome to this week‟s „Puzzled‟ section of enews.

How did you do last week? It was great to hear lots of people asking “what’s number 3?” The answers are below for you to check. This week...Books of the Bible. “Should be easy!” we hear you say. See if you can get six out of six and compare your score with your Life Group. Enjoy.

Last Week’s

Answers

1. Giant Panda 2. Hippopotamus 3. Rhinoceros 4. Bottle-Nosed Dolphin 5. Porcupine 6. Chimpanzee 7. Elephant