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SUNDAY 3RD AUGUST 2025
 

“Woman,” Jesus replied, “believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth” (Jn. 4:21-24)

 

I.   Introduction

a.  Worship is more than singing, it is a way of life (Rom. 12:1-2). 

b.  To worship the Lord effectively involves worshiping Him in Spirit and in truth
     Rom. 8:14).

 

 
II.  There was an openness to the Spirit and the prophetic word within
     gathered worship. 

a.  The gift of prophecy and exhortation are important in building up the body
     of Christ cf. 1 Cor. 14:1-5, 8-19, 26, 39-40; 1 Thess. 5:11). 

b.  Sometimes the prophetic word may be used to bring about conviction and
     conversion of an unbeliever (1 Cor. 14: 22-  25). 


III. There was sensitivity to the Spirit’s direction, through angelic
     appearances and visions in their missionary strategy and in
     proclaiming the gospel. 

a.  The evangelist Philip in Samaria (Acts 8:26-40). 

b.  The apostle Peter in evangelising the Gentiles (Acts 10:9-23). 

c.  There was an openness to the Spirit discerning those who were
     called to lead missionary trips (Acts 13:1-4). 

d.  There was also an openness to the direction they should take in
     their missionary strategies (Acts 16: 6-10; 18:9-11).


IV. Demonstration of the gospel through conversions, miraculous signs and
     healings. 

a.  Jesus promised believers that signs would accompany those who believe
     (Mk. 16:15-18). 

b.  As part of their life of worship and the proclamation of the gospel
     the apostles performed conversions, miraculous signs and healings
     (Acts 3:1-10; 5: 12-16; 8:6-12; 13:6-12; 19:11-20).


V.  To corporately test the things of the Spirit to see if they are of the Lord. 

a.   Jesus warns us of false prophets and false disciples (Mt. 7:15-23). 
b.   Congregations are to encourage the use of spiritual gifts of tongues and
      prophecy; however, they are to test them and the people that deliver them
      (1 Cor. 14:26-33; 1 Thess. 5:19-21; 1 Jn. 4:1-3).


God bless you.






 

Pastor Winston Bygrave, 20/10/2020
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Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello 

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet at the Church Building for our Sunday Service starting at 10am. For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to ensure you get a parking space and find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits after the church service. It is a great way to meet people. All refreshments are free.

Our Service

The main service begins at 10am with a warm welcome from one of our team members. Then follows a time of sung worship, led by our band. We typically have 2 or 3 songs lasting approximately 20 minutes. Sometimes a person might pray out loud or read a small passage from the bible. Sometimes people share things that they believe God is saying to the whole church family. This might seem strange the first time you hear it but it’s all part of our connecting with God. We then share news and notices, usually about what’s going on in the life of the church. One of our leaders will then give a sermon that is bible based and that we can apply to our everyday life. We then finish with a final worship song. Sometimes there is an opportunity to receive prayer at the end of the service.

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What about my kids?

Sunday school runs on the 2nd & 4th Sundays from 10:40 am to 11:50 am. On the 5th Sunday, we host a special event for all the children.
All children, aged 3-11 will be in classes that are run in a Kidz Klub style. 

Children stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service for the welcome, songs and notices. We really value worshipping God all together as a family. At some point before the sermon someone will announce that it’s time for the Sunday School classes.

The kids group activities vary depending on the age but usually there is a friendly welcome, bible stories, testimonies, praying, music, craft, drama, fun games and free play. 
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Getting Connected


Small Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some afternoons and some evenings. Check out Small Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team. 

Other Ministries

We also run the following ministries:

  • Men's Ministries
  • Women's Ministries
  • Youth Ministries
  • Coffee and Care 
  • Sisterhood Fellowship
     
Get in touch with us to plan your visit
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