Christian faith is based on Jesus Christ. He is the way that God has revealed Himself to us.
By His death on the cross He has bridged the gap that exists between a Holy God, and a sinful people. This means that we can now be in relationship with God – in fact the Bible says that we become His children
Jesus’ claim to be God, and the effectiveness of His death on the cross in bringing us to God, was proven by the fact that He was raised from the dead and appeared to many before He returned to God in heaven.
However Jesus not only came back to life 2000 years ago, but remains a living Saviour and Lord. A Christian is a person who has the life of Jesus within them (which is eternal life). This life brings us the comfort and strength of God to help us live, and because Jesus is eternally alive, it means we will live beyond death.
So how do you invite Jesus to live within your life?
You could pray this prayer:
“Jesus, I realize that I am not in relationship with you. I would like to become your child, and to be forgiven my sin and receive eternal life. I ask you to come into my life, so that forgiveness and eternal life will be mine. I repent of my wrongdoing, and ask your Holy Spirit to help me live a life doing what You want me to do.”
If you prayed that prayer, and meant it, your life has begun the most significant change it will ever make. You are now a child of God.
We suggest you attend an Alpha course at this, or another church, to further explain the change that is now happening in your life.
Services at
9.00am, 10.30am & 5.00pm
Worship & Learning
“Joined to the Vine”
John 15: 1-8
Worship: Craig Blackwood
Speaker: Rodney Duncan
At the 10.30 service Chantelle Wright and Lisa Trist will confess their faith in baptism.
JC’s Kids: Christmas Parade
Preparation
JC’s Explorers: God’s Son, Jesus, is born.
6.30pm Youth Tea -$3 please
Newcomers are welcome
Tuesday 24th Nov 6.00am Prayer Meeting in the Office
Thu 26th Nov 2.00pm BMF in the church hall
Sat 28th Nov 4-6pm Working Bee in the church hall
Sat 6th December Christmas
Parade in Browns Bay
Donations of Christmas treats such as puddings, sweets, nuts, chutneys and other goodies will be gratefully accepted.