“Ignite the gifts of the Holy Spirit”
The next study in our series of small group studies will begin on Sunday June 11th and will run for 5 weeks until July 15th.
We are excited by the response to the “Refresh” and “New Life in the Spirit”
studies we have been doing this year. The good news is that we can all grow
deeper in our faith as we gather together to share and learn. Now is the time to decide which small group you would like to join and what time of the week suits you best. Groups are meeting at various times of the day through the week and it is hoped that everyone can find an hour and a half somewhere in the week to join in. Perhaps you have been part of a group before and you know how much you can gain through this practice? Maybe you are newer to faith and have not experienced the benefits of listening to people just like you talk about their faith? Whatever your experience, I assure you, that you will find this small step of faith and
commitment of time will change your life. A bold claim, I know, but one that has been proven over the centuries of Christianity. It is vital for our Christian growth that we share what we know and are able to ask questions to learn more.
The studies will be linked to the message each Sunday. From Pentecost as we
celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Christian church we will explore what this means for us as followers of Jesus Christ today. The Uniting Church recognises that every member has gifts and that we have a responsibility to discover and use these gifts in God’s mission in the world. This is our opportunity to learn about the gifts of the Holy Spirit, discern what gifts we have and how we can use them. Of course many people in our community are already using their gifts. Just look around and you will see gifts of hospitality, mercy, prayer, faith, teaching and others in action every day. With discernment and teaching we will all be able to recognise these gifts in others and appreciate what God is doing here every day. We will also be able to use our gifts more effectively, with greater
excitement and with improved harmony.
There will be a small group leaders meeting on Tuesday May 30th from 7.30 to 9pm to prepare and ensure each group knows what is going on.
Sunday the 4th of June we celebrate Pentecost at each of our three services.
Tuesday the 6th of June we will be led in a special night of worship with Ignite Ministries. “Come along and engage in inclusive community and passionate
worship, while being encouraged and equipped as you serve at your local church.” There will be more information soon.
We hope to see everyone making the most of these wonderful opportunities
together.
“Ignite the gifts of the Holy Spirit”
The next study in our series of small group studies will begin on Sunday June 11th and will run for 5 weeks until July 15th.
We are excited by the response to the “Refresh” and “New Life in the Spirit”
studies we have been doing this year. The good news is that we can all grow
deeper in our faith as we gather together to share and learn. Now is the time to decide which small group you would like to join and what time of the week suits you best. Groups are meeting at various times of the day through the week and it is hoped that everyone can find an hour and a half somewhere in the week to join in. Perhaps you have been part of a group before and you know how much you can gain through this practice? Maybe you are newer to faith and have not experienced the benefits of listening to people just like you talk about their faith? Whatever your experience, I assure you, that you will find this small step of faith and
commitment of time will change your life. A bold claim, I know, but one that has been proven over the centuries of Christianity. It is vital for our Christian growth that we share what we know and are able to ask questions to learn more.
The studies will be linked to the message each Sunday. From Pentecost as we
celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Christian church we will explore what this means for us as followers of Jesus Christ today. The Uniting Church recognises that every member has gifts and that we have a responsibility to discover and use these gifts in God’s mission in the world. This is our opportunity to learn about the gifts of the Holy Spirit, discern what gifts we have and how we can use them. Of course many people in our community are already using their gifts. Just look around and you will see gifts of hospitality, mercy, prayer, faith, teaching and others in action every day. With discernment and teaching we will all be able to recognise these gifts in others and appreciate what God is doing here every day. We will also be able to use our gifts more effectively, with greater
excitement and with improved harmony.
There will be a small group leaders meeting on Tuesday May 30th from 7.30 to 9pm to prepare and ensure each group knows what is going on.
Sunday the 4th of June we celebrate Pentecost at each of our three services.
Tuesday the 6th of June we will be led in a special night of worship with Ignite Ministries. “Come along and engage in inclusive community and passionate
worship, while being encouraged and equipped as you serve at your local church.” There will be more information soon.
We hope to see everyone making the most of these wonderful opportunities
together.
