Welcome to 2015! I know for many last year was not particularly easy, yet I would encourage us all in the words of the writer to the Hebrews “do not throw away your confidence for it will be richly rewarded” We have an anchor for our soul and that anchor is Jesus. We are all a little older, and I trust a little wiser, but our hearts desire is that we all grow a little more like Jesus everyday. This new year will certainly have it’s challenges, but every challenge is yet another opportunity for our faith to grow and be exercised and for others to see God through us. Our prayer is that together we progress and mature into a true Bible Based New Testament Church.

It is timely therefore to remind ourselves just why the church exists. The world needs to see that the church is alive and well, that it stands for righteousness, that it is more than just a social club, it is in fact the only avenue of hope. The church is the means by which lonely, hurting people can discover the amazing grace and love of Almighty God.

As we are reminded of these few things let us commit ourselves to faithfully fulfill our calling and mandate to build a church that truly makes a difference, each of us seeing ourselves as a vital, integral and indispensable part. Our future is dependent upon God and YOU. No one is here by accident, God has a purpose for each one and amazingly He has chosen to limit His actions on the earth to a partnership with His children who serve in faith. Let us be that Church that lives in the reality of that partnership.

Our challenge is to model a Biblical Church that will –

› Exalt God in all aspects of Life
› Enlist ourselves for God’s will, purposes & plans
› Enjoy God & the reality of His presence
› Encourage one another
› Exemplify Christ in all we do
› Equip ourselves & others for service
› Enthrone Christ as King in our lives & ventures
› Establish the Kingdom of God, His rule & reign
› Enhance the life of our Communities through love & kindness

2015 is the perfect time to move into the new things God has prepared in advance for us take a hold of.