Dear Hope family,
Thought for the Week
Accepting Defeat!
Philippians 4v11 “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.”
Frank Sinatra sang “I did it my way”, but the reality is that not everything goes our way. How do we react when things do not go our way? We may mock Donald Trump for being unwilling to accept defeat, but what about ourselves – how do we react when we meet defeat, when we lose what we once had against our wishes? It hurts – and we respond out of that hurt.
Real life includes defeats and adverse circumstances. Our reaction is a question of where we are putting our hope and dreams; a question of where we find our identity and how we define ourselves; a question of what we consider most important in our lives. If these are wrapped up in the power, influence, security, status, comfort or other benefits of what I currently have, then I am going to struggle with losing it.
Real victory is to admit defeat or loss and move on. It takes strength of character, a resolve, an admission of our own weakness, a determination to try differently. Your character is of greater value than your achievements.
Real followers of Jesus put their hope in God their heavenly Father. They rest in the assurance that he has everything in his hands. They bend the knee before him as the one who is greater and submit to his ways. They do it “God’s way.”
May God so set your heart on fire for Him that it is His honour that you seek in every situation and you remain content in Him.
With love and blessing,
Roland
News
- This Sunday
- We will be broadcasting from Admaston House with a live worship band which will alternate week to week. If you are not involved in this, please stay home and watch on the links below.
- It is the International Day of Prayer for the persecuted church and Cindy will be leading us in this as part of both our broadcast and Zoom.
- Facebook live https://www.facebook.com/HopeCommunityChurchAdmaston/live
- Youtube on Hope Community Church Admaston channel. https://youtu.be/om36aPJQpQY
- Tear Fund Big Quiz – 14th November
- I am looking forward to seeing you at 7.30pm on our normal Zoom number for this enjoyable evening together.
- Do help the world’s poor by giving to Tearfund (see poster).
- You can book on eventbrite here.
- Magazines
- These are now with the printers and will be available for distribution in a 2-3 weeks.
- “Real Advent Calendars”
- A reminder to let Sue know if you would like a Real Advent Calendar for your own children or for others.
Programme – Please contact roland@hopeadmaston.org.uk if you would like to join any of our meetings via Zoom.
Sunday morning worship is now live-streamed on both Youtube and Facebook from Admaston House at 10.30am.
Thu | 12-Nov | 7.30pm St Cs Ladies’ Alpha – on Zoom (#1) |
Fri | 13-Nov | |
Sat | 14-Nov | Ladies Group Holy Spirit Day.
7.30pm TEARFUND BIG QUIZ NIGHT on Zoom (#0) |
Sun | 15-Nov | 10.30 Hope Worship @ on Youtube and Facebook 11.00 Hope Family time @ on Zoom (#0) 7.00pm Youth on Zoom (#0) |
Mon | 16-Nov | |
Tue | 17-Nov | 7.30pm Men’s Group Zoom (#1) 7.30pm Men’s Alpha Zoom (#0) |
Wed | 18-Nov | 8am Hope Community Prayer – on Zoom (#0) |
Thu | 19-Nov | 7.30pm St Cs Ladies’ Alpha – on Zoom (#1) |
Fri | 20-Nov | |
Sat | 21-Nov | TU Youth. |
Sun | 22-Nov | 10.30 Hope Worship on Youtube and Facebook 11.00 Hope Family time @ on Zoom (#0)7.00pm Building Leaders Planting Churches Course |
Mon | 23-Nov | |
Tue | 24-Nov | 7.30pm Men’s Group Zoom (#1) 7.30pm Men’s Alpha Zoom (#0) |
Wed | 25-Nov | 8am Hope Community Prayer – on Zoom (#0) |
Thu | 26-Nov | 7.30pm St Cs Ladies’ Alpha – on Zoom (#1) |
Fri | 27-Nov | |
Sat | 28-Nov | |
Sun | 29-Nov | 10.30 Hope Worship on Youtube and Facebook 11.00 Hope Family time @ on Zoom (#0) 7.00pm Youth on Zoom (#0) |
Mon | 30-Nov | |
Tue | 01-Dec | 7.30pm Men’s Group @ Admaston & Zoom (#1) 7.30pm Men’s Alpha @ Admaston & Zoom (#0) |
Wed | 02-Dec | 8am Hope Community Prayer – on Zoom (#0) |
Thu | 03-Dec | 7.30pm St Cs Ladies’ Alpha – on Zoom (#1) |
Fri | 04-Dec | 10-1pm St Christophers Cafe? |
Sat | 05-Dec | |
Sun | 06-Dec | 10.30 Hope Worship on Youtube and Facebook 11.00 Hope Family time (Communion) on Zoom (#0) 7pm Roland & Sue’s Fruitful Disciple group (#0) |
Prayer
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- Give thanks
- For the wonderful time that the NHS Alpha had last weekend with their Holy Spirit sessions as people responded in faith and the Spirit worked “on-line”.
- Prayer
- Pray for the Holy Spirit day for the ladies group this Saturday. Pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit and a willingness to receive.
- Let’s pray for spiritual breakthrough in our neighbourhoods and particularly pray for those around you.
- For those who are unwell at the present time.
- Give thanks
Other general information
Pastoral Care – If you are in isolation and need support (eg shopping), please contact natalie@hopeadmaston.org.uk who will arrange with the team of helpers.
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