Dear Hope family,
Thought for the Week
Beatitude 8 – Happy are the Persecuted
Matthew 5v10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven..”
I marvel at people like Corrie Ten Boom who was put with other members of her family in the Ravensbruck concentration camp by the Nazis. Why? Because her family protected Jews in their home.
I shared last week in the Zoom time about the first 12 church leaders being appointed in Afghanistan with Brother Andrew a few years ago. They are now all martyred and with the Lord. There are many other such cases. For such people, standing up for Jesus and righteousness, carries a cost.
Persecution has been a core element of our culture over the centuries, and over the last century, our culture has moved further away from a godly perspective, increasing the chances of persecution for a Christian. When push comes to shove, am I prepared to lay my job, my possessions, my family, my life on the line? The apostle Peter twice said to the authorities “We must obey God rather than men.” (Acts 4v19, 5v29); the consequence was various imprisonments and ultimately death. This is the stuff of the kingdom of God!
It is usually people who do not conform to the prevailing culture, who are most likely to be persecuted. Paul writes “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed.” (Romans 12v1). That can cost. Of course, we are not to seek persecution – but we should never let persecution stop us obeying God.
Lord, increase our trust in you. May your kingdom be truly present in our lives.
With love and blessing,
Roland
News
- This Sunday
- As normal in Admaston House and online.
- Please follow Covid-19 procedures when on site.
- Prayer Day
- On Wednesday 28th October, we will have a prayer day comprising several short bursts during the day. This will also be on Facebook and via Zoom.
- Live Worship evening
- As part of our prayer day on Wednesday 28th October, we are going to broadcast live worship at 7.30pm in the evening.
- Christmas Community Carol Event – Sunday 20th December
- Are you ready to help put on this event? There are many different tasks to pull off the event. If you have not received an email today from Roland, please contact him & join a Zoom planning meeting on Monday 26th October at 7.30pm.
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 | 15-Oct | 7.30pm St Cs Ladies’ Alpha – on Zoom (#1) |
| Fri | 16-Oct | 10-1pm St Christophers Cafe |
| Sat | 17-Oct | |
| Sun | 18-Oct | 10.30 Hope Worship @ Admaston and on Youtube and Facebook 11.00 Hope Family time @ Admaston and on Zoom (#0) 7.00pm Youth at Admaston House (#0) |
| Mon | 19-Oct | |
| Tue | 20-Oct | 7.30pm Men’s Group @ Admaston & Zoom (#1) 7.30pm Men’s Alpha @ Admaston & Zoom (#0) |
| Wed | 21-Oct | 8am Hope Community Prayer – on Zoom (#0) |
| Thu | 22-Oct | 7.30pm St Cs Ladies’ Alpha – on Zoom (#1) |
| Fri | 23-Oct | 10-1pm St Christophers Cafe |
| Sat | 24-Oct | TU Youth Wrekin climb. |
| Sun | 25-Oct | 10.30 Hope Worship @ Admaston and on Youtube and Facebook 11.00 Hope Family time (Zambia) @ Admaston and on Zoom (#0) 7.00pm Roland & Sue’s Disciple Group (#0) |
| Mon | 26-Oct | 7.30pm Christmas Carol Event preparation |
| Tue | 27-Oct | 7.30pm Men’s Group @ Admaston & Zoom (#1) 7.30pm Men’s Alpha @ Admaston & Zoom (#0) |
| Wed | 28-Oct | PRAYER DAY 7.30pm LIVE WORSHIP Evening |
| Thu | 29-Oct | 7.30pm St Cs Ladies’ Alpha – on Zoom (#1) |
| Fri | 30-Oct | |
| Sat | 31-Oct | |
| Sun | 01-Nov | 10.30 Hope Worship @ Admaston and on Youtube and Facebook 11.00 Hope Family time (Zambia) @ Admaston and on Zoom (#0) 7.00pm Youth at Admaston House (#0) |
| Mon | 02-Nov | 7.30pm Hope Community Prayer – on Zoom (#0). Other ChristCentral churches in Shropshire will be joining to pray for us. |
| Tue | 03-Nov | 7.30pm Men’s Group @ Admaston & Zoom (#1) 7.30pm Men’s Alpha @ Admaston & Zoom (#0) |
| Wed | 04-Nov | 8am Hope Community Prayer – on Zoom (#0) |
| Thu | 05-Nov | 7.30pm St Cs Ladies’ Alpha – on Zoom (#1) |
| Fri | 06-Nov | 10-1pm St Christophers Cafe |
| Sat | 07-Nov | |
| Sun | 08-Nov | 10.30 Hope Worship @ Admaston and on Youtube and Facebook 11.00 Hope Family time (ChristCentral) @ Admaston and on Zoom (#0) |
| Mon | 09-Nov | |
| Tue | 10-Nov | 7.30pm Men’s Group @ Admaston & Zoom (#1) 7.30pm Men’s Alpha @ Admaston & Zoom (#0) |
| Wed | 11-Nov | 8am Hope Community Prayer – on Zoom (#0) 7.30pm Tony & Andrea’s Disciple Group (#0) |
| Thu | 12-Nov | 7.30pm St Cs Ladies’ Alpha – on Zoom (#1) |
| Fri | 13-Nov | 10-1pm St Christophers Cafe |
| Sat | 14-Nov | TEARFUND BIG QUIZ NIGHT |
| Sun | 15-Nov | 10.30 Hope Worship @ Admaston and on Youtube and Facebook 11.00 Hope Family time @ Admaston and on Zoom (#0) 7.00pm Youth at Admaston House (#0) |
Prayer
Give thanks:
- For those who are participating on Alpha courses at present.
Prayer:
- Use the prayer diary to pray for our church family.
- Let’s pray for spiritual breakthrough in our neighbourhoods.
- For the Live Worship Evening and the Christmas Carol event outlined above.
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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