Dear Hope family,

Thought for the Week

2 Peter – Everything we need!

2 Peter 1v3 “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us.”

What do you most lack? What are you most wanting?

The Psalmist wrote “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.” That is a phenomenal expression of trust and contentment.

Peter is expressing a very similar trust – God has given us everything we need. Peter suffered persecution and hardship, abuse and finally martyrdom, so how could he say such a thing? Because he knew that God’s purpose for him was far greater than safety, security, comfort or even success in this life. God’s purpose was that Peter would know God – not just know about God – but to actually experience him and appreciate him. And to know God is the heart of life in all its fullness – it really is!

Are you feeling that you have to strive for something in your Christian life? We come to Christ empty handed – and anything that is in our hands is pretty useless. He takes those empty hands in his own and fills them with his deepest treasures – his hands! You do not need to strive, simply reach and receive.

So this verse reminds us to be content and to depend totally on our Father in heaven.

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. Please see attached programme which indicates what is on Zoom and what is on Facebook. Note that a URL will be provided so that those without a Facebook account can participate.
  • 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.
  • Tearfund Big Quiz night
    • Come and join the national Tearfund Big Quiz night on 14th November from 7.30pm. Invite your friends. It will be on Zoom. All monies raised are to Tearfund.
  • 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. You are welcome to 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 on Zoom.

Sunday morning worship is now live-streamed on both Youtube and Facebook from Admaston House at 10.30am.

 

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 – see flyer
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 7.30pm TEARFUND BIG QUIZ NIGHT on Zoom (#0)
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:

  • For one another in the spiritual battle – especially as several have been unwell recently.
  • 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.