Dear Hope family,

Thought for the Week

God’s Plan to bring you Joy

Acts 2v28  “You fill me with joy in your presence.”

The presence of the LORD is a key theme. Peter quotes the above verse from the Old Testament, so let’s consider the blessings of God’s presence from there:

We might not be able to have a big party this year, but “you will fill me with joy in your presence” Psalm 16v11

We might not be able to have many guests to dinner, but you can be “eating and rejoicing in the presence of the LORD your God.” Deuteronomy 27v7

There may be many things to fear this Christmas, but “In the shelter of your presence you hide them … you keep them safe in your dwelling.” Psalm 31v20

There may be many things we lack this Christmas, but “Surely you have granted him unending blessings and made him glad with the joy of your presence.” Psalm 21v6

The direction ahead may be unclear, but “Blessed are those .. who walk in the light of your presence, LORD.” Psalm 89v15

In that light the command in Deuteronomy 15v20 “Each year you and your family are to eat them in the presence of the LORD” is not a burdensome command at all. And I think is New Testament people can do it more often!!

The heart of Christmas is the presence of the LORD – Immanuel. As many of us enjoy a quieter Christmas let’s take the opportunity to dwell in His presence.

May you know the presence of the Lord, and so know his love, joy and peace this Christmas time.

With love and blessing,

Roland

 

News

  • This Sunday – Carol Service
    • The Carol Service at 5pm is a “bookings only”. Please book for you and your friends by 5pm Friday 18th. At hopeadmaston.org.uk/events  We now have 49 spaces booked.
    • A huge thank you to all those who are serving with the setting up and running of the Carol Service. May the Lord use our service in His way for His kingdom.
    • There will be no morning meeting either physical or streamed, but you can join us at 9.30am for setting up for the carol service. See instructions for helpers sent on WhatsApp yesterday.
  • Coming Sundays
    • On 25th December we will meet on Zoom only at 10am for about 30-40 minutes.
    • On 27th December and 3rd January, we will not meet physically, but will provide a broadcast with pre-recorded materials (some publicly available) and have a shorter Zoom time.
    • Facebook live https://www.facebook.com/HopeCommunityChurchAdmaston/live
    • Youtube on Hope Community Church Admaston channel. https://youtu.be/om36aPJQpQY
    • We will return to live in-person worship on 10th
  • Giving to Breadtrust for Christmas
    • Would you like to contribute to the work of Breadtrust this Christmas? The two projects being funded this Christmas are running a kitchen to feed physically and spiritually Roma people in Kiev, and advancing the Foundations for Farming in Zambia with a “Centre of Excellence”. You can give here.

 

Programme – Please contact roland@hopeadmaston.org.uk if you would 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 17-Dec 7.30pm St Cs Ladies’ Alpha – on Zoom (#1)
Fri 18-Dec
Sat 19-Dec
Sun 20-Dec 9.30am Set up for carol service
5pm Christmas Carol Service
Mon 21-Dec
Tue 22-Dec 7.30pm Men’s Group Zoom (#1)
7.30pm Men’s Alpha  Zoom (#0)
Wed 23-Dec 8am Hope Community Prayer – on Zoom (#0)
Thu 24-Dec
Fri 25-Dec 10am on Zoom (#0) – 30/40 minutes worship
Sat 26-Dec
Sun 27-Dec 10.30 Hope worship on Facebook & YouTube (not in person) using pre-recorded items.
11.10 Zoom time (30 minutes only)
Mon 28-Dec
Tue 29-Dec
Wed 30-Dec
Thu 31-Dec
Fri 01-Jan
Sat 02-Jan
Sun 03-Jan 10.30 Hope worship on Facebook & YouTube (not in person) using pre-recorded items
11.10 Zoom time (30 minutes only)
Mon 04-Jan 7.30pm Hope Community Prayer  – on Zoom (#0).
Tue 05-Jan 7.30pm Men’s Group Zoom (#1)
7.30pm Men’s Alpha  Zoom (#0)
Wed 06-Jan 8am Hope Community Prayer – on Zoom (#0)
Thu 07-Jan 7.30pm St Cs Ladies’ Alpha – on Zoom (#1)
Fri 08-Jan
Sat 09-Jan
Sun 10-Jan 10.30 Hope Worship at Admaston and on YouTube and Facebook
11.00 Hope Family time @ on Zoom (#0)
7.00pm Youth at Admaston House and on Zoom (#0)

 

 

 

Prayer

Give thanks:

  • For our church family together.

Prayer:

  • For the Carol Service. That the light of Christ would be seen and recognised by our neighbourhood.
  • For our nation at this time of uncertainty. Praise God that our hope is in Him – may our nation turn to Him.
  • For those who are unwell or feeling low at the present time.

 

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.