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Mission Sunday - July 9th 2006
Today is Mission Sunday, a day when we look at a part of the wider church around the world.
Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means 'rock'), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it.Matt 16:18 (NLT)
The church in the UK may be weak, and in other nations may be facing tribulations of many sorts. But it is here to stay. There is nothing that can stop it from being built. Satan may have mobilised his angels to wear it down and try and prevent it from growing. But across the world the church is growing at a wonderful rate, especially in Asia.
The power of the gospel is still changing countless lives and the blood of Christ that was shed at Calvary still has the power to remove our every sin. There are still many who don't know Jesus, but the kingdom of God is winning over the powers of this age. The resurrection of Jesus has conquered the curse of death and freed us from hell. Nothing shall pluck us from his hands.
Kids Sunday - July 2nd 2006
Today is Kids Sunday at Crestwood Church, a day to celebrate the gift of our children. It is so easy sometimes to forget that the kids are as big a part of Crestwood Church as anyone else. How we bring them up will play a massive part in determining their future.
Can I encourage you to join with the Psalmist and declare: "We will not hide these truths from our children; we will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the Lord, about his power and his mighty wonders."
In their youth let's teach them the truth about our Saviour, that they may grow up to know him and serve him. Whether they end up at university, become successful businessmen or go onto become famous in their own particular field, the greatest desire for our children has to be that they might know Jesus as Lord.
