Time marches on as we fill another month of this year of 2007. So much is happening it is hard to remember all the different activities and events that have been taking place around us in the church.
Ps Vene went to be with the Lord on 5th July. Since the two strokes she had been in a coma and the hospital had stopped feeding her she was just on a saline drip to re-hydrate her. Eventually she passed to be with her saviour Jesus, and is no doubt sharing much happier times in her longed for home.
We were able to have the new carpet laid for the funeral which was conducted by Ps. Glenys a long time friend of Ps Vene. Her body was then taken for cremation at the Altona Crematorium.
On the 12th of August we are beginning a course called SHAPE. Discovering your area for service for the Lord. S is discovering your Spiritual Gifts given by the Lord. H is your Heart, the things that motivate you, your passion, and your drive. A is your God given ability, your natural inborn talents that have shaped you. P Is your personality the things that make you unique. E your Experiences in life, Vocational, Spiritual, Educational and Painful. All used by God to shape you, mould you and prepare you for service in His Kingdom, to His people and those He calls. You’re invited to join us.
We have been busily preparing for an Outreach at the Altona Meadows Shopping Square this coming August 17th and 18th. Our aim is to reach out to the community, to promote the church, it’s activities, and to let the community see we are a young vibrant church with a vision and passion to be of service to them.
During this month we will change the name of the church to WestCity Christian Church Inc. This is a more modern name and shows the area we are seeking to minister into. We are reaching out into ALL the West. We are boldly stating we are Christian and our church is founded on strong Christian ethics.
Our 40 days of Purpose has been progressing really well with the teams being challenged each Sunday with the memory verse. We have been hearing testimonies of growth as people have given time each day to read the Purpose Driven Life book. As we have prayed and fasted we have been believing for healings, restorations and growth in maturity and numbers in the church. I myself went for my 6 monthly operation on the cancer in my bladder. This was my 14th operation in the last 4 years since being diagnosed. This was the first time there were no growths ( Praise the Lord ) only a few red spots which they have taken samples of for diagnosing. Usual following the operation I can bleed for 3 -4 weeks. This time there was no bleeding at all.
We give God the glory for all He is doing in us and through us. Matt.6:33 as we seek HIM all these promises become ours and there is no lack within our life.
Look forward to seeing at one of our services or at our outreach. Come and see the changes that have taken place, and are still taking place within the church. Our mid week fellowships continue to grow. You may want to become a member of one of those at Footscray, Altona Meadows area, Werribee and the youth on Friday evening 7:30pm at the church.
Yours in His service and for the next Generation.
Ps Mel
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