- Sunday 3 September
Services in the church at 9.30 and and 10.30 am (also live-streamed). The theme is Tongues that Speak of Jesus; the passage Acts 2:1-13. This is the passage discussed in chapter 4 of Sleeping Giant. Its title is Holy Spirit, He’s not an Optional Extra.
Messy Church runs from 4pm to 6pm. In looking at Sleeping Giant I suggested last Sunday that God is prompting his people to step out beyond what is comfortable. God wants you and me to be willing to talk about faith. Are you one of those people who say to themselves, ‘I want to do this. I just don’t know where to start’?
Messy Church might be a really easy way to do this. Messy Church is for all ages and appeals particularly to families with primary aged children. Does that describe some of your neighbours or friends? If so, if you get the chance you could say, ‘Have you seen the boards advertising Messy Church? It’s on at my church. I’ve heard it’s a different way of being church. It involves crafts, worship and food. Children come and love it. I’ve never been and am curious to find out more. If you’re free and would like to come, we could go together.’
If that sounds possible, why not take the next step. Why not ask Jesus to give you the opportunity to extend this invitation in a very natural way.
2) Sleeping Giant Book
Copies will be on sale at Coffee this Sunday priced £7.00. Alternatively you can buy your copy at many online retailers. Amazon offer it in both paper and ebook formats. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sleeping-Giant-Church-Awake-Arise/dp/1908393998/ref=sr_1_1?crid=UAIH6PSJ6QD1&keywords=sleeping+giant+tommy+macneil&qid=1693151411&sprefix=%2Caps%2C70&sr=8-1
3) Guild Annual Gathering
This is the biggest event of the Guild year, bringing over 1000 Guild members and friends together in Edinburgh for a day of worship, celebration and fellowship. This year the main speaker will be Jason Leitch well known from the daily TV briefings during Covid. The new National Convener of the Guild will also be sworn into office.
This event will be live streamed in the chapel on Saturday 9th September from 11am to 4pm and all are welcome to attend. Tea and coffee will be provided from 10.45am and throughout the day.
4) Praise Gathering, Usher Hall, Sat 16 Sep 2023, 7 pm
The 300-voice Praise Gathering Choir return to the Usher Hall. Joined by the Praise Gathering Youth Choir and special guest Graham Kendrick, this will be a wonderful evening of praise and worship. Several members of the congregation are signing. There are just a few tickets left. To book go to https://www.usherhall.co.uk/whats-on/praise-gathering-2023-0
5) Prayer Gathering
Each Wednesday on Zoom between for 30 minutes starting at 7 pm. Please contact the office for log in details.
Neil
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