BH Bulletin - Wednesday 22 September 2021

Thought for the Day by Simon James-Morse
​(Minister Goldstone Church)

A Hushed Expectancy
“Be still, and know that I am God!
Psalm 46:10a NLT
 
I have a picture on the wall of my office with these familiar words, and they often provide a challenging reminder – especially during seasons of great activity. But rather than just a call to rest or relax in who God is, this is a wake-up call to be in awe of God. This is a command – written in the context of a time of trouble and war – and should not be taken lightly.
 
Significantly, Jesus used the same words on the Sea of Galilee.
“When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Silence! Be still!” Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm.” (Mark 4:39).
The wind and sea instantly died down into silence, in awe, and worshiped the Creator God.
 
There is nothing wrong in taking time to be physically still and quiet before our loving Saviour. Jesus took time out to reflect (Luke 4:42) and it is a valid example to follow. But neither should “Be still” be considered a synonym for sleeping! Quite the contrary. This is not a passive activity; this is genuine and proactive wholehearted worship of Almighty God. At God’s voice, the earth melts, the enemies cease fighting, and we, the people of God, are filled in adoration of who God is.
 
As Christians today, we don’t need to fear what the world can do; we need to remember who our God is – and we need to share this truth with others. God calls us to stop fearing, to be awestruck by who He is, and to commit our lives to Him.
 
So, let us pray as King David prayed,
“O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens.” (Psalm 8:1 NLT).
Simon

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​SOUTHERN WOMEN'S CONVENTION

For any women not going on the retreat this year there is a great opportunity to join in with this day conference in Crowborough. Many of us have been in previous years and found it very helpful. If you'd like to go book your place using the link below and then let me know so that we can coordinate travel there and back.
Catharine Currell
'BOLD'
SOUTHERN WOMEN'S CONVENTION
SATURDAY 2nd OCTOBER 2021
at All Saints Church Crowborough
In a day of teaching, fellowship, worship and seminars we'll be considering how we can be bold in living for Jesus as we look forward to our new normal post Covid-19. Our main speaker Karen Soole will spotlight the challenge of two very different women from 1 Samuel.
Time: 9.30am – 3.15pm (Doors open at 8.45am)
Cost: £10 for adults, £5 for 14 - 24 year olds, £5 for online access via Zoom.
Book here:https://allsaintscrowborough.churchsuite.co.uk/events/2b0ck2gl

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Bishop Hannington World Mission Month – October 2021

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Sunday 3rd October
Our good friend Richard Brunton will be preaching at the 10.00 service and sharing something of what God is doing around the world
 
Sunday 10th October
James Poole from Wycliffe Bible Translators will preach at 10.00 & 6.30 and after the 10am service we’ll have a short seminar, ending at 12.15.
 
Sunday 24th October
Tom Heaton a mission partner from Vietnam will be preaching at 10.00 and after the service we'll grab coffee and he’ll say more about the work in Vietnam back in the church building.
 
Sunday 31st October
Chris Wright from the Langham Partnership is preaching at 10.00 and 6.30.
Before the evening service do come to the church centre for tea from 4.30, and then from 5-6 before the evening service he’ll broaden our horizons on world mission.
 
We’ll also be using our 7.00 Wednesday Praying on Zoom to pray for world mission on
6th, 20th and 27th October.

On 13th we have The Prayer Meeting and will use this to focus too, on world mission.
Phil

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