Sunday's ministry, has a 'get on with it!' feel about it. We're living in times of change which present a challenge to Biblical Christianity. We need to study the word, do some hard thinking and, above all, depend upon the Holy spirit to lead us into truth, recognising that truth is about reality. Following the Lord Jesus Christ is a way of life not a hobby!
http://www.ainsdaleevangelical.org/teachings/
Monday, 5 December 2016
Sunday, 20 November 2016
Sunday Ministry: God's Umpire.
http://www.ainsdaleevangelical.org/meetings/teachings/?sermon_id=82
Ministry from Colossians chapter 3.
Saturday, 12 November 2016
Bold Street update, plus: the cost of responsible citizenship.
We have had some positive visits to Bold Street despite some time out caused by recalcitrant gall stones. Last Thursday was very encouraging with four New Testaments given away, Pauline having a group talk with some 'chuggers' and encouragement from various Christians. We also have Bold Street regulars and it is good to see a trust developing with vulnerably housed folks, street sweepers and Big Issue sellers.
Special plus item:
Coming home from a walk we saw a lot of take-away litter around a litter bin (this is common in Birkenhead due to an open design of bin and a lot of hungry sea gulls). Having put the litter in the bin I thought it would be good to tread it down a bit to help keep it in the bin. I had not thought this through: as the open top bin not only makes it easy for the gulls to get stuff out, but, also, facilitates the vast amounts of rain we have had recently to collect in the bin hidden by the rubbish. Our public spirited Rob energetically puts his right leg in the bin only to find it was in deep water. Result: squelchy walk home.
Special plus item:
Coming home from a walk we saw a lot of take-away litter around a litter bin (this is common in Birkenhead due to an open design of bin and a lot of hungry sea gulls). Having put the litter in the bin I thought it would be good to tread it down a bit to help keep it in the bin. I had not thought this through: as the open top bin not only makes it easy for the gulls to get stuff out, but, also, facilitates the vast amounts of rain we have had recently to collect in the bin hidden by the rubbish. Our public spirited Rob energetically puts his right leg in the bin only to find it was in deep water. Result: squelchy walk home.
Monday, 17 October 2016
Ministry
http://www.ainsdaleevangelical.org/meetings/teachings/?sermon_id=75
Learning from Philadelphia and Laodicea.
Learning from Philadelphia and Laodicea.
Monday, 19 September 2016
Monday, 5 September 2016
Ministry.
Sunday ministry: 'The Common People heard Him Gladly.'
http://www.ainsdaleevangelical.org/teachings/
http://www.ainsdaleevangelical.org/teachings/
Thursday, 1 September 2016
We are still here!
I regret to say I have been rather slack about posts...no excuses!
Our visits to Bold Street continue and there is always something that happens that makes it feel worthwhile, and, we also know that many people see us and our text poster.
Today (1st September) we gave 5 New Testaments away and one of the 'Daniel Project' DVD's.
Soon after arriving a young Polish man came saying he needed forgiveness but wasn't sure how to get it as he came from the country of John Paul and he didn't think he could deserve it. This was a great opportunity for the gospel, we gave him a New Testament and he was concerned about having time to read so we told him to give God ten minutes a day and see what happens. He went on his way with some hope in his heart.
We do meet a lot of Roman Catholics, often sincere and with a fear of God but there is often a sense of guilt and no grasp of God's grace. It is a privilege to be able to point people to the gift of salvation in Jesus Christ.
A lady came with tears in her eyes and shared about a difficult time in her life and she had been told she would go to hell. She was also a Roman Catholic and was burdened by things she had been taught, I was able to point to Scripture and the loving nature of God. Her tears and repentance are seen by the Lord and I encouraged her to trust in the work of Jesus on the Cross. She seemed to grasp what she was hearing and we were able to pray together.
An American lady gave us some money 'for the work brother' and a couple of minutes later an Easter European woman passed me a note saying she needed help so we were able to pass the money on.
It was also good to see a team of Christians going out to evangelise and they encouraged us as they passed by.
Our visits to Bold Street continue and there is always something that happens that makes it feel worthwhile, and, we also know that many people see us and our text poster.
Today (1st September) we gave 5 New Testaments away and one of the 'Daniel Project' DVD's.
Soon after arriving a young Polish man came saying he needed forgiveness but wasn't sure how to get it as he came from the country of John Paul and he didn't think he could deserve it. This was a great opportunity for the gospel, we gave him a New Testament and he was concerned about having time to read so we told him to give God ten minutes a day and see what happens. He went on his way with some hope in his heart.
We do meet a lot of Roman Catholics, often sincere and with a fear of God but there is often a sense of guilt and no grasp of God's grace. It is a privilege to be able to point people to the gift of salvation in Jesus Christ.
A lady came with tears in her eyes and shared about a difficult time in her life and she had been told she would go to hell. She was also a Roman Catholic and was burdened by things she had been taught, I was able to point to Scripture and the loving nature of God. Her tears and repentance are seen by the Lord and I encouraged her to trust in the work of Jesus on the Cross. She seemed to grasp what she was hearing and we were able to pray together.
An American lady gave us some money 'for the work brother' and a couple of minutes later an Easter European woman passed me a note saying she needed help so we were able to pass the money on.
It was also good to see a team of Christians going out to evangelise and they encouraged us as they passed by.
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