7th May 2017
7th May 2017 Nathan writes 7th May….. Nathan writes 7th of May….. It has been a week reflecting, of sadness and celebration. After last Sunday’s service I left It has been a week of reflecting, of sadness bizarrely downcast but also up lifted as we and celebration. After last Sunday’s service I left faced the reality of the pain of death together bizarrely downcast but also up lifted as we but able to rejoice in the hope that we have for faced the reality of the pain of death together those who believe in Jesus. All week the Bible but able to rejoice in the hope that we have for verses from 1 Thess 4 which Phil used in his those who believe in Jesus. All week the Bible sermon has been going around and around in verses from 1 Thess 4 which Phil used in his my head and they have been an anchor to hold sermon has been going around and around in on to, my head and they have been an anchor to hold Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be on to, uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do grievewelike of you mankind, Brothers andnot sisters, dothe notrest want to be who have noabout hope.those For we believe Jesus so uninformed who sleepthat in death, died you and do rose werest believe that God that notagain, grieveand likesothe of mankind, will Jesus For those havethat fallen whobring have with no hope. wewho believe Jesus asleep in rose him. again, and so we believe that God died and If you weren’t on Sunday it is well worth will bring with there Jesus those who have fallen having in a listen asleep him. to what Phil spoke which can be found on our website. If you weren’t there on Sunday it is well worth www.stpaulstervuren.be/resources having a listen to what Phil spoke which can be Another encouragement this week has been our found on our website. community. Our care, concern and compassion www.stpaulstervuren.be/resources for one another. A few weeks ago we were preparingencouragement ourselves for Easter and has looking Another this week beenatour John’s Gospel. Ascare, Jesusconcern prepared hiscompassion disciples, community. Our and his for hisA death these ago are we some of the for friends, one another. few weeks were words he spoke to them, ‘By this preparing ourselves for Easter andeveryone looking will at know that you As areJesus my disciples, youdisciples, love one John’s Gospel. preparedifhis another.’ his friends,John for 13.35 his death these are some of the Love and in difficult is a will mark words he compassion spoke to them, ‘By thistimes everyone that we areyou disciples Jesus andif this know that are myofdisciples, you hopefully love one is a witness to 13.35 those looking in, that we don’t another.’ John just believe in a God of love but we try to serve Love and as compassion in difficult Him and best we can, act liketimes Him. is a mark that we are disciples of Jesus and I think as we move forward I’d likethis us hopefully all to is a witness to those looking in, that don’t hold onto these two passages. Many we of us are just believe in a God of love but we try to grieving but we do not grieve as those whoserve have Him, andand as best we but can especially act like Him. no hope always, in these times, our stand out characteristic as a community, as a church, as a family should be our love for one another.
I think as we move forward I’d like us all to hold onto these two passages. Many of us are grieving but we do not grieve as those who have no hope, and always, but especially in these times, our Theme: ……Jesus’ Parables stand out characteristic as a community, as a church and as a family should be our love The Unjust Steward for one another. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. PLEASE PRAY FOR: ...the Pelle family on the sudden death of Rosalind last week, and all who are mourning, including Ann & Simon Tyndall following the recent deaths of their mothers. .....Banunule school in Kampala Uganda as it provides an opportunity for education amongst the very poorest children http://www.thebssg.org.uk/ ....those who receive the Bibles distributed on behalf of St Paul’s that the Word of God may be alive for those who receive them. ....continued healing & full restoration for Rick Griffiths & Andy Williamson following their strokes. For more information on events & activities please go to http://stpaulstervuren.be/whats-on St Paul’s Giving Gifts for the General Fund of the church may be made to this ING account: Account Number: 310-0913387-24. Account name: The Chaplain of St Paul's. IBAN BE813 100 9133 8724. BIC: BBRUBEBB. Account address: Hoornzeelstraat 24, 3080 Tervuren
Theme: Jesus’ Parables ‘The Unjust Steward’ 9am Holy Communion - Church Centre, 10.30am Morning Worship – BSB Luke 16: 1-8 Collect for fourth Sunday of Easter Risen Christ, faithful shepherd of your Father's sheep: teach us to hear your voice and to follow your command, that all your people may be gathered into one flock, to the glory of God the Father. Amen. Next Week – 14th May 9am Holy Communion @ Church Centre 10.30am Morning Worship @ BSB SPLASH Training. Today we will be holding training for all our SPLASH leaders and helpers. It will take place following the morning service for 45mins (going no later than 1pm). Pentecost Praise 2017 A time of celebration & renewal. June 3rd 10am – 2pm Holy Trinity Brussels, with workshops, talks, and fun activities, for kids from all over Brussels 4-16yrs. We are also looking for a couple of volunteers to help out in the workshops. Speak to Nathan if you are interested. Godspace – Christian meditation for all Saturday 20th May 4 pm to 5.30 pm. Chaussee de Tervuren 113. 1160 Audeghem. For further info, please contact Bess Brooks [email protected] 0478 951525 Thy Kingdom Come May 25th – June 4th Week of prayer. More details next week.
Fun tots playgroup Tuesday Mornings 9.30-11.30am (during term time) A playgroup for children aged 0-4 and their parents with snacks, stories, craft, singing and toys. No need to book just come along Church Centre, Hoornzeelstraat 24. For more information please email Jen: [email protected] Vacation Bible School - VBS This year’s summer kids club will be 21st25th August. We will spend a week at the 'Maker Fun Factory' A world where curious kids become hands-on inventors who discover they're lovingly crafted by God. For now, please mark these dates in your diary both for your kids to come along but also to help out and be on the team. Home groups. St Paul’s offer many homegroup at various times of the week. These small informal groups in a home setting give you the opportunity to get to know one another better and to support and learn from each other. If you are interested in joining one or would like to know more about them please either pick up a leaflet from the back of church or email Nathan Gregory [email protected] Prayer Chain: If you would like to be added to the prayer chain of St Paul’s Church please email Miriam Isaacs [email protected]
Summer events for your diary: Church camping weekend. June 23rd – 25th Friday - Sunday. Lifestream Summer 2017 Hope of the Nations. August 13th – 18th Sunday – Friday http://life-stream.eu/events-2/summerfestival-2017/
I think as we move forward I’d like us all to hold onto these two passages. Many of us are grieving but we do not grieve as those who have no hope, and always, but especially in these times, our Theme: ……Jesus’ Parables stand out characteristic as a community, as a church and as a family should be our love The Unjust Steward for one another. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. PLEASE PRAY FOR: ...the Pelle family on the sudden death of Rosalind last week, and all who are mourning, including Ann & Simon Tyndall following the recent deaths of their mothers. .....Banunule school in Kampala Uganda as it provides an opportunity for education amongst the very poorest children http://www.thebssg.org.uk/ ....those who receive the Bibles distributed on behalf of St Paul’s that the Word of God may be alive for those who receive them. ....continued healing & full restoration for Rick Griffiths & Andy Williamson following their strokes. For more information on events & activities please go to http://stpaulstervuren.be/whats-on St Paul’s Giving Gifts for the General Fund of the church may be made to this ING account: Account Number: 310-0913387-24. Account name: The Chaplain of St Paul's. IBAN BE813 100 9133 8724. BIC: BBRUBEBB. Account address: Hoornzeelstraat 24, 3080 Tervuren
Theme: Jesus’ Parables ‘The Unjust Steward’ 9am Holy Communion - Church Centre, 10.30am Morning Worship – BSB Luke 16: 1-8 Collect for fourth Sunday of Easter Risen Christ, faithful shepherd of your Father's sheep: teach us to hear your voice and to follow your command, that all your people may be gathered into one flock, to the glory of God the Father. Amen. Next Week – 14th May 9am Holy Communion @ Church Centre 10.30am Morning Worship @ BSB SPLASH Training. Today we will be holding training for all our SPLASH leaders and helpers. It will take place following the morning service for 45mins (going no later than 1pm). Pentecost Praise 2017 A time of celebration & renewal. June 3rd 10am – 2pm Holy Trinity Brussels, with workshops, talks, and fun activities, for kids from all over Brussels 4-16yrs. We are also looking for a couple of volunteers to help out in the workshops. Speak to Nathan if you are interested. Godspace – Christian meditation for all Saturday 20th May 4 pm to 5.30 pm. Chaussee de Tervuren 113. 1160 Audeghem. For further info, please contact Bess Brooks [email protected] 0478 951525 Thy Kingdom Come May 25th – June 4th Week of prayer. More details next week.
Fun tots playgroup Tuesday Mornings 9.30-11.30am (during term time) A playgroup for children aged 0-4 and their parents with snacks, stories, craft, singing and toys. No need to book just come along Church Centre, Hoornzeelstraat 24. For more information please email Jen: [email protected] Vacation Bible School - VBS This year’s summer kids club will be 21st25th August. We will spend a week at the 'Maker Fun Factory' A world where curious kids become hands-on inventors who discover they're lovingly crafted by God. For now, please mark these dates in your diary both for your kids to come along but also to help out and be on the team. Home groups. St Paul’s offer many homegroup at various times of the week. These small informal groups in a home setting give you the opportunity to get to know one another better and to support and learn from each other. If you are interested in joining one or would like to know more about them please either pick up a leaflet from the back of church or email Nathan Gregory [email protected] Prayer Chain: If you would like to be added to the prayer chain of St Paul’s Church please email Miriam Isaacs [email protected]
Summer events for your diary: Church camping weekend. June 23rd – 25th Friday - Sunday. Lifestream Summer 2017 Hope of the Nations. August 13th – 18th Sunday – Friday http://life-stream.eu/events-2/summerfestival-2017/
