The purpose of my instruction is that all believers would be filled with love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and genuine faith.” (1 Timothy 1:5 NLT)
Ahoy Church,
This Sunday from 4pm we have our Worship + Communion gathering followed by our Annual God-led Meeting (AGM) 🙂
Everyone is welcome and to lead into communion John + Bek are going to share a song they’ve written!
If you would like to vote as a member, please read the information and apply here: www.openroad.church/membership
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I’ve been greatly encouraged to hear how many of our church have taken time to read 1st Samuel. I enjoyed it so much I finished a bit early and dove into 1st Timothy - a short letter written approximately AD 63—66 by the Apostle Paul to a young leader named Timothy.
As I read, I was struck with how clear it was that the outcome of “godly” doctrine and teaching was a life of love, modelled perfectly by Jesus.
Paul made it clear that he was hearing of many leaders who were promoting themselves as “teachers of the law [of Moses]” but actually had no understanding of the true meaning of God’s laws. Their lack of understanding was leading them into vain discussions and away from the one thing that flavoured all true teaching - love.
Paul doesn’t dismiss God’s truths as unimportant but makes it clear that the purpose of godly teaching is that disciples of Jesus would have, “A pure heart, a clear conscience, and genuine faith”, that led them to be filled with the love of Christ.
As we review the year gone and pray for the one to come, I want to remind us and inspire us that our measurement of success as a church is the level of Christ-like love we all carry within us.
In the year to come, may we all be able to say that we have further developed:
A pure heart.
A clear conscience.
A genuine faith.
And may our lives be filled with love for God and those he has placed around us.
Cheers, God Bless and see you Sunday!
Blokes, Bibles & Bonfires
On Saturday 7th Dec, Jesse is opening up his family’s backyard in Maleny for blokes, young and old, to connect, learn and grow in following Jesus around a bonfire. It’ll be a relaxed, open-invite night.
Contact: Jesse Mannix, 0423 050 192 Time: Arrive anytime from 4-430pm.
Address: 286 North Maleny Road
Coming Up
December
Sun 1 Dec 4pm Worship ("Worship, Communion + AGM")
Sun 8 Dec 4pm Moffat Gathering Sun 15 Dec 4pm Moffat Gathering & Baptism Sun 22 Dec 4pm Moffat Gathering Wed 25 Nov 4pm Moffat Gathering Sun 29 Dec 4pm Moffat Gathering
Our Mission
To help people find and follow Jesus.
Our Rhythms
Get to Know Jesus: how are you getting to know Jesus this week?
Invite people into your life: who can you intentionally open up your life to?
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Our Giving
We are slowly being led to needs for our giving kitty! Please take time to ask God if there is someone in need around you whom God wants you/us to help!
Last month's giving: $15,966 Last month's expenses: $8,303
Balance: $76,511
Giving Kitty Oct 23- Oct 24: $5,000
Giving out Oct 23-Oct 24: $6,286
"Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed." - Proverbs 19:17
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All Prayer Needs!
We are still encouraging each other to start sharing your prayer needs with the church. It’s a practice all Christians have sought to cultivate and one that every single individual and family really needs!
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Find more prayer resources and the above prayer link at https://www.openroad.church/prayer/
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