"God, for whom and through whom everything was made, chose to bring many children into glory. And it was only right that he should make Jesus, through his suffering, a perfect leader, fit to bring them into their salvation. So now Jesus and the ones he makes holy have the same Father. That is why Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers and sisters.” (Hebrews 10:10-11)
G’Day Open Road,
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads for last weekend! I hope that you were able to connect with or celebrate a father on Sunday.
For those who gathered on Sunday, we heard a testimony of faith from one of our oldest Fathers, John. And read from Hebrews to be reminded that through Jesus’ loving, sacrificial death, all of us can share the same heavenly father with Jesus!
Especially for those who’ve lost, or lost connection with, their earthly father this is of great comfort. However, it’s not a mere sentimental offering from God. Rather, Jesus was sent from heaven to preserve us from death, evil and an eternity outside of God’s family.
While on Father’s Day we honour the Dad's around us, it’s an annual reminder that Jesus’ heavenly rescue mission from spiritual orphans into brothers and sisters with Christ, united under the eternal love of a good, good, Heavenly Father.
For those who were unable to join us for communion on Sunday, I’d encourage you to find time in the coming week to take communion alone, with another Christian, or….hit REPLY and ask me to come join you 🙂
There’s no better use of our time together than celebrating that through Jesus, we have a new Father.
Cheers, God Bless and see you soon!
Dan
Living in the Word
We're working through the book of John during this month. Here's part 1 in a useful overview. Follow along and find a deeper connection with Jesus.
Coming Up
September
Sun 08 Sep 3pm Moffat Gathering
Sun 15 Sep 3pm Moffat Gathering
Sun 22 Sep 3pm Moffat Gathering
Sun 29 Sep Worship + Communion - Venue TBC
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?
Gather and get involved: who can you connect, listen, share or pray with this weekend?
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: $10,330
Last month's expenses: $6,484
Balance: $67,800
Giving Kitty Oct-Jul: $5,000
Giving out Oct-Jul: $4,786
"Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed." - Proverbs 19:17
If you would like to support what we are doing and our giving to those in need, you can get started giving to Open Road to meet the needs of our church or get in touch with any questions you may have.
Your Prayers
Do you have a prayer request? Submit you prayer request to our men's prayer group by either emailing Fred Van Staden directly (fredvanstaden@yahoo.com) or hitting REPLY right now 😄
Good or God
Got a "good story" or a "God story"? Bring it with you on Sunday and share it with others, even with the whole group, if it's brief and encouraging!
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