“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” (Isaiah 7:14)
Ahoy Church,
When introducing Jesus, the Gospel of Matthew quotes Isaiah 7:14 to affirm that Jesus is the fulfilment of the ancient Israelite prophecy. In Jesus, God was now with us, just like in the Garden of Eden.
This turn of events, coupled with the coming future with Jesus eternally, shows that you and I were always designed to be with God.
To bring about our togetherness, Isaiah also prophesied that, “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool." (Isaiah 1:18) By removing the sins of God’s people, he would enable them to not only eternally be with him, but to live the life we were all created too.
After Jesus’ rose from the dead, Peter wrote of the significance of his life, death and resurrection. He said in 1 Peter 2:24, “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed."
This Christmas, may you be reminded and inspired that Christ came not just to be with us, to express God’s love, but also to free us to live the life we were also designed to!
Cheers, God Bless and see you Sunday 12th of January, 2025!
P.S. Our rhythms don't stop over Christmas. Take time to invite others into your Christmas season. It could be as simple as a question, an invitation, a message, a walk or a meal. Don't miss this opportunity to follow Christ in public this year!
Coming Up
December
Sun 29 Dec NO GATHERING
January
Sun 05 Jan NO GATHERING
Sat 11 Jan 430pm Blokes, Bonfire + Bibles - 286 North Maleny Road Sun 12 Jan 4pm Moffat Gathering Sun 19 Jan 4pm Moffat Gathering Sun 26 Jan 4pm Moffat Gathering
February
Sun 02 Feb Worship Gathering at Maleny
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: $11,057 Last month's expenses: $11,751 (includes Youth T-shirt purchase of $1,814 which is to be reimbursed)
Balance: $TBC
Giving Kitty Oct 23- Nov 24: $5,000
Giving out Oct 23-Nov 24: $6,286
"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.
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!
So, please share any needs in your life on the link below so we can pray for and followup with you as time goes by: https://forms.gle/PbQAVjjMLuD4ASmWA
Find more prayer resources and the above prayer link at https://www.openroad.church/prayer/
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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