Dear Southcity
What an incredible few days we are in for! Thank
you God that you hold true to your promises and that you do not leave us to our
own devices. Thank you for the gift of apostolic ministry and that it is your
purpose that we mature because of it. And thank you that these next few days
are your gift to us in order that we may be strengthened, encouraged and move
on to being a bride without stain, wrinkle or blemish.
Friends, apostolic ministry is a gift from our
Father to us. Ephesians 4 teaches us that apostles, the prophets, the
evangelists, the shepherds and teachers are given "to equip the saints for
the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain
to the unity of the faith and the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature
manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ..."
What a privilege we have in Rigby Wallace being
with us this weekend. Thank you to all of you who have responded to the various
get togethers that are taking place, and I urge those of you who have not yet
responded, in light of Scripture and God's goodness, to be a part of these
gatherings for your benefit as well as ours as God uses this time to continue
to shape and mould us into a bride befitting his Son, Jesus Christ.
So allow me one last time to run through the
events taking place:
On Thursday evening, the men are getting
together for a meal and this time is open to you men and your friends. We get
going at 7pm. Bookings essential for catering purposes.
On Friday evening, the Southcity leaders are
getting together at 6:30pm. Please pray for your leaders as they are God given
for your protection and health.
On Saturday morning, the ladies are getting
together at 9am. This is open to all ladies and their friends. It is the start
of a journey called 'A woman worth cherishing.'
And then on Sunday, Rigby will be ministering to
us as Southcity in the morning and to us as churches on the South Coast in the
evening.
I am aware that this is a lot to take in, but I
do encourage you to make the most of this opportunity. As we read on Sunday in
Ephesians 5:16, we are to make the best use of our time and take opportunities
that come our way, and since apostolic ministry is a gift from God, I for one
am taking hold of this with both hands. I hope you will do the same?
See you through the week.
Much love
Rich
