May 2010
Hello. Each month I write to the people of TLC to share my heart and keep everyone updated with exciting developments and information – so enjoy…..
In my devotions I have been studying different characters in the Bible. Recently I looked at Samson and was struck by his early days. Judges 13:24+25 says of Samson “He grew and the Lord blessed him, and the Spirit of the Lord began to stir him….”
“He grew” – Keep growing
God always wants us to continue to grow in our Christian faith. However long we have known Jesus there is more to learn, to see, to experience. We grow in our faith through our own reading of the bible and prayer but also in obedience and good choices. We can grow in our response to challenge and disappointment as well as blessing and we grow through perseverance and serving. The list could go on of other ways to grow but my experience has been that growth happens if we really want it to – make a fresh choice today.
“The Lord blessed him” – Expect blessing
Our eldest son Samuel is coming to the end of his first year at University. He has kept us informed of all his results and achievements and we have rejoiced at every step of this year with him. We love our boys and we expect them to live in God’s blessing. The Lord blessed Samson and he wants to bless you. Through joy and pain, waiting and answers – we can live in His blessing. Whatever we face he is standing with us and has a heart of love for us. Its official, God is passionate about you.
“The Spirit of the Lord began to stir him” – Let God stir you
What is it that stirs you? Perhaps injustice, poverty, loneliness, the tragedy of abuse, the pursuit of excellence, the honour of God’s name, the desire for His presence or the plight of families with a loved one dying of cancer or Alzheimer’s. God moves each of us differently but he is stirring us all and I believe He is stirring again the burdens of His heart in us if we will let him.
So why not keep growing, live in blessing and let his passions stir your heart today.
Guest Service – “Why does God allow suffering?” – May 23rd
Questions about suffering touch every person we know at some points in their lives. I am always enthusiastic about our guest services, and on 23rd May at Moat we have a morning that will impact everyone. Through a look at this deep question we will capture God’s faithfulness even through the silence. This is a day to invite people to church. TLC, WALK ACROSS YOUR ROOM AND BRING PEOPLE WITH YOU ON 23RD MAY. Use the leaflet enclosed and also the May life sheet and expect your family and friends to be impacted.
Compassion Sunday
I am delighted to tell you about our Compassion Sunday at Moat on 20th June. This will be an opportunity to thank God for the work that takes place in and around the City of Leicester, impacting thousands of people for good. As part of this Celebration, we want to honour a few of those who deserve it, those who show real compassion in what they do. We have invited every charity in the city to send a representative and also have encouraged them to recommend individuals for an award. We are thrilled that Rosemary Conley CBE will be with us to give out the awards including the “Rosemary Conley Compassion Award” and other significant awards from other Leicester companies and organisations; all in all it will be a brilliant morning. Pray for us this Thursday as Susan and I spend an hour with Rosemary, talking about Open Hands and showing her the unit and sharing our heart.
Half Night of Prayer at TLC
In May as well as our call to prayer on May 10th in the Moat sports hall, we have a half night of prayer at TLC. On May 21st we will meet at 10.30pm – 1.30 am – join us if you can as we listen, pray and go a bit deeper.
Visitor
On June 2nd it will be 2 years since we moved to Moat for our morning service and I am delighted that we have Jarrod Cooper from Hull New Life Church with us for the morning. Jarrod leads a thriving church and is also the writer of many great worship songs including “King of Kings majesty”. Please aim to join us at Moat on this Sunday.
Pause and think
In April we rejoiced with Andre and Prea on the birth of their son Joshua, and Chikaire and Justina on the birth of their daughter Chimwe, and Jordan and Sarah on their engagement. We have also sent our condolences to Alison whose mum has been promoted to heaven and Andy Upton- the leader of Knighton church whose mum died in April. Katie begins her maternity leave from the beginning of June and we are delighted that Judith Kemp will be our operations manager for the next 10 months.
Job Opportunity
There is a post available in our dynamic pre school for a part time deputy manager. If you have the relevant training and would like more details please email denise.wardley@trinitylifechurch.org.uk
This Sunday
This Sunday we are back at Moat and begin our new teaching series on the greatness of God.
Coming soon
• Playscheme for 5-12′s 1st – 3rd June
• Men’s and sons(over 10’s) walk, curry, and 1st England match at the world cup – 12th June
• New CAP course 1st, 8th, 15th June – sign up from this Sunday
Be encouraged, seize every moment, the best is ahead.
Thank you for the privilege of serving you
David Hind