Amazing Grace
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Amazing Grace ( how sweet the sound )
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found
Was blind, but now I see.
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved,
How precious did that grace appear,
The hour I first believed!
Thro' many dangers, toils and snare,
I have already come;
'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promised good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.
Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease;
I shall profess, within the vail,
A life of joy and peace.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, who called me here below,
Will be for ever mine.
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Written by John Newton in 1770 after a dramatic conversion to Christ. He had spent many years as a commander on ships taking slaves to the Americas.
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Report from the
Chair Person
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The meeting on the 9th June was held at Spreydon Baptist. Our
speaker was Alf Richardson. Maureen presented a certificate to
Bruce Catherall on behalf of the group thanking him for his work
as Chairman for several years.
Our next meeting will be at Bryndwr Baptist on the 11th of
August from 11-30am to 3-30pm. The speaker will be
Solomon John. Bring and share lunch.
We plan to hold the October meeting at St. Stephens
Anglican Church, Shirley.
We are planning to hold a sponsored fun walk to the
gardens in September.
We are having a prayer meeting on the alternate months to our
bi-monthly meetings at Bryndwr Baptist from about 1pm-3pm.
Bring shared afternoon tea. Next prayer meeting will be in
September.
Maureen Cross
Chair person
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Prayers
Prayer Chain: Maureen; phone.
Prayer ! Prayer ! Prayer !
The bi-monthly prayer meetings are being
held at Bryndwr Baptist church ( corner Clyde and Aorangi roads ) -
prayer meetings coming up in September and November.
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People
| Bereavement: | To Judith and Michael we offer our condolences for
the loss of their dear husband and father Courtney in July.
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Coming up
Next fellowship meeting : Saturday October 13 at St.
Stephens church, corner Shirley Rd and Emmett St in Shirley.
All
welcome; bring your friends!
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Good News for our day
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Yes, soon the Lord Jesus will come.
While men engage in war and battle, while others are caring for
the suffering, while mothers perform loving duties of home,
while others, careless of the future, are trampling God's word
under foot - Jesus will come again!
False science may declare it impossible, false preachers may
deride the idea, persecution may arise for those who proclaim
God's Truth - But Jesus is coming again!
How blessed that hour, Lord Jesus! He comes with clouds and
every eye shall see him.
He shall come in his glory and all the holy angels with him, yes,
one day we shall look upward and see the firmament filled with
the radiant army of the angels of heaven - Jesus with all the
glorious host. It will be the most solemn and majestic sight this
old earth has seen since its creation. Music, trumpets and
louder as he draws nearer, sweeter and more majestic than
mortal ears have ever heard, all in divine harmony. The radiant
host of celestial beings in glorious harmony of song.
Yes it is he, he is coming again. Jesus is Lord of Lords and
King of Heaven. What a saviour! Praise his name!
Hallelujah, Amen!
Ray Gardener
Spiritual Advisor
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Children's letters to God
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Dear God,
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How old are you? If that Noah Story is right, you must be
older than my neighbour Mr Skeats - and he's really old.
Meg ( aged 8 )
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Dear God,
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Who do you spend your spare time with? The Israelites?
Ben ( aged 12 )
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Dear God,
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Why did you give Jesus such a hard time? My dad is rough on
me too. So I know what it's like. Maybe you both could ease up?
Jack ( aged 11 )
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Meetings
The CFFD meets monthly, usually the 2nd Saturday of the month.
next time : September for prayer,
then in October for fellowship,
prayer in November and
then the final fellowship in December.
You are invited to attend; if you need to know more, don't
hesitate to contact one of the committee members.
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Committee Contacts
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Maureen Cross ( Chair-person )
Kevin Falconer
David Palmer
Jeffrey Lloyd
Liz Cox
Spiritual Advisor : Ray Gardener
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