We Need One Another (Upcoming Events)

Last night I went to the small house we are renting as an HQ for the church.  Every Saturday night we’ve been getting together there as a group of men to study God’s Word.

I arrived about a minute early to find no one there – and I realized I’d forgotten my key.  No problem – there should be one or two others with keys.

I waited, and eventually one man came… then left.  Then some others came, and we talked for a while.  Finally we got in touch with the man who was supposed to be teaching.  And about 45 minutes later, the study began! 🙂

Yes, someone eventually came with a key.

Last night and this morning (at our Sunday worship) I was reminded again and again – we need one another.

People have been writing their names on one of the walls at the café.  Here are the first few!

 There’s a reason why God tells us in Hebrews:  Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.  And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. (Hebrews 10:23-25)

Rod preached this morning, and reminded us what Jesus said in John 15 – This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. (John 15:12)

We’re looking forward to a couple of very special days in March.  On the 25th, we’ll be celebrating the 2nd anniversary of the church plant in Jesús María (see the countdown in the sidebar to the right).  Can you believe it?  It’s wonderful to see what God is doing in the church community.  This morning Shari counted at least 80 people worshipping with us – and not everyone was there.  Two years ago, there was no church worshipping in that housing development.

Also, coming to demonstrate the love between churches, is a team from Canada!  On the 29th of March we’ll be welcoming a joint team from Mirror Alliance Church and Innisfail Baptist Church.  I like to call them the MI Team.  But that doesn’t mean their mission is impossible.

Well, humanly speaking, I suppose it is!

They’ll be working with the believers here to serve the community.  They’ll be serving at the community centre, in Bible studies, and they’ll be helping with some construction in the café.  They’ll be here during Holy Week, using the time as an opportunity to reach out to children in the community.

We need one another.  May Jesus words in John 13 be a reality in the weeks ahead:  A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.  By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. (John 13:34-35)