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Sunday

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No: 110 February 15 2011

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Members Meeting This Wednesday, 16th

February, 7:30pm

Inspire Roger Aubrey writes about the

richest of givers

peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)

It‟s so important that we read that verse in its entirety. The middle part of it is not there to validate our suffering or justify our right to moan about things. I‟ve heard it used that way before. Rather, this verse is an encouragement that we were born to overcome and it gives us

tools to do so. Firstly, Jesus puts everything in a context of peace. “I’ve told you these things so…you may have peace…” Jesus is the Prince of Peace. No matter what we face - His is the peace that “passes all understanding” (Phil 4:7). Circumstance says “you should be in turmoil,” but you can‟t explain it - you have the supernatural peace of Christ. Secondly Jesus gives us THE key to overcoming troubles: “so that in me you may”. If we try and face troubles and challenges in our own strength, try as we might, we...

Have you ever faced something in your life that you just didn‟t expect to happen because you‟re a Christian? I have and I‟m sure you have too. Money, health, tragedy, work, school, family, self-esteem, hope - why is it that there at times when we seem to hit a wall of opposition? Maybe it emerged over time or perhaps it appeared in a flash, but suddenly the wall seems far too big to get round, dig under or climb over. Circumstance. Trials. Difficulties. Call them what you will, sometimes things appear in our life that really challenge us. Yet, that shouldn‟t surprise us. Jesus said: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have

Only In Jesus Do We Overcome - David Shutt

Rapid Response The RRU is looking for

volunteers - can you help?

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What the Bible Says

about...

4 MORE VERSES TO ENCOURAGE YOU

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“A GENEROUS MAN WILL

HIMSELF BE BLESSED, FOR HE

SHARES HIS FOOD WITH THE

POOR.”

PROVERBS 22:9

“BE SURE TO SET ASIDE A TENTH OF ALL THAT YOUR FIELDS PRODUCE EACH YEAR. BRING THIS TITHE TO THE DESIGNATED PLACE OF WORSHIP - THE PLACE THE LORD YOUR GOD CHOOSES FOR HIS NAME TO BE HONOURED…DOING THIS WILL TEACH YOU ALWAYS TO FEAR THE L O R D Y O U R G O D . ” DEUTERONOMY 14:22-23

“WILL A MAN ROB GOD? YET YOU ROB ME. "BUT YOU ASK, 'HOW DO WE ROB YOU?' "IN TITHES AND OFFERINGS. YOU ARE UNDER A CURSE - THE WHOLE NATION OF YOU - BECAUSE YOU ARE ROBBING ME. BRING THE WHOLE TITHE INTO THE STOREHOUSE, THAT THERE MAY BE FOOD IN MY HOUSE. TEST ME IN THIS," SAYS THE LORD ALMIGHTY, "AND SEE IF I WILL NOT THROW OPEN THE FLOODGATES OF HEAVEN AND POUR OUT SO MUCH BLESSING THAT YOU WILL NOT HAVE ROOM ENOUGH FOR IT… "THEN ALL THE NATIONS WILL CALL YOU BLESSED, FOR YOURS WILL BE A DELIGHTFUL LAND," SAYS THE LORD ALMIGHTY. ”

MALACHI 3:8-12

“HE WHO GIVES TO THE POOR

WILL LACK NOTHING, BUT HE

WHO CLOSES HIS EYES TO THEM

RECEIVES MANY CURSES.”

PROVERBS 22:9

WELL DONE CHURCH! We would like to say a huge thank you to the Life groups and Nation Changing Youth, who did a fantastic job in preparing the church for the Valentine‟s Day outreach in the local Heath area on Sunday! The CAERPHILLY, PENARTH, BARRY, WHITCHURCH, CANTON, FAIRWATER, BIRCHGROVE, PONTYPRIDD 1, CATHAYS and PENTWYN Life groups also reached out to their local areas using balloons or chocolates to share the message of Christ‟s wonderful love over the weekend. Well done to all and may we continue to see the name of Jesus glorified in the areas where we live as we persevere in claiming the capital for Jesus.

IMPORTANT YOUTH NOTICE...

Please note that there is no youth at the building this week because of the „With Power‟ weekend. The Bus for „With Power‟ will be leaving ANC at 5:30pm, Friday 18th February Contact Justin and Sarah for more details.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD SCHEME

If you are interested in helping run or participating in the Duke of Edinburgh award through All Nations Church, please contact Tim Jones via the church office: 029 2052 2838

16th February 2011 7:30pm, Church Members Meeting

Join us for a strategic and inspirational evening with Keri Jones and the leaders as we celebrate all that God has done and will do in the weeks and months ahead.

FEBRUARY - 2011 at All Nations Church

Monday 14

Tuesday 15 10:30am - Little Beans 6:00pm - Weight Watchers 7:15pm - Bowls Club

Wednesday 16

12pm - Baby Beans 12pm - Prayer Time - open to all

7:30pm - Church Members Meeting

Thursday 17 12pm - ‘Invigorate’

Friday 18 6:15am - Prayer Time - open to all 5:30pm - ‘WITH POWER’ YOUTH Weekend 7:30pm - NO Youth [NCY]

Saturday 19

Sunday 20 10am - Church Gathering 10am - Kids Club 5pm - Games Night @ Life Lounge

Monday 21 7:30pm - Make Do & Mend @ Life Lounge

Tuesday 22 10:30am - Little Beans 6:00pm - Weight Watchers 7:15pm - Bowls Club

Wednesday 23 12pm - Baby Beans 12pm - Prayer Time - open to all

Thursday 24 12pm - ‘Invigorate’

Friday 25 6:15am - Prayer Time - open to all 7:30pm - Youth [NCY]

Saturday 26

Sunday 27 10am - Church Gathering 10am - Kids Club

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...will labour, struggle and fail. But if we face them in Jesus then we will overcome, for Jesus has “overcome the world.” Paul wrote: “I can do all things THROUGH CHRIST, who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13). In my own strength I may have the ability to pound my fists against the wall of circumstance, but in Jesus, with my God, I can scale it in a leap! (Psalm 18:29) On Sunday I heard Tim Jones preach: “Whatever you’re facing, put Jesus in front of it so you see everything by Him.” Whatever we face, let us face it in Jesus, in His strength and in His peace. How do we do this? By enjoying our relationship with Him: spending time in His Word, talking to Him, listening to Him, making your thought-life revolve around Him.

It‟s only in Jesus that we overcome.

No Life Groups

this week as Half Term

Claiming

the

Capital

for Jesus

IF YOU ARE IN BUSINESS, HAVE BEEN IN BUSINESS OR ASPIRE TO BE IN BUSINESS - THIS IS OR YOU!

Friday 18th Feb 6-7pm @ All Nations Centre

This is an opportunity to meet other business people in the church. Come and be inspired to create king-dom wealth through business as we “Claim the Capital for Jesus” Share strengths | Receive support & equipping | Be a positive influence

Cost £5 to cover light refreshments, payable on the night

Book your place with Rob Sherwin - 029 2052 4100 or email rob@allnationscentre.com

“When one member is honoured, all the members rejoice with it” (1 Corinthians 12:26 NASB)

Last week Mark Dorricott was set in as an Elder in the church in Merthyr Tydfil. Hallelujah, God‟s Kingdom is advancing!

Taking the message of the Kingdom with a demonstration of its practical outworking

through the power of the Holy Spirit to people whose lives have been devastated.

(Isaiah 58:6-12)

ARE YOU looking for an opportunity to advance the Kingdom of God in a practical way? ARE YOU feeling the strength to practically support someone who has lost everything? ARE YOU interested in working overseas with people involved in humanitarian disasters?

The Ministries Without Borders Rapid Response Unit is look-ing for skilled volunteer workers in:

Medical & Healthcare

Water & Sanitation Engineering

Construction & Shelter If your skills do not fit into one of the above categories, but you feel you have something to offer those desperately in need, we would also be interested in hearing from you. Volunteers are expected to be available for a minimum of two weeks per year and able to fund their own expenses.

Visit www.rapidresponseunit.org for information and application forms or email rru@ministrieswithoutborders.com

“Hope is necessary in every

condition.” (Samuel Johnson)

“All human wisdom is

summed up in two words -

wait and hope.”

(Alexander Dumas)

INSPIRE: The Rich Widow

I love the story in Mark 12:41-44 about the widow who came to the Temple to give her offering to God. She put in all she had to live on, two lepta. Two lepta made a kodrantes, a Roman copper coin worth about 1/64th of a denarius, which was a day's wage for a labourer. This woman was dirt poor. Nevertheless, she made a great impression on Jesus as she gave her offering. People far richer than her threw in larger amounts, but none gave as much as she did. Why? Because the measure of her giving was much greater than anybody else‟s. Millionaires put £500 in an offering; they give out of their wealth. Poor people give a few pounds; but the

By Roger Aubrey

measure of their giving is often greater than the millionaires. To be at the same measure the millionaire would have to give hundreds of thousands of pounds.

God is not only concerned with the amount we give; he's concerned about our measure of faith and the measure of generosity we use in our giving. What happened to this lady? I can't prove it from the Word, because

she is never mentioned again. But I have a sneaking feeling that she did not remain poor. Why do I say that? Well, Jesus told us, 'Give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.'

(Luke 6:38) This law of sowing and reaping must have worked for her; she certainly used a good measure - for her it was really large. Therefore, she must have reaped a pressed down, shaken together and running over blessing, don't you think? In fact, she should be called the rich widow.

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Please note that items to be considered for the enews need to be submitted via email to the church office no later than Monday, 5pm. Thank you.

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Booking forms are available from this Sunday from the reception desk. Please fill them in as soon as you can to avoid missing out and to take advantage of the early bird discount. Once filled in, please return the form to Rachel at the All Nations Church offices.

WORD RECAP - Jesus is Alive!

FROM SUNDAY 13th FEBRUARY

1) Jesus is ALIVE.

2) Because Jesus conquered death, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!.

3) Put JESUS in FRONT of everything that YOU‟RE FACING.

SUNDAY MESSAGES Did you know you can download the messages from our Sunday gatherings online? As well as current messages you can also access messages from the last three years - AND IT‟S ALL FREE! Just go to the website and use the „Media‟ tab from the menu:

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Matthew 18:1-6 Mark 16:2-6

Luke 24:1-6 John 20:11-16

KEY SCRIPTURES:

“Practice hope. As hopefulness becomes a habit, you can achieve a permanently happy spirit.” (Norman Peale)

USED WITH KIND PERMISSION BY THE AUTHOR

Welcome to this week‟s „Puzzled‟ section of enews.

Last week we had Beatles song titles (see the answers below. How did you do?), this week we have the plays of William Shakespeare.

Do you know your Macbeth from your Malvolio? Can you tell a Midsummer Night from a Much Ado?

We‟re anticipating a lot of head scratching with these. Enjoy the puzzles and check back next week for the answers.

From the Office Team

Last Week’s

Answers

1. Penny Lane 2. Hard Days Night 3. Black Bird 4. Eleanor Rigby 5. Strawberry Fields Forever 6. Rollover Beethoven 7. Help 8. Paperback Writer

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