Welcome to our service today. It is great to have you here and we would love to invite you to stay after the service and join us for morning tea.
As a church we have been blessed over the past few weeks to have teaching from Nic from the book of Hebrews. During this time Tony has been released by the Leadership Team to visit other churches in Christchurch, as led by the Lord, and to take a word of encouragement to each of their pastors in order to spur them on, just as he did last year during his sabbatical.
Just last week we read in Hebrews 10: 24-25 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.
Encouragement is so important. As believers we are urged by the writer of Hebrews to encourage one another, especially in these last days. We can encourage one another in many ways – with our speech, with words from the Lord, with practical help, by spending time with others, by praying for others and in many further ways. Let this be at the forefront of our minds as we go about our days and as we gather together during the week. As Tony has encountered with pastors as he meets with them, a word of encouragement can bring life at just the right time.
Blessings,
Sandra
Beckenham Baptist Church 