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.
What an incredible truth – that through Christ, we are not just servants or followers, but sons and daughters of the living God. This identity is not something we earn – it is a gift given by grace through faith in Jesus. God, in His great love, adopts us into His family, giving us full rights as His children.
As children of God, we are deeply loved, fully accepted, and eternally secure. We no longer live under fear or striving for approval. Our Father delights in us, walks with us, and disciplines us in love so we might grow to reflect His character. This relationship changes everything – it reshapes how we view ourselves and how we live.
Being God’s child also means we have a purpose. We are called to represent our Father in the world, living in love, truth, and holiness. Our actions, words, and attitudes become a reflection of the One who adopted us.
Today, let this truth sink in – we are a child of God – loved, chosen, and cherished. Let’s walk in that identity with confidence, joy, and gratitude.
With love & blessings,
Sandra
Beckenham Baptist Church 