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.
Winter can often mirror a season of life – cold, quiet, and still. The trees are bare, the days short, and the warmth of the sun seems far away. It can feel as though nothing is growing and nothing is moving forward. But winter is not a season of death – it is a season of rest and preparation. Beneath the frozen ground, seeds lie dormant, storing energy, waiting for the right time to rise.
In our lives, we can face winters of the heart – seasons of discouragement, grief, or delay. But God is present even in the cold. His promises remain, even when we can’t see their fulfilment. The warmth of His presence is not always felt, but it is always near.
Be encouraged – God uses winter to strengthen our roots. He allows stillness to draw us closer and silence to help us listen. Just as spring always follows winter, our season of growth will come. Until then, we rest in Him. We trust His timing. Know that even in the quiet, God is working.
Today, let His Word be our fire, and His love our covering. The winter will not last forever.
With love & blessings,
Sandra
Beckenham Baptist Church 