New beginnings...

Marcus began our new preaching series this morning, entitled ‘New Beginnings’. We are going to be preaching on the first chapters of the book of Genesis. When we think of the book of Genesis we usually think ‘controversy’, but our aim is not so much to get locked up in controversy as to attempt to draw out the massive, wonderful, life-changing truths that it contains. I thought Marcus did an outstanding job, preaching on chapter 1 verse 1, In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. You can hear it by downloading it from this website, so I’ll just give you the headlines, his main points.
In short, what this key verse tells us is that it’s not about us, it’s all about Him. God, in Christ is The Hero, The Creator, The Owner and the Purpose giver. It’s all about you, Jesus! And you, the life-giver, make New Beginnings possible for us all. Have a listen!

Speaking of new beginnings, we heard this week that CCC (Copenhagen Community Church), our good friends in that great city, have secured a new building in which to meet. Having filled to capacity that room up above the Irish Pub in the heart of the city, we have been praying & looking hard for a new place to meet. Well, this week the deal was done, and we have secured a great premises at street level, again in the city centre. Thank you Lord! There’s plenty of space to grow, and we have plans to make use of it throughout the week, making lots of friends and making Jesus known! Angie & I will be there next week, and I will be preaching at CCC next Sunday – I look forward to it very much! Thanks to all of you at Kings who have been praying for a new building.

Lastly, Gateway Church in Dubai are also facing new beginnings. Clive and Heather Cernik, who we all know, love and have supported strongly for several years now, feel that their work in Dubai is done. Clive has led Gateway church for getting on for 5 years and under his leadership, God has built a great church there in Dubai. They will be leaving Dubai at the end of the year, so please pray for them as they look for the new beginning that God has for them!

If you are facing a new situation or a new challenge, let me encourage you to put your trust and confidence in the One who loved you enough to pour out his life for you, taking all your faults and failures on himself, making it possible for you to enjoy new life, a new beginning, in his company, in Christ!

Have a great week
Goff