July/August Update
/Update From Your Pastors
Dear Welling Church family,
We praise God for you and for your continued faithfulness and ministry at Welling Church! As we prepare for the summertime and coming out of lockdown, let us strive together to keep Christ at the forefront of all that we do. In 1 John 1:3 it says, “that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ.” As a church, we work diligently to make Christ known to all. This includes our fellowship within our church community as well as our surrounding community. The basis for our Christian fellowship is in Christ, so let us ever be mindful of His work in us and through us!
In 1 Thessalonians 5:11 it says, “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” We are thankful that over this past year, we have been able to maintain strong relationships with one another with the intention of building one another up. Over the summer, consider finding ways to do that over tea, coffee, free time, or recreational time. Remember, our fellowship is not just at the church building, but wherever we meet with other believers.
Summer Break:
In Ecclesiastes 3:1 it says, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:”. It goes on to list various examples in the chapter of different activities during different seasons. As we enter into July and August, please let me encourage you and your family to take a time of rest from the hustle and bustle of life. For each one of us, a time of rest is both refreshing and necessary. It will allow you to be prepared to enter into a new season of ministry starting in September. Burnout can affect any of us, but rest keeps us going for the long haul. Remember, it’s a marathon not a sprint!
To give us all a bit of a rest, we will be moving to our summer schedule starting 26 July. That means Baby Steps, Wednesday Bible Study, and Adventures will be on pause until September. Sunday Morning Worship will continue as usual. If you would to meet up for prayer or discipleship in July or August, please contact Justin (07375700198 or Justin@WellingChurch.com).
Thank you for allowing us to serve you. Take care and God bless!
The Elders:
Tarl Reeves & Justin Rhoades
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July/August Notices
In July we will continue having tea and coffee outside after the service. We look forward to the removal of lockdown which should allow us to go back to the way things were before COVID.
Sunday Morning sermon series at 11:00am. Looking forward to seeing you there!
We will be having Communion on 18 July at the end of our morning service. Please make plans to attend.
We Are meeting Wednesday nights at 19:30 for Bible Study on Zoom. If you have not picked up your copy of the book, please see Justin this Sunday or arrange a time to meet during the week.
Our last Wednesday Bible study before summer break is 21 July.
Secondary students will continue meeting for Bible lessons, songs, small groups, and games each Friday night at 19:30-21:00 at the church building.
Our last Adventures before summer break is 23 July.
Kids Church Is Back!
Kids church is every week for all primary children during the 11:00 Sunday Service. Be sure to drop off and pick up your children through the back door before and after service.
Youth Service Is Back
The teens meet each week during the 11:00 Sunday Service (exception is when Justin preaches in the main servicE). Teens are dismissed in the service after the songs.
We are pleased to have our Creche open once again for all little ones in the church.
Baby Steps continues to meet every Tuesday from 10:30-11:30. It is a lovely time for mums to watch a Bible study together and pray while the little ones play. For more information, please see Rachel Rhoades Rachel@WellingChurch.com.
Our last Baby steps get together before summer break is 20 July.
Looking to take your theological understanding deeper?
We are presenting a 10-week theological course that examines Christian theology and how it has developed over the past 2,000 years. Danny Mcilhiney, currently studying theology at Oxford University, is leading this study on Zoom every Sunday evening.
The last two sessions will be sunday 25 July and 1 August.
