Do I Practise Confession of Sin?

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Update From Your Pastors

Dear Welling Church family,

Welling Evangelical Free Church desires for our ministries, services, and church building to be a safe place for both members and guests to attend. Our goal is to install as much protection as possible to stay coronavirus free in our facilities and to prevent this virus from being passed from person to person. In order for this to happen, we have included the following risk assessments with appropriate control measures and action steps to provide the safety we desire for the people who attend our church. 

These risk assessments and control measures are applicable for all in-person gatherings that take place at the church building. With these measures in place, we can confidently reopen our church building once again and begin having in-person gatherings.

The assessments and control measures detailed below will be kept up to date with any changes in accordance to the Government’s guidance. Our prayer is that over time we will get back to having church the way it was before coronavirus and without fear of passing it from person to person. Until that day, we will continue to follow the guidance to the best of our ability.

The desire for having in-person gatherings and implementing them in a timely manner remains a high priority for the church elders. We are working towards 6 September for the reopening of the church building to the public for in-person Sunday gatherings. As we get closer to this Sunday, we plan to have a few trial Sundays where we will include volunteers for training on how to implement these control measures.

Between now and 6 September, we will begin to host some midweek and Sunday evening in-person gatherings at the church building as well. With these risk assessments and control measures in place, we feel better equipped for reopening the church building and reestablishing in-person gatherings.

The Elders:

Tarl Reeves, Justin Rhoades, & Joshua Bell

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Prayer Points

  1. We are excited for Kaylynn to be back and look forward to seeing what God will do through her.

  2. Diana’s court hearing is today.

  3. Men’s Bible study this Sunday at 6PM in-person and on Zoom.

 

Ministry Opportunity

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Invite someone to come with you to the men’s or women’s Bible study.

Men’s - 19 July at 18:00

Women’s - 26 July at 18:00

Both are in-person & Zoom

 

Weekly Devotional

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Vital Signs of Saving Faith

Question 2: Do I practise confession of sin?

As a Christian our sins have been completely forgiven, however we still commit sins. A true believer is greatly aware of his or her sin and will acknowledge that sin to God. Confessing our sins to God allows us to enjoy proper fellowship with Him. Do you confess your sin on a regular basis?

I. The Need for Confession

8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. 1 John 1:8-10

a. The Truth is Not in Us (Rom. 3:10-18)

b. God is Faithful to Forgive (Ps. 32:1-5; Pro. 28:13; Col. 2:13)

c. God is Not a Liar (1 John 3:6; 1 John 3:9,10)

II. The Process of Confession

a. Agree (Ps. 51:1-4; 10)

b. Give Thanks (Ps. 32)

c. Repent (2 Cor. 7:4-10)

III. The Benefit of Confession

26 When I told of my ways, you answered me; teach me your statutes Psalm 119:26

a. God Hears Our Confession (v. 26a)

b. God Responds to Our Confession (v. 26b)

c. God Corrects Our Behaviour (v. 26c)