God's word is alive and active

 
Dear church family

My back up plan if ministry didn't work out was to start my own coffee shop. When ministry got difficult, I would daydream about this coffee shop. I would plan the décor, the feel of the shop, think about the potential of hosting acoustic worship nights and alpha and all sorts. I also thought about the name… My little imaginary coffee shop would be called 'He brews' which would be ironic because it would be a female owned coffee shop, Hebrews is a book in the Bible and coffee is of course brewed. I always enjoy the joke, 'How does Jesus make his coffee? … Hebrews it.' So, all in all, I was quite proud of coming up with this name for my imaginary coffee shop.
 
The book of Hebrews is an incredible book. In my Bible reading plan I am currently reading Hebrews which I find very exciting, and its teachings are challenging and encouraging me in my own journey. Yesterday I was reading chapter 4 and verses 12-13 struck me.
'For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.'

Now at first glance this is quite an intense passage, and I recognise I'm someone that quite enjoys the more intense stories and passages. What struck me was the power that comes from the word of God. His word (the Bible) is alive and active; it is sharp and cuts through a lot of our rubbish. Sometimes it holds up a mirror to our own failings, sin and imperfections which can be hard to face. However, when a mirror is held up to our faces, when our motives and desires are laid bare before God, when His Spirit convicts us of wrong or our failings, it is an opportunity for us to be met with mercy and grace. Sometimes the God's word cuts us like a sword when we have done wrong because it is an opportunity for us to repent, receive grace and be made whole. God cares so much about us that He does not want us to stay in our brokenness, but His desire is for us to be whole, righteous, and holy. He sees it all anyway, he sees our motives, our desires, our failings, every single part of us including the parts we would rather hide from and His declaration in His word is that we are His beloved, children and chosen ones. How amazing is that!

Lots of love,

Katie


SUNDAY GATHERING | 10:30AM
Join us in person this Sunday as we continue our series  'Apprentices of the Kingdom' or join us online: https://youtu.be/JqRcq3zWjZw




BAPTISM COURSE - THIS WEEK
Starting Tuesday 10th March | 7:30pm | On Zoom
This is a 3 week course for anyone who has not yet been baptised but is thinking about it or just wants to find out more about what it is or means.

Sign up here https://newwells.churchsuite.com/events/qbxnv80g
or please email Katie katie.moyles@newwells.church if you would like more information

Course dates
Tuesday 10th March
Sunday 15th March
Sunday 22nd March




FINBERRY FOCUS - LAUNCH TEAM MEETING THIS SUNDAY
Launch team meeting | Sunday 8th March | 3pm-5pm
Are you a planter or a sender? If you missed Mark's email "Everyone's Involved" earlier this week, please take a look...

We're excited to launch into Finberry on Sunday 19th April, and we're building the launch team now as preparations continue behind the scenes. If you feel stirred to join the launch team please connect with Kelly or Matt as soon as possible. Matt matt.wardley@newwells.church Kelly kelly.carolan@newwells.church



NEW DISCIPLESHIP GROUP
Alternate Thursdays from 12th March | 1-3pm | Willesborough
We are excited to announce that we will be starting a new discipleship group in Willesborough every other Thursday afternoon from 12th March. If this is something you would like to join, please get in touch with Kelly kelly.carolan@newwells.church

PRESCHOOL
Book your place now for September!
We are committed to developing a warm and inviting environment where all children and families feel welcome! Our preschool team are professionally qualified, motivated and personally committed to providing good quality care and education for your child. Visit www.newwells.church/preschool for more information or to book your place

 

Exploring Baptism Course | Tuesday 10th March | 7:30pm | On Zoom
Marriage Course | Wednesday nights | 7:15pm | New Wells Ashford | Sign up: www.newwells.church/courses
Finberry Launch Team Meeting | Sunday 8th March | 3pm-5pm | Location tba
Power Hour | Thursday 12th March | 8-9pm | New Wells Ashford
Exploring Baptism Course | Sunday 15th March | 7:30pm | On Zoom
Exploring Baptism Course | Sunday 22nd March | 7:30pm | On Zoom
Immerse | Prayer and worship | Sunday 29th March | 7pm | New Wells Ashford
Finberry Launch | Sunday 19th April | 10:30am | New Wells Finberry


Sparks / Flames / Firestarters | Sunday mornings | Side Hall & The Well | Age 0-3, 3-6, 7-10
Blaze | Sunday mornings upstairs in The Well | Years 6-8
The Base | Wednesdays | 7-9pm | New Wells Brabourne | Years 7-13
Ignite | Friday | 7-9pm | Main worship space | Years 7-13
Furnace | Mondays | 7-9pm | Moyles' manse | Years 9-13
The Well | Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays | 9am-12pm
Tots at New Wells | Mondays 9:30-10:30am & 11am-12noon | New Wells Ashford
Tots at Oasis | Wednesdays 10-11:30am | New Wells Brabourne
Crafty Cuppa | Thursdays every other week | 2-4pm | The Well
Power Hour | Whole church prayer & worship meeting | Thursdays every other week | 8pm
Brabourne Craft Group | Fourth Thursday of the month | 10am-1pm | New Wells Brabourne
Renew Wellbeing | Tuesdays in The Well | 2-4pm
Reverb | Midweek service every fourth Tuesday in the month | New Wells Brabourne | 1:30pm
Prayer | Before our Sunday service | front of church | 9:45am - all welcome!
Facebook prayers | Mon-Fri 8am | www.facebook.com/newwellschurch
Early Morning Prayers | Wednesday mornings | 6:30am | Join here on Zoom: www.newwells.church/prayer