A step of faith

 
Dear church family

This morning as I was praying about what to pray for during Facebook prayers I was reminded of the story of Lot's wife. In Luke 17:32 Jesus says, 'Remember Lot's wife.' If you don't know the story of Lot's wife here is a brief summary:

God decides to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah because the cities had become deeply corrupt and violent. Lot who is a relative of Abraham, is forewarned by angels that he and his family need to flee before it is destroyed or they will be destroyed too. After some convincing Lot and his family flee to a nearby village and true to His word, God destroys the two cities and Lot is saved. However, the family are warned not to look back and Lot's wife looks back as they flee and it says that she turned into a pillar of salt.

Lot's wife looked back at the life she was leaving behind, she was frozen – stuck between what God was calling her out of and what she couldn't quite let go of. When we focus on the past or what we have to let go of, thankfully we don't turn into pillars of salt! Sometimes God invites us into something new – a step of faith, a new season, a new way of living – but part of us clings to what is familiar, even if it wasn't good for us. Like Lot's wife, we can become rooted in the very place God is trying to rescue us from.

Jesus' warning isn't harsh; it's tender. It's His way of saying: Don't let your past have the final say. Don't let old patterns hold you when I'm leading you forward. Don't let yesterday steal the hope I have for tomorrow.

This week, ask the Lord:
'Is there anything I keep looking back to – anything I need to entrust to you so I can move freely into what's next?'

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/VBQyvvmr3oU



HOLIDAY CLUB | NEXT WEEK
Monday 16th Feb-Wednesday 18th Feb | 10am-12pm
Our kids holiday club is nearly here! We need your help to bless the community together. Please be praying, share the word and invite people you know with children. If you are available to serve at one or more, please let Matt know matt.wardley@newwells.church



NEWCOMERS MEAL | NEXT WEEK
Friday 20th February | 7:30pm at Katie and Thomas' house
If you're new to our church family and want to get to know a bit more about us, we would love to invite you to our next Newcomers meal. Katie and Thomas will be hosting this meal and it's a great opportunity to meet some other people who are new to the church or to faith, ask questions and enjoy time together! Sign up here: www.newwells.church/events

 

IMMERSE | THIS MONTH
Sunday 22nd February | 7pm at New Wells Ashford
Immerse is our monthly evening service (which is always the last Sunday of the month) where we worship, listen to God and immerse ourselves in His presence. We want this space to be one that everyone can engage with no matter their age so please feel welcome to bring your children or little ones along. We will make sure to have space for them to be creative and comfy in the service, and if they want to come in their PJs, go for it!



NEW DISCIPLESHIP GROUP
Alternate Thursdays from 12th March | 1 - 3pm in 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

 


Holiday Club | Monday 16th February 10am-12pm at Brabourne | Tuesday 17th February 10am-12pm at Finberry | Wednesday 18th February 10am-12pm at Willesborough
Newcomers Meal | Friday 20th February | 7:30pm | Katie and Thomas' House
Marriage Course | Wednesday nights | 7:15pm | New Wells Ashford | Sign up: www.newwells.church/courses
Immerse | Prayer and worship | Sunday 22nd February | 7pm | New Wells Ashford
Discipleship Group Leaders Meeting | Thursday 5th March | 7:30pm | New Wells Ashford


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 The Well | Mondays 9-10am & 10:30am
Crafty Cuppa | Thursdays every other week | In The Well | 2-4pm
Power Hour | Whole church prayer and 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