Redeemed A new poem by a member of

All Nations Church

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No: 114 March 15 2011

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Chicken & Chips Quiz Night Buy your tickets this Sunday

Japan in the News How do Christians respond to a

tragedy like this?

change my answer about what I would ask God for, because I want to know Him. Above all else, I desire intimacy with my God, my Creator, my Saviour and Sustainer. There is nothing wrong with wanting success in life and desiring the finer material possessions. However problems will arise when our pursuit of the world removes Christ from the throne of our hearts. The Bible places great emphasis on desiring first the things of God. We‟re encouraged to “fix our eyes on Jesus” (Heb 12:1-3) and to “Seek first His Kingdom of and His righteousness. (Matt 6:33a) That must be our priority and look,

when we do just that we are given an amazing promise: “…and all these things will be added to you.” (Matt 6:33b) If you could ask God for one thing, what would it be? Perhaps you might want to reconsider your answer in light of what you‟ve just read? This week remember to put Christ first. Honour him with your time, your words and your thoughts. Serve Him, worship Him, talk about Him. As you do you‟ll find that those desires you once thought so precious find their rightful place in subjection to Jesus, our All in All. Lord, I pray that you would claim the capital of our hearts for you; Jesus, be our One Thing.

If you could ask God for one thing, what would it be? Health? Finance? Promotion? Success? A husband or wife? All of these things are good and God gives us desires that we can submit to Him with thankful hearts (Phil 4:6) But what do we really need? King David wrote: “One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek Him in His temple.” (Psalm 27:4) In light of that, I find that I need to

One Thing - David Shutt

Life Lounge Vacancy for a new Manager

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What the Bible Says

about...

4 MORE VERSES TO ENCOURAGE YOU

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“THE NAME OF THE LORD IS A S T R O N G T O W E R ; T H E RIGHTEOUS RUN TO IT AND ARE SAFE.”

PROVERBS 18:10

“FOR IN THE DAY OF TROUBLE HE WILL KEEP ME SAFE IN HIS DWELLING; HE WILL HIDE ME IN T H E S H E L T E R O F H I S TABERNACLE AND SET ME HIGH UPON A ROCK.”

PSALM 27:5

“THEN THE LORD WILL CREATE OVER ALL OF MOUNT ZION AND OVER THOSE WHO ASSEMBLE THERE A CLOUD OF SMOKE BY DAY AND A GLOW OF FLAMING FIRE BY NIGHT; OVER ALL THE GLORY WILL BE A CANOPY. IT WILL BE A SHELTER AND SHADE FROM THE HEAT OF THE DAY, AND A REFUGE AND HIDING PLACE FROM THE STORM AND RAIN.”

ISAIAH 4:5-6

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4 “"BECAUSE HE LOVES ME," SAYS THE LORD, "I WILL RESCUE HIM; I WILL PROTECT HIM, FOR HE ACKNOWLEDGES MY NAME. HE WILL CALL UPON ME, AND I WILL ANSWER HIM; I WILL BE WITH HIM IN TROUBLE, I WILL DELIVER HIM AND HONOUR HIM. WITH LONG LIFE WILL I SATISFY .”

PSALM 91:14-16

Thank you for the encouraging response to all those

who signed up for this exciting event.

The date decided will be on the Saturday 16th April. Exact time to be confirmed. Details will follow

very soon about rehearsal dates/times. There is still time (just) to sign up if

you’d like to be involved. We also need a creative person(s) to make a banner with a suitable Easter message on to unfurl and drape over the shopping

centre balcony after our 'performance'. This event promises to play an innovative part in winning 'Cardiff for Christ'. Contact Steve on 07501 026398

MARCH - 2011 at All Nations Church

Monday 14

Tuesday 15 10:30am - Little Beans 6:00pm - Weight Watchers 7:15pm - Bowls Club

Wednesday 16 12pm - Baby Beans 12pm - Prayer Time - open to all

Thursday 17 12pm - ‘Invigorate’

Friday 18 6:15am - Prayer Time - open to all 7:30pm - Youth [NCY]

Saturday 19

Sunday 20 10am - Church Gathering 10am - Kids Club 5pm - Games Night @ Life Lounge

Monday 21

Tuesday 22

10:30am - Little Beans 6:00pm - Weight Watchers 7:15pm - Bowls Club

Wednesday 23 7:30am - Business Breakfast 12pm - Baby Beans 12pm - Prayer Time - open to all

Thursday 24 12pm - ‘Invigorate’ 7:30pm - Chicken & Chips Quiz

Friday 25 6:15am - Prayer Time - open to all

Saturday 26 10am - Prayer at St. Johns

Sunday 27

10am - Church Gathering 10am - Kids Club 12:30pm - Student Lunch 6pm - Youth

“REMEMBER THIS: WHOEVER SOWS SPARINGLY WILL ALSO REAP SPARINGLY, AND WHOEVER SOWS GENEROUSLY WILL ALSO REAP GENEROUSLY. EACH MAN SHOULD GIVE WHAT HE HAS DE-CIDED IN HIS HEART TO GIVE, NOT RELUCTANTLY OR UNDER COMPULSION, FOR GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER” 2 Corinthians 9:7-8

Life Groups Meeting this week

„Reach Out‟ & Quiz Night

Life Groups

Meeting around South Wales

Sunday 3rd April will see us at All Nations Church take up our first collection for the Cardiff „Foodbank‟. The „Foodbank‟ is a project to help and support those suffering financial hardship and who are facing the reality of being unable to feed themselves or their families.

We will be collecting specific food items, therefore further information will follow on what to donate and how you can play a greater part in making a great impact on those in need in the city.

Well done Femi for being the first

person to submit something to the

enews to bless the Body, thank you!

„Redeemed‟ by Femi Olatunji

In your wealth of treasure And your majestic splendour

You created all things for your pleasure Because your mercy is without favour I want to serve you with all pleasure

For your grace is a gesture Of love I cannot measure

Sent from your awesome grandeur

Be my sins, filled to the brim When my guilt and shame

Left a crimson stain Thank you, I‟ve been redeemed

For in my death, you have no gain But if I live, your work is fulfilled

A ready writer? Do you have a testimony? Why not send it to admin@allnationschurch.org.uk and bless the church? Thanks.

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NEXT THURSDAY...NEXT THURSDAY...

Hope is necessary in

every situation.

(Samuel Johnson)

The Quiz Night is coming!

This Sunday, (20th) you can buy your tickets for a fantastic fun-filled evening.

The Quiz night is always a great night with great food and great banter; it‟s a perfect opportunity to invite your friends and show them that God’s people love life and having a great time. Do you fancy entering a team? You can have up to eight members. Why not...

Men - take on the Ladies Ladies - take on the men Youth - take on your parents Parents - teach your children Lifegroups - enter a team Elders - pool your knowledge and so on...

There are lots of „team‟ possibilities! If you‟d like to come but you‟re not yet part of a team, don‟t miss out - buy your ticket to come on the night and there will be no end of teams happy to have you join...the more the merrier! So buy your ticket this Sunday in the foyer straight after the Sunday celebration. Don‟t hang about and miss out.

If you‟d like to reserve tickets, contact Annie Sherwin by emailing: reception@allnationschurch.org.uk. Or calling her on 029 2088 5470. Please note that tickets will only be given out on receipt of full payment.

See you there!

Claiming

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SUNDAY RECAP FROM SUNDAY 13TH MARCH

Hours of work: Full time 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Job Share

Possible)

Life Lounge Vision

„I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full‟ (John 10:10 – NIV)

The Life Lounge is a café where people of the community can experience a dynamic atmosphere of life, fun, friends, hospitality, food and drink. It is a place where people can feel at home, build friendships, find information about All Nations Church and see Jesus through the Life of His people. It‟s another tool to reach the community with the good news of Jesus. Main Duties

Financial Management and Control

Marketing and Promotion

Volunteer Management

Sales and Customer Service Management

Operational Management

Product Management

Community Outreach Events

Applications are invited from members of All Nations Church.

Please contact the church office for further details. Call on

029 2052 2838 or email admin@allnationschurch.org.uk.

Don‟t forget that every Sunday you can get hold of the

weekly Bulletin which has on the inside a helpful section for you to make your own notes.

Do you want to listen to Sunday‟s message? Click here to listen again

or catch up with past messages from All Nations Church

Last Sunday Roger spoke on how „Any Dream WON’T Do’ and focussed on Joseph and how he received his dreams, held onto his dreams and saw his dreams fulfilled. Below are the main points & verses to help us all live out the dreams that God has for us. KEY SCRIPTURES:

Genesis 37:1-11 & 50:20 Luke 18:1-7

1. Speak your dream 2. Walk with those who have seen the

seen dream 3. Avoid people who diminish your

dream 4. Be a persistent widow - don‟t quit

on your dream 5. Do what you have to do to fulfil

your dream 6. Stay healthy in spirit & body so you

can enjoy your dream

NCY SOCIAL EVENT: BOULDERS TRIP - an indoor climbing centre in Cardiff. Here‟s the plan:

Cost: £7 | Number of places = 35 | Time: 7:30pm | Meet: Outside Boulders Please ask your parents to drop you off and pick you up from the Boulders building.

Clothing: Make sure it‟s comfortable clothing and please wear trainers.

This will be a great opportunity to get to know one another and, who knows, maybe overcome any fears of heights!

Girls meet @The Life Lounge at 7.30pm for a film and jewellery making. Bring £1.50 for materials/money for drinks. More details will be on NCY Facebook page

THIS FRIDAY (18TH) IT‟S A GIRLS & GUYS NIGHT

The guys are having a games night including a pool tournament and prizes in the youth lounge. Meet @ANC, 7:30pm

Well done to Amy Knight & Naomi John for winning “Best Film” in the 14-25 year old category at the recent “Welsh Young Film Maker of the Year” competition. Also, Maggie & Amy Knight & Naomi would like to say thank you for all the support and flowers and chocolates that they have received following their car accident. Praise God that all were kept safe & well

Taking the message of the Kingdom with a demonstration of its practical outworking

through the power of the Holy Spirit to people whose lives have been devastated.

(Isaiah 58:6-12)

ARE YOU looking for an opportunity to advance the Kingdom of God in a practical way? ARE YOU feeling the strength to practically support someone who has lost everything? ARE YOU interested in working overseas with people involved in humanitarian disasters?

The Ministries Without Borders Rapid Response Unit is look-ing for skilled volunteer workers in:

Medical & Healthcare

Water & Sanitation Engineering

Construction & Shelter If your skills do not fit into one of the above categories, but you feel you have something to offer those desperately in need, we would also be interested in hearing from you. Volunteers are expected to be available for a minimum of two weeks per year and able to fund their own expenses.

Visit www.rapidresponseunit.org for information and application forms or email rru@ministrieswithoutborders.com

FREE - Sunday 27th March Sign up at the Welcome Desk after the Sunday celebration to

book your place.

There will be a free bus going along the CARDIFF bus route at approx 2pm after the meal has

finished.

For those of you returning to Trefforest/Pontypridd, you can get on this bus which will take

you to Queen Street train station. From here you can get

on a train back to Trefforest/Pontypridd.

The world is reacting with shock at the tragedy that has devastated Japan. On Friday 11th March, a massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the north-eastern coast of Japan, triggering a ten metre high Tsunami that swept away everything in its path. It has already claimed the lives of an estimated 10,000 people and in recent days has threatened the stability of a Nuclear power plant leading to worries about radiation leaks and an airborne threat on a much wider scale.

How do we as Christians respond to a tragedy like this? First of all we pray in all circumstances (1 Thess 5:17). Please pray for the nation of Japan, for your brothers and sisters in Christ and for the lives of those who do not know the Lord. Pray for the recovery and pray for those who find themselves grieving.

Secondly we hold onto and confess the Word that says that God is a good God. We may not know the answer as to „why‟, but we strongly affirm that God is sovereign, unshaken, and forever good.

We live in a fallen world where Jesus remains the only hope for it. (Psalm 22:27) Aid agencies will do all they can and relief workers will work tirelessly to find every last survivor, but we must pray that the Name of Jesus be lifted high , that whosoever should call on him shall be saved. (Romans 10:13)

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Welcome to this week‟s „Puzzled‟ section of enews.

Sometimes life can seem very busy, can‟t it? As if there aren‟t enough hours in the day.

But praise God that he has actually given us all the time we need; we just need to use it wisely.

And what better way to use your time than to find five minutes to sit down with a cup of your beverage of choice and crack this week‟s Puzzled - sayings all about „time‟

From the Office Team

Last Week’s

Answers

1. Frank Sinatra 2. Edith Piaf 3. Paul McCartney 4. Julie Andrews 5. Michael Jackson 6. Elvis Presley

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