Dear Church family and friends,
Trusting in God in times when it seems that only the devil is doing the work is much easier said than done. The reassurance that God is working too comes across as empty and not particularly comforting. However, evidence of Jesus working in spite of the devil’s actions is commonplace in the Bible, including in the passages that Kennedy looked at on Sunday, John 13: 1 – 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDp67X2MJJw
This week in Church…
Praying Moms this week meets tomorrow (Tuesday) evening at 7:30pm. Next week’s online prayer session is on Monday 27th at 9:30am.
Young Adults’ Bible Study (YABS) meets on Tuesday evenings. More information can be found in the WhatsApp group or by asking Pastor Johannes, Mona or Oliver. Another you can get in touch is by writing to yabs@ibc-giessen.org.
Mid-Week Bible Study on Wednesday at 7pm will take place both in person at the Campus für Christus buildings, as well as online.
Men’s Breakfast on Saturday at 9:30am already has some gentlemen taking part, but could do with some more! They will be meeting at the Campus für Christus buildings for a time of fellowship, food and God’s Word. If you are a man and plan on joining them, please write to the e-mail address given below and tell us what you’ll bring to the buffet.
Worship Service on Sunday takes place at the regular time of 11am at the Chapel Room in the FTH. Please be aware that the clocks go back an hour during the night, marking the end of summer time. There is a livestream available for those who are unable to make it, for whatever reason.
If you require a link to our livestream or any other online activity we have coming up this week, please e-mail office@ibc-giessen.org. For a full list of all upcoming events at IBC Giessen, please take a look at the Church Calendar on our website: https://www.ibc-giessen.org/calendar/.
Bear in Mind…
… the Pot-Luck after the service on Sunday 16th November. Don’t forget to your culinary contribution!
… the Christmas shoeboxes for sailors. Throw some toothpaste and toothbrushes, or men’s shower gel and shampoo in your basket the next time you go shopping.
We rejoiced with Israel last week as the hostages were re-united with their families, bringing an end to a harrowing chapter of their lives. That doesn’t mean that we should stop praying, though, as these are people shattered and in need of healing. The way is long, but God is with them. We should also remember other countries still fighting on going wars; that they might experience peace soon.
Have a blessed week!