Tolga Community Church: World's Perspective v God's Perspective

Thursday, December 11, 2014

World's Perspective v God's Perspective

Bible References: 1 John 4:7-12; Matthew 26; Ps 12:1-8

What makes the times bad?

World's perspective: Lack of money, education, war, no work...

From God's point of view: 2 Tim 3:1

When righteousness goes times are bad; God lives in the praises of his people. When the poor and needy are oppressed times are bad.

God cares for the fatherless, and poor, the needy.

What answers do we have for such times for us? We are called to confession and repentance.
Sort out problems with God.

Sin - People who are evil; people who have evil intent & the proud.

Go to God and praise him. Worship and honour him. Do what he says to do. He will help us.

No matter what our faults, God is faithful.

We are to love people and bring them to God. God does the "work" in their lives.

Scripture is about God and His people. Not about God and this world; it is a history of God and his people.

Put your life into God's hands, he will look after you.

Go to God not to other people. Not programs, but a relationship with God.

Stir each other up to praise God's holy name

People who laugh at you now won't be laughing when the roll is called in heaven and their name is not on it.

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Vision Statement

IT IS THE DREAM
Of sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with people in our local Community.

IT IS THE DREAM
Of growing a Church with our Lord Jesus Christ where people can feel accepted.
A church that cares for the depressed, the frustrated, and the confused can find love, help, hope, forgiveness, guidance and encouragement.

IT IS THE DREAM
To develop people to spiritual maturity through God’s Word, Small Groups and Personal Encouragement.

IT IS THE DREAM
Of equipping every believer to find their place of ministry by helping them to discover the gifts and talents God gave them.

IT IS THE DREAM
To send out missionaries and church workers from our church and for the church to support them in their field of ministry.

Prayer Points:

Acts 2:42

Pray for Christians to unite in the one mission to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the communities in which we live; Christ focused and real; not focused on self.

Pray for our fellow Australians who are currently experiencing loss and heartache from drought, fire and natural disasters.

Pray for our Australian National, State and Local Government Leaders.

Pray for Marriages to be strong, loving and between One man and One woman for life.

Pray for our Armed Forces personnel who are serving across the world and away from their families, as well as those who serve our nation during times of natural disasters and patrolling our waters which surround Australia.

Pray for our Elderly citizens to be cared for, honoured and respected and treated with dignity, whether in care facilities or in home.

Pray for our children in Australia to be safe, loved and cared for; wanted and nurtured to grow into responsible, active and caring citizens who will lead our country in the future.

Pray for our citizens who live with a disability everyday that respect, care and opportunity are part of their daily lives. Pray for them with the challenges of care plans and the NDIS.

Pray for our local Christian Radio Stations - Vision Christian Radio across the Atherton Tablelands and around Australia & 92.3 FM Christian Community Radio Station.

Pray for our Pastors at TCC for strength, courage and encouragement as they minister to TCC and the wider community.

Pray for Chaplains who serve across different areas of the Community - High Schools and Primary Schools, Prisons, armed forces and Community Services.

Pray for our Religious Instruction Teachers across the Atherton Tablelands.

Pray for Israel Psalm 122:6-7

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