Have we been a 'river of life'?

Today we are having a day of prayer and fasting to concentrate on hearing from God. Our vision is "to be a river of life in Bahrain" Have we done that in 2007/2008? To whom would God have us be a 'river of life' in 2008/2009? Your thoughts are welcome.

Why have a children's time in church?

God willing, we'll be in a new facility on Friday 1st February. That will enable us to have the whole church family together in the service.

Should we have a children's time in our church service? What would we do during that time? More importantly, what would be the purpose of that time?

Is the purpose for children to observe their parents in church?
Is the purpose for children to learn what happens in 'adult' church?
Is it to have a time of singing & Bible Story for children?
Is it so families can participate together?
Is it to fill in time for those running late?

What are your thoughts? Why would we have a children's time in church?

Time to decide

We have spent several months praying and asking the Lord's direction for our church. Our current facility is problematic, and we have an alternative - St Christophers Saar. How is the Lord leading us? Your comments are welcome...

Possible futures for Awali Church

We've prepared a document outlining possibilities for January 2008. If you didn't get a copy, please email me! There are two or three options that seem likely, but some of them are big changes. For example we might move the whole congregation to a school. Another alternative is that we might plant a new church in a new location.

Have a read of the document. What do you think? Can you see other advantages and disadvantages? Where is God leading us? What would you like to do?

We look forward to seeing what God will do over the next few weeks. In the meantime, have your say by posting a comment below.

Where does the Lord want us to be in 5 years?

Monday 3rd Dec is another day of prayer & fasting for Awali Church. In the next six weeks we face the possibility of significant changes in our facility. As we prepare for the immediate future, we also want to be asking the Lord for guidance in the longer term. Of the different options available now, which one will best prepare us for what the Lord has in store for us 5 years from now?

Your comments?

Where is God leading us?

We face some changes at Awali church. Our use of the building has been restricted, and the future use of Friday school rooms is uncertain.

Nothing happens apart from the set purpose and foreknowledge of God (Acts 2:23). We have confidence that since God did not spare His own Son, but gave him up for us all, He will also give us everything we need (Romans 8:32).

The most important thing at this time is to be following Gods' leading. We don't live on bread alone, nor do we depend on buildings alone, but rather on every word the comes from the mouth of God (Matt 4:4). When God's people go by what 'seems obvious' to them, and don't seek the Lord's wisdom, great mistakes can be made (Joshua 9).

So the question is not, "How will we manage?", but instead "What is God trying to tell us?" Once we know what God wants us to do, we can start managing that.

Monday is a day of fasting and prayer, asking for God's direction. If you can't come to a 'break-fast' on Monday night, you're welcome to post your comments below.

What do you think God is telling us?

Graeme