19th June 2011, Mark Reynolds

On Sunday 19th June Mr. Mark Reynolds of SASRA from Catterick gave a short report of his work at the garrison and told us that there were 3,500 soldiers there at the moment and an intake of 250 per fortnight to which he preaches the gospel and gives New Testements to. He asked prayer for the future that the opportunities might continue to be available to him. There have been significant numbers of souls that have trusted the Saviour.

He also preached from John 10 vs.9-30. God allows things in our lives that purhaps we don't understand but He is working His purpose out in our lives and in the World. He also told us that time was precious and we should make the most of it, he spoke of assurance that we are held by two hands Christ's and the Father's. He is able to save He is able to keep now and Eternity.

Sunday 12th June

Jim Locke from Leeds took the gospel service. He asked a question from the Bible, how can someone become righteous, that is right with God? The Bible tells us all have sinned and come short of God's standard. Yet we can be justified, that is made right, through Jesus Christ's blood. Jesus died that we might be forgiven. By being justified we have Peace with God, through Jesus Christ.

Sunday 5th June 2011

It was good to see visiters again today Mr and Mrs Fleming from Solihull both morning and evening.

Mr Terry Martin from Castleford spoke on lame excuses from Luke 14 vs.16-24 challenging both believers and non-believers about making excuses not to do what is right.

Peace

At our Sunday service Graeme Elliott spoke on Peace. Key verse: Isaiah Ch. 26 v.3, other readings from Mark Ch. 4 and Colossians Ch. 1.
In a world where there is no peace God promises peace to those who trust in Him and believe in His Son Jesus Christ; Jesus represents God to us in human form. We read in Mark Ch. 4 of Jesus with his followers in a storm. They are very afraid and look to Jesus for help, Jesus commands the wind to stop and calms the waves, and asks a searching question "Why are you so fearful. Why is it that you no faith?" Without faith the Bible tells us it is impossible to please God.
Jesus provides peace for us through the blood of His cross (Colossains Ch. 1). He died that we might know peace, everlasting peace with Him.

Sunday 22nd May 2011

Last Sunday we were pleased to have two visitors, Mr and Mrs G. Clarke from Rugby.

Richard Gibson from Leeds spoke at the Sunday gospel service. He works with Christian Witness to Israel. He spoke from Mark chapter 14 verses 12-51 concerning the last supper Jesus had with his disciples before His crucifixion. Richard gave a practical application about our attitude towards Jesus and the rewards and difficulties of living for Him. A challenge was given to the congregation about the particular need to reach Jewish people with the gospel since the gospel is to the Jew first and then to the Gentile.

Phillips last Sunday with us very sad but we wish him Gods richest blessings for the future

Fear not tomorrow - God is already there!

Malcolm Neate of Leeds proclaimed the Gospel on Sunday 8th May using verses from the Epistle to the Hebrews 9 24 -28 and ch. 10 11-14. He spoke of the self-sacrifice of the Lord at Calvary as a sacrifice available, uniquely suitable, and acceptable. He described the Saviour as great in creatorial Power, eternally with God and great in saving commitment. Those attending were urged to flee from the wrath to come.

On Sunday 15th May John Farnsworth of South Elmsall led our meeting and focused on the question"...what is your life.." that is contained in a short passage from the Epistle of James, ch. 4 13-17. He also read out to us an account of the background to the writing and popularisation of the hymn "Great is thy faithfulness...".

We thank these Brethren for their effort in sharing the Gospel here in Scarborough.