Church notes - 22nd May 2016

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22nd May
Luke 10:2 - Prayer for Global Interaction - (Older Workers retiring, younger workers and funds required).

1 Thessalonians 2:17 - 3:11
Paul valued the Thessalonians. He was anxious about them. He wanted them to grow in Jesus.
Questions
Is anyone:
- Going to heaven
- Growing in Christ
-- Because of you?

Paul found someone and sent him to strengthen their faith. The relationships we share involve encouragement. (It is about giving, but also receiving. It is easier to give than receive.
Paul gave encouragement, but when he needed help, he asked for it.

Shaken, stirred and lured away
- Materialism
- Feeling let down by other Christians
- Arguements
- Discouragement

Prayer - That those who are being persecuted would remain firm in their faith
- - Maturity and growth in Christ
- That we also would stand firm.
- Don't exclude prayers for the situation to improve.

Being saved is not the end. It is the beginning.