Church notes - 28th November 2021

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Ephesians 1:4
He chose us!

John 11:1 - 43

Holding strong emotions, including grief, can weaken relationships.

Grief
Not only people dying, but also due to life disruptions, including COVID.
There can be a build up of painful emotion.
Matthew 5:4
We need to grieve in a healthy way.

Psalm 62:8

Bring your emotions to God. Tell Him about your grief.
1. Do not minimalise your pain.
2. Do not rush through the greiving process
3. Find a safe place where you can share your grief.

2 Corinthians 1:8

1 Thessalonians 4:13, 14

Even in death we have hope.

vs 33 - 35
He is there with us.

He knows our grief.

God gives us a Church family for support.
Romans 12:15
Grief can be an opportunity for us to grow.
Romans 8:28

Romans 6:23, 24
Revelations 21:4

God gives us the hope of Heaven.