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Hello, my name is Henry Le
Ruez. I am the minister for Samares Methodist church and I
hope you will enjoy browsing around, which should help you
get a feel of what we believe and stand for as a church.
We are not
perfect people who think they have “arrived”, but we do trust in
Jesus Christ as God’s Son who is real and alive today.
It is in a relationship with Him that we can know the truth of
who God is and what He has for us now and in the future.
That’s key thinking in a world which is fast becoming more and
more insecure, wherever you turn. How
long will my job last? Is
my marriage secure? Will I
be able to repay my mortgage? Will
there be a pension? Or
peace for my lifetime, let alone for my children?
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The Christian
message provides no easy, glib answers.
It simply and honestly offers the invitation Jesus makes to you
and I to allow Him into the centre of our being, to recreate and
refashion us in His love. It
speaks of His amazing sacrifice on the cross so long ago, demonstrating
that there are no ends to His love for the world.
It shows that in trusting Jesus Christ comes direction and
purpose for the days ahead.
If you read
the section on the history of Samares, you will see the recurring word
“mission”. The church
has from its very beginning over one hundred years ago the sense of
mission. We are seeking to
translate that into the 21st century with the desire that we worship
God, and share His love with a purpose that is real for today.
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What in
particular are we aiming for in the life of this church?
WELCOME
- so everyone feels they belong
FRIENDSHIP
- because we are a family
WORSHIP
- which is meaningful and brings us to a holy God
PRAYER
- that makes a difference
GROWTH
- in Christian discipleship
PASSION
- to share God’s love in responsible ways
LOOKING
OUT - to be informed about real needs in our community and the wider
world so we can pray and give and serve to be part of God’s healing
work around us.
I look
forward to meeting you soon - and the coffee’s on us! |
