Encountering Change

A Changing World Global Political Cultural Technological Personal

Growth through change “…if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” 2 Cor 5:17 “… suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character hope.” Rom 5:3,4

Disturbing Change

Peace Amidst Change God our Rock “My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I shall never be shaken.” (Psalm 62:1,2)

Calm Amidst Storm Hope as an Anchor “… we have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” (Hebrews 6:19)

Seek God “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well.” Mat 6:33

Change in the Church God’s plan of salvation, biblical truth and the Gospel of Jesus Christ are unchanging! “What you have heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you – guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.” (2 Tim 1:13)

The Changing Church People Language Meeting Place Worship Outreach Bible

Our Changing Church People Name Meeting Place Leadership Worship Outreach

But why the need for change? We can get stuck in a rut! The changing nature of society. Specific leading or vision from God

Breaking of Bread “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.” Luke 22:19 A remembrance A celebration of His presence A Proclamation of His coming again A symbol of unity

Celebrating Communion “While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to His disciples, saying ‘Take and eat, this is my body’” Mat 26:26 “Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them saying, ‘Drink from it all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.’” Mat 26:27,28

Changi POW Camp

Breaking of Bread at Forefront Restore our focus on Jesus

Additional Celebrations 4th Sunday afternoon Life Groups

Coping with Change in Worship “… that at the name of Jesus, Every knee should bow … and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” (Phil 2:11) The heart of worship is Jesus “Each of you should look not only to your own interests but also to the interests of others.” (Phil 2:4)