Colossians Learning from those who went before … 12 JulyThankfulness1: JulyThe person and work of Christ1: JulyWork as a servant1:24-2:5 2 AugFullness of life in Christ2: AugDying and living with Christ2:20-3:4 16 AugThe old life and the new3: AugPersonal relationships3:18-4:5 30 AugChristian encouragement4: in order to put it into practice in Cherry Hinton today

Having disarmed the powers and authorities, Christ made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. (Colossians 2:15)

Who’s Who? Mr T Mr O Mr A Mark Justus Mr E Luke Nympha Demas Archy Where’s Where? Rome, Colossae, Laodicea

4:7 Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow-servant in the Lord. 4:8 I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts. 4:9 He is coming with Onesimus, our faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you everything that is happening here. 4:10 My fellow-prisoner Aristarchus sends you his greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. (You have received instructions about him; if he comes to you, welcome him.) 4:11 Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow-workers for the kingdom of God, and they have proved a comfort to me. Colossians: Christian encouragement

4:12 Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured. 4:13 I vouch for him that he is working hard for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis. 4:14 Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas send greetings. 4:15 Give my greetings to the brothers at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house. 4:16 After this letter has been read to you, see that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea. 4:17 Tell Archippus: "See to it that you complete the work you have received in the Lord." 4:18 I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Thank God for his written Word to us

4:7 Mr T will tell you all the news about me. 4:8 I am sending him to you that he may encourage your hearts. 4:9 He is coming with Mr O. 4:10 My fellow-prisoner Mr A sends you his greetings, as does Mark. (You have received instructions about him; if he comes to you, welcome him.) 4:11 Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. 4:12 Mr E, sends greetings. 4:14 Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas send greetings. 4:15 Give my greetings to the brothers at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house. 4:17 Tell Archy: "See to it that you complete the work you have received in the Lord." Who’s who and Where’s Where

4:7 Mr T will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow-servant in the Lord. 4:8 I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts. 4:9 He is coming with Mr O, our faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you everything that is happening here. 4:10 My fellow-prisoner Mr A sends you his greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. (You have received instructions about him; if he comes to you, welcome him.) 4:11 Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow-workers for the kingdom of God, and they have proved a comfort to me. Colossians: Christian encouragement 4:7 Mr T will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow-servant in the Lord. 4:8 I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts. 4:9 He is coming with Mr O, our faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you everything that is happening here. 4:10 My fellow-prisoner Mr A sends you his greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. (You have received instructions about him; if he comes to you, welcome him.) 4:11 Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow-workers for the kingdom of God, and they have proved a comfort to me.

4:12 Mr E, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured. 4:13 I vouch for him that he is working hard for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis. 4:14 Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas send greetings. 4:15 Give my greetings to the brothers at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house. 4:16 After this letter has been read to you, see that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea. 4:17 Tell Archy: "See to it that you complete the work you have received in the Lord." 4:18 I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. 4:12 Mr E, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured. 4:13 I vouch for him that he is working hard for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis. 4:14 Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas send greetings. 4:15 Give my greetings to the brothers at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house. 4:16 After this letter has been read to you, see that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea. 4:17 Tell Archy: "See to it that you complete the work you have received in the Lord." 4:18 I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.

1.Be informed about what other faithful workers have been doing 2.Be encouraged 3.Welcome everyone, including those with “history” 4.Encourage and comfort other workers, particularly those in difficult circumstances 5.Wrestle in prayer 6.Stand firm in all the will of God 7.Be mature and fully assured 8.Complete the work you have received in the Lord 9.Share with other groups of believers 10.Receive and pass on the grace of the Lord To the faithful workers in Cherry Hinton

We believe that Christ is the firstborn from among the dead; We believe that God has made us alive with Christ; We believe that God has forgiven us all our sins; and We believe that the Father has brought us into the kingdom of the Son (from Colossians 1:13,1:18, 2:13)

Be informed about what faithful workers have been doing Be encouraged Welcome everyone, including those with “history” Encourage and comfort other workers, particularly those in difficult circumstances Wrestle in prayer Stand firm in all the will of God Be mature and fully assured Complete the work you have received in the Lord Share with other groups of believers Receive and pass on the grace of the Lord To the church in Cherry Hinton

Think Share Pray Sing Be informed about what faithful workers have been doing Be encouraged Welcome everyone, including those with “history” Encourage and comfort other workers, particularly those in difficult circumstances Wrestle in prayer Stand firm in all the will of God Be mature and fully assured Complete the work you have received in the Lord Share with other groups of believers Receive and pass on the grace of the Lord My work: Family, Work, Community, Church & be encouraged: Talk, Listen, Text, “How’s it going?” Lord’s prayer Brother let me be your servant.

From Amen to Action May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ And the love of God And the fellowship of the Holy Spirit Be with us all. Evermore Amen 2 Corinthians 13:14 Our Gathered worship has ended, our Worship & Service continue