Hi Village,

I've been reading through Acts myself over the past month or so and it's reminded me of what God has saved us for. It's to glorify him and enjoy him forever. But right now, the way we do that is by encouraging more people to glorify and enjoy him forever. And we're doing it Village, maybe not as wholeheartedly as we could be, but we are doing it.

Celebration Sunday

Well, last Sunday was a special afternoon. To baptise 4 people and to preach the gospel to their family and friends (as well as you lot). Well, it's a privilege. And not just for me. For you! Village, we do this together. God is at work in you, to contribute to his work that results in more people hearing about Jesus and growing as his servants.

Can I encourage you today to just take stock. To reflect and give thanks to God. Through our work together, 4 more people have accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior. 4 more people have transferred from death to life. 4 more people have avoided an eternity in hell and received an eternity in Jesus' Kingdom. It's not small potatoes.
It's not just 4 people either. This year we've seen 8 people accept Jesus. 8 people. For a Church of around 80 adults, that's incredible. Additionally, 38 adults and 10 kids have joined in the past year. Lot's to be thankful for Village.

But the work we are doing needs support. So far we have raised $10,065 in our October Appeal. Can I encourage you, if you haven't given yet, or maybe you are in a position to give a bit more. Let's hit that $15,000 goal. What we are doing is worth missing out on something for. If every adult at Village gives $100, we'll hit that goal.

Term 4 Happenings & Christmas Events

A bunch of things happening in the next month or two.

Can I encourage you to put these dates in your diary:

Life Series kicks off on Thursday nights @ Tim & Allita's house.

25th of October - Deeper

18th of November - Prayer & Praise Night

4th of December - Family Gingerbread event @ PCYC

5th of December - Adults Gingerbread event @ Austinmer

7th of December - Carols on the Court @ PCYC

Great opportunities to invite your friends and family to check out Village and even maybe check out Jesus.

Praying for us Village that we would continue to glorify the God who made us and saved us in Jesus. Let's do it together.

Tim