Just a wish list?

Hey....devotion time again! Lately I’ve been reading through John and came across something that you may already know but I just want to refresh it for you. In John 16:24 Jesus says “ask using my name, and you will receive”.

Have you ever prayed for something and it didn’t happen?

Even Jesus prayed for something he didn’t get. In Mark, Jesus asks God if could he avoid the suffering that would come his way but then also said to God that he wanted his will to be done. Imagine if God had of said yes to the first part of Jesus’ prayer. Where would we be? There would have been no suffering for Jesus, no cross, no death and there wouldn’t have been a resurrection. There would have been no hope for us, no grace and no relationship with God.

So is yes to all our prayers always the best answer? God wants us to pray, he wants us to talk to him! How often are your prayers just a wish list? Are you up for putting your desires to one side and doing what God wants you to do? Even if that means doing something that is the opposite of what you want?

This time of the year always seems to be about what we want! Put your desires to one side, even for a moment and see what God really wants. Go into the new year ready and open to Gods desires, willing to do what he wants even if that means forgetting about what we want! God wants what’s best for us and he knows what’s best for us. Even if sometimes we feel like there’s no point to what God is doing or we feel that he isn’t answering our prayers. He has a plan and we just need to be prepared for his desires!

'All of you together...'

Devotion by Ryan Campbell

Hey... Just another wee devotion for you all to have a think about! This time I want to focus on being part of the body of Christ, in 1 Corinthians 12:27 it says ‘All of you together are Christ’s Body, and each of you are part of it.’ So i just want to point a few things out about this verse, let’s see if it starts you thinking a bit more about being part of the body of Christ! 

I was doing a bit of reading and came across this and I thought it was very good....

Think about your favourite band. They’re up on stage, the lights are flashing, the crowd is bouncing, your ears are thumping. Good times? Now imagine the drummer. What if he wasn’t there? How would the music sound without his or her creative banging? Or, what about the person controlling the volume of the instruments and microphones? What about the guys who set up the stage before?

Not everyone can be the lead singer but God has plenty of creative talents to go around. God gave the drummer the rhythm to keep the band on track. God gave the sound guy great ears to make the sound was perfect. God gave the set up guys the right heart to turn up hours before and make sure everything was in the right place without the complaining that could easily go with it.

So let’s look back at 1 Corinthians 12:27. ‘All of you together are Christ’s Body, and each of you are part of it.’ You may look at these great singers, great musicians and the great preachers and think I wish I had a great talent! What can I do for God?

You know what....God gave each and everyone 1 of us something special, something only you can do. It may not be leading worship, it may not be standing on stage preaching to crowds of people but it could be something in the background that no one ever notices. Your talent could be encouraging people, you could be a great person to work the sound, you could be willing to set up and tear down, maybe your someone on the words for worship, the list is endless. No matter what it is, it is important! Without all these people in the background many things would fail to work properly.

So don’t focus on the talents of others but focus on what you can do for God! What has God given you? God has something for each and every one of us. If the body doesn’t work together it’s going to fail! Make sure you consider how significant behind the scene jobs are! Take the time to thank people this week who may be doing a behind the scene job and take time to consider what you can do for God. 

Relentless 2012 // Accommodation announcement

So... we are looking forward to our 2nd ever Relentless Camp in 2012!  It will again be held in Ganaway, Millisle and we are excited for all that God is going to do!

I am delighted to let you know again that prices have been kept to a minimum - with beds costing £150 and all other accommodation costing £100 for the week INCLUDING FOOD!  Amazing!

There are 8 boys beds and 8 girls beds available for people from 4:12... and they will go to the first people to hand over a £50 deposit... everyone else will be in a tent or caravan outside.  So if you want a bed, get in there quick - and I will taking deposits from tomorrow - Sunday 11th December 2011.

All other deposits to secure your place for accommodation will be £20... those also can be paid ASAP!

Any questions, let me know - craig@dundonaldelim.co.uk

Coming up - December 2011

Coming up:

Sunday night after church - X Factor final party
Friday 16th Dec - 4:12
Saturday 17th Dec - Christmas Dinner
Sunday 18th Dec - fourtwelveafterchurch w/Lauren Calvert
Friday 23rd December - 4:12 Classic Christmas Party
Friday 30th December - New Years PGT
Saturday 31st December - New Years Eve party

Don't miss out - exciting Christmas times!

Relentless on tour... Ballymena // Announcements video 03.12.11