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During the winter season, we’ll be having our usual series of Monthly Conferences on the second Saturday of each month, from 7pm.
This year, we’re looking at the overall subject of Important Spiritual Issues for believers today.
The full details and dates are listed below and we hope you’ll be able to join us for some of the sessions.
Our Annual Conference took place today, when we enjoyed a visit Robert Revie, from Scotland, giving a report on his recent work in Ethiopia.
After a break for tea, and a chance to chat, Robert shared with us some thoughts on Gideon, from Judges 6 and 7.
At the bottom of this post, you can listen to both messages.
Below are tweets from the afternoon report:
This afternoon's Conference is chaired by David Angell and we're delighted to welcome Robert Revie to give a report on the work in #Ethiopia
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
Robert expresses his delight at being back with those at Maidenhead. He begins by reading John 4: 30-35, highlighting verse 35.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
'Things are difficult at the moment. Remember to look up, God is still working in this world. We're urged to "Go into all the world."'
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
Robert and Sheena first went out to #Ethiopia in 1969 but had to come back in 1979. Able to return in 1993 after the downfall of Communism.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
The return visit to Ethiopia in 2012 was Robert's 19th since 1993. #Ethiopia has the second highest population in Africa with 79 million.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
In Addis Ababa, Robert has access to an office with guest house accommodation.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
The first place Robert refers to is Chobi. New buildings have been built over the last three years, including accommodation.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
Last year there were over 3000 people at a conference there. Many 'first generation' Christians in Chobi.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
Great work going on in Chobi with many people becoming Christians.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
The second place that Robert looks at is Asgori where they have a Bible Study at 7am!
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
In Ginchi there were 8 evangelists in 1993 and now over 200. Last year they had a conference for evangelists' wives in Ginchi.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
In Geldu they have a hall built big enough for 300 believers. In Koray they have a new hall as well, with around 28 meeting there.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
Travelling in Ethiopia is very difficult with many roads crossing through rivers. In Bikay there are now three new outreaches.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
In Gibre Guracha there are also now three new outreaches. In Ginda Birit there are now eight assemblies after starting from nothing.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
In the north of Ethiopia the population is 98% Islam. In Kamisay there were 80 young people meeting on a Saturday morning.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
Tremendous work going on in the churches of #Ethiopia. Ethiopians spend much time is prayer. God is moving powerfully there.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
Remember the leaders and evangelists in prayer as well as the books that have been produced. Remember the Ethiopian believers in prayer.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
Below are tweets from Robert’s evening session:
Tonight, in the second part of our conference, Robert is looking at Judges 6 and 7 – the story of #Gideon.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
The book of Judges begins with the death of Joshua. Chapter 6 is a contrast with what has gone before. 'You have not listened to me' – 6:10
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
Challenge to us all as to what is being achieved each year. Are we making progress for the Lord?
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
Second challenge on putting into practice the things we hear taught. So often we hear but don't do anything about it.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
Everything is seen by God. He saw #Gideon and his angel greeted him 'The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.' Another challenge to us.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
Judges 6: 16 The Lord answered 'I will be with you…' He is still with us today and will be forever.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
#Gideon sought guidance from God with the fleece (6: 36-40) We still look to Him for guidance in our lives today.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
#Gideon had too many men to fight against the Midianites and ended up with 300 men to defeat the thousands of Midianites with God's help.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
God can still work through us today, even though we may be few in number, His power is still with us. #challenge
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
Click below to listen to the two messages:
Afternoon report on work in Ethiopia:
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Evening ministry on Gideon
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We enjoyed a visit from Daniel Rudge who took us through 1 Timothy 5, in the latest of our series on 1 Timothy.
Unfortunately, there is no recording for this month although there are live tweets from the evening, below:
We'll be live tweeting from tonight's conference on #1Timothy 5 with Daniel Rudge.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) March 10, 2012
Daniel begins by reading from #Acts 20: 17, 28 and 35 and #1Timothy 5.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) March 10, 2012
#1Timothy 5:1-2 All the church; 3-16 Widows; 17-24 Generally about elders. Also read #1John 3:18.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) March 10, 2012
'Not enough to speak words of love or think words of love, need to demonstrate our love.'
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) March 10, 2012
#1Timothy 5:1-2 Teaching that the local church is a family and all should be treated with respect and affection.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) March 10, 2012
Comparison of vs 1-2 with how Jesus treated people. We can demonstrate our love for each other and for God.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) March 10, 2012
#1Timothy 5:3-16 God cares especially for the widows. Many widows had to be supported by the church as few other means of support.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) March 10, 2012
Vs 3-8 Categories of widows: vs 3-5 'widows indeed' (lost husband and family and were completely alone). Possible to be a 'disciple indeed'.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) March 10, 2012
Vs 5 – The widow's only hope is in God. Too easy for us these days with money etc to not rest entirely on God. Widow focusing all on God.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) March 10, 2012
Vs 4 Widow with family support – the family should seek to repay their parents' love back to their mother.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) March 10, 2012
Vs 6 Widow living for pleasure is spiritually dead whilst living physically.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) March 10, 2012
Vs 9-16 Two groups: 'Widows on the list for financial support' (9-10) – over 60, faithful wife, brought up children, been hospitable etc.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) March 10, 2012
Vs 11-15 'Widows not on the list' (11-15) – younger, wanting to remarry more important than God. She should remarry another Christian.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) March 10, 2012
Vs 17-25 Demonstration of love from elders: Demonstrate by their acts (v17) that they love the Lord, love the church & are willing to work.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) March 10, 2012
The conference finishes with prayer and light refreshments.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) March 10, 2012
We enjoyed our having Malcolm Horlock from Cardiff who took our fourth monthly conference of the series on 1 Timothy.
Below is a recording of the conference:
We were pleased to welcome John Lee from Bognor Regis who took our third monthly conference of the series on 1 Timothy.
Below are live tweets from the evening, as well as a recording of the conference:
Tonight we're live tweeting from our third monthly conference on #1Timothy with John Lee looking at chapter 3.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) January 14, 2012
John begins by reading the whole of #1Timothy 3.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) January 14, 2012
'Bishops', in this context are seen as being overseers. 'Elders' are seen to be mature in years and the faith. #1Timothy
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) January 14, 2012
Bishops, elders and shepherds are different words for the same role of overseers. #1Timothy3
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) January 14, 2012
Elders of a local church are always mentioned in the plural and are always male. Their role is to 'take care of the church' and 'rule well'.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) January 14, 2012
Deacons are taken from a Greek word and are defined as 'servants in relation to their work'. #1Timothy3
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) January 14, 2012
Deacons are split into two roles – 'deacons of the church' and 'deacons of Christ' and can be either male or female. #1Timothy3
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) January 14, 2012
You can listen to the conference below:
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