In this special message to start Re:Hope Church’s FASTING WEEK 2024, our senior pastor, Brian, brings a message outlining the Biblical call to fasting as well as the reasons we see in God’s word for this practice. Brian shares from his experience of fasting to bring some helpful direction and support – especially when facing any fear or lies that come along with a period of fasting, and helps us see how fasting often brings reconciliation within our relationships.
In this message by Fiona Keatings, we explore the theme of JOY. Fiona is the senior teacher at Scotland Bible School and she guides us through a Bible overview on joy to build a Bible centred definition for this often misunderstood concept. Fiona relating the Bible’s teaching on joy to her personal experiences help us know what to do with this wealth of Biblical data. She leaves us with the challenge to be open and honest with God about our joy levels.
For the second week of advent, we’re focusing on PEACE. This week Chalcedony Williams brings a message that through Jesus we can have peace with God, peace with people and peace in our circumstances. Chalcedony leaves us with a challenge to bring the peace of God to people in our lives by fighting against loneliness.
Re:Hope Southside’s lead pastor, Crooksy, starts our advent season with a message about HOPE. Generally, hope carries the notion of uncertainty, but in the Bible we see how can we find certainty and hope in God even when we’re not sure how our challenges will work out. Crooksy leaves us with the challenge us to choose hope in our responses – even before our circumstances have changed.