When they finally arrived in Jerusalem, Paul and Barnabas were welcomed by the church, the apostles, and the elders. (Acts 15:4)
Imagine visiting a Church and being greeted in love by the whole congregation - together with the apostles as well as the elders!?!
Thinking on this, I have a picture of a lone Vicar standing at the door of their Church, checking the time and muttering their standard 'hello's,' but other than that, I don't believe this is as widespread as newcomers (or the Lord) would like …
How many times have we heard the terribly condemning statement, “I did visit your church once, but other than the welcome people placed strategically at the door, no one actually spoke to me!”
Remember, Child of the Living God. Jesus doesn’t (often) manifest himself ‘TO’ his children, He manifests himself ‘IN’ his children!
Allow Him to work in you to do unto others what you would have them do unto you … 
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URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS
Damien - who at only 13 years old has had to have emergency surgery and a colostomy bag fitted due to having developed Crohn’s disease. A lot to deal with at such a young age. Peace, salvation and healing please ...
Norman - who's currently in hospital in Brighton. He's been experiencing some chest pain recently, and after investigations, it was found that he needs to have heart bypass surgery.
My friend - (who wishes to remain anonymous) - he's having to undergo some pretty severe, invasive and intense facial surgery next Wednesday in order to save his life. Peace, health and Grace please upon this precious family as they too deal with their own extremely painful individual issues ...
S - A close family member who's struggling with the diagnosis of breast cancer. She's just had HER2 tests which she hopes will come back as negative this coming Wednesday. Peace, salvation and healing please ...
Rory - Only 30 years old and has just been diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Peace, salvation and healing please ...
Terry - Please can we pray for reconciliation with his daughter and her husband ...
Tonia - A close family member who is still bravely struggling with the effects of chemo for breast cancer and now also serious heart and lung issues. Peace, salvation and healing please ...
Tracey - her eye seems to be getting better (although she still has the big bubble to deal with). We continue to watch the progress by faith. Hallelujah! Peace and healing please ...
Emma - who's awaiting 'positive' oncology results. She's currently physically incapacitated through severe pain and due to circumstances needs urgent financial assistance with a disability chair that seems to cost as much as a small car...! We've been fund raising so message me please if you can offer her (any) help. She says a BIG THANK YOU for those who have already given ...
Young Lydia - For those who want to know more about how she's coping, and what to pray into, she's actually pouring out her life thoughts on Instagram under the title: stoma_life_lydia ... Peace, salvation and healing please ...
Chrissy - who is undergoing some serious treatment for cancer of the oesophagus. Crissy lives alone and needs love and help. Peace, salvation and healing please ...
Barbara - who is undergoing severe treatment for pancreatic cancer. Peace, salvation and healing please …
Mark - who's suffering the effects of long-term sexual abuse. Please pray that his relationship with Jesus strengthens and he can be healed of all past hurts ...
Andy - who has had an awful chest infection and hasn't managed to get much sleep. Peace and healing please ...
Lee - who came off his motorbike last week and is recuperating in GOD's healing hands. Peace and healing please ...
Shad - who's been in hospital for approx 18 months now after waking up one morning and finding he couldn't move his arms and legs. Please pray also for his wife Joy ...
As well as quite a few others (and GOD knows who they are), who wish to remain anonymous but are really going through some yukky stuff right now ...
NB - What started off as just a few people crying out for help, is slowly manifesting as an exponential reality of just what's going on in our neighbourhoods, and on our very doorsteps!
Brothers and Sisters, we know a LOVING GOD who answers prayer, and wants to work His Peace and Kindness through us - Love is as Love does - THANK YOU