eVERY bLESSING EPHESIANS 1:3 (Preach notes) 

Many of us have a strong and fearful reaction to a curse, because we find it easier to imagine curses, there is  fearful anticipation  that whatever I do everything will go wrong. Ephesians 1:3 tells us that the Christian is blessed with every spiritual blessing. The believer cannot live simultaneously cursed and blessed. Why? We Raised with Christ (Eph 1:20; 2:6) and positioned in Him in the place of all authority.

Our biggest weakness, vulnerability is in our expectations and mindset. To enjoy freedom and the reality of our blessed state we must believe No weapon forged against you can prevail. Being blessed breaks the power of fear, anxiety, passivity, fatalism.

You are under a blessing. Under His favour, kindness and protection.  You have God’s forgiveness, approval, adoption, His support, provision. He likes, prefers is partial towards you. Which means He shield’s and shelter’s you. Anticipate His blessing/kindness in every area of your life, family, marriage, work, finances, health.

Yet not living in a place of entitlement, I deserve this, having a right to what I want in my timing, and my way.  Not putting God in a box. Your blessed identity is not rooted in circumstances but is found in identity as a much loved son.

In this life we will have trouble. Why? Blessing gives purpose and an assignment, a calling to extend the Kingdom. Blessing enables,empowers us to carry solutions to problems. Subduing chaos, overcoming, transformation. Because you are blessed you will be a blessing.

 

Jamie Lee, 23/02/2015
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Where & when does the church meet?

The church meets every Sunday at 11:00 am for our Sunday Service. There is plenty of free parking around the CCK building. We are walking distance from Plumstead Train station and local buses. It’s good to get to the meeting 15 minutes early to enjoy a fresh cup of coffee before the service starts.

We meet at the church building in the middle of Plumstead

The address is:

46 Lakedale Road
Plumstead
London
SE18 1PS

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What should I expect when I visit the church?

You will receive a very warm welcome particularly from our Welcome Team who will be able to answer your questions and direct you to where you need to go.

Sunday is special because it’s the main opportunity in the week for the whole church family to gather, worship God, enjoy his manifest presence together, minister to one-another, receive encouragement and exhortation from God’s word and be refreshed by God’s Spirit and one-another’s friendship and support.

There will be approximately 45 mins of singing with opportunity for church members to pray, prophesy or read a passage from the bible. After the notices there will be a preach, we take time to understand the bible’s message and how this can teach us about God, about ourselves, about the world that we live in and about what authentic Christian lifestyle looks like in practice. At the end of the preach there is always a chance to respond.

Tea, coffee and biscuits are served after the service where there is plenty of time to meet new people and ask more questions.

 

What happens to the kids at church?

As a family church we are thrilled to have people of all ages involved in our Sunday morning meetings. Typically, after worshiping together for 30 minutes or so, the children and young people will leave for their own activities.

We have a fantastic programme for the kids at the Church for ages 0–14. Children stay with their parents at the start of the service as we worship (sing songs!) together for the first part of the morning. Someone will announce when the children need to go to their programme.

For more information about what happens in the children's work please visit the relevant age groups for you under church life.

Is there a dress code?

No! Please just be yourself and come dressed in your 'normal' clothes.

 

Will I have to join in?

Not at all!
You are free to simply observe or participate as much as feels comfortable for you.

 

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