Dreaming with GOD 

It is almost impossible to develop a relationship of intimacy, connection and trust with Father God without dreaming with Him. God loves it when our confidence in Him causes us to ask expect great things of Him.

Orphans in contrast to sons have a mindset that causes them to see the world through the lens of scarcity. They approach needs, goals, dreams from the perspective of there isn't enough and I need to do everything by myself in isolation. Orphans are very much like soldiers and servants. They have very little experience of expressing their dreams, needs and wants, not knowing how to make a demand upon an intimate relationship with God. Instead orphans look for orders, instructions.

Dreaming is spiritual intensive care for orphans. Dreaming is an invitation from the Father to share with Him, what we love, what we find beautiful, and what makes our heart beat faster. Our royal identity as adopted sons is made most pronounced when we practically realise we have legal access to ask with confidence. That God has enough resources to practically provide, and sufficient wisdom to make a way for us to produce something full of integrity, excellence and creativity.

Dreaming with God facilitates us coming closer to God. It's where we stop valuing only what we think we ought to value, and instead communicate who we truly are. As we risk being authentic and vulnerable with God,  entrusting what we find precious, we find ourselves trusting Him in an increasingly profound way. 

Trust is made manifest as we resist putting God in a box. Refusing to Dictate to Him how He needs to work this dream out. Rather we communicate our dreams and trust His wisdom, creativity, pace and redemptive power. In every circumstance, even if it seems to contradict our dreams we choose to look to His kindness and faithfulness. This will keep our heart soft, allowing us to overcome disappointment. Trusting Him deeply means not allowing unmet expectations, I had my heart set on this, I counted on this happening, I just thought it would work out differently to lead to disconnection.

Dreaming means we yield, surrender and trust in His goodness. In the midst of unmet expectations we choose to say "I know that you are good and I trust you" The Father loves it when we relate to Him like that.

For more resources to encourage Intimacy, connection and trust in Father God please download the Dream Revolution smartphone App by clicking the link.

http://get.theapp.co/4ee1

Jamie Lee, 14/03/2016
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Welcome! Whether you've just moved to the area, or have lived here all your life, we hope our website helps you to find out everything you want to know about our Church.

 

Some key information about the church...

 

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

You can see a map on our contact us page.

 

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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