A word from
Council & Church
Whittlesey Christian Church
NEW YEAR – NEW CHALLENGES NEW HOPE
If we had to rely on news reports and economic predictions then everyone would be justified in wanting to hold on to 2011 regardless of how bad it had been. We are often left with the clear impression that we are not really being told the whole truth. In showing our church family the difference between ‘true statements’ and ‘the truth’ I explained how easy it would be to turn up at church in a top of the range Rolls Royce only to go back to my little run-around a few months later. I could make the ‘true’ statement that ‘I no longer have my lovely Roll Royce’ but the ‘truth’ would be - it’s been repossessed. True statements can often mask unpalatable issues, such as my stupidity in buying something I could not afford. How adept governments are at burying bad news underneath some headline grabbing ‘good news, or increased benefit’ safe in the knowledge that most people will never notice. That is until, as our previous government along with many other nations discovered, ‘the real truth’ of wrong decisions have to be faced. For many people 2012 could bring horrendous hurdles to overcome, businesses and councils must wrestle with the difficult decisions of what services to axe or people to dismiss as they seek to balance their books. I’m not a ‘doom and gloom’ person and neither do I foolishly ‘bury my head in the proverbial sand’ hoping that the problem will disappear if I ignore it long enough. During a particularly difficult time I discovered how wise and relevant the Bible is to life when I came across this incredible verse “you will know (face up to, get really acquainted with) the truth and this will set you free”
the face. This helped me discover an effective way forward. Ok, it meant lifestyle changes and living in the world of reality instead of ‘wishful thinking’ which I didn’t like at first, but it worked and I ultimately discovered that place of real freedom, where I was at peace with myself. Be inspired to take hold of a ‘new hope for 2012’ know that you do not have to walk through its challenges alone. As a church we want you to know that our door is always open. Come along and experience what it’s like to belong to an exciting Christian Church family, you will always be made welcome. You are also free to call my office any time and arrange a time to talk. We want to walk with you to a brighter hope ‘why walk alone when we can walk together.’
Get in touch...... Brian Smithyman (Pastor of Whittlesey Christian Church, Broad Street) Further enquiries from Church Office: 01733 752093 Brian’s Mobile: 07976 957793 Email: brians@whittlesey.cc Church Website: www.whittlesey.cc
Instead of running away from challenging issues I decided to look this problem square in
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