Hi Village,
It feels like the year has really kicked off now. It was great to gather for our State of the Village and AGM. Already this year we've had a bunch of new people come along and check out Village. Church Camp is just around the corner and…
Life already feels busy doesn't it. Maybe you're already longing to be back in those Christmas days if you had a break. Can I just keep encouraging you: Life is busy. But don't let God things, gospel things be the things that get dropped.
"Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."
— 1 Corinthians 15:58
10 Days of Prayer and Prayer & Praise Night
One thing I know for sure: It won't be because of hard work that we see good things happen at Village. It will be because God has been working through us.
This is why we pray. There's something very good, very right about God's people gathering to call on him for help. So make sure you come along to the prayer and praise night. If you'd like to see what's happening and coming up at church, check out the new app's calendar feature to get an overview and find out when and where things are happening. Let us know if you haven't been able to access the app yet.
Pledge
At Village, we trust that God will generously provide for our Church so that we can reach more people with the gospel. We trust that God has already provided for you so that you can be generous and financially support the work we do together.
We ask at the start of every year that members of Village would consider filling out a pledge form. It doesn't lock you into anything. You aren't going to get an invoice. It's purely for helpful information so that we can budget wisely as a Church Council.
Please can I ask those that haven't, to prayerfully fill in this pledge form using the link below.
Complete Pledge Form
Church Camp 2026
Church Camp is one of those booster shots in the year. A time to come together, to hear from God's word, to pray, to fellowship, to enjoy creation and each other.
Last year was a special time and this year promises to be the same. Can I encourage you to register for Church Camp soon and to prioritise this weekend.
Register for Camp
That's it for this month Village. I continue to be encouraged by the work God is doing in our midst and in you. Keep standing firm and let's do the work of the Lord together this year.
Tim Canosa