Sunday 13 March
It’s How the Story Ends that’s Most Important
James Rees-Thomas
James shares about the persecuted church in our Mission Service. When we accept Jesus and become a Christian we become a citizen of heaven. This citizenship gives hope in immense suffering and trials as we know that there is more to this life is not the end. James encourages us to become informed about the persecuted church and to pray, also to make sure we know how our story ends
Life Group questions
It’s How the Story Ends that’s Most Important
Global Missions – The Persecuted Church
James Rees-Thomas shared on Sunday and in his talk he gave us insight into the persecuted church.
Our experience of being a Christian in New Zealand is not the experience of a typical Christian.
“The typical Christian lives in a developing country, speaks a non-European language, and exists under the constant threat of persecution – of murder, imprisonment, torture, or rape.” David Neff
Activity:
Be more informed about the persecuted church. Spend time looking at the Open Doors website together as a group.
From the website select a country where it’s difficult to be a Christian and pray together for that country and our Christian brothers and sisters.