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Thanksgiving service Date: 5th May 2018 Topic: Vision: Take It Seriously Text: Proverbs 29:18; Habakkuk 2:1-4 Message The subject of having a 'vision' cannot be over emphasised, especially for Christians. God wants you to have a complete vision which consists of following: 1. A vision for your life 2. A vision for your spouse 3. A vision for your children 4. A vision for the kingdom of God 5. A vision for the church of God 6 A vision for your community; and 7 A vision for the world at large Mark 12:30 - It pleases God when we do things for the benefit of those around us (not only ourselves) Psalm 2:8 - We are created to be creators. When you have a vision for mankind, it blesses you in return. - Visions are ordained to be fulfilled especially as we are created in the image of God ( Gen 11:1-6) How do we fulfill our visions (Habakkuk 2:1-4) 1. Write it down (Hab 2:1) 2 Read it always (Hab 2:2) 3 Run after it (that is: watch, work towards it and pray about it)(Hab 2:2) 4 Wait for it (Don't give up) it will surely come (Hab 2:3). Though it tarries, it will come to pass. God is using the waiting time to strengthen and prepare you for what is to come! Have a Blessed Week!

Sunday Service Topic: Honouring God Text: 1 Sam 2:1-18 & vs 27-31; Mal 1:6-14 Message - God expects His children to honour Him; He deserves our honour especially if we acknowledge Him as our father. - If we choose not to Honour God, it doesn't make Him less or more than He already is. His is God! - Choosing to honour God is a personal decision. God knows if our 'honour' is coming from our hearts ( Read Isaiah 29:13). Even as individuals, we know if we honour God from out hearts. - In today's world, Honouring God is being watered down by 'popular culture' and human wisdom. What does it mean to honour? - It means to hold in high respect and great esteem, - Doing what is right and expected - Fulfilling an obligation or keeping an agreement How to honour God Although honoring God is not something that can be taught ( because it is a thing of the heart), some tips on how to honour God are: *1*- By having faith in God and Jesus' sacrifice on the cross. 2*- With Thanksgiving. ( *Read Luke 17:11-18) We should not become to familiar with God that we don't return to God to say thanks for all He has done.( Psalm 95:2-3; 1 Tess 5:18 ). We should honour God with our hearts, mouths and our substance. 3*- Reverence God; fear Him ( *Ecc 12:13 ). Give God His rightful place in your life. Joseph had reverential fear for God and refused to sin with his master's wife. We reverence God by keeping His Commandments 4*- By building and visiting God's house. Being among those who contribute to building the House of God ( *1Kings 6:14; Ps 35:7 ). God knows that those who'll honour Him when they have a little will also Honour Him when He blesses them with more. 5*- By considering the poor. This is the fastest way to honour God ( *Prov 14:31; Prov 19:17 ). Consider the poor by extending your financial and material aid. When we give to the poor, we give to God ( Ps 41:1-3) 6 - With your time. If you give God your time, He will give you more time (long life). ( Read Matt 21:30) 7 - With your substance. We cannot Honour God without Giving to God ( Prov 3:9 ). We should honour God with our tithes (10% of your increase) and offering (freewill gift) ( Read Heb 8:3). Honouring God with our offering doesn't mean bringing just any offering but bringing the best of our substance. To Honour God the way He deserves will cost us Romans 12:1 Have a blessed week!