[PAUSE] - Everything We Need

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“His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.” (2 Peter 1:3 NRSVA)

It often amuses me when I walk around the supermarket and see the meal ‘kits’ that are on the shelves. There are kits to help you make tortillas, enchiladas, tacos and burritos – and this is just in the Mexican food section. The thing that makes me smile, as well as shake my head, is the fact that because it is called a ‘kit’ I expect it to contain everything I would need to make the meal.

But this is not so. A closer look at the packaging and it informs me that it contains some of the elements needed for the meal, but I would still have to provide the meat, the lettuce, the tomato and the cheese! So not really that all-in-one meal kit I thought it was going to be.

Today’s Bible verse is taken from the start of Peter’s second letter to some gentile Christians he knew. He wrote this letter to encourage them in their faith as well as to warn them against some false teaching that was pervading their community.

The letter begins with some greetings and then Peter encourages his fellow Christians. He tells them that God has given them everything they need to become spiritually mature in Christ, and he has done this through our knowledge and relationship with Jesus. He goes on to say that because they have been given everything they need for spiritual maturity, they must actively chase after it if they hope to receive a reward in God’s eternal kingdom.

And the same is true for us. We also have no excuse for not pursuing maturity in Christ, because God has already given us everything we need to do it.

It is because of God’s goodness that he has given us everything we need to live our lives for him. He has not given us a ‘how-to-live-for-God’ meal kit that does not contain all the ingredients needed. He has given us everything we possibly need to live our lives successfully for him. He has given us ‘His divine power’ the Holy Spirit who enables and empowers us to live for him. He has given us his son, Jesus, who died for us to pay the price for our sin to restore us to a right relationship with God. He has given us the resurrection which proves that Jesus was God’s son and that everything he said and taught us about God is true and that we should follow and listen to him. It also means that we can have a vibrant and living relationship with the living Jesus right now. He has given us his word, the Bible, to teach, guide and strengthen us as we live our lives for him.

So, the next time you eat a burrito or an enchilada, remember God’s goodness to you. He doesn’t short-change us. He has given us everything we need for life and godliness.

A Prayer:
God, thank you for your goodness to me. Thank you that you have given me everything I need to live my life for you. Help me to depend upon you rather than upon myself. I need your strength, your guidance and your help.
Amen.

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Planning your Visit

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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.

Where and When

Our Church meets every Sunday at 10:00am.

We meet at the Queen Mary Centre in Wisbech (directions here) for our Sunday Services and King's Youth. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There are disabled toilets just down from the Ladies toilets in the main corridor. The building has no steps throughout and the main entrance has an automatic door. Large print words for songs can be provided if requested in advance.

Our Sunday Morning Service

Our Sunday Morning Service begins at 10am with a warm welcome from one of our team members. Then follows a time of sung worship, led by our band as well as some interactive items related to the biblical theme being explored. Sometimes a person might pray out loud or read a small passage from the bible. Sometimes people share things that they believe God is saying to the whole church family. This might seem strange the first time you hear it but it’s all part of our connecting with God. We then share news and notices, usually about what’s going on in the life of the church. One of our leaders will then give a talk (sermon) that is bible based and that we can apply to our everyday life. After the talk, we have a time of ministry where people can pray for one another, as well as opportunity to chat and get to know each other better with a hot drink and biscuit (we do not charge for refreshments). We then gather together again for about 10 minutes for a final bit of sharing or encouraging each other in our faith and finish with a final song.

What About My Kids?

On Sundays provision is made for children at King's Kids. Children stay with adults for the first part of the Celebration and are encouraged to join in with the songs and interactive parts. Just before the Bible teaching, the children (4-11 years) will be invited to go to an adjoining room for 'King's Kids' that is run by a dedicated and fully DBS checked team of volunteers where they will receive Bible teaching relevant to their age, do some fun games and crafts and sing some songs. They return to their parents and to the Main Hall shortly after the Bible teaching during the Ministry and Refreshments time.

If you would like to accompany your child to King's Kids for the first few times, that is fine. Also, if you do not wish your child to go to King's Kids and to stay with you in the Main Hall, that is also fine.

Is There Anything For Teenagers?

We run a Youth Group called King's Youth. This happens every fortnight on a Saturday evening in the Queen Mary Centre and is for Children who are going to Senior School (aged 11-18).

During a Sunday morning meeting, the youth are encouraged to engage in the main meeting.

We have resources on the tables that include adult colouring in, puzzles and fidget toys for anyone who may find them useful during the meeting (even adults!).

Baby Changing Facilities

Both the Ladies and Gents toilets have baby changing facilities.

Is There A Dress Code?

No! Please just be yourself and come dressed in your 'normal' clothes.

Where Do I Sit?

There is no designated seating. You are able to sit wherever you like.

Parking

There is a large car park right next door to the Queen Mary Centre called Somers Road Car Park. This is a free car park. There are also disabled parking spaces to the side of the Queen Mary Centre building. Get directions here.

Is There An Offering?

Once a month during our Sunday Celebration we make a point of having an offering during the service as part of our expression of worship. On other Sundays you can give by simply placing your offering in the basket on the table by the entrance to the Main Hall. However, our offering is mainly for those who are regular attenders of our church. If you are just visiting, please do not feel that you have to give any money at all.

You can also give online using our safe and secure website.

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Getting Connected

Small Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some afternoons and some evenings. The groups on offer change from time to time and include interest groups and courses, so please do ask what is available.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team.

Other Ministries

We also run the following ministries:

Small Groups & Bible Studies
Men's Breakfast
King's Kids
King's Youth
Prayer Ministry
Mutual Support (Barnabas Team)

Get In Touch

If you have any questions, or would like to get in touch before your visit, please do contact us. We will be more than happy to help.

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