meets at the Farm Centre, 420 University Ave.

Charlottetown, PE Sunday mornings 10:00 am - 12:00 PM

May 26, 2013

Risk

by Tom Zawacki
Serving This Sunday
Greeters John Woikin, Paul Sudsbury Worship Team Tom, Megan & Neill SPEAKER Tom Zawacki Communion Preparation Bernice Gallant OFFERING COLLECTION Corrine, Karen G., Errol Sound TBA Media TBA Toddler Ministry TBA CHILDRENs Ministry Chantale MacEwen Prayer Ministry Teams TBA Clean Up - TEAM B John & Jennifer Cudmore, Donna Wigmore, Mile Power, Karen Gallant.

Dictionary.com defines RISK as: Exposure to the chance of injury or loss; a hazard or dangerous chance. That being the case, I imagine that the opposite of risk then is to avoid said exposure - to the chance of injury, to loss, hazards or to danger to play it safe, to be prudent, practical, reasonable and logical. What role does risk play in the Christian life? Many times scripture reminds us that The just shall live by faith. Now that sounds pretty risky. The writer of Hebrews makes it clear that without faith it is impossible to please God. And that sounds pretty necessary. Vineyard founder John Wimber is famous for stating: Faith is spelt RISK. Lets take it a step further. Saint Paul exhorts is to live by faith and not by sight. The Apostle isnt referring to eyesight but insight.The life of a Christian is a life lived by faith and that by its nature is risky. After all, walking on water is irrational. Feeding lunch to 5000+ people with five loaves of bread and two fish is impractical. A battle plan to simply march around your enemys encampment seven times is illogical. Sending a boy armed with only a sling a five smooth stones against a fully equipped, gigantic warrior is foolishness... according to our earthly wisdom. Paul was right again when he penned these words the foolishness of God is wiser than mans wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than mans strength. Truly, Gods ways are not our ways. Our ways make sense to us, this is true, but Gods ways are higher than our ways, much higher, as high as the heavens above higher. Our ways do not make sense to God, hes not impressed with them and his challenge is for us to reject our ways and follow his seemingly illogical, impractical and irrational ways. Consider the following verses If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. (Jesus) Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; (Jesus) Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of Gods mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to Godthis is your spiritual act of worship. (Paul) I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. (Paul) Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price.Therefore honor God with your body. (Paul)

Not one of those verses sound risk-free to me, none of them sound particularly safe. This life of faith won for us on Calvarys hill is a life filled with risk and adventure. I for one have decided to reject the safe plateaus of life and instead go for the high risk options by following my God where ever he leads. I may be old and round and gray but passion surges through my veins as light floods my eyes and love beats from my heart. Adventure awaits, there are battles to fight and victories to be won. Of course its risky, but I wouldnt have it any other way and neither would my Father.

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Charlottetown Community Church & Surrounding Community The Presence of God That we Live Loved That we Live Love That we Live Supernaturally Jane Watts niece Healing, prompt medical care & comforting peace. Trevena MacLeods mother Healing, freedom from pain, lifted spirits & support for her and her family. Melanie Taylors daughter Jessica Healing and lifted spirits. Jack McAskill A successful surgery, healing & recovery, lifted spirits & support. Donna MacDonald Healing, freedom from pain, lifted spirits & support for her and her family. Lori McDonalds friend Jen Healing from cancer, lifted spirits & support for her and her family. Karen Gallants grandson Oliver Healing and support for him and his family. Tracey Demeulenaere and her daughter Kelsey. Healing and recovery from Kelseys open heart surgery, support for her and their family. Marsha McAndrews father Bazil Healing and relief from pain related to back surgery. Marsha McAndrews mother Blood pressure to become more normal and comfort while dealing with stress.

CHURCH NEWS & GROUPS

CHURCH FINANCES Four Week Average Giving: $2,224.37 Four Week Average Needed: $2,000.00 Lets keep praying for God to supply all we need! MEDIA HELP We need additional Media Help with running video projector on Sunday mornings. Please contact Tom if you are interested. NEXT ELDERS MEETING Saturday, June 1st The elders are: Wayne & Natalie Simmons, Errol & Shelagh Campbell, Greg & Debbie MacKinnon, Garfield & Brenda MacDonald and Tom & Nadine Zawacki. Please feel free to contact us anytime with your thoughts, questions or ideas.

PRE-SERVICE PRAYER
Sundays 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. in the Farm Centre boardroom (second floor to the right at the top of the stairs). Anyone interested is welcome to join.

WORSHIP TEAMS If you have been thinking that you would like to take part in or lead worship on Sundays please contact John McDonald on Facebook, by email at johnperogie@gmail.com, or call or text at (902) 213-0504.

The Sunday morning service requires a large number of volunteers. If you can help, put a note on the Facebook page, sign one of the sheets in the lobby, or mention it to Church Kidz If you are interested in volunteering in Childrens one of the leaders. Positions we are often looking to have help with are: OFFERING Ministry, contact Laurie MacPhee. If you COLLECTION, GREETERS, WORSHIP TEAMS, are interested in working with the Toddler CLEAN-UP TEAMS, KIDZ CHURCH & Ministry, contact Marsha McAndrew. TODDLER MINISTRY, PRAYER MINISTRY
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NEED TEACHERS & HELPERS! See Laurie MacPhee , Carolyn Read or Marsha McAndrew

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

CHURCH NEWS & GROUPS

There is lots going on, be free, go where the life is, family first. Church website is now updated with all activities.
YOUTH GROUP Postponed for the Summer. Spiritual Gifts Workshop WITH TOM ZAWACKI
** FREE!! INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! ALL WELCOME.

MOMS & TOTS GROUP

MOMS & TOTS

A Charlottetown Community Church Group

10:00 AM, Wednesday mornings Contact Michelle Barton or Trevena MacLeod for location

7:00 PM, Thursdays ** Bring a notebook and a Bible. LOCATION! Faithworks Centre, 1288 Loyalist Road, North Wiltshire This week - Strange Biblical Events

LADIES BOOK CLUB POSTPONED FOR SPIRITUAL GIFTS WORKSHOP!

A Huge THANK YOU to All of You Who Helped and Blessed Others with the Free Clothing Give-away!

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LADIES NIGHT AT PAPA JOES 6:00 PM, May 29 Papa Joes on University Avenue Food and Fun! See Michelle Barton for more Information

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Habitat for Humanity PEI looking for volunteers Habitat for Humanity is always looking for volunteers to help with the construction of homes, in the ReStores, on their committees and in the affiliate offices as well. If you are interested in becoming part of their volunteer team, or would like more information, please contact Emily at (902) 367-3041 or volunteer@habitatpei.ca

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Our desire is to be a community of grace that presents Jesus in a relevant way reaching our city and beyond with the love of God.

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CAN SUNDAY DONATIONS FOR THE FOOD BANK Weekly, a box is placed in the lobby to collect donations for the Food Bank or for families that we recognize are in need. Any non-perishable items are greatly appreciated.
Pastor Tom Zawacki (902) 892-5001 communitychurch@pei.aibn.com www.charlottetowncommunitychurch.com

Charlottetown Community Church

Part of the Vineyard Network in Canada P.O. Box 1081 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7M4

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