“Your kingdom come, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10
Dear friends,
The youth protests we have been seeing in France have spread across Europe. In the US, the midterms have brought a Democratic sweep, bringing rejoicing for some and disappointment for others. Whatever our positions on these political matters, I know all of us hope for something better.
As Christians, we are called to pray that the kingdom of our Father in heaven would come.
The late pastor Dr Voddie Baucham said, “There is no governmental transformation that can bring the peace that Christ came to bring.” So, it is in the rule of the King of Kings alone that we can place our hope.
We are not called to believe that the end of suffering, injustice and evil will happen through our efforts now. The kingdom of peace will only truly arrive with the return of the Risen King.
But we are also not called to passive indifference with nothing to do until Jesus arrives. Christians should increasingly share the Fathers heart, loving what he loves and hating what he hates. So we cannot help but live as kingdom people even before the fulness of the kingdom arrives.
We cannot cause the sun to rise, but we can display more and more rays of the breaking sunrise. The kingdom began on Easter morning, with the resurrection of its king. As that resurrection power brings more and more dead hearts to life, the sunrise advances.
Whatever happens next, our ultimate hope is not in a movement or a political party. It is in Jesus, the King of kings.
Come Lord Jesus, come.
Craig and the Trinity Team
UPCOMING…
SATURDAY 7th NOVEMBER
English Worship Service
A time of praise and prayer with our brothers and sisters at the Eglise Protestante Evangelique de Villeurbanne-Cusset
18:00-19:30 | 32 petite rue Pasteur, 69100 Villeurbanne
SUNDAY 8th NOVEMBER
All Age Service
A shorter morning service with something for everyone, no matter your age.
10:30 | Bancel Chapel (on the right as you enter the building) | 50 Rue Bancel
Please bring items for the Solidarites Anglicanes Christmas Gift Bags
Sunday at 6
A smaller, quieter gathering with time for sung worship and praying for the world, the city and each other.
18:00 | Chapel (enter the main door and turn right) | 50 Rue Bancel
TUESDAY 10th
New: Lunchtime Growth Group
An opportunity to explore where what we hear on a Sunday makes a difference in our day-to-day lives, in the context of food and friendship. And all contained in a lunchbreak (bring your lunch).
12:00-13:30 | Charpennes | Contact Becky (07 69 07 10 52) if interested
WEDNESDAY 11th
Commemoration Ceremony: 11th November 1918
Ceremony in French, starting at the Parte des Enfants du Rhône and moving to the Monuments aux Morts on the Ile du Souvenir.
09:45-11:45 | Porte des enfants du Rhône | Parc de la Tête d’Or, 69006
THURSDAY 12th
New: Evening Growth Group
Starting with a meal together, followed by a time of discussion, encouragement and prayer for each other.
19:00-21:30 | Charpennes | Contact Craig (07 68 76 78 75) if interested.
SATURDAY 14th
Cérémonie Franco-Britannique
All British and Commonwealth as well as French citizens are warmly welcomed to this important ceremony for the village, which is held annually.
10:00 | starting at Les Cimetieres | Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d’Or
SUNDAY 15TH
Communion Service
Children’s groups will be happening during the service.
10:30 | Espace Bancel | 50 Rue Bancel
SPOTLIGHT ON CHRISTMAS
Christmas Bags
The Solidarites Anglicanes team will be assembling gifts for their Christmas bags, tailored to members of our church family. Please bring new and giftable items to church on the dates below.
Please note, we already have enough pairs of socks for women, and please do not bring any games or puzzles that have parts missing.
Collections will take place at church on 8th & 15th November
Christmas Cakes
This is a major annual fundraiser for Solidarités Anglicanes. Pre-order your ready-to-go, home baked Christmas cake by 22nd November, for delivery by 13th December.
Contact Anne Page to place your order: 06 76 48 36 78
Christmas Carol Service
Every year we host a Christmas Carol Service with other churches in Lyon. This year it will be taking place on the evening of Sunday 6th December at the Grand Temple. We need singers in the choir that will help to lead the congregation during the service, and volunteers to serve in the events leading up to and at the service itself.
Singers follow this link and please ensure you can commit to the mandatory rehearsals before you sign up.
Volunteers follow this link to see the range of dates where your service would be greatly valued.
