Carol Christie, a candidate for Ordained Local Ministry preaches her first sermon at GMC.
In it she explores the closing verses of 1 Thessalonians in chapter 5, where she reminds us of the importance of mutual respect, encouragement, and patience within our faith community. The passage calls us to acknowledge those who work hard among us, to admonish gently, and to support one another in love. We're challenged to 'rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances' – a seemingly impossible task that becomes attainable through God's grace. This message invites us to reflect on how we interact with our fellow believers and leaders, urging us to strive for what is good for everyone. It's a call to live out our faith actively, not just in times of ease but especially in times of difficulty.
As we consider these words, consider how can we better embody these principles in our daily lives? How might our faith community be transformed if we truly lived by these exhortations?
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This episode was produced by David Melville, Mike Weaver and Carol Christie. It was mixed by Mike Weaver and Stewart Hair. It was edited by Jack Wiggall.
Our soundtrack music is ‘Blessed Assurance (All My Attempts to be Satisfied)’ by Jaywan Maxwell, Michael Farren, Nathan Singh & Rhyan Shirley (City Alight Music), performed by Gordon Eastop & Mike Weaver.
