Palm Sunday

Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Matthew 21:1-11
As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, tell him that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away."
This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:
"Say to the Daughter of Zion, `See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.'
The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. They brought the donkey and the colt, placed their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted,
"Hosanna to the Son of David!"
"Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!"
"Hosanna in the highest!"
When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, "Who is this?"
The crowds answered, "This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee."

Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest, as we approach Easter may our lives sing out Hosanna to other people who have yet to know Jesus.

17th March 2012

You're Special

These words have been around for ever but they are so very, very true.

In all the world there is nobody like you.
Since the beginning of time, there has never been another person like you,
Nobody has your smile, your eyes, your hands, your hair.
Nobody owns your handwriting, your voice.
You’re special.
Nobody can paint your brushstrokes
Nobody has your taste for food or music or dance or art.
Nobody in the universe sees things as you do.
In all time there has never been anybody who laughs in exactly your way,
And what makes you laugh or cry or think
May cause a totally different response in another,
So…. You’re special
You are different from any other person who has ever lived in all history
You are the only one in the whole of creation
Who has your particular set of abilities
There is always someone who is better at one thing or another than you
But no one has your combination of talents and feelings.
Through all eternity, no one will ever walk, talk,
think,or do anything exactly like you.
You’re special.
You’re rare, and in all rarity there is an enormous value
And because of your great value
The need for you to imitate anybody else is absolutely unnecessary
You’re special…. And it’s no accident you are
Please realise God made you for a special purpose
He has a job for you to do as well as you can.
Out of the billions of applicants, only one is qualified.
Only one has the unique and right combination of what it takes,
And that one is you

Remember John3:16, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

However you are feeling today you are loved, and you are unique and loved by God without question and for eternity. Trust him today and be secure in his love every moment of this week and for ever!

Thank you

Matthew 25:40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
I just want to say that Clapton Salvation Army is an amazing place to belong to. We have an amazing leadership team and amazing people who will help and do anything to further the Kingdom of God. Thank you! If you have never worshipped with us that give it a try, or even just call in for coffee during the week. We would love to see you and meet with you.

3rd March 2012

This song is really powerful and speaks into the heart of everything we are as a church. Let each one of us renew again our commitment to reach out to people who don't Jesus. We need to be on our knees praying for the people we know who are not yet followers of Jesus, because if you are like me then when I get to heaven I want everybody I know to be there.

Hear the call of the kingdom

Lift your eyes to the king

Let his song rise within you

As a fragrant offering

Of how God rich in mercy

Came in Christ to redeem

All who trust in his unfailing grace

Here the call of the kingdom

To be children of light
With the mercy of heaven

The humility of Christ

Walking justly before him

Loving all that is right

That the life of Christ may shine through us

King of Heaven we will answer the call
We will follow bringing hope to the world

Filled with passion, filled with power to proclaim

Salvation in Jesus name

Hear the call of the kingdom

To reach out to the lost
With the Father's compassion
In the wonder of the cross
Bringing peace and forgiveness

And a hope yet to come
Let the nations put their trust in him

Lyrics by Keith Getty

Today as we pray let us give Jesus first place in everything we are and everything we hope to become. Let's continue to believe the impossible and see God's Kingdom grow in our community."And the Lord added daily those who were being saved." Acts 2:47