Missed Sunday's 10am service or would like to revisit, join Pastor Stephen as he delves into the Book of Colossians.

The Supremacy of the Son of God

15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.

21 Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because ofa] your evil behavior. 22 But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation— 23 if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.

Pastor Stephen looks at the passage through the len’s of Jesus

Our creator answers the why questions by getting us to look to Jesus, like Paul did.

- Who are you Lord?

- What would you have me do?

Does God have supremacy in our life? God cares for this world and all things in it.

God knows there is suffering and He suffered himself.

Catchup on the whole sermon using the youtube link attached.

Wasn't it great to have Pastor Stephen back from overseas.

- Who likes getting good news?

- Who likes getting bad news?

So we’ll be reading Colossians over the next few weeks. Join us in reading and praying over these chapters during the week and be prepared for Sundays.

Thank you Pastor Stephen for sharing about your experiences at the overseas conference that you attended in South Korea.

Paul wants us to know it starts with Jesus and continues with Jesus - live in the light of Jesus.

Colossians 1:1-14

As you receive - continue to live

- Jesus is central to the Christian life

The gospel is a gospel of hope

- We can look back at what Jesus did and look forward as we live in a new way with Jesus

Living with God’s grace in our lives each and every day.

Connect in with the Marion church of Christ You tube channel to hear Pastor Stephen's sermon in full.

Thank you also to Terry for your communion talk and sharing with us as we give thanks and do in remembrance of Jesus and what He did on the cross for us.

Thank you to the music team for worshipping joyously with us.

Thank you to Naomi Beames CoC SA & NT for coming and sharing the Word at our 10am service last Sunday.

Naomi is involved with helping churches with finance, governance, insurance, support churches into the future, seeing what God’s plans are and where He is working in our churches.

Naomi spoke the Word on John 6 25-36

Jesus said I am the bread of life

Bread in biblical times was of vital importance to peoples lives.

What does it mean? I am the bread of life.

Jesus wanted to lift their vision - there is spiritual bread you cannot live without in your day to day.

The process to make a loaf of bread and onto the table was a long process.

This process is what Jesus had to go through too for us on the cross.

Do we feel hungry again? Jesus wants to meet our need. Spiritual joy, peace and comfort.

‘Comes’ Keep coming to Jesus to feed us day in and day out.

How do we seek Jesus each day - or what is stopping us.

His love makes us worthy to come to Him.

Let’s feed on Jesus to fill our time, bodies and mind daily. Satisfying your soul.

Connect in on You Tube to feed on the Word that Naomi brought to us.

Blessings,

Church Office Team