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Grace FellowshipSasolburgExists to exalt God,Edify & Equip believers &Evangelize the lost.E-BULLETIN25 September to 1 October 2022Special Dates & Events:SUNDAY 25th of SeptemberMarc & Angela’s anniversary8:30 -BIBLE HOUR: Iron Men9:30 -MORNING SERVICECorporate Scripture Reading: Psalm 32Preacher:Leon PretoriusScripture Passage:Overview of the Minor ProphetsMicah (Part 2)(The sermon will be posted on http://www.gracesasolburg.co.za/sermons/ )SUNDAY 25th of September – Membership Class12:00 – 13:30@ Leon & Marzelle’s homePlease sign up with Leon or Jochen!THIS COMING WEEK:TUESDAY 27th of September – Marriage Counselling Course19:00 – 20:00@ Leon & Marzelle’s homePage1Please sign up with Leon or Jochen!WEDNESDAY 28th of September - Weekly Bible Study18:30 @ Leon & Marzelle’s home
THURSDAY 29th of September- Weekly prayer meeting05:00 on WhatsAppTHURSDAY 29th of September – Monthly Ladies’ Fellowship10:00 @ Amor’s home- all ladies are welcome! -IN TWO WEEKS’ TIME:THURSDAY 6th of October – Leaders’ meetingChurch Office:Phone: (074) 064-3777 (Leon)Physical Address:26 Koeberg street, VaalparkEmail: gracefellowshipsasolburg@gmail.comWebsite: www.gracesasolburg.co.zaFacebook: Grace Fellowship SasolburgGrace News: (074) 605-0394Leadership Details:Leon (Pastor-Teacher)(074) 064-3777Jochen (082) 655-3476Prayer List:Evangelism:- Newton & Vanessa- Tony & Santie( 265) 884-36-3269- Richard & Telda(079) 469-3499- Iwan & Maggie (magdaaeb@gmail.com)Illnesses:- Melloney* Cancer patients:- Vanessa* Chronic illnesses:- Billy & Pikkie- GlynnPregnancies:KeshikaMaggie(084) 765-1188( 265) 996-99-6305(016) 454-0462(082) 335-7508Our church:Pray that God may help us tobe thankful. Pray that we willbe thankful for the gift ofsalvation given to each of theother members in ourfellowship. Expressthankfulness to God for thesame grace given to otherbrothers and sisters in Christ inVaalpark and surroundingareas. Pray that we will let thepeace and word of Christ rulein our hearts while we teachand admonish one another withthe truth of the Gospel.(Colossians 3:15-16)PageBank Account:Grace Fellowship Sasolburg, @ Nedbank Sasolburg,account number 176 433 9193, branch code 176 4362The World:- The persecuted church- Salvation of the lost- The government
Wednesday WordA Weekly Devotional with Paul Tripp –Circles of SovereigntyIn a world that seems so out of control, where bad things happen to you andthose you love while reward falls on those who deserve the opposite, it’s hard tobelieve that God is sovereign.How could the one who declares himself to be perfect, wise, good, and loving inevery way also be in absolute control of the universe and let all of this happen onhis watch?Much of our regular anxiety, worry, fear, and discouragement results fromthinking that when things are out of our control, they are out of controlcompletely. But the Bible tells us that if we want to properly understand what ishappening around us, we need to remember what’s happening above us.As a being made in the image of God, you are a meaning maker. Because we’vebeen given intellectual and conceptual abilities, we have a hunger to know, adesire for life to make sense, and a determination to understand.These are all excellent qualities, and the Bible encourages growth in these areas:“An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeksknowledge” (Proverbs 18:15). But we must all be willing to accept that there is acreature/Creator line that we are unable to cross.Since you and I aren’t privy to God’s secret counsel or informed of the details ofhis eternal plans, we will always face confusion, mystery, and surprise. The writerof Hebrews, discussing the lordship of Jesus Christ, hints at this tension: “Now inputting everything in subjection to him, he left nothing outside of his control. Atpresent, we do not yet see everything in subjection to him” (Hebrews 2:8).A functional, day-to-day belief in the sovereignty of God will not remove thistension from your life. God will not always give us answers, but he always givesus himself. He reveals to us his existence, rule, wisdom, faithfulness, and love sothat we can experience peace and rest of heart even as we face painful mysteries.Page3Allow me to suggest a tool I developed in my counseling years to help peopleunderstand and live in light of the practical implications of the sovereignty of Godfor everyday life.
Imagine I have drawn a small circle inside a much larger circle on a sheet ofpaper. The inner circle is labeled the circle of responsibility, and the outer circlethe circle of concern.The circle of responsibility—the smaller, inner circle—represents things God hascalled you to do that you cannot give to anyone else. These are your daily, Godordained duties. The only proper response to this inner circle is to carefully andfaithfully obey, trusting God for the empowering grace to do so.Many other things in life grab your attention, capture your mind, and weigh heavyon your heart, but they are not your responsibility or your ability to change. Theseare the things you put in the circle of concern—the bigger, outer circle. The onlyproper way to respond to these concerns is to entrust them to your Lord, whogoverns them all for his glory and your ultimate good.Living as God has called you to live requires knowing which things in your life fitinto which circle. If you load items into the inner circle that don’t belong, you willbe overbearing and controlling, and your life will be dominated by anxiety andfear.Some things God has not told us and never will. This mystery and tension won’tbe alleviated until we’re on the other side, but the more you come to know himand understand the character of his loving care, the deeper your rest becomes.So, walk down the hallway of your confusing life today and say, “There are manythings I don’t understand, but I know my Father is in control. I know he is wiseand good, and I know he loves me.”God bless,Paul David TrippREFLECTION QUESTIONS1. In what ways does your world seem out of control today?2. What seemingly “bad” things have happened to you, those you love, and thosewho love and serve the Lord?Page4. Review your answers to Questions 1-3 in light of Isaiah 55:8-9 - “For mythoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares theLord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than43. What seemingly “good” rewards have been given to those to appear to deservethe opposite?
your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” In what ways might yourinterpretation, or definition, of “out of control”, “bad”, and “good” be differentfrom the Lord and his holy and perfect ways?5. What has God revealed to you over time that he had not originally revealed?How long did it take for you to see God’s will? What has God yet to reveal thatyou are still looking for answers to? Could you be satisfied if the Lord neverrevealed this part of his will to you before eternity?6. Draw the two circles diagram on a piece of paper (or create two lists on yourphone). What falls inside your circle of responsibility? List as many items as youcan think of. Then, identify 2 or 3 specifically and ask, “How is God calling me tocarefully and faithfully obey in these areas, and how can I trust him for theempowering grace to do so?” Be practical with your answer.Page57. What falls outside your circle of responsibility but is still causing debilitatinganxiety, worry, fear, or discouragement? How can you let them go, entrustingthem to your Lord? Be specific.
The inner circle is labeled the circle of responsibility, and the outer circle the circle of concern. The circle of responsibility—the smaller, inner circle—represents things God has called you to do that you cannot give to anyone else. These are your daily, God-ordained duties. The only proper response to this inner circle is to carefully and
