{"id":459,"date":"2016-03-05T14:08:54","date_gmt":"2016-03-05T14:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.godpod.org.uk\/?p=459"},"modified":"2016-03-05T14:43:31","modified_gmt":"2016-03-05T14:43:31","slug":"winter-newsletter-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.godpod.org.uk\/?p=459","title":{"rendered":"Winter Newsletter 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table width=\"725\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.godpod.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/clip_image0021.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47\" alt=\"GodPod\" src=\"http:\/\/www.godpod.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/clip_image0021.jpg\" width=\"224\" height=\"147\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.godpod.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/clip_image0026.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-49\" alt=\"JCWGVA\" src=\"http:\/\/www.godpod.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/clip_image0026-300x143.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"143\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.godpod.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/clip_image0026-300x143.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.godpod.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/clip_image0026.jpg 311w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<h2>John 3:16<\/h2>\n<p>For God so loved the world that He gave His only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000a0;\">Jesus Christ Witness God\u2019s Victorious Army<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Charity No. 1081578 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.godpod.org.uk\">www.godpod.org.uk<\/a><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Winter 2015 NEWSLETTER<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Charity No. 1081578 <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.godpod.org.uk\/\">www.godpod.org.uk<\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: medium;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>\u2018For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called, Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God,<\/em><br \/>\n<em> Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice, from that time forward, even forever.<\/em><br \/>\n<em> The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this<\/em>. \u2013 Isaiah 9: 6, 7. NKJV.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Christmas Greetings<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nI would like to thank all of you who have supported us in prayer, giving and fellowship again this year. We thank the Lord that we were able to finish all the shows and are now looking forward to the greatest event the world has ever known. This was when a young girl presented a Saviour to the world, what a wonderful present from a loving God all wrapped in clothes John 3v16 \u201cfor God so loved\u201d, He gave the world the greatest present. \u201dFor Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners\u201d, that\u2019s all of us. For those of us who have accepted this present there is an indescribable wonderment of his birth, a joy that washes over the soul and a peace out of this world. The Westminster shorter catechism asks the question: What is the chief end of man? \u2013 The answer: \u2018man\u2019s chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever\u2019. It only becomes a gift if we accept the present. Let us join with the heavenly hosts and the shepherds in praising God and giving Him glory. Then let us spread the word that we have read concerning this child. Thank God for the precious GIFT of salvation.<br \/>\nPeace and Joy to you all. Mick and Annie<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Memories of Christmas Past<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nWhen I was a young man I used to play in the local Salvation Army band. Christmas time was always special as we would go around Newport, visit the hospitals and play all the traditional carols. We were always warmly received and it was a good time to share about God\u2019s most precious gift of His Son Jesus Christ. Christmas then was not so commercialised as it is today where the true meaning of the season has been lost or hidden for most people.<br \/>\nIt is astonishing that God out of His mercy and love has made a way for us \u201csinners\u201d to be reconciled to Himself through the death, resurrection and ascension of His Son Jesus Christ to give us a personal relationship now and for all eternity. For many of us who are older, we can be tempted to look back and reflect on the past as better than it was, but no matter how long we live on this earth our dear Saviour will remain close to us. He is the gift that we should value above all others.<br \/>\nHave a blessed Christmas, Roy.<br \/>\n\u2018<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Bus Outreach Times for Each Evening<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nMondays 7pm &#8211; Ryde Western gardens (Ryde Esplanade)<br \/>\nTuesdays 7pm &#8211; Freshwater Moa Place Car Park<br \/>\nWednesdays 7pm &#8211; Wroxall Station Road Car Park<br \/>\nThursdays 7pm &#8211; Shanklin Main Co-op Side Car Park<br \/>\nFridays 6pm &#8211; Newport Church Litten Car Park<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Prayer Clock<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nPhilippians 4:6-7 \u2018Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ\u2019.<br \/>\nThank you all for your continued prayerful support. As we know prayer is so important, please continue to pray for the team members and the venues that we attend each night.<br \/>\nWe have a monthly prayer meeting on the bus at one of the venues as above. Anyone wanting to come along will always be welcome, between the times of 7-8pm. Or should you have a specific need for prayer then please contact on phone no 01983 854903 mobile 07746 212554<\/p>\n<p>Blessings to you all Dave &amp; Lin &#8211; Prayer clock co-ordinators.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>A Warm Invitation from Bernard<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n\u201cWhoever believes in Him will not be disappointed \u201cRomans 9 verse 33 &#8211; GNB<\/p>\n<p>With winter comes the dark and cold evenings, but we would extend a warm welcome to you should you want to visit the bus in your location. Come and have a cup of tea and meet Mike and the team. All are very welcome.<br \/>\nHave a truly blessed Christmas.<br \/>\nBernard G Penney (Trustee).<br \/>\nWith Christmas approaching<br \/>\nI look back on my life and think of all those moments that made Christmas such a special time. I can remember being in a nativity play at school, playing one of the wise men, and also seeing my own children in the school plays. There is something magical hearing young children singing those carols we all sang as children. Nativity plays are a wonderful way to share the word of God. That wonderful gift, carried in the womb of a virgin, as Isaiah prophesied in Isaiah 7:14 (NKJV) \u201c Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel\u201d.<br \/>\nJesus said &#8220;I am the light of the world&#8221;, and he is, in this dark fallen world that gets darker every day. That truly wonderful gift was born for us, how appropriate that the\u201d Lamb of God\u201d was born in a stable. Let\u2019s give thanks for the best gift anyone can be given, and let us all think of the lonely, bereaved, addicted, homeless and all those in distress this Christmas.<br \/>\nEvery blessing &#8211; Richard.<br \/>\nMay the Lord\u2019s grace be with you and your loved ones.<\/p>\n<p>Have a very Happy Christmas and a blessed New Year &#8211; The Team and Trustees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 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