FROM THE PRESIDENT Alban Matohiti Brothers and Sisters in Sydney,
PRESIDENT Alban Matohiti Editors
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the Holy Spirit affects our minds and hearts as we self-reflect on the order of priorities in our lives. God As Jesus was walking beside wants us to be aware of what is imthe Sea of Galilee, He saw two portant in light of the gospel. Don’t brothers, Simeon, called Peter, and let things hold you back—be ready Andrew. Jesus extended them the to say yes. invitation to follow Him, promising that He would make them fishers The conference recently held its of men. Peter and Andrew had one regular ministerial meeting, and as choice to make: to go or not go. a team of pastors we decided on a They decided to go. cycle of evangelism for our churches here in Sydney over the next few Often in our journey of faith Jesus years. We believe that we can be extends us a similar invitation. He effective in the work of the gospel wants us to make a decision to join through the different gifts God has Him in the direction He sets for us. blessed us with as individuals. We Like Peter and Andrew, the chalwill share more on this as we come lenge for us will be to go or not. It together in our session time. is important to notice that faith will not grow unless we say yes to God. As we journey together through Often the only way to experience 2022, God is constantly inviting the blessing that God has set in our each one of us to say yes to His lives is to say “Yes” and “I will go” invitation of grace to make a differto Him. ence for His kingdom in Sydney. I hope and pray that you will say yes In Joshua, chapter 3, the Bible tells to God and be involved in His work. us that only when the feet of the Often that is the only way to experipriests who were carrying the ark ence His biggest blessings. touched the water of the flood-level Jordan River did it stop flowing. Of- May God’s love and mercy continue ten, as we contemplate whether to to be with you. go or not go for God, it seems that only when we take first step in faith and put our feet in the water that the blessing of God takes place. We need to take the first step in faith. It is part of God’s way of dealing with His people.
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Further, as we are challenged to go for the Lord, often the main thing we need to confront is what is holding us back. This is a time when
