In all of this world; this amazing,
intricate, intentionally created world there is only one New Ipswich
Congregational Church. We are a particular gathering of people
searching to know God and to live for Him. With all of our
difficulties, all of our brokenness, all of our beauty, love and
sincerest desires, God has placed us here for this moment in time: a
family of faith.
Every one of
us knows personally that life has countless joys as well as
heartbreaking sorrows, and God... in His wisdom has determined that
life lived together
is better. We stop and consider our lives and find that it is
according to His ultimate design, that here we are... together.
God graciously gives us instruction on just how to manage this
togetherness, throughout His written word. Hebrews 3:13 says to
“encourage one another daily” and later in 10:24 we are
told to “... consider how we may spur one another on toward love
and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the
habit of doing, but encouraging one another...and all the more as you
see the Day approaching.”
We invite you to take this exhortation
to heart and come together in word and spirit to join an ongoing
family conversation at the The Living Water Cafe at NICC.
The
Living Water Cafe is a play on
words representing a meeting “place” for the people of NICC. It
is a place of community, connection and refreshment. Jesus says,
Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of
living water will flow from
within them.” John 7:38. At
the Cafe, you will find “monthly specials” of Scripture offered
to reflect on, study and impress upon your heart. Presentations will
be made during our Sunday morning Worship, in articles for the
Newsletter, at our various ministry meetings and in two forms online.
There is a Facebook page entitled Living Water Cafe at NICC, and
also a blog found at www.livingwatercafe.blogspot.com.
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Timothy 3:16 tells us that “All Scripture is God-breathed
and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in
righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped
for every good work.” God
has sparked this desire in our hearts to be instruments of His own,
serving you as we hold out the Word of Life in a creative, fun and
inspirational approach. May He strengthen and bless the entire body
of this church with a sense of community that is anchored upon the
solid foundation of His powerful, life-giving Word.
If you are interested in the Facebook
page simply send or accept a friend request to join us. Keep in
mind, that while we will limit our “friends” to our extended
church family, this is a social media site and information is
viewable to the public.
If the internet is not your cup of tea,
be assured that you will still be a part of the Spirit-nourishing
conversation. Discussions that take place on line may be included as
part of the sharing in other Cafe meeting places such as the
Newsletter or on Sunday mornings.
If you would like more information
please talk with us. Your prayers are greatly appreciated.
In service to the King,
Chief Cook and Bottle Washer
(Marlowe and Grace)
