Last notice for 2025 AGM
Hi everyone,As mentioned over the previous weeks and Sunday gatherings, our AGM is happening tomorrow, 17 June, at 7:30pm in the church Side Hall. We will spend time reflecting on the previous three years of church growth and also hold a vote which will affect the future of ministry at ASEC. Because of this, it […]
All things must work together for my salvation
Question 1 of the Heidelberg Catechism is all about comfort. Each sentence builds on and expands the previous one. So far, we have seen that Jesus has bought us by his own blood. We have learned that our sin is fully paid for and so we are now free. When it seems like there could […]
What Christ won at the cross
Dear all, We continue this week with our look at the answer to Question 1 of the Heidelberg Catechism. Here, the authors of the catechism hold together two wonderful truths from Scripture about what Jesus has accomplished. Paid in full 1 John 1:7 tells us that Jesus’ blood cleanses from sin. Those who walk in […]
Upcoming AGM and New Sermon Series
Dear all, Because of the bank holiday at the start of the week, we’re a bit behind on this week’s update. Devotional thoughts will continue next week. In the meantime, here are this week’s important notices! AGM We are going to be holding our AGM on Tuesday, 17 June at 7:30pm. There will be time […]
I am not my own
Last week we began looking at answering the question, “What is your only comfort in life and death?” The wonderful way that the answer begins is with the simple statement ”that I am not my own”. To be a Christian is to no longer claim possession of yourself. It is to recognise that Jesus paid […]
My One Comfort
Over the past few weeks we have been singing the song My One Comfort. Before praying, I mentioned that though the song is short, it packs a big scriptural punch. What is your only comfort in life and death? Think about this for a moment; that is the hope and comfort that has been won […]
How Firm A Foundation
I was listening to an audio devotion written concerning Acts 16:6-10 this morning. It’s a wonderful section of Luke’s investigative journalism project to give certainty to his friend, Theophilus. Paul and his crew have been trying to preach the gospel throughout Asia, what is modern-day Turkey, but they haven’t been able to. Why? Because God […]
An update regarding our WhatsApp Community
Over the last couple of weeks there have been some individuals who have joined the WhatsApp Community who are not a part of the church. While that isn’t an issue in itself, as our church is open to all, the accounts were not based here in Greenock but in Kenya. A few members have received […]
The Weekly Update – Unceasing Prayer
Dear Brothers and Sisters, In a recent blog post, Barnabas Piper shared an incredibly encouraging thought. I encourage you to read the whole post. It is very brief, but has helped me personally as I think about prayer in my own life. Yours in Christ, Pastor Dan This week We begin a new study during our […]
The Monday Update
Dear Brothers and Sisters, To be a Christian is to live in two worlds and yet to never quite feel a part of either. I know, in my head, that I belong to Jesus. I know, in my heart, that most days feel ordinary. I don’t normally feel like I am a part of something […]