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June 22, 2008  - Ian

As many of you know, my daughter Beth has been in hospital over the last week with Dengue Fever and Typhoid. It has not been easier for her nor Narelle nor me. But Beth is now out of hospital and recovering well. One thing that has stood out to this grateful Hadfield family over this week has been the Christian community support that we have received.

We are asked by God to weep with those who weep, mourn with those who mourn and rejoice with those who rejoice (Romans 12:15). This is what I have discovered is real and true of the Christian community here in All Saints Jakarta. And this is not only a discovery for this week but all my Christian life (some 30 years now) I have found this to be true that where ever I go, God has his Christ-like community.

God places his people around the globe to be there for one another and with internet phoning, emailing, hand-phones etc, it makes it easier to be in communication with the Christian word wide community than ever before. We have had many people praying for Beth and her parents and lots of people communicating with us to show that they care. Thank you. God is good and has answered our prayers.

 God’s people are an instant community to join. When you go to a new place in the world to live, look for a church and you should find friends and people who care. Don’t just let it be a selfish thing where you receive care, make sure you give as well.

All Saints is a great Christian community to be a part of, but it is not perfect. It is easier to be nice to the Pastor, but there are others in our Christian community who are hurting and rejoicing, we need to feel their hurts and their joys and show we care. Have a look for them on Sunday and the rest of the week....At least pray for them.

Thanks for praying for Beth, Narelle and myself. You are a great Christ-like community.

Ian

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