About Bill

Bill's passion is to introduce people to the amazing Jesus who transforms lives, forgives sin, heals hurts and gives dynamic purpose to life. Bill loves to teach the Word of God in a way that enables people to know God personally and how He wants them to live for the benefit of others and the Glory of His son, Jesus.

Bill represents those who fellowship at Myrtle House and those who serve in the many ministries through his involvement with the Local Authority and through his work with Gweini. He also volunteers as a School Governor in two local primary schools. Bill believes that every Christian should be actively involved in their community.

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Why do we...?

Why do we have Speaking in Unknown tounges and the Interpretation in the Church? 

"So, dear brothers and sisters, be eager to prophecy, and don't forbid speaking in tongues. But be sure that everything is done properly and in order."

1 Corinthians 14:39 & 40

Why do we do Prophecy?

"But one who prophesies is helping others grow in the Lord, encouraging and comfronting them"

1 Corinthians 14:3

Why are Musical Instruments part of the Worship Service?

"Praise him with a blast of the trumpet; praise him with the lyre and harp! Praise him with the tambourine and dancing;praise him with stringed instruments and flutes! Praise him with loud clanging cymbals."

Psalm 150:4

Why do we Sing in Tougues and in English? 

"Well then, what shall we do? I will do both. I will pray in the spirit, and I will pray in words I understand. I will sing in the spirit, and I wil sing in words I understand."

1 Corinthians 14:15

Why do we Sing Songs as well as Hymns? 

"Don't be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, let the holy spirit fill and control you. Then you will sing Psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, making music to the lord in your hearts."

Ephesians 5:18-19

Why do we have Audible Praise to God?

"Praise the Lord I tell myself; with my whole heart, I will raise his holy name."

Psalm 103:1

Why do we Lift Our Hands?

"So whoever you assemble, I want men to pray with holy hands lifted up to God, free from anger and controversy"

1 Timothy 2:8

Why do we Worship God? 

"You must worship the lord your God; serve only Him."

Matthew 4:10

Why do we Clap our Hands?

"Come everyone, and clap your hands for joy! Shout to God with joyful praise!"

Psalm 47:1

Why do we Stand to Sing?

"Then the Levites from the clans of Kohath and Korah stood to praise the Lord, the God of Israel, with a very loud shout."

2 Chronicles 20:19

How do we Worship God?

"But the time is coming and is already here when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for anyone who will worship Him that way. For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth"

John 4:23-24

Church Life Bill's Blog Encouragement, it's a gift!!!!!!!
Encouragement, it's a gift!!!!!!!
Friday, 04 June 2010 15:34
Encouragement, it's a gift!!!!!!!

I was chatting to a good friend this morning about what a gift parents are
to their children (most of the time) and how we don't always appreciate them
fully until we don't have them around. I sometimes find myself wishing that
I'd had the opportunity to get to know my Dad, as a man, because I was only
18 when he died and I never had the chance to say thank you for the positive
things he sowed into my life. Things like a sense of adventure, a sense of
fun, intestinal fortitude (Guts) and so many other things.
I like to think he would have been encouraged to hear those things. I know
how I feel when others take the time to sow encouragement into my heart it
lifts me, strengthens me, fortifies me, fuels me and challenges me to press
on in my endeavours for God. In a little wooden box on my desk is a rather
old 'Bob the builder' bar of chocolate that was given to me by a young girl
called Lucy, several years ago. She told me that it reminded her of me
because I was 'Bill the builder' building an 'ark'. That chocolate bar is
very valuable to me, it encourages me. It was and is a gift.

Christians with this gift of encouragement have an unusual sensitivity for
and are attracted to those who are discouraged or struggling. As a result,
people tend to pursue them for healing words, gracious truth, and
compassionate counsel. These people also tend to have a high degree of
patience and optimism. They may have a knack for one-on-one relationships,
how about developing this gift in your life so that people get to meet the
Jesus who told us to love even our enemies and do good to them (Luke 6:27-35), and who
encouraged people to "leave your life of sin"(John 8:11). To hear about Barnabas,
whose name means "Son of Encouragement" (Acts 4:36), who encouraged Paul
(Acts 9:27) and John Mark (Acts 15:39). Paul had this gift (Acts 14:21-22; 16:40 ; 20:1) as did Judas and Silas (Acts 15:31-32). So how about asking God for the gift of Encouragement and then acting as though
he's given it to you. Go on, encourage someone today and tomorrow and the next day! Go on, I dare you.