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New to Church AMAZING! What an honour and privilege it is to have you join us! We hope you feel at home, embrace the presence of GOD and let HIM speak to you in his whispers and promptings.
Check out our "About" page and our "Growth Track" below- these are good starting points.
Meet us in the Connect Louge after the service too!
SPECTACULAR!
Did you accept Christ into your heart- for the first time?
Yes. Heaven rejoices, the Angels are singing and we are cheering you on!
This is just the START of a NEW Beginning. Let us walk with you. Connect with a new family at Real Life Church.
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CHAMPION!
You are a Champion! Making a choice for GOD is incredible. You are saying "YES" to GOD. You are saying " I position you FIRST in my life"
Being a Commited Christian is always rewarding, but NOT always easy.
Share your story of Faith in our upcoming "Real Stories" page.
Our Sunday messages are great to reflect upon and our "Reflect" page does an incredible job to do just that! You will find (1) A Summary (2) Key Takeaways (3) a 5 Day Devotional from the Sermon (4) as well as suggestions for further study.
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Faith with Grit: Standing When the Storm Comes
Faith with Grit: Standing When the Storm Comes
In her message "Faith with Grit," Pastor Beth taught that following Jesus is wonderful until life gets hard. While Christians love answered prayers and open doors, true faith requires staying power—grit—when prayers seem unanswered, doors remain closed, or massive obstacles arise. Faith with grit is what enables believers not just to survive, but to flourish and keep moving forward.
Drawing from Scripture, Pastor Beth highlighted three biblical examples of gritty faith:
David (1 Samuel 17:47): Faced Goliath not by waiting for the giant to disappear, but by actively stepping onto the battlefield in the strength of the Lord.
Esther (Esther 4:16): Showed gutsy obedience ("If I perish, I perish"), placing God’s calling and the salvation of her people above her own personal comfort and safety.
Joseph (Genesis 37–50): Endured betrayal, pits, false accusations, and prison, demonstrating that a delay is not a denial, a setback is not the end, and a hard season does not mean God has abandoned you.
Pastor Beth also brought forward real-life testimonies from church members (Sarah, Tony, John, and Richie & Mang) who combined deep faith with daily grit to overcome addiction, severe physical adversity, and intense personal trials. Finally, she reminded the congregation from 1 Peter 5:8 that believers face a real spiritual enemy whose goal is to steal, kill, and destroy. Following Christ requires staying alert, standing firm, and refusing to quit.
Key Challenges
Confront Your Giant Directly: Stop avoiding the overwhelming situation in front of you; take active, courageous steps toward it relying on God's power.
Refuse to Quit in the Pit: Stand firm in faith during delays, misunderstandings, or painful setbacks without questioning God's presence or promises.
Surrender Comfort for Obedience: Identify areas where fear or comfort is keeping you passive, and step into radical, gutsy obedience.
Maintain Daily Tenacity: Depend on the Holy Spirit daily to withstand spiritual resistance and keep standing through life's unexpected curveballs
Announcements:
Angel Tree Offering: Real Life Church is taking up a special offering for Angel Tree (Prison Fellowship), an initiative providing Christmas gifts to children whose parents are in prison. (Note: If giving online, please write "Angel Tree" in the payment description).
Hour of Power: Held every Sunday evening from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. A dedicated weekly time for corporate prayer, praying in tongues, and worship.
Youth Ministry Updates:
Sausage Sizzle Recap: Thank you to everyone who gave, donated, and helped out (special thanks to Ell).
Youth Alive Event: Happening in two weeks. Permission forms are on the red top table and must be returned to Eunice by Friday, August 21st to finalize bus numbers.
Youth Camp: Registrations are live. Updated QR code sign-up sheets will be placed on the red top table.
Kingsmen Men's Event: Taking place Thursday, August 20th – Sunday, August 23rd at The Paddock. A free camp for men to gather in praise, fellowship, and encouragement. Registration is available on the Real Life Church website.
Counseling Intensive with Dr. Cassandra Bashem: Featuring Christian counselor Dr. Cassandra Bashem speaking on Gender Identity, Sexuality, and Christian Spirituality. Held over two Saturdays: September 19th & September 26th.
Session 1: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Session 2: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Lunch provided)
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