My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness.
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly trust in Jesus' Name.
On Christ the solid Rock I stand,
All other ground is sinking sand;
All other ground is sinking sand.
When darkness seems to hide His face,
I rest on His unchanging grace.
In every high and stormy gale,
My anchor holds within the veil.
His oath, His covenant, His blood,
Support me in the whelming flood.
When all around my soul gives way,
He then is all my Hope and Stay.
When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh may I then in Him be found.
Dressed in His righteousness alone,
Faultless to stand before the throne.
Edward Mote
Resting on the hope of eternal lifeTitus 1:2
Faith is being sure of what we hope forHebrews 11:1
Our hope is certain
The writer to the Hebrews gives a wonderful definition of faith, being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is a truth that stands out in an age when many people are very sceptical of faith in God; they don't find it something that can be done with confidence. As Christians we have the opportunity to exercise our faith in God, our trust in Jesus Christ, our Hope, our Saviour in a world of uncertainty and insecurity. May our witness be a bright light in a world of darkness that others may come to know the blessing of God in their lives through faith in His One and Only Son.
Andy Wilson
Bible Teaching
This month the topics covered and the speakers are listed below. Bible teaching is vital for every believer so please come and benefit from ministry from the Lord's servants who have a message from God for us at Bethany.
| Date | Speaker | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Jack Budge | ‘The Bible Doctrine of the Lamb’ |
| 8th | Steve Moss | ‘The Anointing Oil : Exodus 30:22-33’ |
| 15th | Robert MacNair | ‘Own Subject TBC’ |
| 22nd | Alistair Fyfe | ‘Own Subject TBC’ |
| 29th | Derek Watt | ‘The Breastplate : Exodus 28:13-30’ |
Answers in Genesis Conference @ GLO Centre 20th - 22nd May
News
Answers In Genesis
The Answers in Genesis Scottish conference is being held in the GLO Centre, Motherwell, 20th - 22nd May with guest speaker Dr Terry Mortenson. The sessions on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st commence at 7pm.
Praise Gathering
Once again it is the time of year for Praise Gathering that is being held in the Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow on the 10th -12th June. The choir with over 400 voices will be joined this year by special guests Ian White and Brad Goodine. Involved once more are Jim and Morag McGillivray who are working hard learning the words and rehearsing in preparation for the concerts.
TV
There were some interesting programs broadcast on TV over Easter, with The Jesus Story on BBC1 well worth the viewing. The narrator was David Suchet and Bible readings were from Russell Boulter. It was encouraging to have a look at the life, death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, done in a balanced manner on national television.
Prayer
Continue to remember David and Ella McAlpine in you prayers at this time.
Put your hope in GodPsalm 42:5
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