Team Talk May 2013 | Page 11

Jesus Christ - Risen! Ascended! Glorified! - continued from page 9 Thus, because of Christ's power and authority over all God's creation, we know that when we pray, Jesus not only hears our prayers, but He also has the ability and authority to change the course of events for the benefit of His people. He also intercedes for us - what a wonderful assurance! To know that One who loves us is the Mediator between our sinfulness and God's holiness; to know that Jesus not only interceded for us on the Cross with His blood, but that He continues to plead with God over our sin even now. Also, Jesus’ Ascension signified the sending of God’s Holy Spirit – sent by God to enable those who trust in Christ to grow in His likeness and to serve Him. And, furthermore, at His ascension Jesus promised He would return; as John puts it in his gospel, He has gone to "prepare a place" for those who believe. We would like local businesses and groups to advertise in this magazine. While providing publicity for the advertiser, the income would support the local church in South Barrow. News items and articles for June’s Team Talk should be forwarded to Revd. Gary Cregeen by 19th May at the latest. At the back of each Team church are letters for would-be advertisers, along with details of cost. The annual subscription for Team Talk is only £5 for the year (if posted, please add £5). Cheques should be made payable to ‘St George with St Luke PCC’ and forwarded to Pat Hughes, 24 Kent Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9QT. Do you know individuals, organisations or businesses who may be willing to support the magazine? If you pay UK Income tax please consider making your subscription into a donation and Gift Aid it.