Pastor’s Blog
The year 2020 was a particularly hard year for me in more ways than one. I moved towns in one of the craziest years of my life. My dad’s condition worsened due to Motor Neuron Disease. I watched my church close down due to COVID-19 restrictions. I watched people in society become divided due to political tensions. Conflict, crisis and challenge seem to sum up 2020.
But as a Christian I saw a new opportunity for growth in a difficult season knowing that all things work together for good to those who love God (Romans 8:28). Even though my dad’s condition has worsened I trust in God knowing that our present troubles are small and won’t last very long – preparing for us a glory that is beyond all comparison (2 Corinthians 4:17). As I watched the church building close I knew that nothing will prevail against God’s church, not even the gates of hell (Matthew 16:18). And as I watched the conflicts rising in our world I knew it wasn’t accident, but the work of the angry enemy Satan because he knows his time is short (Revelation 12:12). The Bible gives us clarity in our crisis and courage in our challenges. God promises to gives us compassion in the conflict.
The year ahead may seem full of mystery but trust in God who holds tomorrow in his hands. As we continue to do ministry as a church. We want to build our community to be inclusive and inviting more people to discover Jesus. If you do not have this hope yet contact me through the Connect page. I want to invest in families that lead children to have hope in this hopeless world. In this sad world, I hope to be light and joy. If you want to partner with us please jump on the Give page and find out how you can give.
Our mission is to build strong families, mentor young people, care for our community so that we can create an inclusive community that leads people closer to Jesus. Pr Jacob Ugljesa is the Campus Pastor at Noosa Christian College and is passionate about people discovering Jesus.
