51 YEARS OF MINISTRY IN INNS COURT AND KNOWLE WEST |
THE MONTHLY GLEANER |
| August 2026|Issue #1|Volume 32 |
Welcome to our August Newsletter
Inns Court Christian Fellowship is a ministry of the Church of God of Prophecy, serving Inns Court, Knowle West and the wider community.
Our mission: To bring all people into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. (Matthew 28:19–20)
Our vision: Bringing out people’s full potential locally, nationally and internationally, helping them overcome limitations and be free in Christ.
Our FAMILY values: Friendly welcome • Accepting difference • Motivated learning • Intentional action • Loving together • Youth focused |
 Bishop Bernard and Pastor Maureen Morris - Local Church Leaders |
GOD IS WORKING FOR YOUR GOOD |
"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." |
Romans 8:28 offers one of the Bible's greatest promises of hope to believers facing life's uncertainties and trials. Paul writes from the perspective of confidence, assuring Christians that God is actively at work in every circumstance. This does not mean that every event is good in itself—suffering, loss, illness, and disappointment remain painful realities. Rather, it means that God, in His sovereign wisdom and love, can weave every experience into His greater purpose for those who trust Him.
The "good" Paul speaks of is not primarily earthly comfort or material prosperity, but the transformation of believers into the likeness of Christ (Romans 8:29). Even when God's purposes are hidden from our view, we can trust that He is working for our eternal welfare. The cross of Christ stands as the supreme example of this truth: what appeared to be humanity's darkest moment became God's means of accomplishing salvation.
This verse encourages Christians to persevere in faith during seasons of suffering, knowing that no pain is wasted in God's hands. It invites believers to rest in God's unfailing love, confident that He remains faithful to His promises and is continually working to fulfil His gracious purpose in their lives.
Bishop Bernard & Co-Pastor Maureen |
YOUTH CAMP 2026 |
🗓28th-31st August 📍Whitemoor Lakes 🧕Ages 11 - 22 (youth delegate) 💷£265.00 per person |
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Interesting Facts |
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Trivia Question❓Which Knowle West housing estate, constructed to ease Bristol's overcrowding in the late 1930s, was among the city's first large-scale council housing estates? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
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Tip of The Day |
Explore Local Art on a Self-Guided Walk
Today, take a new route through Inns Court and Knowle West and keep an eye out for the unique street art and community murals scattered throughout the area. Bring your phone to snap photos of anything that catches your eye. Not only does this fresh perspective help you appreciate the creativity in your neighborhood, but sharing these finds with friends or on community social media pages can spark conversations and connections with fellow locals. |
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💡 Answer to Trivia Question: Knowle West Estate |
STAY CONNECTED |
Inns Court Christian Fellowship
Church Office: 0117 377 1048
Our commitment is to bring all people into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. |