We welcome everyone with us tonight, the church, and those who received the link, who honor us by joining this gathering, we greet you with the peace of Jesus. Today is the first day, the start of the year, and we are here for another gathering of the Christian Maranata Church, a gathering to honor the name of the Lord. We will begin this gathering with a heartfelt prayer and you who are with us tonight are welcome to join in this prayer.

Lord God, we ask for the powerful help of Jesus' sacrifice and offer our lives to You, We seek, Lord, Your forgiveness for our wrongdoings Refresh our connection, visit us, Lord, and speak to our hearts We pray in the name of Jesus We will be singing a song of heartfelt praise And you who are joining us, whether visiting tonight, Honoring us with your presence, are invited to sing praises with us that we will be lifting up. Praise be to the name of the Lord, it's wonderful to praise Him, and express our gratitude through singing. We now invite the children and teenagers to join in singing, expressing a heart cleansed and set free by Jesus.

Praise be to the name of the Lord, we'll now have a prayer by our pastor on this first day of the year. Our God, we ask You that in this new year You receive our lives, plans, and hearts. and through Your Holy Spirit, may You reveal the right paths and choices to all who listen and join us.

May You bless families and be their constant support, providing life, faith, and support to each home in need. Bless our lives and everyone joining this gathering. We pray this in the name of Jesus.

Amen. Praise the name of the Lord. We will be praising the Lord, with another song, expressing our gratitude to the Lord for everything He has done, and continues to do in our lives.

Praise be to the name of the Lord I now invite everyone here to join in this gathering to read the text for our reflection tonight which is found in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 48, verse 6, and serves as the guiding message the Lord has given us for the year 2025. The Lord's message says, 'Run for safety, save your life, and you will be like a palm tree in the desert. ' Praise be to the name of the Lord.

My friends, we are part of a global event, the Trombetas and Festas, with a clear message that transcends any single denomination, but a prophecy that was spoken. and this prophecy highlights the special time we are living in. We are nearing a significant event, the return of Jesus.

And God is giving signs pointing to this event And the church, with its mission, shares what we experienced at the Trumpets and Feasts event. When we identified the signs pointing to Jesus' return While the world is unaware, nature's signs are becoming clear And as described with the sound of trumpets The first trumpet has sounded, and a third of the forests have been destroyed The second trumpet has sounded, and a third of the seas have been destroyed, The death of marine life is evident, A third of the rivers, related to the third trumpet, are dying, to the waters that have turned bitter, showing nature's signs, In addition, there are conflicts between nations and wars, plagues, famine, and earthquakes all point to a significant time. The world is unaware, as if shrouded in darkness.

A dark cloud hides what is happening. While searching for causes and blame, these signs point to a major event. People are confused by these events and seek answers.

A proverb says that worry weighs down the heart. He seeks guidance, but no one has the answer. Therefore, God provides a way out at this moment, He offers a way for people to escape the chaos around them What is the answer?

What is the way out? It lies in the guiding principle God has given us this year Fleeing is a personal action with a purpose: to save your life. God's word establishes, You will be like a sturdy date palm in the desert This is God's promise for those who trust Him now God's word understands this significant time This is the way out being provided And this way out exists because the door of grace is open.

The door of grace remains open. It's the path for people to save their lives. And God's promise is that you will be like a resilient palm tree in the desert.

The palm tree is a type of strong tree, which absorbs sunlight and withstands harsh weather. Its deep roots reach for underground water, It yields sweet fruits that provide energy for long journeys. This is God's promise, as leaving this world means living under the sun of righteousness.

Who is the living God, and how does God act in our lives Helping us develop deep roots, these roots reach for underground water Jesus, the source of everlasting life And enabling us to grow this fruit, the qualities from the Holy Spirit In other words, God's promise for those who understand this special time is to become like a date palm in the desert, fruitful. The first results will nourish those in your home and loved ones, as the Lord promises that believing in Jesus brings salvation to your family. Wherever you go, you will share the goodness that the Holy Spirit brings into your life.

Therefore, God's guiding principle for us is Seek safety, save yourself and become resilient like a date palm in the desert. This is God's promise for you, my friend. This is God's promise for you participating in this gathering.

God wants you to be like a date palm, producing life-giving results. Praise the Lord's name. We will listen to another worship song.

We are nearing the end of this gathering. We will pray and offer this gathering to God. Praise your name, Lord.

Lord God, we honor your name. We thank you for all the blessings you have given us. In this first gathering of the year, where God made a promise to us.

and we trust it will come true, leading to many positive outcomes. by everyone who trusts in Your Word, bringing hope to many. Lord, we thank You for everything and ask You to accept this time dedicated to You.

and in Your name, we declare that the amazing love of Jesus Christ, The love of God our Father, and the comforting presence of the Holy Spirit, be with this church and all believers, now and until Jesus returns. Amen. Our gathering is ending, and there is a QR Code on the screen, for those who are joining us from abroad and need assistance.

If you are abroad and joined this gathering, you can use the QR Code to reach out to us, for assistance. Another QR Code is available for sharing experiences. If you had an experience during this or other gatherings, you can use this QR Code.

We want to know what God is doing in your life. We have another contact number, 0800 707 3076, for all visitors. Visitors can use this number for assistance.

We have pastors available 24/7 at this number, ready for your call. Amen? Our gathering is concluded.

We say goodbye to everyone with the peace of Jesus.