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ENCOURAGING THOUGHTS

The Fruit of Transformation
What do you think of when you hear the word transformation?

Often we think of miraculous changes in people or situations where everything has changed for the better.

The Oxford Languages dictionary defines transformation as:

A thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance.

In other words, in transformation there is a marked and visible difference between what was before and what is now. Similar to how a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly. The before and the after are almost unrecognizable.

It's safe to say that we all desire to see transformation in our lives, but the question is, are we willing to walk through the process to get there?

Transformation rarely happens overnight. It's a process that occurs over time and is sometimes so gradual that we may not recognize it as transformation until we look back and see where we were compared to where we are now.

A caterpillar cannot become a butterfly without first spending time in a chrysalis. In the same way, it is virtually impossible to see any authentic, lasting transformation in our own lives without giving the Holy Spirit room to work inside us.

The Bible says that the Holy Spirit was given to us to guide us into all the truth (John 16:13), and Galatians 5:22-23, lists the fruits or characteristics that grow in us as a result of the Holy Spirit's work.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 
- Galatians 5:22-23

The way we become transformed is the continual daily decision to let the Holy Spirit work inside of us, leading us into truth and growing fruit that will transform us from the inside out!
  
  

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law."
Galatians 5:22-23 ESV

ANNOUNCEMENTS​

Our deepest condolences to the family of Eileen Finlay on her passing this morning, February 17th.



Tuesday evening prayer at the church is cancelled tonight, February 17th, due to the weather.



The ladies and girls of One Life Church are invited to attend a Baby Shower for Lena Simmons this coming Saturday, February 21st, from 2:00–4:00 PM at the church! For details, talk to Trina.



The Seniors Breakfast is coming up this Thursday, February 19th, at 9:30 AM at the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre.



If you are a leader or a volunteer in kids or youth ministry at OLC, please mark your calendars and plan to attend our annual Plan To Protect Training happening on Saturday, March 14th at the church. There are two sessions: 9:30 AM & 7:00 PM. Please choose ONE to attend. Sign up at the Connect Hub or talk to Pastor Mitchell.



We will be having a Water Baptism Service on Sunday, March 15th! If you are interested in getting baptized, talk to Pastor Wayne or Pastor Mitchell!




To see a list of all of our upcoming events, check out our website here!