St. Georges of Forest Hill Anglican Church

03/19/2026

03/19/2026

Your pain is real. Your wounds matter. But your story doesn’t end there. With God’s grace, healing is possible, and the life ahead of you can still rise stronger than the pain behind you. 🙏 “See, I am making all things new.” — Revelation 21:5

03/19/2026

Waiting for God
Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete. James 1:4
Read James 1:2-8

Joseph combed the job listings frustratedly. Previous jobs as a waiter had paid well, but regular weekend shifts typical of the restaurant industry made it hard for him as a new believer in Jesus to attend church regularly. “Why doesn’t God answer my prayer?” he lamented. “Wouldn’t He want me to attend church?”

It took a year before Joseph saw that he had to adjust his expectations and try a different industry, where he finally found a job with regular weekday shifts. Thanking God, he realized how the long wait had made him more mature in making decisions. This job change process had also taught Joseph what it means to persevere in life and trust in God to reveal His plans in His time.

That’s what James told Jewish believers in Jesus, who were scattered and facing trials. Encouraging them not to give up, he said, “Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete” (James 1:4). The process of asking God for wisdom, waiting, and standing firm (vv. 5-6) would not only nurture their patience and trust in God but also help them grow in maturity as they learned more about themselves and God.

Waiting for God’s answer can be tough, but it makes us more mature and steadfast, strengthens our faith, and gives us a deeper understanding of what it means to trust God.

By Leslie Koh

Reflect and Pray

What’s the hardest part of waiting for God’s answer to prayers?
How can you draw on His strength to keep trusting in Him?

03/18/2026

Water your garden wisely...

03/18/2026

Let us hold Harrison Yoshy and his family in our prayers ....

03/18/2026

Canned fruit and meat and toothbrushes and toothpaste needed.
Thank you all so much for your generous donations to the cupboard at St. Andrews 👍 Your donations help so many less fortunate families and individuals!
Deacon Kay always comments that they could not supply the cupboard without our support 😐 This week it was mentioned if we could continue with canned fruit and meat and toothbrushes and toothpaste. They are always in need of cleaning supplies and coloring books; crayons and books are always welcome for the children. Anything we can give is most appreciated!
THANK-YOU SO MUCH ❤️
Heather - On behalf of your Outreach Committee