4th November 2018

Dear Friend,

Welcome to our BPPC eNews.

Do you get excited about meeting with God's people? Is once a Sunday enough "church" for Christians?  Or is once a week enough for Christians to meet?  Interesting questions, but they miss the point!  It's not about "must" or "ought to" but whether your "heart is in it!"

The Point of Meeting Together

• The Lord is with us, even when there are only two believers.
• We are Family, not just any human family, but God's family forever.
• We can bless and be blessed in a two-way-street lifestyle of "give-and-take" which focuses on the needs of others.
• We can exhort those who won't work, encourage those who are afraid, help those who are weak and practise patience with everyone. 

So let's meet together as often as we can. The early Christians met "daily" and "shared food from house to house." Wouldn't that be good? See you on Saturday night at the Mission's evening.

God bless you abundantly,
Pr Andre & Newsroom Team

From the Pulpit

Morning Service - 9:30 am

Pr André will put Isaiah on hold, and launch a short series on "Songs from the Bible."  Today's focus is the "Song of Moses" from Exodus 15:1-24 which tells about God's great salvation work and the people's longings for the future.  Our topic "Salvation to Grumble?” watches joyful singing become intense grumbling in just three days. Is your heart singing in harmony with God and his people? Maybe you've lost your song through forgetting God's work in your life or a little too much grumbling. Come along and be refreshed as you leave the grumbles and sing His praises.

Evening Service - 6:00 pm

Tonight's message is from Psalm 2:1-12, “The LORD and His Christ."  Pr André will launch into a new series on "Messianic Psalms," those that point directly to the coming Messiah and His work, such as Psalm 2. The mockery of ordinary people, governments and world leaders is what it talks about. But God promises that when the Messiah comes He would give Him all nations, and the mockers would be dealt with. So what can we do in our present situation? Is there a solution? Come and see what God's answer is.

• Pam Frazer has had a restful week after commencing cancer treatment for a Lymphoma. Keep Pam in your prayers, and others dealing with a similar issue.
• Pray for our expectant mothers and those with newborn children. Another child (first or last) means huge changes in family life.
• Remember the children of our members who are far from the Lord at the moment, that the Lord will work in their hearts and "bring them to themselves" like the prodigal son.

Missionary Commitment Faith Promise

Please, don't forget to bring along your Missionary Faith Commitment slip filled in, and put it in the plate or give it to an elder or one of the mission committee members on Saturday night or Sunday.  Remember, no names needed.

Upcoming Events at QTC

Gary Millar, Principal of QTC informs, "QTC offers interesting, informative and edifying ministry to friends who would like to attend - and that's anyone.  Check out other events here.

A Special Invitation for Ladies

The Logan Presbyterian Ladies' Fellowship is inviting our ladies to join them for their annual lunch on Wednesday 14th November at 10.00 am. The speaker will be Bindi Lawrence, a PresCare chaplain. Read more...

Meet With our Extended Family

Don't forget the "Together for the Gospel" event on 25th November with Kevin De Young, and remember that there will be NO EVENING SERVICE that night!. It is still possible to register!

Christmas Concert Choir - 23rd Dec.

There are now some items for the concert but where's the Choir?  That means you and anyone who can sing in tune with others.  If you would like to praise the Lord in song then please see André straight after the service on Sunday so he can count on you for the concert.

Membership Class - Last Chance!

Some ten people have already signed up to sit in on the Membership classes. There's still room for more and it's not too late for you yet, if you're interested. Chat with André or Johann this Sunday morning to join the class, either to just learn more or to take the necessary steps to become a member. There's no obligation!

What's Coming up?

The BPPC Calendar on our public website will keep you up-to-date with forthcoming events at our church for home groups, Young at Heart, Youth, Messy Kidz and even Session meetings and Ladies' coffee mornings. Click HERE or on the calendar and then on the item of your choice for more details.  

"Be-an-Andrew" - Graham Tour