Dear BPCWAians, It’s been more than a week since the first phase of restrictions on gatherings were announced and implemented. What has the week been like, and what lies ahead? A look back at last week. 1Pet 2:5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. A church is not made up of bricks, but of the people within it. It has been painful for me not to be able to meet with our church family. When I went back to do the recording for the Friday fellowship, I opened the door to a silent hall. I did not hear clicks of the
Read moreDear BPCWAians, What a tumultuous week it has been in Australia and also around the world! Even before worship last Sunday, many of you had already heard about the government announcement to stop gatherings of more than 500 people, and the requirement for all travellers to go through 2 weeks of self-quarantine. During Session meeting the day before, the implications of tightening COVID-19 requirements had already been discussed. And 3 days later, further tightening measures were announced. What are they, how do they affect us as a church and our ministries, and what will we do? I want to take the opportunity to discuss this a bit more in today’s Pastoral. Current government restrictions. There is no time frame stipulated
Read moreDear BPCWAians, We saw last week that Joshua learnt the pre-requisites of serving God – being a clean vessel and having the highest view of God. Many of us have taken our rededication vows of service today. Perhaps there are some of you who are still wondering why must I serve God? What are the common excuses for not serving God when approached? Why must I serve God? Here are some basic answers to this question that some may have. You must remember that (1) Serving God is a high privilege. God the Omnipotent does not need any of our “help”. He can bring things about and accomplish His aims without any of us. Do remember that He spoke the
Read moreDear BPCWAians, We will be having our yearly rededication of our life of service at the next Lord’s day. Many of us will be renewing our vows of service as we serve in various ministries and ways in His church. This yearly event should not be taken lightly. It is planned into our calendar for important reasons. So, what does God require of those who serve Him? What are the pre-requisites of service to God? How should I prepare myself? What does God require of those who serve Him? We just saw last week that our Lord Jesus appeared to Joshua as Joshua was alone and thinking about how to do God’s work in taking the Promised Land (Josh 5:13-15).
Read moreDear BPCWAians, Today, Canning Highway will be closed for a Perth Festival event. As advertised on their webpage, this is a music “celebration” of Perth’s “connection to Bon Scott, the iconic front man of legendary Aussie rock band, AC/DC. Taking inspiration from the AC/DC song of the same name, we’re paying homage to Highway to Hell!” The front page caption is, “Going down, party time, my friends are gonna be there too, I’m on the highway to hell. AC/DC.” For the past few weeks, we’ve also seen lighted signboards and banners advertising this event as well. What is it about, and what should our response to this be? The band and their message. Why is the event celebrated as “Highway
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