Month: March 2021

From heralds of “Hosanna” to cries of “Crucify him”

Dear BPCWA worshipper, We are somewhat familiar with what happened on Good Friday more than 2000 years ago.  However, what happened on the days before Good Friday?  Today, we want to look at the Sunday before that, a day which is often referred to as “Palm Sunday”, the first day of the Passion week.  The fulfillment of Messianic prophecy.  Adults and Sunday school children are probably familiar with the events on that day.  The account of this day can be found in the parallel passages in all the 4 gospels, in Mark 11:1-10, Matt 21:1-9, Luke 19:29-40, John 12:12-19.  Commanding His disciples to fetch a colt for Him, the owner of the colt willingly released the colt to them simply

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A recap of our rededication vows

Dear BPCWA worshipper, Last week, many of us stood together to rededicate ourselves afresh to serve Him with greater commitment and purity in the year ahead.  The returns of signed forms are required for everyone who is serving in key roles in the church. This is a good annual reminder of whom we serve, and how He should be served.  Since it is important that we do fulfil our vows, it is good for us to have a quick recap of those vows, taken from Rom 12:1-11.       a) Our bodies are a living sacrifice (v1).  Service is accomplished throughour bodies.  He purchased our soul and body for Himself.  So we joyfully reserve and set apart our hands, feet, tongue, and

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Not just any other Rededication Sunday

Dear BPCWA worshipper, This year, as in many other years previously, we will once again rededicate ourselves to our Lord with our Rededication Sunday vows. As a vow, this is not to be taken lightly, but I want to take this pastoral to help us to realise how meaningful this should be to us. Who should be standing up to take the vows together with us? The answer is – every worshipper who serves in any area in the church in one form or other. Many of us do in so many ways, small or great. Even our students go to the Nursing Home, some also helping out in the transport ministry. Our elderlies continue to come for Busy Bee

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Church Study Series: BPCWA History

Dear BPCWA worshipper, In February 2021, BPCWA passed 35 years since her founding in 1986.  Much has occurred during these 35 years.  Many of our worshippers have shared with me snippets of stories about our church history.  Even people I’ve met from churches outside of the BP circle here know of some of the turmoils BPCWA has gone through.  BPCWA has had its share of nicknames.  I thought it would be important for our worshippers here to have an understanding of our background.  This is important also for those who are interested or considering taking up membership with us in the future.  It is part of knowing the family that you are part of.  I am sure that those who

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