Dear BPCWA worshipper, I recently read of a case where a girl was strongly told by her dad not to travel overseas to meet her new online boyfriend. She wilfully chose to disobey. She got pregnant from that trip. Since the guy did not have a job, they could not even afford a place to stay in. She then wanted her dad to let them stay with him instead. Her dad told her he would help them financially but did not want them to move in with him since he was old and could not handle the stress. But his daughter would not accept the dad’s offer and expected him to take them in. While there were mixed responses from
Read moreDear BPCWA worshipper, Last week, we announced the start of the process in preparation for our Triennial Elections. Members wishing to submit proposals for new nominations into Session can do so by submitting the forms (available from any Session member) to Pastor by next Sunday, 26 February. The aim of this pastoral is to ensure that, if you are intending to nominate someone, the guidelines are clear to you. The Processing Before Elections. We are announcing for proposals rather early in the year. This is primarily due to the need to have all new nominations submit several papers. This is the process that has been adopted some years ago. These papers are to assess their understanding and ability to articulate
Read moreDear BPCWA worshipper, Almost every day, God gives to all believers and unbelievers a reminder and a lesson about Himself. While it declares to the unbelievers the existence of an Almighty God, it declares a lot more to Christians who ought to be more observant about Him. Through His Word, we must learn even more of this wondrous sight. What should we learn and how should we respond? 1) Remember that we are utterly unworthy before Him. As I looked out on the sunset and marvelled at our wondrous Creator, it made me realise that we are not worthy to even stand in the presence of such an infinitely glorious and powerful Maker. Truly, what is there in us that
Read moreDear BPCWA worshipper, We are particularly privileged in Perth to be blessed with beautiful sunsets. Have you ever had a tough day of challenging news after challenging news? If so, then just look up, look at the sunset, and let your heart be lifted to consider the incomparable Artist behind each sunset. The beauty of a sunset. I recently stood and marvelled at an especially beautiful sunset. The shades of flaming orange, pink, and purple blended perfectly in many amazing shapes and forms across the skies. Their colours and hues changed as the sun sank deeper down the horizon. The colours were more vivid and beautiful than any artist could ever recreate on canvas. Between the colours were dense thick
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