Pastoral Message - February
The new year of 2012 has begun and most people have now returned from holidays and travelling. We hope that it has been an enjoyable, restful and safe time for all. Many children and young people have now commenced the academic year.
The challenge for many families is to balance the importance of a good education for their children, with the need for their children to also enjoy their childhood and develop strong, healthy bodies and healthy minds. Involvement in activities such as sport, music, clubs and Church groups provide children and young people with the opportunity to develop their personality and social skills.
One area of development that does not get as much attention today is a child’s spiritual development – their sense of knowing who they are; their value and worth; their awareness that God loves them without question. Along with this, a parent’s love is an immensely important thing for children and young people, to help them grow up to be well balanced and happy adults.
As I read the Bible, I discover that children are God’s gift to us. They are entrusted to us for a time and we have a responsibility to care for them in the best way possible. Who they will become is largely as a result of who we are as parents. How then can we truly love and grow our children? God has given us some help in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 says: “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.”
We can always learn and grow not just to be better parents, but to also be better people. At Bulleen Baptist Church, we would like to welcome everyone to join with us in our weekly activities and our worship times on Sundays. In this way, maybe we can encourage and support you and your family along life’s journey with God.
Rev Bruce Roberts
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January / February Services
You are welcome to join us. Our family worship services commence at 9.30am every Sunday.
2012 Classic Movies
Every month we enjoy a classic movie on the big screen. All movie buffs welcome. FREE.
The Bulleen Baptist Church Family Welcomes Pastor Glen Koh and the congregation of SonLife Community Church who are now using our Church buildings for their Worship Services.
Whilst we will be maintaining our individual identities and ministries, we look forward to our two Churches working and growing together in shared fellowship and ministry to our community. For more information regarding SonLife Community Church click on the image on the left to go to their website.