Bulleen Baptist Church Bringing God and people together

The month of May is a time of special interest in the life of our church when we particularly focus our attention on the needs of disadvantaged people in countries in our region. For many years, our people have worked hard and given sacrificially to Christian Mission and International Aid & Development Organisations. We also have a history of sending and supporting many of our own people, as they have responded to God’s call to work and serve among disadvantaged and needy people in these countries. Much of their work has revolved around enterprises like agricultural projects to enhance sustainable community development; educational services to equip people with trade skills and to encourage young people in tertiary studies; providing medical and ancillary services to communities that would otherwise have none; and helping communities recover from major traumas such as natural disasters and the aftermath of war.

Despite Australia’s current financial constraints and the obvious needs of many families currently facing difficult times, Australia remains one of the richest and best socially serviced countries in the world. The question must be asked, ‘What are our social, moral and Christian responsibilities to those less fortunate in less developed countries of the world’? Can we simply avoid the pressing issues and needs of others by simply saying, ‘Charity begins at home’?

I believe, because we are all created by God for His glory and honour, we cannot, nor should not, divorce ourselves from the practical, physical, emotional and spiritual needs of others. I believe it could be argued that we are actually in some kind of symbiotic relationship with all other people in the world, in that we need one another to fulfil the purposes of God for our creation.

This month, our church is once again taking seriously our call by God to serve and make a difference in the lives of those in under-developed regions of the world. We know we cannot solve all the world’s problems, BUT, we believe we can have a positive impact in the lives of a few and, by the grace of God, they will then have an impact in the lives of others in the communities in which they live.

 YOU are welcome to join with us at Bulleen Baptist and be part of something greater than just ourselves.