by John Sawyer | Jan 19, 2024 | Weekly Word
This past week, I got a phone call from Marcia Morgan, a longtime member of BPC and current member of the Session. Marcia had flown down to Atlanta to attend the Presbyterian Church USA’s Matthew 25 Summit. This was a gathering of pastors, elders, and other folks...
by John Sawyer | Dec 15, 2023 | Weekly Word
A memory popped up on my Facebook feed this past week: it has been seven years since we began to use the red Glory to God hymnals! What a tremendous blessing! In the ten years since the publication Glory to God: The Presbyterian Hymnal I have found only a few...
by John Sawyer | Dec 10, 2023 | Weekly Word
We are looking forward to celebrating the Advent season with all of you. Numerous events are unfolding in the life of our church and our community. Be sure to explore our upcoming events below, and mark your calendar with these exciting opportunities to celebrate the...
by John Sawyer | Dec 8, 2023 | Weekly Word
At the Ageless Wonders This past Tuesday, I had the privilege of seeing some old friends – Ray Bellemore (Vice President of the Bedford Lions Club) and Ernie Henrichon (a member of our congregation who serves as the Treasurer of the Bedford Lions Club). Several...
by John Sawyer | Nov 17, 2023 | Weekly Word
Every Sunday, before the Offering, one of our Deacons or Elders will stand before you and tell you about the good that your giving does in the life of our church, and community, and world. From feeding hungry people to welcoming the young and not-so-young, from...