This coming Sunday during Coffee Hour, we will be holding our second Matthew 25 Forum. Just a couple of weeks ago, we spent some time focusing on Matthew 25:14-30—the “Parable of the Talents”—and highlighted our own gifts and skills and talents as well as the gifts,...
Grace and Gratitude – Stewardship Season Begins
Sometimes, the gifts we offer to God through the church include feeding the hungry and housing those who need a roof over their heads. Our congregation has an important legacy of doing this important work in Jesus’ name. Sometimes, though, the gifts we offer to God...
Opportunities to Grow and Give
This coming Sunday, there are two opportunities to grow in faith and knowledge at BPC... The Feasting on the Word Sunday School Class - at 9 AM in the “Living Room,” which is directly below the Sanctuary, next to the Choir Room (the...
Recognize Our Volunteers
Take a moment to recognize the amazing people who make such a difference in the life of our church! Their contributions are invaluable, whether behind the scenes or in more visible roles. We’re asking for your help to highlight these individuals! Please take a moment...
The Promise. . .
This coming Sunday - with great joy - we celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism, welcoming Jason and Lucas Lidster into the family of faith at BPC. For those of you who have not had the chance to meet them yet, the Lidster Twins are the sons of Bob and Alena Lidster, who...
The Tightrope
Next weekend, the Deerfield Fair will be in full swing. Having visited the fair for the past few years, I can say that one of the highlights for me has been a performance by the famous Flying Walendas. For those of you who don’t know, the Walenda family is known for...
Tilling the Ground
We are about to spread some grass seed on our lawn at home. Hopefully, it will sprout before the temperatures get too cold for green-growing things. Before we spread the grass seed, though, we need to prepare the soil. The seed needs some soil to take root. The...
FALL Welcome Sunday!
FALL Welcome Sunday is finally here! Some churches call it “Rally Day” or “Promotion Sunday.” Our church used to call it “In-Gathering Sunday”. We changed it to FALL Welcome Sunday a few years ago, emphasizing the “ALL Welcome.” This year,...