BH Bulletin - Wednesday 10 June 2020

Thought for the Day by Matt Jones
​(Associate Minister for Music)

 'I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.'
1 Timothy 2:1-2

It is good to pray for our leaders. Actually, we are biblically instructed to pray for our leaders. 

For what purpose? The concept of praying for our ‘kings’ goes beyond simple politicking, it is not praying for a particular side or party, but rather it is praying that those leaders whom God has appointed to rule during this time would rule with wisdom and authority, with care and respect for the vulnerable and exploited. At the very least it is good to pray for our leaders as fellow human beings, who are broken with sin, facing amplified temptations and all the while battling the physical and mental health toils that the roles bring.
 
For who? Those in authority is quite broad, ranging from MP’s to police and social services, to health care professionals, teachers, councillors and so on.
 
And why? So that 'we may live a peaceful and quite lives in all godliness and holiness’. I think this is quite evangelistic; authorities that are operating in a peaceful and just way, enabling God’s people to live godly and holy lives reflects the glories of Christ to the world.
Let’s pray for all those in authority today.
Matt

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The Prayer Meeting

The ​Prayer Meeting is this evening from 19.30 to 21:00.
This is a great chance for us to get together as a church to pray.  This evening we will be praying for our Mission Partners Nelson and Marcia Silviano in Brazil. We are hoping that they will be able to join us live by Zoom.
​The easiest way to join this is via MyChurchsuite, My Events, The Prayer Meeting and then use the Zoom link to connect. If you aren't on MyChurchSuite yet please email [email protected] for an invitation to join . If you have any other issues please call the church office. 

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Sussex Gospel Partnership Prayer Diary

We have a number of these booklets in the church office. They cover the period June to November 2020 and are a mine of information. If you would like a copy then please let the office know, ([email protected]), and we will arrange for a copy to be delivered.
We also have leaflets covering SGP Ministry Training Courses and Bible Training Courses which start soon. Again if you would like a copy or would like further information please let the office know.

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BH Youth Live Reminder

​​Stephen and Lizzi Demetriou will be hosting BH Youth LIVE on the Lockdown PraiseUp Youtube page from 7:15-8:15pm again tonight. They’ll be teaching from the Bible, playing crazy games, and getting the youth involved in mad fun challenges. If you’re 11-18, come join in the fun! Message Stephen to get involved

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