Lent Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 What is the relevance of the Old Testament? This is a question we explored last Sunday as we began our series from the book of Hebrews, ‘Fixed on Jesus’. Our reading today is an example of the Apostle Paul’s approach to the Hebrew scriptures. Although writing to Jews and non-Jews, Paul sees the history of … Read More
Lent Bible Reading Plan
Lent has always been a time to turn our attention to all that has been done for us on the cross in Christ. This lavish gift can be meditated on year after year, and still would leave us to wonder in amazement. Through this reading plan, you will walk through the gospel accounts in chronological order, tracing the steps of … Read More
Christian Foundations
Christian Foundations is a series of 6 studies with 5 daily devotions that helps people discover and rediscover the foundations of believing in, living life with and serving Jesus. It has been developed by John Sweetman from the Queensland Baptist Movement. More information here, online & downloadable studies The studies can be done in any order. Click on the link … Read More
Hearing God Through the Year
Dallas Willard urged us to learn and practice prayer as a two-way dialogue with God. These excerpts from his best-selling book Hearing God, assembled by Jan Johnson, are an invitation to meet God, to allow his voice to shape your choices, and to encourage your heart. As you begin this four-week reading plan, thank God that he promises to meet … Read More
Advent
This four-week plan incorporates animated videos, short summaries, and reflective questions to help participants explore the biblical meaning of hope, peace, joy, and love. To sign up for the 28-day devotional click on this link to read: with our church individually
Grateful
The goal of this plan is to take you through 7 days of thankfulness. It will help you explore different aspects of thankfulness and our need for thankfulness every day. To sign up for the 7-day devotional click on this link to read: with our church individually
Church Update – 1 Aug 2021
Hi Church, This update on what is happening Sunday is a regular fixture! We continue our relationship series and I am really looking forward to our guest speaker from Melbourne, Kim Smith. Kim will be speaking on “understanding singleness in God’s family”. Restrictions for Sunday are: People over the age of 12 will need to wear masks No congregational singing … Read More
CV19 update – 18 July 2021
Hi Church, Now for something new…a covid update! As before, we can’t have congregational singing this week. Room numbers have also changed, but we think we can spread out across the various overflow spaces we have available. No congregational singing, but still we can worship together, be lifted by vocal & instrumental items, hear from God’s word (I am preaching … Read More
THE GOODNESS OF GOD
Scroll down these bible passages. Is there a favourite or one that speaks to you now? If so, share with one another why? If you are online why not share in the chat. The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth.Exodus 34:6 Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For … Read More
Update – Sunday July 4
Church this Sunday has CV19 restrictions and Church renovations to negotiate. You may prefer to not attend church in-person due to the current circumstances. Don’t feel you must. You can join us online at live.upbc.org.au, youtube or facebook. Key changes for you to be aware of: We will use the rear hall for the service, with lounge and breezeway areas … Read More