A Wise Choice for the New Year

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Scripture Passage: John 15:5

As we enter another year, New Year’s resolutions are being made all over the world. It has always been an important part of entering the New Year because this habit brings focus to our goals. It is made with determination to improve oneself for the next year.

Jesus’ last “I Am” statement holds the key to simplifying our new year’s resolution list to include the ones that really matter. John 15:5 says, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” Jesus already gave us the key to a better and brighter future – remain in Him. We can make the most noble of goals we wish to achieve, but if we do it without remaining in Him – our life source – then all of it is futile. Remain in Christ, for it is the only source of abundance not only for us but for the people in our sphere of influence.

How do we remain in the vine? By abiding in His Word and spending time with Him.

Our devotional time must be one that is a devoted time with God, meaning it should be a sacred time where we meet in fellowship with our Maker. As we do so, we will be gaining nutrition from the vine, nutrition that we need in order for us to bear fruit.

Celebrate Jesus!

Join us at BFGFC Sunday Worship Service as we head towards the last two months of 2009!

Celebrate Jesus!

"To all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God." (John 1:12)

Part 1 – Oct 25, Nov 1, 8 & 15

Part 2: Christmas Series – Dec 6, 13, 20 & 27

These series is highly evangelistic, so bring your oikos to hear the Message every person needs to hear!

Living Your Faith

Read Daniel 6:1-24

Power! Many desire it, few have it, and fewer yet have earned it. Whether it is power on the street corner of in the corporate office, certain people are obsessed with desire for power. Gang members use threats and violence, often resulting in death. Others fin d their path to power through lying and backstabbing as they make their corporate climb. Politicians may use mid-slinging and slander to gain powerful local, regional, or national influence.

Not much has changed since Daniel’s day. Daniel was another Hebrew exile in a high government office. Jealousy and the desire for power motivated certain men to discredit Daniel about his faith in Yahweh, the God of Israel. But a few power-hungry men out to get him did not stop Daniel from boldly living out his faith.

[Daniel] went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before (verse 10). 

Daniel had the courage to pursue the Lord despite the danger. How much should you, having the Holy Spirit living in you, courageously live out your faith before others?

Challenge for Today: Dare to be like Daniel, standing publicly for your faith.

Every Way Missions Convention Video Presentation

BFGFC Celebrates 18th Missions Convention

Last Sunday, Binondo Full Gospel Family Center had its Annual Missions Convention. This year's theme is entitled "Every Way". Guest speaker Rev. Kim Snider shared the value of reaching the nations from Jesus' "Last Words" or "The Great Commission" (Matthew 28:16-20). Rev. Kim Snider is the editor-in-chief of Moms Magazine, and wife to Rev. Bill Snider, director for Asia Pacific Media Ministries (APMM) and Assemblies of God Missionary Fellowship (AGMF) for Asia Pacific. Rev. Zaldy Lim shared a praise report about the fact that BFGFC has overshoot its missions pledge last year which already reached 101% in 11 months. Praise God for this wonderful news. After a heartfelt and challenging message, BFGFC once again made their Faith Promises for the next 12 months and praise God in faith we are targeting a higher number of pledges for the coming year.

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