From Ben – 18 December 2016

ByTala December 19, 2016

Sue and I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones a blessed and Christ-centred Christmas. For those of you who are travelling internationally or to some remote part of our beautiful country, we wish you safe travels and a wonderful time away.

As I reflect on this past year I do so with a sense of joy and gratitude. It has been a good year for our church. We have seen steady growth and the work among our youth and children has flourished. God has indeed blessed G.P.C. and it is a joy to serve in this Christian community.

I have noticed with concern a subtle shift taking place in our larger community with the insidious infiltration of the words “happy holidays” or “festive season” in place of “Happy Christmas” This is an indication of the relentless pressure of a secular society to squeeze Christ to the margins once again.

As Christians let us speak and sing of Christ, the reason for the season. Without Christ there would just not be Christmas. Let’s have him as centre of our celebrations. Once again God bless you and your loved ones

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From Ben – 4 August 2019

ByTala August 9, 2019

Recently I conducted a bible study from the N.T. book of Ephesians. The passage we were dealing with covered Paul’s prayer from prison for the struggling Christians in the godless city of Ephesus. Paul did not pray for their health, wealth or blessing. He did not ask them to pray for his swift release from…

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From Ben – 3 May 2015

ByTala May 5, 2015December 5, 2015

We have all been saddened to hear of the devastation, suffering and loss of life that is unfolding in Nepal over recent days. It has been estimated that over 4000 people have lost their lives. Nepalese hospitals are overflowing with the injured, and ¼ of the population are in need. This huge devastation comes on…

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From Ben – 26 May 2019

ByTala May 27, 2019

I read recently in a British newspaper of a very wealthy man who lived in a spectacular old country manor. He was very pompous and lived the life of an aristocrat. Sadly, he only had one son who he disowned, and who lived with very little income and hardly had contact with his stingy father….

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From Ben – 26 June 2016

ByTala June 26, 2016

Matthew 6:25-34 is a lovely passage of Scripture that invites us not to worry, but to trust God. Jesus said that our Heavenly Father loves us and cares for us. He points out how well the flowers of the field are clothed. In Palestine, after the spring rains, the fields burst into iridescent colours. Flowers…

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From Ben – 2 February 2020

ByTala February 1, 2020

A new year, a new term, a new beginning! As we put aside the long summer holidays and settle into the New Year, it is time to make a fresh start, not only with our day to day activities, but also our spiritual lives. It is time to take stock and set the bar higher…

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From Ben – 28 Nov 2021

ByTala November 25, 2021December 3, 2021

I am very aware how we all need to express our deep gratitude and thanks to the Lord for His profound goodness and constant provision for us as individuals and for our church. This Sunday we will hold our AGM. As you read through the reports from the various departments of our church it will…

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