December 24th 

 

Advent Blessing from Ben Quartey-Papafio
(PBC Leadership Team)  

December 23rd 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sDwKtbUD0s

Thought for the Day
Hope you are all ready for Christmas time with friends and family!

May we glorify God and rejoice in him just as Mary did when she was pregnant with our Lord, Jesus Christ:
And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful to Abraham and his descendants forever, just as he promised our ancestors.”
Luke 1:46-55 NIV

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December 22nd 

Thought for the Day
Pray for Renew 23 as they have their Christmas Dinner today. They are open every week of the year, providing a safe place for people to come to from any walk of life.

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December 21st

Thought for the Day

Think about what Hope is for us Christians as we follow and bear witness to Jesus. How does this Hope affect your everydays?

Romans 8:24-25 For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.

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December 20th 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmtKlOB-0-I
Thought for the Day

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December 19th 

December 18th 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic2QzcOlFJY

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December 17th 

December 16th 

 

Thought for the Day
Pray for the JOY given by the Holy Spirit to touch people's lives in Afghanistan in the midst of their suffering. Remember in your prayers the workers from BMS World Mission and the light and help they bring to the locals.  We hope many will be blessed through the support of PBC's Christmas Offering and families will have the opportunity to get to know Jesus while they are supported through this mission. Please give here or at church this Christmas.

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December 15th 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Vwu-t7QRaE

Thought for the Day
"Come and see what God has done
Noel, Noel
The story of amazing love!
The light of the world, given for us"
Come along to one of our Nativity Productions this weekend to hear the story of amazing love!

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December 14th 

Thought for the Day from PCC
 “In a teeming, shifting uncertain world, there is one thing you can depend on:  God is our God forever and ever; He will be our guide, even to the end.” Psalm 48:14

 
About Us: The Purley Cross Centre is a gateway to local services, providing advice, training and information for people of all ages in the community. We work in partnership with other local agencies to ensure you get the help you want when you need it.  Our services include debt legal and vice, family law, computer training and we provide information and guidance on a variety of subjects ranging from care for the elderly to benefits and welfare as well local health, wellbeing and leisure activities in the area. 
 
Christians Against Poverty (CAP):   We had an event called ‘Stars In Their Eyes’  to bless our CAP clients and people from other church-led groups who often don’t have the opportunity to go to fun-filled evening out. There were 7 excellent contestants taking part, mimicking a well-known artist and the winner was selected by the audience.  Those who attended said they had a most enjoyable time.
 
Please pray that God would continue to be our strength, inspiration and guide in the coming year.



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December 13th 

December 12th 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8WaYMfyyxY

Thought for the Day
"Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs." Psalms 100:2 

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December 11th 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EHn4dS7b8o

 Thought for the Day
The third advent candle represents
joy. The traditional reading for the third Sunday of Advent comes from Philippians 4:4 which says: “Rejoice in the Lord always! I will say it again, rejoice!” As a result, the third Sunday of Advent was set aside as a special Sunday, often called Gaudete Sunday after the Latin word for “rejoice.”

• Jesus brings the joy of salvation – Psalm 51:12; Isaiah 12:3; Matthew 2:9-10; Luke 1:39-45
• Joy leads to proclamation – Luke 2:8-12, 15-18
• Joy leads to praise
     – Luke 1:46-49, 2:20

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December 10th 

Get to know our Scouts Today!

We are 29th Purley Scout Group & Purley Cross Explorers, part of the UK’s biggest mixed youth organisation. We are based at Purley Baptist Church (PBC) in Purley. PBC kindly sponsor our group and support our activities.

We change lives by offering 6 to 18 year-olds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure, and skills for life. Scouts help children and young adults reach their full potential. We help young people to get jobs, save lives and even change the world.

Our sections meeting every week during term time:

	Beavers meet on Monday evenings
	Cubs meet on Friday evenings
	Scouts meet on Friday evenings
	Explorers meet on Friday evenings

 All our sections run busy and exciting programmes that bring adventure and skills for life to the young people in them.
 

December 9th 

December 8th 

 

Thought for the Day
Let us build each other up with the gifts and fruits of the Spirit through Jesus Christ. We encourage others even when our own situations are tough as we enter into every day with a thankful heart and the presence of God. You can use the following acronym of B-U-I-L-D-U-P to be a source of reminders on how to help those around you:
 

            (B) - Be warm and inviting from the heart
            (U) - Use your gifts from the Holy Spirit for discernment
            (I) - Instill the word of God when the opportunity arises
            (L) - Listen carefully to what they are saying
            (D) - Demonstrate encouragement with your attitude and actions
 
            (U) - Understand their difficulty instead of downplaying it
            (P) - Press towards the positive

 
The above is from an article on What Christians Want to Know. There are plenty of other resources that you can find online and offline to help. PBC also has a Prayer Resources page and recommendations of books on the Pastor's Blog.


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December 7th  

December 6th 

Thought for the Day
As we come together with our families and friends to celebrate Christmas with food and drinks, we also join together in unity as one body, to celebrate the festive season at PBC. With Carols, Nativity Productions, and Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services, we keep our eyes focused on our Lord, Jesus Christ. Thankfully, there are many ways to support these events: volunteering,  praying or gifting towards costs. The latter can be done at no extra cost to you. Are you shopping online this Christmas? Donate to PBC whilst you shop at smile amazon or via easyfundraising.org.uk (then click through to your chosen retailer). Are you a UK taxpayer? Consider Gift Aid, you can find a form here and send it to us at office@pureybaptist.org

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December 5th 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zshzkkD-NYA
Thought for the Day
The Hebrew name Emmanuel means “God is with us”. We pray fervently to God that he gives us the courage to share the Good News, that we have heard and now believe in. John 1:14: The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. 

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December 4th 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSFqPR7c7MU

 Thought for the Day
The second advent candle represents peace. "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6

• Jesus brings peace with God – Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 1:21; Luke 1:26-30, 76-79; Romans 5:1
• Jesus brings peace with self – Luke 2:28-31; John 14:27; Philippians 4:6-7
• Jesus brings peace with others – Matthew 1:20; Ephesians 2:14; Colossians 3:15
• Jesus will bring peace on earth – Isaiah 2:4, 9:6-7, 11:6-9; Luke 2:13-14; Colossians 1:19-20

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December 3rd 

Thought for the Day
Pray for the Christmas project Toys for Joy, as the donated toys are being handed out at PBC this morning. Please pray that people are blessed through it and have the opportunity to come to know Jesus.

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December 2nd

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xo64Q2ucQ8

Thought for the Day
Pray for Joy and Hope in the Purley community this Christmas. Remember in your prayers the 58:12 Development Project.

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 December 1st 

 
Thought for the Day
Pray for the power of the Holy Spirit to overflow at all PBC Christmas events. Remember in your prayers the Christmas Projects. We hope many local families will be blessed and take the opportunity to get to know Jesus.

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