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VIDEO: Syria, military intervention and Christians in danger
16 Feb 2012
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A Lebanese Christian talks to BMS World Mission about Syria, the position of Christians in the Middle East and military intervention.
Western military intervention in the Middle East doesn’t work, according to a the head of a BMS partner organisation in Lebanon, commenting on recent events in neighbouring[…] -
Looking to heaven
15 Feb 2012
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Paul Hobson, editor of The Baptist Times, reflects on BMS World Mission's 2012 Day of Prayer – in the UK and beyond.
From Didcot to D R Congo, Tirana to Thailand and the Holy Land to Haiti, staff, partners and supporters united in prayer for BMS World Mission[…] -
A Valentine's Day challenge
13 Feb 2012
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Saint Valentine’s Day is traditionally celebrated on 14 February. But how do we, as Christians, celebrate this festival?
On Valentine’s Day, Americans typically buy 180 million roses, 36 million boxes of sweets and chocolate, and spend more than $14 billion on gifts*. Now compare that to what is[…] -
Linking lives
9 Feb 2012
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A Mission Innovation Fund grant from BMS World Mission is helping to support Christian migrants in south Asia.
The number of Christian migrants in Nepal, and the Nepali Diaspora, has increased by at least 33 per cent in the past 15 years.
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Too hungry to worry about malaria
8 Feb 2012
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Reaction from BMS to a report about a disease that kills hundreds of thousands of people in Africa, and worldwide, every year.
Last week the BBC reported that deaths from malaria are twice as high as previously estimated – up to 1.24 million worldwide.
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A bridge too far?
8 Feb 2012
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Reflecting about freedom in Christ on the China/North Korea border
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Behind the mask
2 Feb 2012
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Why the latest festival in Italy is all about keeping up appearances.
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Expanding the kingdom
2 Feb 2012
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The Timothy Project, a new approach to leadership training in Brazil, has begun, with new churches signing up every week.
“The project has been a blessing for our church and others nearby.” Rogéria, Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro.
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BigRead12: Mark for Lent
You’ll probably remember that last year we heard a lot about the Biblefresh initiative - the movement of churches, agencies, organisations, colleges and festivals with a vision to reignite and. . . Read more
Buffet Lunch: Holders in Africa
On Sunday 11th March we will be joined after our morning service by Whitstable Baptist Church for a Buffet Lunch as we hear about the work of Geoff and Christine. . . Read more
Christian Aid Lent Lunches
During Lent there will be a Lunch served on Fridays at FBC in support of the work of Christian Aid. Read more
February Worship
Here are details of the Worship Services happening at FBC during February: Read more
Pastoral Area Groups
The New Testament calls us to get along with each other as the community of God’s people. Jesus commanded us to love one another (John 13:35) and the words ‘one. . . Read more
Sermons: CINYB
Our Advent and Christmas (and New Year) sermon series - Christmas Is Not Your Birthday - is now complete. Read more
Gallery: Winter Walk 2012
It's been a wet and wild start to the year weatherwise, but we managed to pick the most beautiful day of 2012 so far for our Winter Walk. Yesterday, starting. . . Read more
Baptism on 15 January
There will be a baptism during our morning worship on Sunday 15 January. Read more
Urgent Prayer Request
Naomi Holder in Mozambique Please pray for Naomi Holder, the 18 month-old daughter of Christine and Geoff Holder, BMS mission workers in Mozambique. The Holder family are our Link Missionaries at FBC.. . . Read more
Carols By Candlelight
Many, many thanks to all our musicians (of all ages) who provided the music for our Carols By Candlelight this year. As well as two pianists, guitar, drums and singers. . . Read more
Gallery: Christmas Dinner 2011
Wow! What a wonderful Christmas meal. Thanks to Hugh and Karie and all those who helped. As a result we've raised a substantial sum for our Kolkata fund. Feel free. . . Read more
