December 2011 Conference: 1 Timothy 2 – 10th December 2011

Posted on December 11, 2011January 3, 2012 Posted in Bible Teaching, ConferencesTagged 1 Timothy, Alan Michael, Conferences1 Comment

Tonight we had the second in our series of Monthly Conferences from 1 Timothy which was taken by Alan Michael, who was looking at 1 Timothy 2.

You can listen to Alan’s thoughts below:

Bracknell Annual Conference – 19th November 2011

Posted on November 19, 2011November 19, 2011 Posted in Conferences, Reports in TweetsTagged Bracknell Gospel Hall, Brian Sparks, Conferences, Fred Epps, John Lee, Josh Davies, live reportingLeave a comment

Bracknell held their Annual Conference today with speakers John Lee and Fred Epps.

Below are live tweets from the afternoon and evening from Josh Davies, Brian Sparks and the bracknell_gh twitter feed:

Waiting for the promise, person of Jesus Christ – 1corinthians & I Thessalonians chapter 1!

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

Waiting for Jesus in obedience & in the right way & in patience! For he is coming & we will see his face!

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

John Lee- acts ch 18!

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

Background – Paul have entered Europe for the first time! Philippi led by the spirit of God, where he was beaten by the locals government

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

Paul is moved from Philippi, Thessalonica & Berea, when in Athens everyone liked until mentioned "the resurrection of Christ" – ur response?

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

We are now looking at Acts chapter 1 v 1-17

— Brian Sparks (@sparkyboybrian) November 19, 2011

The grace of God so vast 2 every1! Even me… Even u! 1-6 reasoning with Jews 7-11 teaching Gods word to gentiles 12- end Paul being silent

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

Paul needed encouragement!! He was normal – had feelings, troubles & was scared just as we are! Paul was afraid – God said "don't b afraid"

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

@Bracknell_GH God deals with situations in advance! Will you let him have dealings in your life?

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

A true marriage – priscilla & aquilla a always 2gether, right structure in Gods eyes – no children mentioned, both important as individuals

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

Gary woods- missionary in the isle of man- milk man job – able to meet people every day! Let's use what we have for God!!

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

Paul had 3 weeks with some Christians he didn't spoon feed, dived in the depth of God – sanctification! Young & old can understand the bible

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

Great when we use our homes for the work of God! Went to justus house & senior guy in synagogue saved! Awesome! But he lost his job…

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

Are we afraid of the ridicule we would get if we went to church? It costs people to meet as Christians! Are you willing to give God all?

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

Influential people are Christians…. They can show people that … Even you can! If he can so can I! You can – you just gotta believe!

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

God promises Christians his presence… Promises his divine protection…divine purpose… Go out.. Speak, preach tell out Christ as Saviour

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

God put his seal on it… He made it finish because he had promised he would! Awesome God we have!

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

Re-commence at 6pm!! Come along! Tea now – yummy!

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

@Bracknell_GH re-commencing singing … How sweet the name of Jesus sounds!!

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

We are now looking at Exodus chapter 35 v4-10 and 20-29 and chapter 36 v3-7

— Brian Sparks (@sparkyboybrian) November 19, 2011

Christian giving comes from the heart!! The 1st reference in the bible of the heart of man is wicked…! Gen ch 8v21 heart is seat of will

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

https://twitter.com/#!/Bracknell_GH/status/137959118353866753

God loves a cheerful heart… Do we give joyful or begrudgingly? Isn't he worth so much more! 3 cheers when the offering is taken!! 

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

Giving takes energy!! Heaving from ourselves to God! What things are worthy to God for an offering?

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

Wave offering!  presenting before God to have Gods scrutiny – see Christ in all these things!

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

Exodus 25 v 2 Speak to the children, that they take for me an offering: every man whose heart maketh him willing ye shall take my offering.

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

https://twitter.com/#!/Bracknell_GH/status/137963284287602688

Where did the Israelites get the stuff? God prepared before leaving Egypt! Amazing how God works before we know it!

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

Every willing & wise heart – MAKE!! involves work… (preparation before times of worship) when do we spend time with Jesus Christ…

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

Enthusiastic about giving – no moanin they gave in one heart & work to God! Exodus ch 35v 26!

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

https://twitter.com/#!/Bracknell_GH/status/137968408548487168

https://twitter.com/#!/Bracknell_GH/status/137970028506136576

We in the world today need to make priority giving to God first! in what way do we give? Lovingly, enthusiastically, whole hearted!

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

https://twitter.com/#!/Bracknell_GH/status/137971380493893632

We are now looking at Psalm 45v1-9.

— Brian Sparks (@sparkyboybrian) November 19, 2011

Psalm 44-48 The king and his countenance The king and his coming The king and his coronation The king and his city

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

The psalm has a presenter & one who writes the word on lillie, (perhaps an instrument or perhaps a manner of which it was played) pure, holy

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

Are our hearts bubbling up over Gods word, is his word & him speaking to us causing us to fill with joy? Do we spend time to enjoy this?

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

The writer : my tongue is like the pen of an ready/eager writer? To descried the king! Are we ready/eager to speak about Jesus…

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

Jesus as the vessel of grace! He has given so much for ones who dint deserve it! Jesus is the definition of grace see Luke's gospel!

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

Psalm 45 V2 king viewed moral V3-5 king viewed officially V6-9 king viewed in great power & glory & beauty!

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

That's it folks! Thanks for following & @ParksdChrstnFwp @JohnBoyElliott @sparkyboybrian it's been a great day!!

— Joshua Davies (@Davies_Josh) November 19, 2011

https://twitter.com/#!/Bracknell_GH/status/137987153899692034

November 2011 Conference: 1 Timothy 1 – 12th November 2011

Posted on November 12, 2011 Posted in Conferences, Reports in TweetsTagged 1 Timothy, Bernard Osborne, Conferences, live reporting1 Comment

This evening we started our winter series of conferences with a visit from Bernard Osborne who began our studies in 1 Timothy with a look at chapter 1.

Below is how the evening unfolded on Twitter and at the bottom of the post is an opportunity to listen to Bernard’s thoughts.

We'll be live tweeting from tonight's conference on #1Timothy which starts at 7pm with our speaker #BernardOsborne.

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 12, 2011

We open with 'To Christ the Lord let every tongue' and prayer.

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 12, 2011

Our second hymn is 'None teacheth, Lord, like Thee.'

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 12, 2011

Bernard begins by reading #1Timothy chapter 1. Paul is writing so that Timothy might know how he should behave.

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 12, 2011

Paul explains in #1Timothy that the roles of men and women are different in the local church.

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 12, 2011

#1Timothy 1 can be split into Intro vs1-2; Truth vs3-11 and Testimony vs12-20.

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 12, 2011

#1Timothy 1 v1 Paul had a calling from God to be an apostle. Lots of 'urgency' in #1Timothy – 'I urge/I command/I want'

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 12, 2011

Timothy was brought up in a godly home and was taught the scriptures by his mother and grandmother from a child.

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 12, 2011

Timothy seems to have been timid but was clearly held in high regard by Paul. He was sent by Paul to Philippi and other places.

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 12, 2011

Just had to break off to change Bernard's mic battery!

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 12, 2011

#1Timothy 1:3-11 Paul warns against false teaching – still relevant today. Contrast with true teaching in v5 'love..sincere faith.'

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 12, 2011

Test for teaching: Does it produce 'love from a pure heart, good conscience and a sincere faith'?

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 12, 2011

False teaching was divisive and legalistic. Can be countered by presenting sound teaching (v10). Today we forget the importance of teaching.

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 12, 2011

What is 'sound doctrine' (v10)? Answer given in v11 'that which conforms to the glorious gospel of the blessed God'

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 12, 2011

Testimony (vs12-20) Paul is full of gratitude to God when he thinks of what his life was before (v13) His experience proves the gospel works

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 12, 2011

Grace, faith and love were shown to Paul (v14) 'Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners – of whom I am the worst' (persecution)

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 12, 2011

#1Timothy 1:18-19 Timothy's testimony: Teaching to be passed on 'holding on to faith and a good conscience' v19. Still true for us today.

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 12, 2011

True defence against false teaching is a solid knowledge of sound teaching. Bernard finishes by closing in prayer.

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 12, 2011

Our next conference will be on 10th December at 7pm. Tonight's will be on the website later. Apologies for the timeline clogging! #1Timothy

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 12, 2011

Following the conference we enjoyed refreshments prepared by Brian and Judith.

Click below to listen to or download Bernard’s thoughts. Please note that around 11:20 into the message there is a short pause where Bernard’s microphone battery failed.

Annual Conference – 24th September 2011

Posted on September 26, 2011 Posted in Bible Teaching, Conferences, Reports in TweetsTagged Annual Conference, Brian Howden, ConferencesLeave a comment

We enjoyed a visit from Brian Howden for our Annual Conference this year. During the afternoon, Brian gave a report on the work in Angola and in the evening, after tea, he followed it up with ministry.

You can listen to both sessions at the bottom of this blog post (click on the arrow to play).

Tweets from the afternoon session are below:

Our 2011 Annual Conference begins with the singing of 'God and Father, we adore Thee' and prayer.

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011

Victor welcomes everyone and introduces Brian Howden who will speak on the work in Angola. Our second hymn is 'We have a gospel to proclaim'

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011

Brian opens by reading Acts 9:6 'Lord, what will you have me to do?'. A challenge for us all.

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011

Only one UK commended missionary in Angola – Ruth Hadley. Angola is 7th largest country in Africa.

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011

Camundambala is a small village of 250 houses and site of a former mission station built in 1943. It is six miles from Saurimo.

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011

Wisdom needed regarding how best to use the former mission stations.

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011

One aspect of the work at Camundambala is the care of lepers. A number of them attend the meetings and are in fellowship there.

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011

TB is more of a problem in Angola than leprosy.

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011

First Annual Conference at Camundambala took place last year with many attending from other local assemblies.

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011

One of the big issues in Angola is immorality among young people in fellowship. Much prayer needed.

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011

Witchcraft is another big problem among the fellowships in Angola. More prayer needed regarding this.

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011

Around 450 pupils from six local villages attend the school in Camundambala. IT classes take place for years 5 and 6.

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011

Huge efforts made by local believers in clearing trees and creating tracks for the Land Rovers.

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011

Mention made of the Angolan Literature Fund to provide Bibles and other books for local schools. Books are greatly appreciated.

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011

Pray for: Peace in Angola, the Gospel may triumph over witchcraft, spiritual elders, Brian's visit from 18 Nov to 8 Dec and Ruth Hadley.

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011

Our conference ends with the singing of 'We rest on Thee, our shield and our defender' and prayer. Our evening ministry starts at 6.30pm.

— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011

Report on Angola

Ministry

Forthcoming Monthly Conferences – 6th September 2011

Posted on September 7, 2011February 13, 2012 Posted in ConferencesTagged 1 Timothy, Conferences6 Comments

Our winter series of monthly conferences will soon be here again. This year we’re looking at 1 Timothy and our first conference is on 12th November at 7.00pm. Full details on the card below, or click onto it to save the card as a PDF file.

Listen below to the conferences that have already taken place:

November 12th – Bernard Osborne: 1 Timothy 1.