My week has included an information session with Creation Ministries International, a Worship & Prayer evening as part of our 21 Day Prayer & Fasting discipline, another infor-mation session this time with Arrow Leadership and Olive Tree Media where current re-search data was explained regarding the Australian populace’s opinion on spiritual matter. More correctly: Research into Key Belief Blockers and Questions about Faith, Christianity and God held by Australians today. (McCrindle Research conducted the survey/report). The survey reveals some very helpful insights into today’s Australian culture.

Welcome to a new month and welcome to week two of our new series God Quest. Today we’re on a Quest to determine what validity evolution holds in our world & life view? Many people don’t believe in God and think instead that life came about through millions of years of random evolution.Has science debunked the Bible’s teaching about creation? We need to wrestle with these questions because what you believe about creation determines how you view yourself in life, how you view the sanctity of life, and how you allow the Bible to shape the way you live.

During this past week we started our Wednesday Ministry Night programs. Alpha, exploring the reason for life as taught in Scripture started last Wednesday, and this coming Wednesday we launch into Love & Respect , and Church History. Budgeting & Finance starts on 29th February. For further info contact the office. Please register at the Connection Centre if you would like to join in one of these groups.

God didn't intend for us to do life alone. In fact, God himself experiences community in the Godhead. Community and togetherness are not only essential to a happy and whole life but they are essential to a vibrant and productive faith.

There are four social contexts in which humans have always operated; Intimate context (2’s & 3’s), Personal context (10-12), Social context (20-70) and Public context (70plus). We are hardwired to seek and desire community, an extended family. The BPCC family operates in all four of these social contexts. The public context happens on a Sunday, the social, personal and intimate context happens under the umbrella of Life Groups, our discipleship pathway.

Let me explain further.

As January comes to the end of the month, more and more of our church family are returning from leave. It’s now time for families with children to buy school uniforms, shoes and stationery! Life will speed up with the start of school and regular activities. The way to manage what’s ahead of us in 2012 is to plan and set priorities. I’ve said many, many times: I love new beginnings like new school terms, new sermon series and new year resolutions! The past is past, and the future is right in front of us!

So, for me, I’m looking forward to the opportunities that await us 2012. Here’s one opportunity I want to encourage all of you to consider: Life Group experience. We’re offering a number of Life Group options during Term 1 of this New Year for you to take advantage of.