Bible Reading Resources to Help in your personal reading.

Click the links below to open or download helpful tools for your personal bible reading.

Click this Link to listen to this weeks message “Passion without Purpose”

If you struggle reading and would prefer to LISTEN ONLINE try www.bible.is

Find a Bible version that is easy to understand at www.biblegateway.com

Tools to encourage and develop your reading: 

Helpful Habits for reading

How to read your bible

 Bible Reading Plans: 

shorter reading plan

3 year reading plan

Christmas Service 2013 @ Beaches Baptist Church – Mackay

Syria – Persecution of Christians – SIGN petition / ACTION needed

With continuing persecution of Christians in Syria by Islamic militants,hundreds of thousands of Christians have fled the country. Others are struggling under persecution in Syria.

We often ask ‘What can I do?” As well as praying, here are things you can DO! 

… a petition, and contacting our federal MPs and Senators.

Leaders of the church in Syria are asking for our help. Barnabas Fund, which supports persecuted Christians around the world and is led by Dr Patrick Sookhdeo, has launched a petition seeking immediate help from other nations – specifically recognition of the problems they are facing, for humanitarian help and to “Work towards and support only those outcomes in Syria that allow freedom, equality and justice for all without discrimination, recognising that core human rights including freedom of religion and belief are the only basis for a stable society.”

Click here for MORE information on the Barnabas Fund website about the situation and the petition and to view/print the petition.
To obtain the petition document – click here. Please print and copy it.

Although the petition is open until December 31, it is important that signatures are collected quickly so that prompt action can be generated. Send completed petition forms to

Barnabas Fund Australia, PO BOX 3527, Loganholme, QLD 4129

BBC EVENT: Outdoor Theater – Popcorn under the stars.

Come see the movie “What If”

All welcome.

Where:  Rowallan Park Scout Camp

When:  Saturday 14th Sept @ 7:30 p.m. Followed by a Campfire and Marshmallows.

Cost: No Cost (Donations accepted)

This event is part of the BBC’s church camp, but all any and all are welcome to attend.

Invite your friends for a great night under the stars (lets pray for NO RAIN)

PJ

Click the Link to download a printable flyer…

What If invite

1 Day Conference – K House – Chuck Missler’s organisation.

BBC Church Camp 2013

Change in Dates !

The camp will be held over the 13-15 September, not in August, as previously advertised.

Simple ways to share your faith.

Chuck Missler’s Koinonia House – North Queensland Conference

Hosted by Mackay Baptist Church – 21 September 2013

Pray for the Federal Election – Here are some of the current issues that need prayer.

Recent months in federal politics have been tumultuous, sometimes shocking and even bizarre.  The events of the last few weeks highlight the need for those who have signed the Canberra Declaration, with its three focus areas of religious freedom, marriage and family and the sanctity of human life, to pray for the upcoming federal election. 21 May – Kevin Rudd, as a professing Christian, unexpectedly changes his position and publicly endorses same-sex ‘marriage’ (see article). 18 June – Senator Cory Bernardi, after being forced to resign as shadow parliamentary secretary to Tony Abbott last year, comes under fire again for his speaking out on gay ‘marriage’ (see article). 25 June – new legislation is hastily pushed through under the radar nullifying religious exemption for aged-care institutions (see article). 25 June – a Senate Committee dismisses Senator John Madigan’s gender-selective abortion bill without public hearings despite massive public interest and support (see article). 26 June – Kevin Rudd returned as Prime Minister in a leadership spill described as the greatest comeback in Australian political history (see article). 1 July – During the swearing in of the new Government ministry by Governor-General Qentin Bryce, many did not swear with their hand on the Bible (see article).

This week at BBC (14 July 2013) – “Compassion Australia” Guest Speaker

We welcome a speaker from Compassion Australia this Sunday with a small group workshop at 9, followed by a presentation in the service at 10:10 a.m.  Come along and hear what God is doing through the work of Compassion Australia.