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Sundays - Derek Tidball and Ross Paterson

  • Sep 19, 2011

PBC is looking forward to hearing God's word on the next two Sundays in September from two well known servants of the Lord and we would invite you to make these special dates in your diary. 

Derek Tidball

On Sunday 25th September Derek Tidball is speaking at the morning service and taking biblical and spiritual questions during the evening service. 

Derek was the principal of the London School of Theology (formally LBC) for 12 years and has been on staff of LST for a total of 26 years. A former President of the Baptist Union of Great Britain, he has also served as the pastor of two local churches and as Head of the BU's Mission Department. He is widely involved in the leadership of a number of Christian agencies and is a Vice-President of the Evangelical Alliance as well a trustee and former chair of Network.  Derek holds a PhD from Keele University and is a wide ranging author. He remains deeply involved in theological education and is a Visiting Scholar at Spurgeon's College.

Dan Brown

The following Sunday, 2nd October, Dan Brown, our new Children and Youth Ministries Leader will speak during the morning service.

Ross Paterson

At the cafe style evening service, Ross Paterson, well known Christian author and leading authority on the church in China will share something about his life as well as bringing God's word to us at the evening service.  Leaflets and books will be available for purchase on the night.

Ross Paterson is one of the leading experts on the church in China. He is well known as an author (The Antioch Factor: The Hidden Message of the Book of Acts; The Continuing Heartcry for China; Explaining Mission; China: The Hidden Miracle) and as founder of Antioch Missions/Chinese Church Support Ministries.  For more information on Ross's work, click here.

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Mozambique 12 - Auction of Promises - Saturday 21st April

10th April, 2012

More information on this event shortly but please put it in your diaries - we're looking forward to a great fundraiser for Mozambique 12 - the evening of Saturday 21st April starting at 7.30pm will include music, nibbles, drinks and an auction of a real mixture of the mundane and the incredible! There'll be a five pound charge on the door, but you'll have food, a drink and plenty of socialising time as well as the auction. Its only a couple of weeks away so don't miss it! If you have something promise for auction then please let Dan or Matt know in the Church Office. All proceeds go to the Mozambique 12 trip.

The Theme of My Praise - Easter Prayer from 2nd-5th April

2nd April, 2012

Take an hour or two out to meditate on Jesus, His emotions leading up to the cross and praise Him for who He is between 8am and 6pm from Monday 2nd - Thursday 5th April at PBC. There will be readings and prompts for your thoughts and prayers, leading to the cross itself and Psalm 22. Jesus is the theme of our praise. Come and worship Him.

Easter Sunday - Baptisms and The Miracle Maker

2nd April, 2012

Easter week at PBC has some thought provoking and interesting opportunities for worship and glorifying our living God. There's Good Friday service at 10am, followed by the Walk of Witness at 11am to the Village Green for the HOPE Pembury Churches Together annual service on the green. Hot cross buns and refreshments will be served at the Hanes' home after the service finishes. And on Easter Sunday, there's three baptisms taking place in the morning at 10am followed by a family opportunity at 5pm to enjoy a cinematic experience with popcorn, icecream and fizzy pop whilst watching The Miracle Maker. For more details, click on the heading.