Welcome to Ryde Baptist Church online!
We want to remind you that while we are currently unable to gather for our regular Sunday service, we are still family. So we encourage you to connect with church family in ways that respect the Government's directions and have minimal risk for the vulnerable in our community. If you are in need in any way, please ask for help. If you are wondering why we aren't meeting, here is a letter from our elders regarding this situation.
This page is here to give you resources so that we can still have a shared experience of church. We encourage you to take photos of your church experience, and post them on Instagram with the hashtag #light2gether or email them to the church office and we will find a way to share your experience of online church with the RBC family. We would also love to hear and share testimonies of how God is at work in your life and our community.
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Bible Reading - Psalm 27
1 The Lord is my light and my salvation—
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
of whom shall I be afraid?
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
of whom shall I be afraid?
2 When the wicked advance against me
to devou me,
it is my enemies and my foes
who will stumble and fall.
3 Though an army besiege me,
my heart will not fear;
though war break out against me,
even then I will be confident.
to devou me,
it is my enemies and my foes
who will stumble and fall.
3 Though an army besiege me,
my heart will not fear;
though war break out against me,
even then I will be confident.
4 One thing I ask from the Lord,
this only do I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life,
to gaze on the beauty of the Lord
and to seek him in his temple.
5 For in the day of trouble
he will keep me safe in his dwelling;
he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent
and set me high upon a rock.
this only do I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life,
to gaze on the beauty of the Lord
and to seek him in his temple.
5 For in the day of trouble
he will keep me safe in his dwelling;
he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent
and set me high upon a rock.
6 Then my head will be exalted
above the enemies who surround me;
at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy;
I will sing and make music to the Lord.
above the enemies who surround me;
at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy;
I will sing and make music to the Lord.
7 Hear my voice when I call, Lord;
be merciful to me and answer me.
8 My heart says of you, “Seek his face!”
Your face, Lord, I will seek.
9 Do not hide your face from me,
do not turn your servant away in anger;
you have been my helper.
Do not reject me or forsake me,
God my Savior.
10 Though my father and mother forsake me,
the Lord will receive me.
11 Teach me your way, Lord;
lead me in a straight path
because of my oppressors.
12 Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes,
for false witnesses rise up against me,
spouting malicious accusations.
be merciful to me and answer me.
8 My heart says of you, “Seek his face!”
Your face, Lord, I will seek.
9 Do not hide your face from me,
do not turn your servant away in anger;
you have been my helper.
Do not reject me or forsake me,
God my Savior.
10 Though my father and mother forsake me,
the Lord will receive me.
11 Teach me your way, Lord;
lead me in a straight path
because of my oppressors.
12 Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes,
for false witnesses rise up against me,
spouting malicious accusations.
13 I remain confident of this:
I will see the goodness of the Lord
in the land of the living.
14 Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the Lord.
I will see the goodness of the Lord
in the land of the living.
14 Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the Lord.
Message - God Emboldens Us By His Light - Andrew Hulme
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Hi all. In Spark, we've been following a series looking at all things CHURCH related. This week we originally were planning to sit in on the service, particularly paying attention to a sermon. I've added a pdf with some helpful sections to try breakdown taking notes as you and your children listen/watch the sermon. Blessings Pastor Andrew
Worship Songs
See the Light
Fill This Place
Way Maker
Give Me Faith
Great Are Your Lord
Shine a Light
Announcements
Extraordinary Meeting
The extraordinary meeting scheduled for today is postponed till further notice. We will update you as soon as it is practical to schedule a new date for the meeting.
Giving / Offering
We will still be operating as a church by providing this material, providing appropriate care for people who need it, giving to our mission partners, paying our staff and other ongoing costs involved with property, insurance etc. With this in mind we ask all people to continue to give into the life and ministry of Ryde Baptist Church through online options. If you don’t have that option, but still want to give please contact the church office [admin@rydebaptist.com.au or 9809-4977] and we will endeavour to work out how to do that.
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Resources for Kids
Our awesome kids ministry team have prepared some activities. This content is designed for the whole family to do together and includes activities to accommodate for all ages. Click below to download the pdf file.
If your kids are asking questions about COVID-19, our kids ministry team found this video a helpful, kid friendly explanation
Testimony
In this time while we are not gathering on a Sunday morning, it is encouraging and uplifting to hear and see what God is doing in the lives of others. One of my prayers, in light of of the current situation, is that new songs would come from our worship team. Stefanus done just that, written a song. In response to the news that we aren't meeting this week Stefanus said "While I am reading this information, I am so blessed with Romans 8:28. A melody pops on my head, in less that a day this song is created." I hope you are as encouraged and blessed as I am. Please send your videos, photos, and stories so we can share them too! Pastor Ben
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