All public gatherings at Burnside Family Church are now in recess. Please pray for our nation and stay safe.
How do we respond to Corona?
- The same way we respond to any issue - without fear or timidity, with power, love and self-discipline!
- Please stay informed and up to date. There are some links below if you need them. We are flooded with information. Please ensure you have facts, and not fear.
- This page will contain a changing set of information that we are communicating about Corona in order to keep our Church safe while we pursue our mandate to not give up meeting together.
- We will follow Government advice and rules and do our best to honour those who rule, and love one another
We respond without Fear or Timidity
The following scriptures will remind us that we do not have a Spirit of Fear, and that we need to defend our eyes and ears from the panic, rather rest our hearts in the peace of the promises of God
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Matthew 10:28 - “Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.”
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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?”
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1 Peter 5:7 - Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
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Psalm 111:10 - “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.
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Matthew 10:29-31 - Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
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Isaiah 41:10 - “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
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Psalm 46:1-3 - “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.”
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2 Timothy 1:12 - “That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day.”
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Proverbs 29:25 - Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety.
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Philippians 4:7 - “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
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Isaiah 43:1 - “Don’t fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine.”
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Romans 8:28 - “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
We respond with Self Discipline
By using wisdom and being self discplined, we can love one another and help keep one another safe, and display the hope we have in Jesus through our peaceful actions, including:
- Be responsible and choose to reduce your contact and stay safe, especially if you are feeling ill or have underlying health issues; consider your risks and whether you should stay at home;
- Be disciplined and find ways to reduce physical contact, finding other creative ways to be loving towards others; and gauging anothers sense of social space and contact – if in doubt, ask!
- Be diligent and increase the frequency of our hygiene – washing hands and wiping down surfaces we use after use – good habits never grow old.
- Accept that if you or others you know have elevated risk factors, such as age, or underlying health issues, remaining socially distant is critical, and find another way to show love and care;
- Show love by keeping in touch with friends and family to make sure they’re well and going ok and offering a friendly chat/prayer;
- Be willing to stay home and reduce all contact as risk factors and capacity to manage safety becomes too difficult;
- Consider taking on another way to meet with the Lord should gathering not be an option for you, or for us.
Burnside Family Church
- As a place of worship, all public gatherings at Burnside Family Church are now in recess.
Status - Sunday Church Services (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
- ONLINE - 10a Sunday Service (BF Kids & 10:40 Group in RECESS)
Status - Church groups and department activities (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
- IN RECESS - Kids Club
- IN RECESS - Conversation English
- IN RECESS - Campbelltown Connect
- IN RECESS - Saturday AMOS
- ONLINE - Friday BF Youth Group
- IN RECESS - Tuesday Prayer
- IN RECESS - Wednesday Glenside Connect
- IN RECESS - Friday GoodGames
- IN RECESS - Monday Gentlecise
- IN RECESS - Talking Tuesday Connect
- IN RECESS - Monday Walk Connect
- ONLINE - Tuesday Greenhill Connect
LINK TO OUR CHURCH CALENDAR
Other ways to meet with the Lord
- Keeping in touch with friends on the phone to see if they are going ok and offering a friendly chat/prayer;
- Reading the bible together, and working through a bible study at 10a on a Sunday in your own home;
- Using technology like Facebook Live and study booklets and prayer to meet with the Lord;
- Downloading a Church a Home Study Guide based on our Easter Series in the book of Isaiah;
- Use YouTube or TV and engage with Church services online or on TV;
Corona Alerts and Resources
Selected Media Updates
