Blessings in His mighty name, 

I trust that each of you have continued to use this self-isolation time for the glory of God to increase in the grace and knowledge of God through prayer, study, and other Spiritual disciplines. I have continued in prayer for each of you and your respective families for faith over fear, frustration, and faithlessness. May we endeavour to continue to walk worthily and wisely in these rather trying times and seek the good, setting our minds on what is above and eternal. 

I have quite a few announcements and resources to provide. 

This week I published the following resources: 

Chronicles of Josephus podcast – https://www.buzzsprout.com/607474/3220153-chronicles-of-josephus-history-historical-revision-the-life-passover

After talking to a few from the BPBC Leadership Committee we have decided to continue the cancelation of our corporate worship services through the month of April. This does not mean, however, that we are going to be lackadaisical in our efforts of worship, study, prayer, and fellowship – but rather that we continue to find creative ways to foster those efforts. 

4/4 – We will have our Saturday Bible Study, as we continue to read through the Book of Acts on Zoom. Here is the link to access our study at 9am tomorrow, https://us04web.zoom.us/j/697639287

I will continue to put together online worship services for you and your loves ones to be edified by and enjoy (which will be available on the church website by 10:30am). Also, this Sunday 4/5 – “Palm Sunday” –  not only will a worship service video be provided, we will also celebrate the triumphant entrance by gathering live on Zoom and participating in The Lord’s Supper together. I am encouraging each of you to find some grape juice, wine, bread, or matzo and join with us. That will be at 11:45am on Sunday. You will be able to access the online program by simply clicking on the following link and following the given instructions, https://us04web.zoom.us/j/556108979

4/ 8 – We will also have our Wednesday Night – Praise, Prayer, and Bible study session on Zoom as we did this past Wednesday. I hope you have been able to read through chapter 15 of Beyond Creation Science and use the blog I typed ups as a review. This coming Wednesday, we will be looking at chapter 16. Please use the following link to access our Zoom session,  https://us04web.zoom.us/j/816946011

In regards to Easter aka Resurrection Sunday, we will also forego gathering, but I will work on some interactive ideas to edify and encourage us to celebrate the resurrection power shown in, through, and by Jesus Christ.  While it is sad that we see the need to cancel everything, I do indeed hope that our moving toward “Holy Week” will inspire you to find creative ways to use this time to grow in your relationship with God. Be on the lookout for updates and emails that provide ideas and opportunities for just that. 

Also, we have decided to postpone our 7th Annual Bible Conference at The Blue Point Bible Church to October 2020. Please cover this planning process in prayer. More information will be provided in weeks to come, and also, through efforts with The Power of Preterisn Network, I am hoping to put together an online Preterist conference within the next month or so. 

 
Lastly, I’d like to share some thoughts regarding BPBC’s outreach in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. Thank you to those of you who have reached out and asked how you might be the arms and legs of Jesus Christ during this time, seeking to help those in need. We do have a Benevolent fund for any of our membership, attendees, or simply those who might ask to receive a bit of financial help. So please don’t hesitate to reach out. Also, starting today, you can drop off non-perishables to The Blue Point Bible Church (simply leave them by the front door) and they will be used to make grocery bags for Angels of Long Island to make available. What a great time to host, “The Bible Church Food Drive”. 

In Service to Him,
Pastor Michael Miano