Brentwood Presbyterian Church, Burnaby, BC

Our Flourishing in the Faith on Fridays series of adult Bible studies on the Psalms resumes on Friday, September 10, 2010, from 5:30 – 7:30PM.  Our discussion of the Psalm is followed by a light supper. On September 10, we will explore the message of Psalm 14.  This is an opportunity to explore the rich wisdom of the Christian faith with a welcoming group of keen learners.

On Labor Day Weekend, Dr. Brian Fraser and Dr. Ya-Tang (Paul) Chuang will be exchanging pulpits.  Paul has been supplying with our partner in mission and ministry, Burnaby Taiwanese Presbyterian Church, this summer.  He will return to his teaching responsibilities in Taiwan in mid-September.  We look forward to Paul’s reflections on God’s Word as we celebrate the Lord’s Supper this Sunday at Brentwood.  Come and hear this prominent Taiwanese scholar and church leader.  You will be most welcome when you join us.

The friendly folk at Brentwood Presbyterian Church warmly invite you to gather with them this Sunday for their monthly celebration of the Lord’s Supper (the first Sunday of each month).  Dr. Fraser will be continuing his series on being Searched by the Psalms with a sermon on Psalm 49:1-12 entitled The Wisdom of the Lord.

This coming Saturday singer and song-writer Glen Soderholm will be in concert at Brentwood Presbyterian Church at 7:30PM.  The evening will feature a selection of songs from his 5 CDs with reflections on the power of the Christian faith in today’s world.

Brian McLaren, author of A Generous Orthodoxy and A New Kind of Christianity, wrote of Glen, “I complain a lot about the state of Christian music today – shallow lyrics, trite music, lack of theological substance, lack of concern for justice or ‘big issues,’ mediocre creativity.  Glen Soderholm doesn’t just complain – he does something about it.”

Tickets are $15/person or $25/family of 3 or more and can be purchased at the door.  If you would like to reserve your spots, e-mail us at brianfraser@shaw.ca with the number of tickets you want.  Proceeds from the concert will go towards the purchase of our new grand piano so we can help people flourish in the Christian faith through music.  We look forward to welcoming you to this very special event featuring a very special artist.

Brentwood Presbyterian will be receiving four new members this coming Sunday.  Dr. Fraser will be preaching on Psalm 30 with a sermon entitled The Sounds of Joy Restored, exploring the joy of God’s grace in Jesus Christ as experienced in the church.  The sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated.  All are warmly welcomed to reconnect with Jesus Christ and the practices of his people through our hymn sing at 9:45AM and our worship service at 10:00AM.

Please note that our Friday evening sessions in which we focus on flourishing in the Christian faith – adult Bible studies and children and youth events on alternative Fridays – will not happen over the summer.  They will resume in September.  Watch for the schedule on this website in August.

Singer and song-writer Glen Soderholm will be in concert at Brentwood Presbyterian Church on Saturday, July 17, 2010, at 7:30PM.  The evening will feature a selection of songs from his 5 CDs with reflections on the power of the Christian faith in today’s world.

Brian McLaren, author of A Generous Orthodoxy and A New Kind of Christianity, wrote of Glen, “I complain a lot about the state of Christian music today – shallow lyrics, trite music, lack of theological substance, lack of concern for justice or ‘big issues,’ mediocre creativity.  Glen Soderholm doesn’t just complain – he does something about it.”

Tickets are $15/person or $25/family of 3 or more and can be purchased at the door.  If you would like to reserve your spots, e-mail us at brianfraser@shaw.ca with the number of tickets you want.  Proceeds from the concert will go towards the purchase of our new grand piano so we can help people flourish in the Christian faith through music.  We look forward to welcoming you to this very special event featuring a very special artist.

The sessions of Brentwood Presbyterian Church and Burnaby Taiwanese Presbyterian Church have approved a new 2-year covenant of partnership in missi0n and ministry.  The document will be signed by the clerks of session at both worship services on Sunday, June 20, with the Rev. Dr. Brian Fraser preaching at both services.  This is an important step forward in the service both congregations will render to God as they build a flourishing partnership.   The three foci for year one of the covenant are cooperation in Christian education, designing adequate facilities, and strengthening financial viability.  Both session will meet every two months, with working groups doing detailed planning in between.

The friendly folk at Brentwood invite you, your family, and your friends to join us on Saturday, June 19, 2010, for a tour of Vancouver conducted by the Vancouver Trolly Company.  We’ll meet at the church (1600 South Delta, Burnaby, BC) and leave on the trolley at 10:00AM.  We’ll be back at the church at 2:00PM.  Please bring a bag lunch for your party.  A free-will offering will be taken to help with the costs.  If you’d like to come, e-mail Brian Fraser at brianfraser@shaw.ca.

On Sunday, June 6, the congregation of Brentwood Presbyterian Church will explore the meaning they find in Psalm 146 and partake together in the Lord’s Supper.  Dr. Fraser will preach on “Help and Hope,” focusing the attention of the worshipping community on the help available in a conscious relationship with God in Jesus Christ and the hope that flows from that companionship.  The previous Friday, June 4, we will gather for a conversation about what the Psalm says to us and a light meal.  Our ‘Flourishing in the Faith on Fridays’ Bible study begins at 5:30PM at the church at 1600 South Delta Ave in Burnaby, BC.  You are most welcome to join us and contribute to these stimulating sessions.

After a very successful probationary period of 3 months, Dr. Allan Cline has been appointed Director of Music at Brentwood Presbyterian Church.  Allan has provided inspiring musical leadership for the congregation, enhancing our experience of Jesus Christ in song and spirit.  In celebration of this appointment, Allan will be conducting worship on May 16, 2010.  We welcome anyone seeking to encounter Jesus Christ afresh or anew.  This small, welcoming community of Christ’s friends look forward to greeting you some Sunday morning at 9:45AM for worship.   We’re located at 1600 Delta Ave in Burnaby, BC.  Find out more about us by exploring the website.  May God’s richest blessing be with you.