Posting and Commenting
If anyone would like to post discussion topics, thoughts or news on this section of the website, get in touch with Pete (peteosborne@bcfnet.com) to get access.
Aardvark is having a break for a couple of weeks… we will be back on the 26th of April.
Don’t forget the 24 hour Devotion happening on the 18/19 April. Details can be found here.
On the 5th of April we will be having a meal together, and looking at Passover.
We will be starting at 7pm. Please pass this on!
If you are coming and haven’t already asked to bring something, you can talk to Emma… or leave a comment here and it’ll get to her.
I thought Neil’s talk last night was very important in asking the question: how do we reconcile the images of violence portrayed in the book of Joshua as being God ordained? I don’t think there are any easy answers, ever since I heard that we were reading Joshua at Aardvark I have been struggling with the violent imagery and actions that are apparently sanctioned by God. The image of Jesus, the Prince of Peace and the God that is instructing Joshua’s actions seem almost irreconcilable.
What do you think? How do you deal with the violent imagery of Joshua and other Old Testament books, seemingly sanctioned by God? I’d be interested to know what people thought.
I’m posting this on behalf of Josh:
Hi,
I just signed a petition asking Prime Minister Gordon Brown to include a representative from the African Union at the G20 – a group of leaders of the world’s twenty largest economies – summit in the UK this spring. This will be a key summit for shaping the road the world takes out of the financial crisis, and it’s crucial that the world’s poorest people be a part of that process.
I hope that you’ll join me in taking action here: http://www.one.org/international/includeafrica/?rc=includeafricataf
This is an exceptional opportunity to get a seat at the table for developing nations. If they play a role in remaking the world’s financial systems, it’s significantly more likely that they will be able to reap the rewards of those systems. That’s a big step in helping people work their way out of poverty.
Thanks
Josh
On the 7 & 8 of Feb, BCF – the church that Aardvark is a part of – is holding 24 hours of prayer and worship, called ‘Devotion’. This will be themed around moving forward, and where God is taking us as a church. We feel that it will be significant and will have implications for what Aardvark becomes over the months ahead.
We are wanting to encourage as many as possible to get along to some or all of the 24hrs, and in the light of this, there won’t be an Aardvark on Feb 8th.
Click the image below for a printable version of the flyer, or just to make it a bit bigger!
Details of what’s going on at Aardvark can be found on the Upcoming Events page. For those who want to get involved – whether it’s making food, welcoming or taking a session talk to Pete Osborne.
Aardvark starts again this Sunday -the 18th of Jan.
We’ll be having some food together, and dedicating our time to worshipping and praying together; and hearing about the term ahead.
8pm at the Ark.
Well, Aardvark is over for another year… we will be back on January 18th. Keep your eye on the Upcoming Events page for details of what’s happening.
For those looking for some festive cheer on Christmas Eve, BCF is having it’s annual ‘Midnight Massive’ – late night carol service. The theme is ‘Great Expectations’.
That’s at 11:30pm, Dec 24th @ The Ark.
Have a great Christmas!
December 21st is the last Aardvark of the year….
At 7pm there is a carol service at St Matthews Church (down the road from the Ark), which those who’d like to are welcome to attend. Be warned – it is very popular so you may need to get there early to get a seat!
Then at 8pm (or just after) we’ll be meeting informally at the Ark. Either to play some games or watch a film…
Aardvark will start again officially on Jan 18th, however there will likely be something happening the weekend before. Watch this space for details!
I mentioned at Aardvark last night, that on the 17, 18 & 19 of December (Weds – Fri), we (along with St Matts – the church based down the road from the Ark) will be giving away mince pies to passers-by; and advertising (by giving a leaflet) various Christmas events that are going on.
We need people to help give out the mince pies and leaflets.
On the Weds it will be between 3pm-4:30pm (to catch people leaving school)
On Thurs and Fri it will be between 5pm-6:30pm
We will meet at the Ark on all the days, and hand out mince pies in the vicinity!
If you can help on any or all of the days, please let me know what you can do.
Thanks!
Pete
