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26/08/2026

BCFUMC Daily Devotion
26 August 2026 | 9:00 AM

Pause and Reflect...
1 Chronicles 16:34

"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever."

LOVE THAT LASTS

For years, nothing in King David’s life looked “good.”

His family underestimated him, giants despised him, and his father-in-law spent years trying to kill him. But the whole time, David clung to a promise that God would establish him, and make him king of Israel.

David never gave up or gave in—he stayed close to God, and waited for Him to act. And when God acts, this is how David responds:

“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.”
1 Chronicles 16:34 NIV

Despite the pain David endured, he knew that even when life didn’t look good, he still served his good God. And this same God actively fights for us.

Through His Son, Jesus, He has given us continual access to Himself. We can never lose His unfailing love toward us—a love that endures forever, no matter what goes on around us.

David recognized this, and proclaimed it. And every day, we have the opportunity to do the same thing. Here are two practical ways we can respond to God’s goodness and love:

- Thank Him in Prayer
When Jesus was teaching His disciples to pray, He told them to start like this: “Our Father in heaven, help us to honor Your name.” It’s fine to ask God for things, but real relationships include both give and take. So at least once a day for the next week, go to God in prayer, and thank Him for something He’s done—without asking Him for anything in return.

- Share Your Story
The writer of Hebrews encourages us to honor God by “proclaiming our allegiance to his name.” (Hebrews 13:15-16) So what has God done for you? Where have you seen Him provide, protect, show up, or show off through your life? Look for natural opportunities to share what God is doing in you with someone else.

Right now, reflect on your life and thank God for His eternal goodness. Nothing you have faced or will ever face is too much for the God who loves you and died for you. Bring Him your concerns, surrender your expectations, and allow Him to reveal the evidence of His goodness in your life.
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Let us all Pray...

God, thank You for being unstoppable, unchangeable, all-powerful, and incomparable. You alone are worthy of all my praise, honor, and glory! Your love endures forever, and I am forever grateful for who You are. Thank You for making a way for me to know You personally. Nothing compares to You! IN JESUS' NAME, AMEN.

©️ YouVersion | BCFUMC Communications

Paalala ng BCFUMC | LINGGO NG KULTURANG PILIPINO Ika-30 ng Agosto, 2026 | 9:30 ng umagaMapagpalang araw, mga kapatid! Ha...
25/08/2026

Paalala ng BCFUMC | LINGGO NG KULTURANG PILIPINO
Ika-30 ng Agosto, 2026 | 9:30 ng umaga

Mapagpalang araw, mga kapatid! Halina't sama-sama nating ipagdiwang ang ating makulay at mayamang pamana sa ating Linggo ng Kulturang Pilipino!

Lahat ay malugod na inaanyayahan na makiisa at makisaya sa ating gawain. Narito ang mga detalye:

Kailan: Ika-30 ng Agosto, 2026
Oras: 9:30 AM (Joint Service)

Ipakita ang iyong pagka-Pilipino! Hinihikayat ang lahat na magsuot ng ating mga tradisyunal na kasuotan gaya ng Barong Tagalog, Baro't Saya, Filipiniana, o anumang kasuotang nagpapahayag ng ating sarinlahi at pinagmulan.

Magkakaroon tayo ng isang masayang salu-salo pagkatapos ng gawain. Kaya hinihikayat din po ang lahat na magdala ng inyong paboritong lutuing Pilipino para ibahagi sa lahat! (Paalala: Ito po ay boluntaryo, ngunit mas masaya kung tayo ay magbabahaginan!)

Ipakita natin ang ganda ng ating kultura at ang pagkakaisa natin bilang sambayan ng Diyos. Pagpalain nawa tayong lahat ng Panginoon!

25/08/2026

BCFUMC Daily Devotion
25 August 2026 | 9:00 AM

Pause and Reflect...
Matthew 18:20

"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”"

GOD'S PRESENCE IN THE PROCESS

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus is on the record for speaking the following words:

“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them."
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭18:20‬ ‭ESV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

Due to many other texts in the Bible, we know that God’s ability to be with us is not hindered by a crowded stadium or an empty room. He’s able to be just as present whether there’s more or less than 2-3 people gathered.

So, in this case specifically, what did Jesus mean?

When we look at the surrounding context, Jesus is actually explaining to His disciples how to correct a believer who has sinned against them. He encourages them to:

- First, go talk to the person alone.
- Second, if they don’t seem to listen the first time, bring one or two others along.
- Third, if they still don’t listen, bring the issue before the church.
- Fourth, if they still refuse to heed the wisdom and counsel of the church, treat them like you would an unbeliever.

So when Jesus says, “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them,” He’s reminding them that, as they navigate church-discipline situations with humility, grace, and love, He will be with them in the process.

Throughout God’s Word, we’re given instructions for handling various situations—whether it’s money, relationships, sin, health issues, etc. And even when things don’t appear to be black or white, we can listen to the Holy Spirit and look to the leaders He’s appointed.

Jesus knew that conflicts and issues would inevitably arise, so He taught His disciples to ask for whatever they needed (see verse 19), and promised to be with them on the journey.

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Let us all Pray...

God, I am so thankful that You have connected me to a community of believers who love You. Please help us to remain united in times of disruption and difficulty. Continue to unite and empower believers all around the world—so that we can share Your salvation and faithfulness with others. We need Your presence in the process! IN JESUS' NAME, AMEN.

©️ YouVersion | BCFUMC Communications

24/08/2026

BCFUMC Daily Devotion
24 August 2026 | 9:00 AM

Pause and Reflect...
1 Timothy 6:12

"Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses."

LEARNING TO FIGHT GOOD FIGHTS

When we became Christians and first believed in Jesus, we began a journey of faith. We committed to becoming a disciple of Jesus, who follows His commands and trusts in Him.

The apostle Paul, in his instructions to Timothy, encourages him to fight the good fight of faith. This implies that the journey of faith will often be difficult. It will sometimes be messy, hard, and harrowing. Paul’s words serve as a reminder that sometimes—faith looks like a fight.

However, rather than a fight against people, this journey of faith is a fight for goodness, beauty, and faithfulness. We are fighting against our own broken natures, but also against God’s enemies within the spiritual realm.

Fighting often looks like making the right decision even if it’s not the easiest decision. It might mean being gentle when we want to be harsh. It might mean choosing love when it would be easier to be selfish.

Fighting well means remaining faithful to Jesus over the course of your life. You were called to a new life in Christ when you came to faith, and you are called to remain faithful over the course of your life.

So how do you remain faithful? One of the ways you can cultivate faithfulness is by reading God’s Word every day. When you regularly spend time with Him, you begin to love what God loves, and hate what He hates.

But as you seek God in this way, it’s also important to have friendships with people who can encourage you. Having two or three people in life who can help keep you accountable is a necessary part of your faith journey.

As you consider what next steps you need to take to fight well, remember that you do not fight alone. God is with you—and when you draw near to Him, He will empower you with the strength you need to finish your faith journey well.

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Let us all Pray...

God, You call me to faithful and obedient living—because you know what's best for me. Thank You for providing Your Word as a guide that helps me bring You glory. When I struggle to live as You call me to, please remind me of the eternity I get to spend with You. And as You do that, restore my strength and endurance. IN JESUS' NAME, AMEN.

©️ YouVersion | BCFUMC Communications

23/08/2026

BCFUMC Sunday Highlight
23 August 2026

Preacher: Rev. Lee Bastino

“True power belongs to God: He delivers us, builds us together, transforms us, and sends us forward in the name of Christ.”

— God gives us the courage to resist the powers of fear, oppression, and injustice and to stand faithfully for what is right.

— When we recognize Jesus as the Christ and trust Him to build His Church, we can face every challenge knowing that
darkness will never have the final word.

— God’s power transforms us into a Church that confesses Christ, serves one another, and lives out His mission.

23/08/2026

Recorded Service | Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
23 August 2026

Come join us in our worship service!

Preacher: Rev. Lee Bastino

No copyright infringement intended. All songs and hymns remain the property of their rightful owners. This material is shared solely for the purpose of worship, inspiration, and the glorification of God.

22/08/2026

BCFUMC Daily Devotion
22 August 2026 | 9:00 AM

Pause and Reflect...
Genesis 2:3

"Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done."

A RHYTHM OF REST

Where did the idea of a seven-day week come from? Throughout history, cultures have experimented with varying the number of days in a week, but the most enduring pattern for human work and rest is woven into how the Creator made us.

When God first created the world, He finished all He wanted to do in six days. He could have moved on to the next project on His to-do list, but instead, God intentionally rests and enjoys His creation. This is the standard pattern of work and rest created for us from the beginning.

How we create and produce reflects how we are created in His image. Just like God, we make things and name them. We work and then rest. When we intentionally stop working to enjoy the blessing of just being in a relationship with God, one another, and His world, we reflect His image, too.

When God rests, that does not indicate laziness or exhaustion from work. From the beginning, God models a rhythm of work followed by rest and reflection. Rather than pausing out of tiredness or when we finally finish our long list of projects, God asks us to plan a time to rest every week.

When it comes to knowing when it’s time to take a break, choose the rhythms of our Maker over our exhaustion-driven routines. He intends to bless you.

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Let us all Pray...

God, it is difficult to rest when there's so much I feel like I need to do. But I want to experience Your kind of rest. I know that You created me and know how life works best. Please show me how to work and rest in a way that honors You and helps me trust You more. IN JESUS' NAME, AMEN.

©️ YouVersion | BCFUMC Communications

21/08/2026

BCFUMC Daily Devotion
21 August 2026 | 9:00 AM

Pause and Reflect...
Matthew 19:26

"Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”"

JESUS DOES THE IMPOSSIBLE

Jesus’ statement in Matthew 19:26 is often taken out of context. Many people have taken this verse to mean that they can do anything they want in life because God can do the impossible. Often this can lead to us asking God to do something selfish.

In order to understand what Jesus is saying, we should read the preceding verses. In Matthew 19:16-22, a young man comes to Jesus asking for eternal life. Jesus tells him that he must give up all of his earthly possessions—something the young man is not willing to do. Because he failed the test, the young man failed to inherit eternal life.

Jesus says in Matthew 19:23 that it is very difficult for a rich man to enter heaven. The point is that loving Jesus requires everything we are. Our ultimate love cannot be split between Jesus and something else.

The disciples then ask, “Who can be saved?” Jesus responds in Matthew 19:26 that it is impossible for man to save himself—but it is possible with God. God can do the very thing that man cannot.

We cannot earn our salvation. We cannot work hard enough to attain it, and we can’t achieve it on our own. It is impossible. But with God all things are made possible for us to be saved. It is only through the work and power of Jesus that we have access to salvation. And through the empowerment of the Spirit, we are enabled to have faith in God.

What in your life is keeping you from faith in Jesus? Maybe it’s a relationship. Maybe it’s material possessions. Maybe it's a wrong mindset. Whatever it might be—God has the power to remove these things from your heart so that you can have faith in Jesus.

So spend some time with God today, and ask Him to search your heart. Ask Him to reveal anything within you that is keeping you from loving Jesus better. Then, do something daring—surrender those things over to God.
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Let us all Pray...

God, unclench my closed fists. Whatever it is that’s holding me back—I release it to You. Please deliver me as I battle against my selfish desires and thoughts. Help me to trust You for the seemingly impossible. Show me how to look to You above all else. IN JESUS' NAME, AMEN.

©️ YouVersion | BCFUMC Communications

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