From the Pastor´s Desk:

My father was an Aramean perishing close and he went down into Egypt, where he was a stranger … Deuteronomy 26: 5

Dear friends and members of our Balboa Union Church

These days we see many images of people fleeing from their homes.
Nobody goes away voluntarily. Many people embark on dangerous paths. When a father was asked why he exposed himself and his family to this dangerous trip, he answered: Where we lived, only death waited on us.

The history of God with us humans began when God had an eye for Refugees. God sees them. It is easy to see these people as a problem. But God sees them as human beings.
The above-quoted Bible verse forms part of an old Creed. It was quoted on a public holiday, Thanksgiving. People gave thank, because God gave them something to live. Soon we celebrate and remember Thanksgiving. At this moment, we should have a broad horizon and do not forget the plight.
I hope and pray that Europe finds ways and possibilities for all these people. This is the opportunity for a Christian witness.

Kind Regards

Reverend Roland

THIS SUNDAY AT BALBOA UNION CHURCH

Worship Service at 10 a.m. – ALL ARE WELCOME!

SPEAKER: Beth Gray “Taming the tongue” 

Sunday School Teachers: Sherri is leading our Sunday school in September with a new program.  Thank you very much Sherri!

Families in Urgent need

 We have been alerted by the authorities that yesterday’s rain storm destroyed the homes of 2 families in our area, and they have asked us to assist with food, clothes & blankets.  In particular, we are looking to provide clothes for 6 children, ages 2 – 12 years of age.  Pampers, milk and other basic toiletries would also be readily accepted and needed.  Anyone that is able to donate, please bring your donations urgently to the church.  If you need to drop them off, you may do so to the missions office in the 773 basement, or contact Roland (our pastor) or Betsy (misiones@balboaunionchurch.org) to coordinate these donations.  Every little bit matters.

Tel. 314-1004

The following photos were taken in different parts of Panama City yesterday, and give you an idea of the extent of the flooding.  But so far, we have only been asked to assist with these 2 families who have lost everything.

Prayers Concerns

Please pray for those who were affected by the floods in Panama last days.

Please Pray for Our Brothers and Sisters from Sirya and Iraq

Lord, please remind the world that we are all brothers and sisters and there should be no violence among us, only love and attempts to understand one another.

Up-coming BUC Activities

Council meeting – Saturday September 19th 1:00 pm- BUC Office.  This will be a meeting of Missions, Property Management, Christian Education, Worship & Ministry, Membership committee chairs and other council members.  But all members of the congregation may sit in on the meetings and deliberations.  If you have any issues you would like the council to consider, these should be present to the Council Secretary before the meeting, so that they can be included in the agenda.

Visit to Fundacion Nueva Vida in Howard-September 20th (3rd Sunday of the month) we will be vising the Fundación Nueva Vida home in Howard – please join us immediately after the service to go on this visit.

Missions AAAm Program-All BUC Membrs and Friends are invited to Participate in our next month AAAM Program on Tuesday  September 22nd.

In  BUC Missions we are Collaborating with “Good Deeds ” Program: