Gospel Living - Summer in Budrio

 

As a church family, we want to be "in the middle of the square", at the centre of our community life, to serve and welcome, to celebrate and love, to live and share the Gospel (Acts 17:17), the good news of salvation by grace in Jesus Christ, with everyone!

So tomorrow evening we'll be with our community at the commemoration for the Bologna Massacre.

The clock at Bologna station, stopped at 10:25, is the symbol of shattered human time; at that 'hour', the story of 85 people came to a halt because of the radical evil present in a world fallen into sin.
A world into which Jesus entered to walk towards 'His hour', the 'hour of the Cross' (John 17:1). The Bologna massacre represents one of many moments in which human hatred has broken so many lives, but the Cross is the moment when Christ voluntarily gave His life to defeat evil and death once and for all.
The clock in Bologna tells us that human time is fragile and finite; the Resurrection of Christ tells us that in Him, time and life are redeemed for eternity!

John 17:1-3. 1 When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, 2 since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. 3 And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. 

Sunday Service: Hospitality, Kindness, and Hope (Ruth 2:14-23)

Tomorrow we'll have our morning service to worship God together and to proclaim His Word in Budrio.

 

 

 

Every Sunday in July and August, we'll interact with the Good Book Company book Ruth: The Lord Provides, by Tony Merida.

Tomorrow we'll engage with "Hospitality, Kindness, and Hope (Ruth 2:14-23)".

 

Ruth is one of the best short stories ever written. We are drawn to the characters: grieving Naomi, loyal Ruth, and compassionate Boaz. The setting is also intriguing, as it takes place during the time of the judges. The plot is a story of redemption which is part of the grand story of redemption. And at the heart of the resolution is Boaz, a figure who points to David’s greatest son, Jesus.

Gospel Living - Summer in Budrio

As a church family, we want to be "in the middle of the square", at the centre of our community life, to serve and welcome, to celebrate and love, to live and share the Gospel (Acts 17:17), the good news of salvation by grace in Jesus Christ, with everyone!

So tomorrow evening we'll be with our community at the Pasta Fest organised by the Partisan association in Budrio, with whom in 2022 we collaborated for the Christmas Truce project!

This celebration, started in memory of the pasta meal offered by the Cervi family on 25 July 1943 before their martyrdom at the end of the fascist regime in Italy, continues to affirm the founding values of our country: freedom, peace, brotherhood, democracy.

The story of the Cervi brothers reminds us that freedom always comes at a price, and this leads us to the great story of biblical redemption, which teaches us that Christ is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, and who paid the price for our greatest freedom once and for all: "If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free... So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." John 8:31-32,36

Sunday Service: A Field of Favor (Ruth 2:1-13)

Tomorrow we'll have our morning service to worship God together and to proclaim His Word in Budrio.

 

 

 

Every Sunday in July and August, we'll interact with the Good Book Company book Ruth: The Lord Provides, by Tony Merida.

Tomorrow we'll engage with "A Field of Favor (Ruth 2:1-13)".

 

Ruth is one of the best short stories ever written. We are drawn to the characters: grieving Naomi, loyal Ruth, and compassionate Boaz. The setting is also intriguing, as it takes place during the time of the judges. The plot is a story of redemption which is part of the grand story of redemption. And at the heart of the resolution is Boaz, a figure who points to David’s greatest son, Jesus.

Home Family Groups

 

Tomorrow evening we'll have only one joint Home Group in Budrio.

We'll have a family time where, while enjoying a good ice cream, we'll read God's Word, we'll pray for one another, and we'll listen at how Jesus works in our lives, following the steps of Psalm 145:4!

"I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts. On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate. " Psalm 145:1-5

Sunday Service: The Return (Ruth 1:6-22)

Tomorrow we'll have our morning service to worship God together and to proclaim His Word in Budrio.

 

 

 

 

Every Sunday in July and August, we'll interact with the Good Book Company book Ruth: The Lord Provides, by Tony Merida.

Tomorrow we'll engage with The Return (Ruth 1:6-22).

 

Ruth is one of the best short stories ever written. We are drawn to the characters: grieving Naomi, loyal Ruth, and compassionate Boaz. The setting is also intriguing, as it takes place during the time of the judges. The plot is a story of redemption which is part of the grand story of redemption. And at the heart of the resolution is Boaz, a figure who points to David’s greatest son, Jesus.

Gospel Living - Summer in Budrio

 

As a church family, we want to be "in the middle of the square", at the centre of our community life, to serve and welcome, to celebrate and love, to live and share the Gospel (Acts 17:17), the good news of salvation by grace in Jesus Christ, with everyone!

So tomorrow evening we'll be with our community at the Evening of Scottish and Folk dancing, organised by NotThe Folk and The Improvables, in the village of Maddalena di Cazzano in Budrio.

Sunday Service: Leaving God's Land (Ruth 1:1-5)

Tomorrow we'll have our morning service to worship God together and to proclaim His Word in Budrio.

 

 

 

 

Every Sunday in July and August, we'll interact with the Good Book Company book Ruth: The Lord Provides, by Tony Merida.

Tomorrow we'll engage with Leaving God's Land (Ruth 1:1-5).

 

Ruth is one of the best short stories ever written. We are drawn to the characters: grieving Naomi, loyal Ruth, and compassionate Boaz. The setting is also intriguing, as it takes place during the time of the judges. The plot is a story of redemption which is part of the grand story of redemption. And at the heart of the resolution is Boaz, a figure who points to David’s greatest son, Jesus.

AppPhilippians - Mid-Week Bible Study

Tomorrow evening we'll have our AppPhilippians (Applying Paul's Letter to the Philippians), our series of Mid-Week Bible Studies in which we'll keep interacting with what we're learning through the preaching in our Sunday services.  
We'll meet at Caffé Filopanti, in Budrio, where we'll engage with Philippians Chapter 4.

Exchange Camp Family Service

Tomorrow we'll have a celebration for the families of the kids participating at the 12th English Summer Camp Exchange 2026 in Budrio. 

Yan, from our church in Budrio, will preach from Isaiah 53 on ‘A True Friend Can Change Your Life!’, wrapping up our theme from the film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, while Jack (Team Texas) will answer the question: ‘Who is the Friend who made you change your perspective on life during a dark moment?’, during his Testimony!

We are so thankful to the Lord for the faithful partnership with Bethel of Houston Church and Youth for Christ Italy, which enabled us to serve in the Gospel the families of our community.

After the service, we'll have our traditional final picnic in the park behind the Sport Hall!

Sunday Service: Visiting Preacher - Paul Berger - Matthew 7:1-14: The Way of the Kingdom!

Tomorrow we'll have our morning service to worship God together and to proclaim His Word in Budrio.

 

 

 

 

We are glad for the Lord's provision of the meeting room at the social center Magnolia, a well known cultural meeting point right at the centre of Budrio.

 

At 10.30 we'll start our service and joined by the team from Bethel Church of Houston, Texas, USA, who will serve at our Exchange Camp, celebrating the faithfulness of the Lord in their partnership since its beginning! 

Paul Berger, Student Ministry Director at Bethel Church, will preach on "The Way of the Kingdom!" from Matthew 7:1-14.

 

 

We'll have a children's talk where kids will engage with the same Bible passage.

 

During the service we'll celebrate the Lord's Supper, and after the service we will have a fellowship lunch as a church family, sharing the many good foods brought by everyone, and then we'll have a training time for the staff who will serve during Camp Exchange.

Church Family Prayer Walk in Budrio

Tomorrow evening, as church family, we'll have a Prayer Walk around Budrio.

We'll meet at the Hotel in Budrio where we'll start a Prayer Walk through the streets of Budrio, arriving at the Sport Center, where we'll intercede for the 12th Exchange Summer Camp for 12-18 years old in Budrio, praying for the campers and their families! 

As a church family, we'll stop at key points in our town to intercede and pray for the Lord's work in our community!

"But seek the welfare of the city ...and pray to the LORD on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare." Jeremiah 29:7

Sunday Service: Philippians 4:14-23 - Gospel partnership!

Tomorrow we'll have our morning service to worship God together and to proclaim His Word at the social center Magnolia, a well known cultural meeting point right at the centre of Budrio.

At 10.15 we'll start our service concluding our series on the Paul's Letter to the Philippians, engaging with Philippians 4:14-23 - Gospel partnership!

During the service we'll have our Children's Club, where kids will engage with a Talk on the same Bible passage, followed by a programme dedicated to different age groups.

Where are you going for true joy? Paul radiates a contagious joy here. Though he writes from a Roman prison, he can say, “I rejoice, so you rejoice” (paraphrasing 2:17–18). Paul reminds us that ultimate joy isn’t derived from comfortable circumstances, but from a living, vibrant communion with Christ. Paul says, “For me, living is Christ and dying is gain” (1:21). Paul loves the church at Philippi and refers to it as his “joy and crown” (4:1), but disunity exists in the body (4:2). He provides wonderful instruction for us as we seek to unite in the gospel.[1]

[1] Tony Merida and Francis Chan, Exalting Jesus in Philippians, ed. David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida, Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2016), 4–5.

Dinner & Prayer - Home Family Groups

Once a month, we meet as a church family in 3 Home Family Groups, 2 in Budrio and 1 in Molinella.

We'll dine together sharing the many good foods brought by everyone and we'll celebrate the Lord's Supper, with a missional family prayer time involving little ones and grown ups together.

Sunday Service: Philippians 4:10-13 - I can do all things through him who strengthens me!

Tomorrow we'll have our morning service to worship God together and to proclaim His Word at the social center Magnolia, a well known cultural meeting point right at the centre of Budrio.

At 10.15 we'll start our service continuing our series on the Paul's Letter to the Philippians, engaging with Philippians 4:10-13 - I can do all things through him who strengthens me!

During the service we'll have our Children's Club, where kids will engage with a Talk on the same Bible passage, followed by a programme dedicated to different age groups.

Where are you going for true joy? Paul radiates a contagious joy here. Though he writes from a Roman prison, he can say, “I rejoice, so you rejoice” (paraphrasing 2:17–18). Paul reminds us that ultimate joy isn’t derived from comfortable circumstances, but from a living, vibrant communion with Christ. Paul says, “For me, living is Christ and dying is gain” (1:21). Paul loves the church at Philippi and refers to it as his “joy and crown” (4:1), but disunity exists in the body (4:2). He provides wonderful instruction for us as we seek to unite in the gospel.[1]

[1] Tony Merida and Francis Chan, Exalting Jesus in Philippians, ed. David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida, Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2016), 4–5.

AppPhilippians - Mid-Week Bible Study

Tomorrow evening we'll have our AppPhilippians (Applying Paul's Letter to the Philippians), our series of Mid-Week Bible Studies in which we'll keep interacting with what we're learning through the preaching in our Sunday services.  
We'll meet at Caffé Filopanti, in Budrio, where we'll engage with Philippians Chapter 3.

Sunday Service: Visiting Preacher - Marco Martella

Tomorrow we'll have our morning service to worship God together and to proclaim His Word at the social center Magnolia, a well known cultural meeting point right at the centre of Budrio.

 

At 10.15 we'll start our service and Marco Martella, Pastor of the Acts29 church plant Nuova Vita DownTown in Bologna, will preach on "Christ: the Vine that brings Life!" from John 15:1-8. 

 

After the service we'll enjoy a bring and share fellowship lunch to celebrate the Lord's goodness and generosity!

One to One discipleship Groups

 

From Monday the 25th to Saturday the 30th of May, we'll have our One to One - Bible Study and Prayer meetings, where we'll meet in small groups in Budrio and Molinella, to read God's Word and to pray for one another, interceding missionally for our community and the advancement of God's Kingdom globally!

Teaching Biblical Anthropology @ Evangelical Bible Institute in Rome

 

From Monday until Friday, Stefano and Jenny will be teaching together a course on Biblical Anthropology at the Evangelical Bible Institute in Rome. 

Join us in praying for the time we spend with the students (we have 21 hours together) that it may be helpful for them and for their future ministry.

There isn’t a lot of material in Italian so we will be going through a coursepack we prepared for them.

These are the topics we’ll teach:

Biblical anthropology from a Christological perspective.

God’s original design.

The essential nature of man.

The corruption of God’s original design.

The First Adam and the Last Adam.

Overview of Biblical Anthropology in the Old Testament - OT Case Studies.

Overview of New Testament Biblical Anthropology - NT Case Studies.

Complementarian and Egalitarian positions 

Hermeneutics and comparative exegetics of key texts.

Men and Women of God.

Sunday Service: Philippians 4:1-9 - Hearts and minds guarded in Christ!

Tomorrow we'll have our morning service to worship God together and to proclaim His Word at the social center Magnolia, a well known cultural meeting point right at the centre of Budrio.

At 10.15 we'll start our service continuing our series on the Paul's Letter to the Philippians, engaging with Philippians 4:1-9 - Hearts and minds guarded in Christ!

During the service we'll have our Children's Club, where kids will engage with a Talk on the same Bible passage, followed by a programme dedicated to different age groups.

Where are you going for true joy? Paul radiates a contagious joy here. Though he writes from a Roman prison, he can say, “I rejoice, so you rejoice” (paraphrasing 2:17–18). Paul reminds us that ultimate joy isn’t derived from comfortable circumstances, but from a living, vibrant communion with Christ. Paul says, “For me, living is Christ and dying is gain” (1:21). Paul loves the church at Philippi and refers to it as his “joy and crown” (4:1), but disunity exists in the body (4:2). He provides wonderful instruction for us as we seek to unite in the gospel.[1]

[1] Tony Merida and Francis Chan, Exalting Jesus in Philippians, ed. David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida, Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2016), 4–5.