BCF Church
Wise Men Still Follow Him Part 3
Sunday Service
Locations & Times
BCF Church
2414 Central Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM
Sunday 12:00 PM
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https://bcfchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/88895Annual Budget Meeting
We invite all members of our church family to join us for Annual Budget Meeting (This is for all members that have completed Class 101 and are baptized). This is an important time for us to review the past year, share updates, and present the proposed budget for the upcoming year.
🗓 Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
🕖 Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: BCF Worship Center, 2414 Central Blvd
Your participation is valued as we prayerfully plan and steward the resources God has entrusted to our church. Thank you for being a part of what God is doing in and through our ministry!
🗓 Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
🕖 Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: BCF Worship Center, 2414 Central Blvd
Your participation is valued as we prayerfully plan and steward the resources God has entrusted to our church. Thank you for being a part of what God is doing in and through our ministry!
Christmas at CR 🎄
You're invited to join us for a special Christmas gathering at Celebrate Recovery!
🗓 Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Location: BCF Worship Center, 2414 Central Blvd
Come experience a night filled with powerful worship, an uplifting Christmas message, fun giveaways, and delicious desserts.
Bring a friend and come celebrate the hope and joy that Jesus brings!
We can't wait to celebrate Christmas with you!
🗓 Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Location: BCF Worship Center, 2414 Central Blvd
Come experience a night filled with powerful worship, an uplifting Christmas message, fun giveaways, and delicious desserts.
Bring a friend and come celebrate the hope and joy that Jesus brings!
We can't wait to celebrate Christmas with you!
12/19/2025 at 7pm
Christmas Service on 21st 🎄
We're excited to celebrate the Christmas season together! Join us as we worship, rejoice, and remember the birth of our Savior.
This year, our Kids Choir will be helping lead us in worship during our Christmas services! You won't want to miss their sweet voices and the joy they bring as they share the message of Jesus' birth.
Christmas Service Times:
December 21, 2025: 9am, 10:30am, and 12pm
Take some invite cards to invite your world and come ready to celebrate the hope and joy of Christmas. We can't wait to worship with you!
This year, our Kids Choir will be helping lead us in worship during our Christmas services! You won't want to miss their sweet voices and the joy they bring as they share the message of Jesus' birth.
Christmas Service Times:
December 21, 2025: 9am, 10:30am, and 12pm
Take some invite cards to invite your world and come ready to celebrate the hope and joy of Christmas. We can't wait to worship with you!
BCF Kids Production 🎄
Join us this Christmas Eve as BCF Kids presents a special production celebrating The Heart of the Christmas Story!
🗓 Date: Wednesday, December 24, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: BCF Worship Center, 2414 Central Blvd
Our children have been practicing with joy and excitement, and they can’t wait to share the message of Jesus’ birth through this drama.
Bring your family, invite your friends, and come enjoy a beautiful evening filled with hope, laughter, and the true meaning of Christmas. We can’t wait to see you there! (Seating is limited)
🗓 Date: Wednesday, December 24, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: BCF Worship Center, 2414 Central Blvd
Our children have been practicing with joy and excitement, and they can’t wait to share the message of Jesus’ birth through this drama.
Bring your family, invite your friends, and come enjoy a beautiful evening filled with hope, laughter, and the true meaning of Christmas. We can’t wait to see you there! (Seating is limited)
BCF Kids Production
Christmas
Part 3
December 14, 2025
Part 3
December 14, 2025
Matthew 2:1-2, English Standard Version
"Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, 'Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.'"
"Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, 'Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.'"
1. Following God’s Direction Requires Faith.
Matthew 2:3, ESV
When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him
When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him
Matthew 2:8, ESV
And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.”
And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.”
Matthew 2:9-10, ESV
"After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.
"After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.
Matthew 2:12, ESV
And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.
And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.
Matthew 2:13-14, ESV
Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you, for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.” And he rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed to Egypt 15 and remained there until the death of Herod.
Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you, for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.” And he rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed to Egypt 15 and remained there until the death of Herod.
2. God's Provision Meets Us on the Journey
3. Protection Doesn’t Mean Comfort.
Matthew 2:16, ESV
Then Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the wise men.
Then Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the wise men.
Matthew 2:17-18, ESV
Then was fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet Jeremiah:
“A voice was heard in Ramah,
weeping and loud lamentation,
Rachel weeping for her children;
she refused to be comforted, because they are no more.”
Then was fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet Jeremiah:
“A voice was heard in Ramah,
weeping and loud lamentation,
Rachel weeping for her children;
she refused to be comforted, because they are no more.”
Matthew 2:19-21, ESV
But when Herod died, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, 20 saying, “Rise, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the child's life are dead.” 21 And he rose and took the child and his mother and went to the land of Israel.
But when Herod died, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, 20 saying, “Rise, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the child's life are dead.” 21 And he rose and took the child and his mother and went to the land of Israel.
Giving
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https://bcfchurch.churchcenter.com/givingHappy Birthday Jesus Envelopes
As we celebrate the birth of our Savior this Christmas season, we invite you to take part in a special opportunity to give the biggest gift to Jesus. "Happy Birthday Jesus" envelopes are now available.
Half of what we receive goes to meet needs here. The other half goes to missionaries all around the world through the International Mission Board.
Envelopes can be found in the pouches behind the seats. Simply place your gift in the HBD Jesus envelope and return it during the offering or drop it in one of the slots at the Giving Center. You can also give online through our Church Center App. Just select the Happy Birthday Jesus option on the drop down menu.
Thank you for giving with a joyful and generous heart as we celebrate Jesus!
Half of what we receive goes to meet needs here. The other half goes to missionaries all around the world through the International Mission Board.
Envelopes can be found in the pouches behind the seats. Simply place your gift in the HBD Jesus envelope and return it during the offering or drop it in one of the slots at the Giving Center. You can also give online through our Church Center App. Just select the Happy Birthday Jesus option on the drop down menu.
Thank you for giving with a joyful and generous heart as we celebrate Jesus!
Contribution Statements
Church family, as prepare for the year ahead, we want to make sure everyone receives their 2026 contribution statements quickly and securely by email.
To help us do that, we're asking everyone to take a moment to update your current email address.
It's simple and only take a minute. Please fill out a connection card and check the box that says UPDATED INFORMATION.
Thank you for helping us stay organized and for making sure you receive all your important giving statements without delay.
To help us do that, we're asking everyone to take a moment to update your current email address.
It's simple and only take a minute. Please fill out a connection card and check the box that says UPDATED INFORMATION.
Thank you for helping us stay organized and for making sure you receive all your important giving statements without delay.