St Andrews Baptist Church Weekly Bulletin
Sunday 2 November 2025
A warm welcome to all who are worshipping with us this Sunday—whether you are with us in person or online.
For Sunday service information, see below. You can access our services through our website (www.standrewsbaptist.org.uk)
This Sunday:
10am: Abi Ngunga will be preaching on “Revelation from God through vision 7”, based on Zechariah 5:5-11.
Hot Chocolate: during the morning service. A youth group for primary 7 and secondary age. Contact Emily Howat for more details.
6:30pm: Fiona Barnard will be preaching on “Grafting: embracing interculturality”, based on Acts 11:19-30.
Rooted (P7–S2) and Impact (S3–S6) Youth Groups: 6:30-8pm. For details or to sign up, parents email rooted@standrewsbaptist.org.uk or impact@cornerstonestandrews.org
CHURCH ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK:
Tuesday:
Elders’ meeting: 7:30pm
Wednesday:
tots+: 9:30-11am in the Room Downstairs (for babies and pre-school children with their grown-up). For further information please speak to Jane Harrison or contact totsplus@standrewsbaptist.org.uk
Lunchtime Communion service: 12:30pm in the Room Downstairs, followed by soup and rolls.
Awake Homegroup: 6:30-8:30pm at the Knudson home. Undergrads and any young adults welcome! Join us for good food, company, and conversation as we explore the book The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose in an Age of Distraction. Contact Ethan and Tamara on students@standrewsbaptist.org.uk for more info!
Friday:
Stitch and Blether: 10am in the Room Downstairs. Join us for crafts, a cuppa and a blether. All welcome!
Admin in-office hours: 1-4pm.
Saturday:
Prayer meeting: 9am on Zoom.
Families First Autumn Coffee morning: 10am-12pm in the Room Downstairs. Entry is £3 for adults and £1 for children. This includes tea/coffee and cake. Come and join in fun activities and enjoy the raffle and stalls. All proceeds to Families First.
Next Sunday:
10am: Abi Ngunga will be preaching on “Revelation from God through vision 8”, based on Zechariah 6:1-8.
6:30pm: Clayton Mills will be preaching on “Grafting: showcasing unity in Christ”, based on Ephesians 1:11-22.
NOTICES:
A Baptismal service is scheduled for Sunday 30 November. Anyone who would like to be baptised, please see Abi.
A property group has been formed to look at the suitability of our current church building, the possibility of improving the building and/or acquiring a new building. The members of the group are Peter Cook (Chair), Philippa Cook, David Maggs and Andrew Sutherland. We would like to find out from as many people as possible who use or worship in our church building, what you think its strengths and weaknesses are and what your ideal building would look like. Please complete the following questionnaire (by using the link in the weekend email or completing a paper copy in the Room Downstairs) by 16 November.
Transport Ministry: If you are struggling to get to church, or to healthcare appointments, email transport@standrewsbaptist.org.uk or leave a message on 07388 616629. The coordinator will get in touch with you, and we will do our best to help you where we can.
Find out more about being a deacon: The Church Annual Meeting includes election, or re-election, of deacons who serve in many practical ways, often behind the scenes. If you want to know more about what is involved and consider whether this an area of service for you, please speak to any deacon to find out more. Nominations for new deacons close on 5 November 2025.
A huge thank you to all who volunteered to help at the joint churches Glow Party last weekend! We saw approximately 140 children and families attend this event that seeks to spread light in the darkness. It was great to see so many of our children and families in attendance too!
The BUS is hosting its national autumn prayer gathering on 14 November from 7-9pm and 15 November from 10am-4pm, both at Glenrothes Baptist Church. Friday evening will be a time of prayer, worship, and sharing stories, and Saturday will also include the AGM for the BUS. More details are available on the BUS website.
Families First Autumn Coffee Morning: Saturday 8 November, 10am-12pm in the Room Downstairs. Entry is £3 for adults and £1 for children. This includes tea/coffee and cake. Come and join in fun activities and enjoy the raffle and stalls. All proceeds to Families First.
Storehouse Foodbank Autumn Update: Storehouse says “Thank you so much for the ways you’ve supported Storehouse over the years. We’re very grateful for every item of food, financial donation and prayer you’ve sent our way.
Our stock is currently very low. We also tend to see an increase in visits as we head into the colder months. With that in mind, here’s a list of our most in-need items at the moment. We would be grateful for your ongoing support. Thank you!
– Tinned fruit
– Rice pudding
– Tinned custard
– Instant coffee
– UHT milk
– Corned beef
– Tinned ham
– Tinned meal e.g. Bolognese, stew etc
– Veggie meals
– Laundry detergent
PRAYER ITEMS FOR NOVEMBER:
SUNDAY: Give thanks to the Lord for the freedom we have to worship Him and pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ in the persecuted church.
MONDAY: Give thanks the Lord for those who have been turning to Him in the Arab world and pray for a breakthrough among women.
TUESDAY: Give thanks to the Lord for Israel-Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages. Pray for the healing of the traumatised and the work of reconciliation.
WEDNESDAY: Give thanks to the Lord for the life and mission of the church over the last year and pray for the Annual Church Meeting and the changes that will follow.
THURSDAY: Give thanks to the Lord and pray for the work of BUS and other denominations or churches.
FRIDAY: Give thanks to the Lord and pray for the work of K2 and Families’ First.
SATURDAY: Give thanks to the Lord for the lives of those who are unwell and pray for their healing.
The morning service starts at 10am, in-person and online, and includes crèche and Beacons Kids’ provision. The evening service starts at 6:30pm.
Items for the bulletin: Items for the bulletin should be emailed to bulletin@standrewsbaptist.org.uk (or leave a message on the church answer machine, 01334 472285) (by Wednesday 6pm)
www.standrewsbaptist.org.uk
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