St Andrews Baptist Church Weekly Bulletin
Sunday 1 June 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 “Preparing for mission”, based on Acts 1
6:30pm: Clayton Mills will be preaching on “Gardening: the gardener”, based on John 15.
Rooted (P7–S2) and Impact (S3–S6) Youth Groups: 6:30-8pm every Sunday. For details or to sign up, parents email rooted@standrewsbaptist.org.uk or impact@cornerstonestandrews.org
CHURCH ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK:
Monday:
Sticky Saints: NOT on this week.
Dads’ Group: 8pm. For more information contact families@standrewsbaptist.org.uk
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 Downstairs Room, followed by soup and rolls. All welcome.
Thursday:
Postgrad and Young Adults: finished for now and taking a break over the summer.
Friday:
Stitch and Blether: 10am in the Downstairs Room. All welcome for crafts, a cuppa and a blether!
Admin in-office hours: 1-4pm.
Saturday:
Prayer meeting: 9am on Zoom.
Farmers Market Café: 10am-1pm, The Room Downstairs. Come and enjoy a free cup of tea/coffee and meet up with friends old and new!
Next Sunday:
10am: Paul Grinyer will be preaching on “Anointed for mission”, based on Acts 2:1-13.
6:30pm: Fiona Barnard will be preaching on “Gardening: parable of the mustard seed”. This service will include Communion.
NOTICES:
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.
Sticky Saints is a club for primary school aged children every Monday in term time usually from 4pm and is a space for creativity! All materials provided. Children must attend with an adult, tea/coffee provided. Please book online: https://shorturl.at/xiyUG. There is a suggested donation per session of £2 per child/£5 per family, paid on the day. Younger siblings can be accommodated.
Awake has now finished for the summer, we will look forward to meeting again in September! We will likely organise a few student/young adult get-togethers over the summer for anyone still in St Andrews—please get in touch with Ethan and Tamara if you are interested.
Exam Prayer: Please be praying for students as they sit exams over the coming weeks! A list of exam timetables for prayer can be found at https://shorturl.at/9IybF If you would like to be added to the list, email students@standrewsbaptist.org.uk with your exam information.
Every summer the churches in St Andrews come together to hold a Holiday Club. This is always a lot of fun involving bible stories, songs, games, crafts and challenges. This year’s holiday club will run in the mornings from Tuesday 12th until Friday 15th August. If you would be interested in volunteering or would like more information please speak to Jenny or email jenny@standrewsbaptist.org.uk.
PRAYER ITEMS FOR JUNE:
Sunday: Give thanks to the Lord for the privilege we have to worship Him openly and freely. Pray that we may be not only hearers, but doers of His Word.
Monday: Give thanks to the Lord and pray for the ministry to young children and families in our church.
Tuesday: Pick one surrounding village/town where you live and pray for it and the people who live in it.
Wednesday: Think of five people who do not yet know the Lord and pray for them, they may have a life-changing encounter with the Lord.
Thursday: Think of one nation in this world where Christians are under persecution, and pray for those Christians and the leaders of that nation.
Friday: Pray for peace and justice in the world, especially in countries torn apart by wars and conflicts.
Saturday: Give thanks to the Lord and pray for the leadership of our church, as the Spirit leads you.
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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