St Andrews Baptist Church Weekly Bulletin
Sunday 17 May 2026
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 ‘The exalted Christ’ based on Acts 1:9-11, Acts 2:29-35
6:30pm: Micah Ministry will be preaching on ‘Loving God with our minds: issues in the news – Social Justice’.
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
THIS WEEK:
Wednesday:
tots+: 9:30-11am in the Room Downstairs (for babies and pre-school children with their grown-up). Speak to Jane Harrison or contact totsplus@standrewsbaptist.org.uk
Morar Care Home Service: 2:30pm.
SABC prayer meeting: 7:30pm in the Room Downstairs.
Friday:
Admin in-office hours: 1-4pm.
Saturday:
Prayer meeting: 9am on Zoom.
Next Sunday:
10am: Fiona Barnard will be preaching on ‘From Pentecost onwards’ based on Acts 2:14-24. This will be an All-Age service and will also include Communion.
6:30pm: Emily Howat will be leading the service: ‘Pentecost praise: come with songs and stories about the difference the Holy Spirit makes in your life’.
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.
Sunday 24 May 2026: during our All-Age service in the morning, we will officially welcome all those who were accepted as members at our recent church meeting.
Children, Youth and Families Worker update: We are pleased to announce that we are now advertising for the full-time Children, Youth and Families Worker post! This is an important step in continuing to grow and strengthen our ministry with children, young people, and families within the life of the church and the wider community.
We would value the support of the church family in two particular ways:
• Please pray for the recruitment process, for wisdom for the search committee, and for the right person to be led to apply.
• Please consider sharing the church’s announcement posts on Facebook and Instagram and the application page from our website on your own social media or with anyone you think may be suitable for the role.
Further details can be found at: standrewsbaptist.org.uk/recruitment
St Andrews Churches Eco Network has asked the Fife Pilgrim Way pastor, Rev Simon Hessett, to lead a walk for us along the Kennoway to Ceres section. Tuesday 19 May, 11am – 4pm.
Join with members of other local churches for a day of fellowship, reflection and outdoor exercise at a beautiful time of year. For further details and to book a place speak to Rosalind Hine or click on the link https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GHET
Every summer the churches in St Andrews work together to run a Holiday Club for children in P1- P7. This years club, “A tale of Two Kings”, will be held at the Cannongate Primary School Field from 11-14 August. There will be lots of fun games, songs, activities and great bible stories each day. We are looking for teen and adult volunteers who would like to help during the week of the club. If you are interested in volunteering please speak to Jenny Irwin, Margaret Sutherland or Caroline Rochford.
An Evening of Song, with Friends of St Columba’s Choir and La Vida: Saturday 23 May, 7pm in St John’s Church, Cupar. Tickets £10/adult, £2/school children. Tickets from choir members or Scotts Ladieswear, Cupar. All proceeds to Mary’s Meals and Continuing Care North East Fife.
PRAYER ITEMS FOR MAY:
Sunday: Give thanks for the Generous Fundraising. Thank the Lord for the generous pledges that have been (and continue to be) made for the Children, Youth, and Families Worker. Also pray now that the right person join us.
Monday: Give thanks for, and pray for, the students. Thank the Lord for the students who have been with us and who have left including those who are leaving/graduating this year. Pray for them and for those who still continuing their studies for the Lord’s continued guidance in their lives.
Tuesday: Pray for the Growth of the Church in our town, its surrounding and in our nation. Pray for a growing passion for Jesus and not to be ashamed of the gospel. Also pray for the Lord to send out more labourers into His plentiful harvest.
Wednesday: Pray for the Impact of the Global Church. Pray for this impact to be seen in big and small churches in both cities and rural areas; in the most affluent places and in the most deprived ones; as well as in war/conflict-torn places.
Thursday: Pray for the Persecuted Global Church. Pray for the victory of the Lord Jesus in countries that are dominated by other religions. Pray that the gospel of Jesus Christ will be seen there as bearing fruit and growing.
Friday: Pray for Hope for the Global Church. Pray that the name of Jesus Christ be lifted up as the sole living hope in a hopeless and helpless world. Also pray for the elections and governments in our nations.
Saturday: Pray for the Faithful proclamation of the Gospel within the Global Church. Pray for the church to remain faithful in proclaiming what people need to hear and not what they want to hear. Also pray that the gospel is not only spoken, but is also lived out all over the world.
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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