St Andrews Baptist Church Weekly Bulletin
Sunday 20 September 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 ‘All one in Christ’ based on Philippians 4:1-3.
Crèche and Beacon Kids provision: during the morning service.
Hot Chocolate during the morning service. A youth group for primary 7 and secondary age. Contact Emily Howat for more details.
Student Welcome: We welcome both new and returning students as the new academic year begins. TODAY we will have an all-church picnic at Craigtoun Park after the morning service. Everyone is welcome! If you are able, please bring some snacks or food to share. We have also rented the Marquee at Craigtoun Park, so there will be plenty of dry space available if the weather does not cooperate.
6:30pm: No evening service this week.
Rooted (P7-S2) and Impact (S3–S6) Youth Groups: 6:30-8pm. For details or to sign up, parents can email rooted@standrewsbaptist.org.uk or impact@standrewsbaptist.org.uk
THIS WEEK:
Home Groups this week. See a leader after a service or email homegroups@standrewsbaptist.org.uk
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
Staff Meeting: 12:00.
Balnacarron Care Home Service: 2:30pm.
Friday:
Admin in-office hours: 1-4pm.
Saturday:
Prayer meeting: 9am on Zoom
NEXT SUNDAY:
10am: Abi Ngunga will be preaching on ‘The peace of God and the God of peace’ based on Philippians 4:4-9. This service will include Communion.
6:30pm: Preston Russell will be preaching on ‘Breathing: the breath of the Spirit’ based on John 20:19-22.
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.
Stitch and Blether is back!: Why not come and join us for some conversation and crafting over a cuppa? We meet on the first and third Friday of each month (10-12) in The Room Downstairs. We would love to see you!
We are pleased to welcome Emily Blair, who began as our Children, Youth, and Families Worker on Tuesday 1 September 2026. We are very grateful for everyone’s prayers, patience, and support throughout the appointment process. Please continue to pray for Emily and for the church as she begins this new role. Emily’s post is funded through the financial pledges made earlier this year, so if you pledged towards the role, please make sure your giving begins NOW! If you have not yet set up a standing order, please arrange this now using the church bank details on the website, with the reference “CYF Worker” or something similar. If you cannot remember the amount you pledged, need to change your pledge, or have any other questions about giving, please contact Benjy at treasurer@standrewsbaptist.org.uk.
Student Welcome: We are looking forward to welcoming both new and returning students as the new academic year begins.
On Sunday 20 September, we will have an all-church picnic at Craigtoun Park after the morning service. Everyone is welcome! If you are able, please bring some snacks or food to share.
We have also rented the Marquee at Craigtoun Park, so there will be plenty of dry space available if the weather does not cooperate.
We hope these Sundays will be a really good way to welcome students, reconnect as a church family, and begin the new year together.
Benjy Wang will be stepping down from his role as Church Treasurer at our ACM in November. We are very grateful for the time, care, and service he has given in this role.
As we look ahead, please be in prayer for the church and for the right person to take on this important responsibility. If you feel that you might be called or able to serve as Treasurer, or would simply like to know more about what the role involves, please speak to a member of the Leadership Team or Trustees.
Harvest Sunday, 4 October: Dear church, we plan, as usual, to decorate the church for our Harvest Sunday which will be on 4 October. It would be wonderful if you could bring donations, and harvested fruit and vegetables, either on the Sunday itself, or on the Saturday. We will be decorating the church on Saturday morning 3 October from 11am. If you would like to be involved please come along and/or speak to one of the Micah team. We plan to also ask for donations for Storehouse foodbank and nearer the time we will notify you all about what they need. Thank you from the Micah team.
Over the years members of the congregation have volunteered to serve as trustees of Families First. The decision on appointment is made by the Board of Families First, but they are always happy to look at names we put forward. Currently, Jane Holmes is the only trustee directly linked to the church, so we are keen to provide additional names if possible. If you feel this role might be for you please speak to Jane or any previous, recent trustees which includes Ian Smith, Tony Jeavons, Barbara Maggs or David Harrison, to find out more.
Baptist Union of Scotland: An invitation to online prayer gatherings ahead of the announcement of the next General Director of the BUS at the Autumn Gathering on Saturday 14 November. The next meetings are: Tuesday 29 September (8-8.30pm) and Tuesday 27 October (8-8.30pm).
James Gregory Public Lecture: Monday 28 September 2026 at 5:15pm in the Booth Lecture Theatre, Medical Sciences Building, University of St Andrews. “Can Humanity Flourish in a Warming World? Solutions and Hope for the Climate and Energy Crises”, Presented by Professor James Rae (University of St Andrews). Free Admission. For more info visit the James Gregory Website: https://tinyurl.com/y74r28dv.
PRAYER ITEMS FOR SEPTEMBER:
Today: Give thanks to God for the continued privilege we have to worship Him freely in this country.
Monday: Pray for Emily Blair, our new CYF worker, as she starts work; that she may settle in well and for God’s kingdom to advance through that ministry.
Tuesday: Pray for discernment from the Lord as we continue conversations about the future of our building, maintenance, and renovations.
Wednesday: Pray for both first-time and returning students, that they may experience God’s presence through church community during their time here in St Andrews.
Thursday: Pray for people affected by natural disasters and for those seeking to bring relief to them.
Friday: Pray for those facing persecutions because of their faith in Christ. Pray for endurance and courage.
Saturday: Pray for those in our congregation who are struggling with various issues in life (be it ill-health or declining health or relocating from St Andrews to somewhere else, etc). Pray for God’s strength, that they may experience His sufficient grace.
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 at 6pm.
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