St Andrews Baptist Church Weekly Bulletin
Sunday 22 December 2024
A warm welcome to all who are worshipping with us this Sunday—whether you are with us in person, online or joining us over the telephone!
For Sunday service information, see below. You can access our services through our website (www.standrewsbaptist.org.uk)
This Sunday:
10am: David Harrison will be preaching on “Jesus-the Messiah is here” based on John 1:19-28. This service will include Communion. If you are joining us online, please have your wine/juice and bread ready.
The Special Collection during the Communion service on Sunday 22nd December will be for BMS World Mission: “Bringing faith in Christ and the life only he can provide”. BMS works among some of the most marginalised and least evangelised people, as well as those forced to flee home, in some of the most fragile places on earth.
6:30pm: Abi Ngunga will be preaching on “The Goodness of God”.
6:30-8:30pm: Rooted (P7–S2) and Impact (S3–S6) Youth Groups. For details or to sign up, parents email rooted@standrewsbaptist.org.uk or impact@cornerstonestandrews.org
THIS WEEK’S DIARY:
Tuesday – Christmas Eve:
Ecumenical Children’s Carol Service: 3pm in Holy Trinity Church, South Street.
Wednesday – Christmas Day:
Joint Christmas Service (Free Church, Cornerstone, Kingdom Vineyard & St Andrews Baptist Church): 10:30am, in Holy Trinity Church Hall, Queens Terrace, KY16 9QF.
No evening service.
Saturday:
Prayer meeting: 9am on Zoom.
Next Sunday:
10am: Abi Ngunga will be preaching on “Jesus-the Lamb of God” based on John 1:29-34.
No evening service.
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.
Student/Young Adult Weekend Away: 24–26 Jan at Windmill Centre in Arbroath. Come join us for a weekend of rest, good food, good fun, and exploring Scripture together. All undergrads and young adults are most welcome, whether or not you have been a part of Awake on Wednesday evenings this past term! Cost is £50. Sign up on the SABC website under the “Connect” tab.
Christmas dinners! If you are going to be on your own at Christmas, and don’t want to be, please tell your pastoral visitor or email pastoralcare@standrewsbaptist.org.uk If you know of someone who is going to be alone, could you offer them a place at your table? If you have a space at your table but don’t know who to ask, we may be able to help. Please get in touch by email to pastoralcare@standrewsbaptist.org.uk
Christmas Services and Activities:
Sunday 22nd December:
10am, Morning Worship and Communion in the Baptist Church, South Street.
6:30pm, Evening Worship in the Baptist Church, South Street.
Tuesday 24th December, CHRISTMAS EVE:
3pm, Family Christmas Service in Holy Trinity Church.
Wednesday 25th December, CHRISTMAS DAY:
10:30am, Joint Christmas Service (Free Church, Cornerstone, Kingdom Vineyard & St Andrews Baptist Church) in Holy Trinity Church Hall, Queens Terrace, KY16 9QF.
No evening service.
Sunday 29th December:
10am, Morning Worship in the Baptist Church, South Street.
No evening service.
Sunday 5th January 2024:
10am, Morning Worship in the Baptist Church, South Street.
6:30pm, Evening Worship in the Baptist Church, South Street.
PRAYER ITEMS FOR DECEMBER:
Sunday: Pray for all the services or Christian gatherings to be held today and the week starting tomorrow. Pray that we/those gathered may have life-changing encounters with Jesus.
Monday: Ask the Lord to show you one verse (or a scripture) from the Bible and pray that scripture back to God.
Tuesday: Pray for the weak among the Lord’s people, the doubting, the tempted, and the comfortless. Ask the Lord that they may be aware of His abiding and guiding presence among them.
Wednesday: Pray for those in darkness and who dare not draw close to the mercy-seat of the Lord, that the light of the Lord will shine upon them and the Lord, by the power of His Spirit, will draw them close to himself.
Thursday: Pray for unity and grace in the church, in abundance, from our Heavenly Father.
Friday: Prayerfully choose a country represented in our church, street or neighbourhood and pray for that country and the person(s) from that country. Ask the Lord to show you what to pray for.
Saturday: Pray for healing of the mind, emotions, and the body of those suffering from mental health, memory loss, physical health, and from various traumas in life.
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
ST ANDREWS BAPTIST CHURCH
is a registered charity in Scotland, no. SC008794