St Andrews Baptist Church Weekly Bulletin
Sunday 26 October 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 6”, based on Zechariah 5:1-4. This service will include Communion. If you are joining us online, please have your wine/juice and bread ready.
There is no Special Collection during the service as we uplifted a Special Collection for Genesis Acaye at the Harvest Service.
Glow Party: 3:30pm in Holy Trinity Church. Hope you got a ticket in time for this great event!
6:30pm: Tyler Hoagland will be preaching on “Exemplifying: Priscilla, Aquilla and Apollos”.
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:
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
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!
Prayer meeting: 7:30pm in the Room Downstairs.
Friday:
Admin in-office hours: 1-4pm.
Saturday:
Prayer meeting: 9am on Zoom.
Farmers Market Café: 10-1 in the Room Downstairs. Why not pop in for a coffee and a chat. All welcome!
Next Sunday:
10am: Abi Ngunga will be preaching on “Revelation from God through vision 7”, based on Zechariah 5:5-11.
6:30pm: Fiona Barnard will be preaching on “Grafting: embracing interculturality”, based on Acts 11:19-30.
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.
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 OCTOBER:
SUNDAY: Give thanks to God for the approval of the Israel-Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. Pray for things to go well according to this deal. Above all, pray for Christ, the Prince of Peace, to be known and to be received among the people there.
MONDAY: Give thanks for the wedding of Derek and Amy. Pray for them, and for all the couples and families in our church, to have a healthy and strong relationship. Pray for health and strength for those who are single as well.
TUESDAY: Give thanks for the freedom we have in this country to worship the Lord without fear or restriction. Pray that we, as believers, may continue to be light and salt in this world.
WEDNESDAY: Give thanks for all that we learn from the persecuted church. Pray for endurance and protection of the believers in those churches.
THURSDAY: Give thanks for our own children’s ministry. Pray for fun and protection for all the kids, and for joy and strength among the parents during this October holiday break. Pray that the teachers and staff would be rejuvenated during this break.
FRIDAY: Give thanks for all that we have learned from the people who have gone before us to be with the Lord and pray for the recent bereaved families in our church.
SATURDAY: Give thanks for all our mission partners and for their ministries. Pray that the Lord may continue to encourage them and use them as they continue serving Him faithfully.
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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