St Andrews Baptist Church Weekly Bulletin
Sunday 3 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: David Harrison will be preaching on ‘Showing integrity with money’ based on Malachi 3:6-18.
Hot Chocolate: during the morning service. A youth group for primary 7 and secondary age. Contact Emily Howat for more details.
6:30pm: Our theme will be ‘Loving God with our minds: how do we love God with our minds?’, based on Romans 12:1-8.
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:
Tuesday:
Leadership meeting: 7:30pm
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
Lunchtime Communion Service: 12:30pm in the Room Downstairs, followed by soup and rolls.
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 of Ephesians. For more info Contact Ethan and Tamara at students@standrewsbaptist.org.uk
Thursday:
Alpha Group: 7:30pm in the Room Downstairs. Contact Philippa Cook for more information (philippa@standrewsbaptist.org.uk)
Friday:
Admin in-office hours: 1-4pm.
Saturday:
Prayer meeting: 9am on Zoom.
Next Sunday:
10am: Abi Ngunga will be preaching on ‘Longing for a new freedom’ based on Malachi 4:1-1.
6:30pm: David Harrison will be preaching on ‘Loving God with our minds: issues in the news’.
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.
Church Family Picnic: Sunday 10 May, 12noon-2pm. After the morning service we will head to the West Sands. Bring your sandwiches and enough to share and bring a blanket or chair to sit on! If you require wheelchair/walker assistance, please let Margaret Sutherland know as we hope to once again book equipment from St Andrews Beach Wheelchairs. (margaret@standrewsbaptist.org.uk) We look forward to welcoming everyone to our church picnic! Keep praying for sunshine!
Children, Youth and Families Worker update: We wanted to write to share some encouraging news. As of Thursday morning, the pledges for the Children, Youth, and Families Worker post had reached 105% of its goal of £30,000 per annum for the next two years. This means that the financial commitment needed to move forward with advertising for this post has been met.
We give thanks to the Lord for His provision! It is a real encouragement to see the generosity and shared vision across the church.
As was outlined in the recent QCM papers, while additional pledged support of £30,000 per annum has enabled us to confidently proceed with advertising this post, the overall cost of the role is expected to be just around £41,000 per annum. With that in mind, there is still opportunity for those who feel led to give or continue pledging, helping to support and sustain the ministry more fully over time. Those pledges can be made on our website, or by contacting our treasurer at treasurer@standrewsbaptist.org.uk.
We will now move into the next stage and begin advertising the post. We will keep you informed as the process develops and as we move toward appointment for this role. Please join with us in continued prayer that the Lord will bring the right person to us to begin this work.
Alpha Course 2026 – 19 February to 7 May 2026: We are delighted to be partnering with Kingdom Vineyard for this year’s Alpha Course. It will run for 12 weeks, and include a meal beforehand, on a Thursday evening 7:30-9:30pm, at SABC. Please be praying for people you can invite! To register please use the following QR code. We also need those who can help with meals (if you can help please use this link for further information: https://forms.gle/NBSK2BwKNJpsWT8n9).
For any other information please see Philippa Cook or email: philippa@standrewsbaptist.org.uk
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
Christian Aid Week 10-16 May 2026: For one week every year thousands of people across Britain give, fundraise, pray and act together to stand alongside people living in poverty around the world. This year we are looking for volunteers to help deliver (and in some cases collect) envelopes in St Andrews as part of the fund-raising efforts for Christian Aid week. Last year the total raised was £7,930!
Can you help us please? The deliveries range from between 40-60 envelopes so shouldn’t take you too long! Great exercise, great opportunity to talk about Christian Aid and gets our faith on our streets! If you can help, or would like more information, please see Mark or Caroline Rochford or email them on micah@standrewsbaptist.org.uk or markyncaro@hotmail.com.
Study and Sing: Creation: Saturday 16 May. A day of workshops of interest to anyone (over 18 only) who enjoys singing and music-making in church, exploring the connections between music, sound, and Christian eco-theology, finishing with a service of worship. A combination of old and new music, and some ideas to take and try with your home community.
Workshop (£15) hosted by the Laidlaw Music Centre, University of St Andrews working with the RSCM and Church Music Scotland.
Service of Worship hosted by St Andrews SEC, open to all, at 16:30.
For more information see: https://events.st-andrews.ac.uk/events/study-and-sing-creation/ or email Jane Pettegree jkp1@st-andrews.ac.uk
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)
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