St Andrews Baptist Church Weekly Bulletin
Sunday 4th August 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; for access, see details at the bottom of this bulletin)
This Sunday:10am: Abi Ngunga will be preaching on “God’s 24 gracious intervention” based on Genesis 20-21.
6:30pm: Paul Grinyer will be preaching our “Elijah and the fire (II)” based on 2 Kings 1.
Rooted and Impact have finished for this term. Rachel is organising some youth gatherings throughout the summer, contact rhenry@ylinternational.org for more information!
This week’s diary:
Tuesday:
Elders’ meeting: 7:30pm
Wednesday:
Lunchtime Communion service: 12:30pm in the Fellowship Room, followed by soup and rolls.
Awake has finished for the spring term. If you are interested in a summer student group, speak to Ethan or Tamara or email students@standrewsbaptist.org.uk
Friday:
Mums’ Bible Study: 9:30am in the Fellowship Room.
Saturday:
Prayer meeting: 9am on Zoom.
Next Sunday:
10am: Paulus de Jong will be preaching on “God’s perplexity and provision” based on Genesis 22.
6:30pm: there is no evening service!
Notices:
The church family is warmly welcomed to share in the joy with Amy and Joe on their wedding taking place Saturday 10 August 2024 at Holy Trinity Church, 2pm.
Save the date: Farewell barbecue for the de Jong family. Sunday 11 August, after the morning service, in Craigtoun Park. More details to come closer to the date.
Transport Ministry: If you are struggling to get to church, or to healthcare appointments, email pastoralcare@standrewsbaptist.org.uk, and we will do our best to help.
Pastor Abi recently described the planned mission trip to Democratic Republic of Congo at the end of the summer. The church has agreed to support that trip financially as part of our mission endeavours. At this time of year travel is expensive, so we have allocated £3000 for the trip. Many people have asked how they can help. In addition to prayer, we are happy to receive gifts to the church. These can be in an envelope (we have some available), or by bank transfer. Either way, please identify the gift as supporting the trip. If you already give using Gift Aid please put your name somewhere, since we can claim tax paid on any additional gifts you make to St Andrews Baptist Church. Many thanks in anticipation.
Prayer items for August:
Sunday: Give thanks to God for the privilege to worship Him freely and openly in this country. Pray for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit, that our services may be times of encounter with the Living God.
Monday: Continue to pray for the safety and success of the wonderful outreach opportunity with the Kid’s Holiday Club (Monday 12th—Friday 16th August) at Canongate Primary School playing fields in St Andrews. After these dates, please look back and thank the Lord, and continue to pray for the kids and their parents. Pray also for schools as they return.
Tuesday: Give thanks to God for the de Jong family and pray for their safe travels and adjustment as they return to the Netherlands at the end of the month.
Wednesday: Pray for the salvation of the those in our families, among our friends and neighbours who do not know yet the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour and Lord. Pray also for Abi’s safety, and effective ministry, during his mission trip to DRC.
Thursday: Pray for the consolation of the grieving families you know and those you don’t know. Also pray for peace in our nation, and nations torn by conflicts and wars.
Friday: Pray for strength and healing for those who are undergoing various treatments and those recovering from surgery or illness. Pray too for strength for their loved ones who are looking after them.
Saturday: Pray for the returning students and those who will be starting university over the next months. Pray that they may encounter the Lord throughout their student life.
How to connect to our services:
To join in church services and prayer meetings by telephone: Dial 0131 460 1196. When prompted for your Meeting ID, enter 726 034 6887 followed by the # key. You will be prompted for a Participant ID; enter the # key again. When prompted for a password enter 777 followed by the # hash key. You will be connected to the meeting or service. (It is possible you will be given a different Meeting ID by the person arranging the meeting. If so, use the Meeting ID number you are given).
To join in online with video: Go to https://us04web.zoom.us/j/7260346887 and follow the instructions given to join Zoom and download the APP(lication).
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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ST ANDREWS BAPTIST CHURCH
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