St Andrews Baptist Church Weekly Bulletin
Sunday 8 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: Abi Ngunga will be preaching on “Jesus-the coming of the light” based on John 1:6-13. This will be a Baptismal service.
6:30pm: Michael Lyons will be preaching on “Jesus as the new and greater Elijah”, based on the Gospel of Luke. This will be a Communion service.
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:
Monday:
Micah group meeting: 7:15pm in the Fellowship Room.
Tuesday:
Deacons’ meeting: 7:30pm
Mums’ Group: 7:30pm. For more information email families@standrewsbaptist.org.uk.
Wednesday:
tots+: 9:30-11am in Fellowship Room (for babies and pre-school children with their grown-up). For further information please speak to Jane Harrison or contact totsplus@standrewsbaptist.org.uk
Balnacarron service: 2:30pm.
Awake Undergraduate and Young Adult Group: has finished for the term, but we will look forward to starting again at the end of January! Please email students@standrewsbaptist.org.uk for more information.
Thursday:
Pastoral Visitors meeting: 2:15pm.
Postgrad & Young Adults: has finished for the holidays.
Friday:
Admin office hours: 1-4:30pm
Saturday:
Prayer meeting: 9am on Zoom.
Next Sunday:
10am: Abi Ngunga will be preaching on “Jesus-the Son of God is here” based on John 1:14-18. This will be our family Nativity service
6:30pm: Angus Ross will be preaching during our Carols by Candlelight service. This will be upstairs in the sanctuary but will not be livestreamed.
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.
Christmas carol singing in town: Please join us on Saturday 14th December, 2-3pm (meet at 1:50pm), outside Holy Trinity Church, as we sing carols and hand out Christmas bags. This is a great opportunity to bless passers-by! For any further information, please speak to Philippa or Peter Cook.
Stitch and Blether will be meeting in the Fellowship Room on the 6th and 20th of December, from 10am-12pm. All are welcome for a time of stitching or crafting, blether, tea, and biscuits. We would love to see you there!
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 term! Cost is £50. Sign up on the SABC website under the “Connect” tab.
Open Doors have announced an update to their World Watch List for 2025. The World Watch List is Open Doors’ annual ranking of the 50 countries where Christians face the most extreme persecution. You can learn more about the World Watch List on Open Doors website as well as an opportunity to share this information with local elected leaders. opendoorsuk.org
St Andrews Eco Churches Network: Duvet Drive! This winter, the St Andrews Eco Hub has experienced an increasing demand for bedding. If you have spare bedding that is good enough to gift to a friend, please bring it down to the Eco Hub. If you would like help getting your donation to the Eco Hub, please contact Maddie by emailing mm550@st-andrews.ac.uk for collection options! If possible, please donate by 6 December.
Bedding: pillows, duvets, duvet covers, pillowcases, sheets, blankets.
Eco Hub address: 40 Kinnessburn Road, St Andrews, KY16 8AD
Opening Hours: Monday-Wednesday: 9:30am-5pm, Thursday: 11am-5pm, Friday: 9:30am-5pm
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
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