As a Church, we want to bring people to know Jesus, and into membership of His family; to develop, encourage and motivate them to worship God and to serve Him in the Church and the community. www.brbaptistchurch.info Sunday 26th October 2014 BRADFELD & ROUGHAM BAPTIST CHURCH Church email : [email protected] This morning we give a very warm welcome to Phil Sparkes from West Road Church and his subject is as follows: "The Secret of Greatness" There is something in most – if not all of us - that wants to be valued and appreciated. We can easily feel inferior when in the company of successful, achieving people. So what is the secret of greatness? I might just te tell you - but then it won't be a secret anymore! nymore! Evening: We welcome back Paul Brown, and look forward to the third instalment Eve instal of the Nehemiah series. Week Three: Nehemiah and the Work of God Bible Reading: Nehemiah chapter 4 Nehemiah had shared his burden “Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem” (2:17) and the people had responded “let us start rebuilding” (2:18) They built it well and in such a short time that it showed the evidence of God’s hand upon them and that He had helped them (6:16). But how does that relate to us today? What wall are we to be building today as God’s people? NEW TIME!! TODAY – Sunday 26th October 11am Phil Sparkes from West Road Church 6.30pm Paul Brown Tuesday NO BUSY BEES – Half Term 7.30pm Home Groups Friday 6.30am Early Prayer Meeting NO LADIES BIBLE STUDY NO YOUTH GROUPS – Half Term Saturday 7.30pm FEAST at Stuart and Beth’s home Sunday 2nd November Am – Greg Noller Pm – Paul Brown Stewards: Am – David Hd & Charles Pm – Ray & Dorothy Please note that as from Sunday 2nd November (next week!), the morning service at BRBC will start at 10.30am and not 11am. Abbots Green School Christmas Fayre e Friday 28th November To help advertise our Carol Service at Moreton Hall Community Centre and also support West Special cial all School we are once again having a stall at this event. If you are able to help provide sweets to fill jars that will be sold on the stall this would be appreciated. We need sweets such as: ¾ Lollies ¾ Candy canes ¾ Quality Street chocolates es Please let Hazel Read have these by Sundayy 23rd November. Thank you so much. Hazel. Care Co-ordination - Please could leaders of the various care groups meet for a few moments directly after the Sunday morning service on 2nd November. Please pray for Gav, as his Granny died this week – she was both Mum and Granny to him so this is a big loss. Continue to pray for Andrew Chaplin’s parents. We are thankful for the good news concerning his Dad. Please pray for the weekend 8/9th November when Andy Jack will be coming back to preach. West Road Church Community Work: Our colourful tubs are in the lobby ready to receive your donations for work on the Prior’s & otherr Estates in Bury St. Edmunds x For Christmas Hampers we require donations of any ‘Christmassy Items’...food stuff (not fresh), Christmas crackers, decorations, soft drinks or anything else if you have other good ideas !! x For Baby Gift Pack we require baby wipes, cotton wool, talc, bath things, baby toys, vests or any other baby things! If you are unable to make purchases feel free to give money donations and we can purchase items Many thanks for your support, SAM & NICOLA BRBC GIVING - Many people give generously to the work of the Gospel at BRBC by monthly standing order direct to our bank account. Most of these are also signed up for the Gift Aid scheme which allows the church to reclaim a significant amount from HMRC, provided they are UK taxpayers. On Sunday mornings we also take up an offering for anyone to give by cash or cheque, and yellow Gift Aid envelopes are provided in the pews for the same purpose of reclaiming tax. If anyone would like more details of how to give regularly or to sign up for the Gift Aid scheme, please see David Hitchcock. No matter how much you give or by whatever means, we thank you for your continued prayerful and generous financial support. If anyone is a trained First Aider, please could you make yourselves known - as you never know when you may be needed! Please give your names to Rachel Balmer. Thank you. Please see the notice board .............. For a list of tools still needed for church maintenance. Speak to Alan Drury for more re e details. Job Opportunity at Finborough Court – a Manager is needed (contact details on board)