Shirley Baptis t Church, Southampton, Registered Charity Number 1131764
We welcome you to worship today!
We hope you will feel at home with us.
3rd Sunday in Advent
Sunday 14 December
Morning Worship
10.30 am
Leader: Jill Waldron
Preacher: John Waldron
Fire! Activity
Groups
will be going
out during
the service
Lighting up Christmas Part 2
The song words will be shown on the screens. Folders containing printed words are
available on request if you are unable to see the screen. Most people stand up during the
songs but do feel free to sit down if this is easier for you. There is space at the front and
back if you would like to dance or if you feel the need for extra space during the singing!
Members of the Prayer Team will be available after the service. If you
would like someone to pray with you, simply come to the front before
you leave. Refreshments are served in the Spurgeon Hall following the
service.
Got Questions? Why not make a note of them here.
Shaun or John would be happy to talk to you over a cup of coffee after the service!
Contact us
Pastor:
Shaun Sweene y
Te l: 023 8077 3314
Day O ff: Monday
Children & Family Worker:
Jo Snape
Te l: 023 8077 8984
Day O ff: Thursday
Church Office:
Te l: 023 8039 9949
Email: office @shirle ybaptist.org
www.shir leybaptist.org
4th Sunday in Advent
Sunday 21 December
Morning Worship
Leaders: Kevin Ings and John Waldron
10.30 am
Preacher: Pastor Shaun Sweeney
Lighting up Christmas Part 3
Fire! Activity
Groups
are in church
for the whole of
the service
Christmas Presentation
6.30 pm
including carols by candlelight
taken by Kevin, John & Shaun
Notices
SBC Christmas Scratch Choir: It’s still
possible to join the Scratch Choir that
will be singing this Christmas. Remaining
practice times will be as follows:
today at 2.30pm & possibly 21 Dec at
9.15am. If you are interested then
please let Kevin Ings or Liz Lewis know.
Welcomers & Stewards: Volunteers,
please, for the Christmas Services. if you
would like to help with this invaluable
work regularly, please let Ruth King
know soon in readiness for the new rota.
Senior Alpha: A senior alpha course will
run weekly from 13 January to 10 March
2015. For more information please
contact Brenda Greenwood, Tel: 023
8078 7444 Mob: 07956 772 472 Email:
[email protected]
Kirsty has begun a phased return to
work. She has not yet completely
recovered from her injury and needs
regular exercise breaks. Please be
sensitive about making work requests
during these early days. Simon
Heating in the Link is currently running
on the timer. Please do not turn the
sockets off or adjust the radiator
controls. If you have any issues with the
heating for your event please contact the
Church office.
Church Calendar 2015: Next year’s
calendars are available for the amazing
price of just £3. Buy your copy in the
Link or from the church office.
Photographic Competition
For the 2016 calendar, we would like
your digital photographs of church or
church related activities throughout the
year. So get snapping! These will need to
be submitted by mid October, preferably
with an appropriate text or quotation.
We would also value your comments on
the format of the calendar. Elaine Mason
for the Fellowship Team
CTiS:“All I want for Christmas is Ewe”
8-20 December
A children’s sheep trail on Shirley High
Street. There are knitted sheep hiding in
the shops. Each sheep will have been
named by its shop. Can you find all the
sheep? You can download a sheet from
SBC’s website or collect one from Shirley
Library to help you complete the trail.
CTiS:“All I want for Christmas is Ewe”
20 December: 3.30pm-5.30pm
Starts at SBC with Christmas crafts and
games. At 4.45pm a lantern procession
sets off to the Precinct singing carols
accompanied by the Salvation Army
Band. The event ends with refreshments
at the Salvation Army. Your help to
move tables from the Salvation Army to
here in the morning is requested. Jo Snape
Tiger yard pop-up shop: A not for
profit collaborative venture run by
volunteers. Tue to Sun 10am to 5pm
(until 20 Dec) at 108 East Street,
Southampton SO14 3HD. Fairly traded
goods for sale plus craft activities &
workshops. If you would like to help in
the shop, call in or ring 07421 055 635.
Basics Bank: We collect food for the
Basics Bank throughout the year but
December is the month when we have
particular responsibility and when
Christmas items are welcomed alongside
“the basics”.
SBC New Year's Day Bank Holiday
Walk: Thursday 1 January 2015.
9.30am start from the Cliffhanger Cafe
Car Park, Waterford Road, Highcliffe,
BH23 5JA. Come and join us for this
delightful 4 mile walk which takes in the
Christchurch Coastal Path, Highcliffe
Castle, Steamer Point Nature Reserve
and Mudeford Quay. Lunch will be at the
Cliffhanger Cafe. Blow away those
cobwebs and walk down those calories
whilst enjoying a wonderful morning
out. For more information contact
Margaret and Ken Amy Tel: 023 8077
5354
Let’s talk about porn - A C hristian
Perspective : Friday 23 January :
19:30 to 22:00 at Emmanuel C hurch
Tackling the difficult issues of porn,
pastoral care and parenting in a relaxed,
fun and encouraging environment. Part
of a tour by Romance Academy and
Naked Truth. Visit SCN website for
tickets.
Car Parking Permits
Please call into the Church office if your
permit is due for renewal. Cost just £1.
Mini-Market: We are still unable to
accept donations due to lack of storage
space. Please take your items to a local
charity shop. Terry Chorley & Anne
Richards.
The stone parapet at the front of the
church has been secured and the
scaffolding will be taken down on 16
December.
Pastoral Work
Sheila coordinates our pastoral work;
please keep her regularly informed of
any pastoral needs or concerns.
Tel: 023 8036 0296
E: [email protected]
If you have urgent pastoral concerns,
please contact Pastor Shaun Sweeney or
the church office.
Flat to let in Church Street, Shirley
Unfurnished one bedroom flat in a quiet
secure location for a single lady over the
age of 55 years who is able to care for
herself and is a non-smoker. There is a
resident warden, laundry room,
communal room and secluded garden.
No pets allowed. Telephone Sylvie Brown
on 023 8077 5172 for more information
and an application form.
Messy Church
Has God blessed you with hospitality
skills? Would you like to join the Messy
Church Team? A simple meal is served,
e.g. fish fingers and baked beans, at the
end of the morning to about 60 people.
Could you be the cook? If so, please
contact the church office or see Jo Snape
or Rachel McKeeman.
Regular Activities for Adults
Centering Prayer Tuesdays 7.30pm in
the Church Lounge. (Access is via the
rear doors off the car park.) 'Be still and
know that I am God' Centering Prayer is
a very simple yet profound form of
prayer for everyday use. Not meeting on
23 and 30 December and 6 January. For
more information see Jo & Dave Snape.
Evening Fellowship: Monthly Ladies
Meeting: 7.30pm in the Carey Hall.
We meet on the second Tuesday of the
month (except August), usually with an
invited speaker on a Christian or secular
topic. We occasionally invite gentlemen
along when it is thought the evening
might appeal to them. Next meeting: Tu
13 January - More Treasures of
Yesteryear with Ruth King.
New! Open for Coffee: Wednesdays
10 - 12noon in The Link. Weekly in
term time.
New! “M & Ms” a Monthly Ladies
Meeting. Our aim is to build deeper
relationships with each other and those
we meet. Next meeting: Wed 28
January: “Colours of Life” Weaving.
Lunch Club for over 60’s: Thursdays
12.00pm in the Spurgeon Hall
Advance booking is essential – there is a
£5 charge for the meal. Closed
Christmas Day and New Year’s day.
New! “Get Together”: Thursdays
2pm in The Link. This new weekly
group for all will be a time to relax and
enjoy each other’s company. Bring
along your knitting, crochet, calligraphy,
scrabble, board games, whatever or just
come along for a chat. Any questions,
‘phone Chris Thomson on 8036 7014.
New! Open for Coffee: Fridays 11 1.30pm in The Link. Weekly except 26
December and 2 January.
Friday Friendship Club: 1:45pm:
Spurgeon Hall. For everyone.
Speakers, entertainment and
refreshments. Closed 26 December and
2 January.
Discipleship Groups (various days,
times and places in the Shirley area)
Each group has a distinct character and
atmosphere. We explore the week’s
teaching theme, study the Bible and pray
together. Members focus on encouraging
each other as we grow spiritually,
learning how to live out our Christian
faith at home, at work and in our
community
Regular Activities for Children,
Young People & Families
Brownies for Girls aged 7-11
Monday
6.15 – 7.45pm in the
Spurgeon Hall.
Weekly, Wednesdays in term time
Fun sessions for boys and girls with
games, crafts, activities & refreshments.
Wacky Wednesday for children in
school years Reception - Year 3
5:00 to 6:15pm in the Spurgeon Hall
50p entrance fee. Restarts 4 February
after the Christmas break.
Wild Wild Wednesday for children in
school years 4 - 6
6:15 to 7:30pm in the Carey and
Spurgeon Halls £1 entrance fee. Restarts
4 February after the Christmas break.
Weekly, Fridays in term time
Friday Night Takeaway for young
people in School Years 7-9
6.45-8.15pm in the Spurgeon Hall
£1 entrance fee plus bring some money
for the tuck shop! Closed for the
Christmas break.
The.Club: For young people School
Year 8 to age 18 years
8.00-9.30pm either in the Carey Hall or
at the Salvation Army in Victor St. £1
entrance fee includes refreshments
New! Coffee & Chat for Toddler
Group Parents
Tuesdays in term time 9.15-10.00am in
The Link.
Speckled Frogs Parent & Toddler
Group (registration in the Link)
Tuesday 10.00–11.30am Action and
Activities. Parents, Grandparents, Carers
and children from babies to pre-school
are all welcome! First session free.
75p per family including refreshment
Office Opening Hours week beginning Monday 15 December
Monday: 10am to 11.30am Tuesday: closed
Wednesday and Thursday: 10am to 11.30am Friday: 10am to 3pm