Berkhamsted Baptist Church A Family following Jesus Weekly News for Sunday 8th February 2015 “Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvellous deeds among all peoples.” Psalm 96 : 1 – 3 Welcome to our Family Worship, led by Ruth Montacute, which celebrates the BMS Day of Prayer. Please join us afterwards for tea and coffee in the lower hall. Crèche facilities are available for 0-3 year olds every week. This Week Pre-School meets Monday to Thursday at 9:15am. Wednesday 11th – 1:30 to 2:55pm, First Steps parent/ carer and toddler group in lower hall. Thursday 12th – 10:00am to noon, Open Church for anyone who wants a quiet place to sit, pray, have a chat or ask questions – with free tea and coffee served. Friday 13th – 11:15am coffee, 12noon lunch, Open Door Lunch Club. Meals must be booked in advance with Gill Goss. Friday 13th – 6:30pm, Connect Youth Group in the upper hall. For more info please see Alun, Vicky or Stephen. Our house groups run weekly and fortnightly. You are encouraged to attend one to share in mid-week fellowship and learn more about Jesus through his word. Please speak to Stephen Ashby if you wish to join or try a group. Next Sunday Our Family Worship, with communion, will be led by Chris Hayward with address by The Gideons. All are invited and welcome to come and prepare for worship, with silent or open prayer, in the office from 10:15am onwards. Future Events Tuesday 17th February – 7:30pm, Sunday School meeting in the lower hall. For more details speak to Alun or Abigail. Wednesday 4th March – 8pm. For our “Men’s Evening” we are going 10-pin bowling. Put this date in your dairy, details to follow. Stephen. Friday 6th March – 1pm, Women’s World Day of Prayer, at B.B.C. (The service has been prepared by Christian women of the Bahamas.) This year we have the privilege of hosting this event. Although the service has been prepared by women, both men and women are welcome to attend. The service will last for approximately 1 hour and be followed by refreshments. If anyone would like more information or be able to help with refreshments, please contact Pat Ginger. Spring Harvest 2015 – a number from the church are planning to go to Spring Harvest at Minehead this year. The theme for 2015 is “Immeasurably More.” We are going 6th to 10th April. It is a holiday with a difference that revives the soul. See the Spring Harvest website at www.springharvest.org or ask Stephen for information. Saturday 9th May – 10am until 4pm, Church “Away Day”. The theme is “Being church in the 21st century”, speaker Revd Colin Pye. Put this date in your diary, calendar or phone. More details to follow. Notices A message from Rob Goss: “Please would all those who contribute to our annual report let me have their text and images by Sunday 22nd February, preferably by e-mail ([email protected]). Many thanks. Rob” Lent Course 2015 This starts Monday 23rd February at 2pm in the Church Minister: Stephen Ashby, tel: 01442 384099, e-mail: [email protected]. Church Secretary: Pat Ginger – tel: 01442 865817, e-mail: [email protected] Treasurer: John Ball – tel: 01442 863250. Visit our Church Website: www.berkhamstedbaptistchurch.org.uk Items for inclusion on weekly news sheets need to be given by Thursday (at the latest) to either John Beeley, tel: 01442 866304, e-mail: [email protected] or Stephen Ashby. Rooms at Holy Trinity, Potten End; led by Richard Hackworth. The course is entitled “Journey to the Empty Tomb” by Paula Goody, with the book, to be purchased if you wish to attend, costing £10 - 12. If you are interested in going please contact Miranda Seldon on 01442 877975. The Baptist Assembly, a one day event this year, from 10am until 6:30pm, is on Saturday 16th May in Peterborough. The cost for the day is £29.50. If anyone would like to go, please see Ruth. The DENS Dacorum Food bank. ... shopping list for February is: Cold meat (tinned). Fruit juice (UHT). Salt/pepper (individual packs). Puddings (tinned). Instant mash. They are also in need of items to support their other services (DENS Night Shelter, DENS Move-On and DENS Rent Aid) so if you are able to help with any of the following it would be appreciated. Deodorants. Socks/underwear. Shampoo/conditioner. Kitchen foil. Shaving gel. Please note that value brands are perfectly acceptable. We do however request that all items are in best before date and unopened. At the moment they have good supplies of baked beans and soup. Items for the next news sheet to John Beeley by Thursday 12th February, please. For Your Prayers Those living in constant terror, families traumatised by recent murders. Friends grieving the loss of loved ones. Gary and Susan in Albania. Those who work with BMS World Mission here in the UK and further afield. Stephen and Abigail as they enjoy a break from routine. Following years of political polarisation that slowed reforms, Albania has at last joined its Balkan peers on the road to European Union membership. Candidate status was finally granted last June, although it will be years before full membership can be achieved. Much ground will need to be covered first, particularly in the fight against crime and corruption, in what remains one of Europe’s poorest countries. (From BMS World Mission Prayer Guide) 8th February is Baptist World Alliance Day where Baptists all over the world will be celebrating our partnership in the worldwide Baptist family. Please pray for the church everywhere and its faithfulness in service and witness. (From Baptists Together Website) Baptist World Alliance Day (Feb 7th & 8th) The Baptist World Alliance is 231 Baptist church organizations in 121 countries and territories comprising more than 40 million members in 175,388 churches. On BWA Day, Baptist churches celebrate the love and concern Baptists worldwide have shared. Whether Baptists worship on Sunday or Saturday, they are all urged to set aside one day each year when, recognizing and affirming Baptist identity within the worldwide Christian family, we unite to celebrate partnership in the worldwide Baptist family. In corporate worship, Baptists pray for one another and celebrate the role of the BWA in helping cement the bond of unity and love in this “fellowship of kindred hearts.” We are committed to 1. Promoting worship, fellowship and unity, 2. Nurturing the passion for mission and evangelism, 3. Responding to human need through relief and sustainable community development, 4. Defending human rights and justice, and 5. Promoting relevant theological reflection. We pray for the church everywhere and its faithfulness in service and witness. We pray for all of God’s servants, including leaders and teachers as they guide the Christian community. We pray for the fellowship of believers in the Baptist World Alliance. We pray for peace in congregations and for robust mission to the world. We pray for justice for those who are powerless to seek it. Motto text 2015 “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.” 2 Peter 1 : 3 (NIV) And we pray for the sick, the prisoner, the hungry, and the poor. (From www.bwanet.org) And Finally “Ascribe to the LORD, all you families of nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.” Psalm 96 : 7 Minister: Stephen Ashby, tel: 01442 384099, e-mail: [email protected]. Church Secretary: Pat Ginger – tel: 01442 865817, e-mail: [email protected] Treasurer: John Ball – tel: 01442 863250. Visit our Church Website: www.berkhamstedbaptistchurch.org.uk Items for inclusion on weekly news sheets need to be given by Thursday (at the latest) to either John Beeley, tel: 01442 866304, e-mail: [email protected] or Stephen Ashby.
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