We meet this morning as we do every Sunday to bring our worship to our unchanging God. However this morning is not like most Sundays.
We gather particularly to remember the Hill family, pray for them and the others caught up in the tragic events of last weekend. As a fellowship we come together to support each other as we try to come to terms with our loss.
We will share communion together this morning as a whole family. The invitation is to all that recognise God’s sacrificial love to join in the breaking of bread and sharing of (non-alcoholic) wine. We believe communion is a sacred event, where we can draw near to God, seeking his comfort and healing and listening to His voice to our hearts.
Our Minister, Rev. Jason Gain leads our service and we will provide time for reflection and prayer, especially as we remember Jason and Stuart and the years we have spent with them.
Jesus wept. John 11:35
As we move forward we will compile a book of memories, as a way to express our love and capture those precious moments we shared. But for now we look to our God of comfort and peace and pray that His Spirit will indeed fill our hearts and minds as we journey through these tough weeks.
Weep with me
Lord will You weep with me?
I don’t need answers, all I need
Is to know that You care for me Hear my plea
Are You even listening?
Lord I will wrestle with Your heart
But I won’t let You goYou know I believe
Help my unbeliefYet I will praise You
Yet I will sing of Your name
Here in the shadows
I’ll light up an offering of praise
What was true in the light
Is still true in the dark
You’re good and You’re kind
And You care for this heart
Lord I believe
(That) You weep with mePart the seas
Lord make a way for me
Here in the midst of my lament
I have faith, yes I still believe
That You love me
Your plans are to prosper me
You’re working everything for good
Even when I can’t see. (It)You know I believe
Help my unbeliefYet I will praise You
Rend Collective – 2018
Annual General Meeting
Our Annual General Meeting takes place Thursday 22rd March 2018 7.30pm at the church. As well as our report of the outgoing year and in keeping with our constitution, elections will be held at the AGM against the vacancies on the diaconate. Our constitution allows for up to 9 deacons to be in position, each serving a term of three years.
This year there are five vacancies arising. Nominations for vacant positions are requested from the membership and need to be with the Church Secretary before 8th March 2018. The proposal must be supported by two church members.
For more information, please see Paul Stender, Church Secretary.
Crafting
Do you enjoy crafting, but would like some company and an opportunity to share your ideas? On the last Wednesday of the month our Time to Paint session has the chance for craft as well. Bring along your project and join with others in the Horizon’s room. Please see Angela for more details.
Welcome
We hope you feel comfortable on our premises and receive a warm welcome. Stay if you can for refreshments after the service, for which there is no charge. Please take a note of the activities below and feel free to join in with the life of our fellowship as you can. Our welcome team or any of the regulars can let you know more about life at BBC.
Our Regular Events
- Our Sunday worship is held here at 10:30am
- 1st Sunday of the month—Big Church, where we are ‘All-in’ 3rd Sunday of the month Communion
- 3rd Sunday—One Mission Cards, supporting our mission giving.
- Creche and our ‘Powerbase’ kids groups meet each Sunday
- Senior Moments 2:30pm 2nd Sunday of the month A time to socialise and enjoy high tea.
- Prayer Meetings: Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings
- Home groups are held on various evenings during the week
- Time to Paint: Wednesdays 1.45pm—4pm including crafts on the last Wednesday of the month.
- Mexican Train Dominoes Wednesdays 10:30–12:00
Café
And of course our wonderful café that serves a wide range of tasty treats, refreshments and wholesome meals. Open weekdays 9am—3pm.
Recordings
The service is recorded each week and we take photos / video of activities during our services. These may be used by the church to illustrate what we do including YouTube & Facebook. If you don’t want to be in any of these, then please mention it to one of our welcome team.
Fellowship Diary
For the latest events please check out the website Events Calendar for more details!
Polo Shirts
Linda Rockall will be making a further order for our BBC polo shirts shortly, so do seize the opportunity to be wearing the best outfit in town!
AGM Reflections
Ahead of our AGM we will be compiling our annual report. This provides the opportunity for us to reflect and record the many activities that go on in our fellowship during the year. We’d encourage as many people as possible to contribute, a brief note of appreciation would be great and only needs to be a line or two. Please get writing and submit these to Lauren by 15th March. Of course you can always send these in early!!
The small print!
The service is recorded each week, we also take photos and use facebook live at some events in line with our privacy policy to help people share in our fellowship. If you don’t want to be in any of these, then please mention it to one of our welcome team. All materials are reproduced under CCLI licence 5717.