We are a group of local Christians in Stoneleigh, Epsom, Surrey, seeking to share the positive difference that Jesus makes to our lives, and to discover, together, more of the forgiveness, peace, love security and hope that He promises to His followers.
We're learning together how to trust Jesus in putting this into effect in our everyday lives, as we journey together.
We’d like to welcome you amongst us, and encourage you to walk with us for a while: we'd value your company and friendship.
Sunday Morning Services
OUR SUNDAY SERVICES WILL BE HAPPENING LIVE ON ZOOM AT 10:00am
Do join us this Sunday morning if you are able to, by internet or phone, with the details emailed/ posted to you (or contact the church office to receive these). You will be able to join the room for pre-service chat from 9.40am.
Recorded highlights from this service will be posted online and on social media from 8pm the following Monday. By joining the service, you give your consent for any audio and/or visual input of yours that is captured on the recording to be used in this way.
We will continue to have our fasting and prayer days on 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, from 9:00am-9:00pm.
There will also be a shared time of prayer from 8:00-9:00pm via Zoom. If you are able to join this, you will receive a meeting link on the day. We will for everyone email/ post through your door prayer points for the day, so that you can join in however and whenever you can.
Most people will want to pray at home during the day, BUT the church building will be open 9am-1pm if you would like to come and pray in the building.
In keeping with current government guidelines, you will find that the chairs in the sanctuary are arranged differently to allow for social distancing and we ask that you bring with you anything that you need (e.g. Bible, water bottle). There will be someone to welcome you, direct you to the hand sanitiser station and explain how things will work for everyone's safety. (We are so glad to be able to welcome individuals into the church building again, but please be mindful of your own health and vulnerability and stay at home if that is wiser).
Sunday 26 July 2020
Recorded highlights from this service can be viewed according to your preferences:
On our public Facebook page (you do not have to be a Facebook member to see it as this is open to everyone).
Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel to keep up with future videos.
Prayer Opportunities
Two regular opportunities to pray
Wednesdays 9:00am - 1:00pm: Come into the church building for private prayer
Saturdays 8:30am - 9:30am: Zoom prayer meeting
Zoom Men's Breakfast
Saturday 8 August, 8:00-9:15am
Join Gerry for a new occasion with all the usual ingredients:
breakfast (you'll have to provide your own!)
A speaker
Prayer
Other similar breakfasts to follow on 2nd Saturday of each month.
Zoom details to be sent nearer the time
Messy Church Families
If you would like to receive a fortnightly Messy Church newsletter with stories, activities, things to do and watch, please contact gill@stonechurch.co.uk.
NEW Messy Church goodie bags will be available for children aged 3 to 11 years old on Tuesday 4th August between 3:00pm and 5:00pm. They will be outside the church to collect.
(Do not come out of isolation or make an unnecessary or unwise journey, but if you can pass the premises on your daily walk, please collect a bag).
The goodie bags are absolutely free but if you would like to make a donation, please bring an item of food for the local Foodbank.
Foodbank News
The church building will be open on Wednesday mornings 10am-12 noon for anyone to drop off items for the Foodbank.
Please adhere to government advice, do not come out of isolation and do not make unnecessary or unwise journeys to do this, but if you want to drop off items whilst you are on a daily walk, we will ensure that they get there. Thank you.
Latest information on urgently needed items (and what is currently well-stocked) is shown on the Foodbank website here.
You can also support them via their Crowdfunding page through this LINK.
Verse for Today
(New International Version - UK)
3rd August - 9th August 2020
MONDAY
10:00am
Pray for the church leadership (contact Andy for details)
TUESDAY
3:00-5:00pm
Collect a Messy Church Goodie Bag!
8:00pm
Facebook Live (Members and Friends group) - Prayers and Encouragement
WEDNESDAY
9:00am-9:00pm
Day of Prayer
9:00am-1:00pm
Church open for private prayer
8:00pm
Church prayer meeting (via Zoom - link will be emailed)
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
8:00pm
Facebook Live (Members and Friends group) - Prayers and Encouragement
SATURDAY
8:00am
Mens' breakfast (via Zoom - link will be emailed)
8:30am
Prayer meeting (via Zoom - link will be emailed)
SUNDAY
10:00am
Church family worship service (via Zoom - link will be emailed); Selected parts of the service will be recorded and made available later via website link, Facebook public page & YouTube channel
6:00pm
Youth Group Online
Future Diary Dates
Mon
3
Aug
10:00am
Pray for our church leaders (Contact Andy for venue details)
During the current pandemic I have been reading Psalm 91 almost daily. The psalm almost describes verse by verse the situation in which we are now living. It also makes crystal clear God's love and care for us. Who says the Bible is 'old fashioned', or 'old hat'! The verses were almost written for these days. Let me show you:
Verses 1 & 2: The psalmist talks about 'resting in the shadow of the Most High'... 'in the shadow of the Almighty'. God's protection.
Verses 3 & 4: Being saved from events that would harm us: 'the fowlers snare and the deadly pestilence'. Finding refuge with God under His wings: 'a shield and a rampart'. Do the words about deadly pestilence sound familiar?
Verses 5-8: These verses talk about fears, pestilence and plague. All these events we are seeing now. Very real fears of catching Covid-19 and HM Government's measures put in place to avoid it. If we love and trust God, the verses go on to say we will only see these things with our eyes – the TV reports bring these things home daily.
Verse 9-13: Again, these verses talk about God's protection. Making the 'Most High your dwelling' 'for He will command His angels ... to guard you in all your ways.'
Why does God to all this? Because He loves us. And if we call on Him, He will answer us. See verses 14 and 15.
What I would like you to do is to read Psalm 91 for yourself, slowly. Perhaps on a daily basis, let it penetrate your being. Let God speak to you and reassure you about His love and protection.
Amen.
(Richard Sutch)
Bible Study Notes
This week's bible Study notes on 1 Samuel 16:1-14 can be downloaded here.
BUGB Prayer Broadcast
Every Wednesday the Baptist Union is holding a prayer broadcast at 7pm. You can join in live or watch the recording later, here.
Arrangements during the Covid-19 (Corona Virus) restrictions
All Stoneleigh Baptist Church services, activities and ministries including home-groups, Alpha, etc. where people would normally gather remain suspended, but alternatives are happening "on-line" where possible.
You will have seen that as from 4th July church buildings can be open for services. However, there's lots of detail under the headlines and, although the leadership team is continuing to review the situation and there will be some things that can gradually happen in new ways in the building, Sunday services will remain on Zoom for some time to come.
Meanwhile, we are producing CONNECT to members and friends every week as a means of encouragement and sharing of news. We will also be broadcasting on Facebook - on our Members and Friends group for those who have access on Tuesdays and Fridays.
We also encourage you to fast and pray on Wednesdays and at midday, everyday at the moment, to pause what you are doing and to pray the Lord’s Prayer with your loved ones!
If you are willing to be contacted and asked to help with shopping etc. for others, please let the office know.
If you leave a message on the church answerphone it will be picked up and we will get back to you as needed.
If you require more information on Covid-19, please contact the UK Government or NHS websites.
