Stoneleigh Baptist Church

sowing seeds of hope in the community

Welcome

church

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.

Praise Message from the Pastor

Read this week's message from Gavin challenging how deep is our commitment to Jesus.

Welcome Sunday Morning Services

Please join us:

10:00am on Sundays in person and via Zoom/ YouTube, details below

Our church services are open again for in-person attendance in accordance with Government guidelines - please book your place each week by phoning or texting 07378 182901

Please leave a message with your name, the names of any others for whom you want to book a place and the date of the service for which you are booking (you will need to rebook each week, even if you have already let us know that your general intention is to be coming into the building for services).

Zoom After Service Fellowship

From Sunday 9 May tea and coffee will be served in the church garden area after the Sunday morning service.

Zoom Sunday 9 May 2021

This service is now available on YouTube and Facebook (you do not have to be a subscriber to either platform) using the following links (or click on the image below):

On our public Facebook page.
10:00am Morning worship service on YouTube.

To view all available past YouTube service videos, please visit our YouTube Channel.

messy online

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.

call to prayer Days of Prayer

WEDNESDAY 5 & 19 MAY

We 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 times of prayer from 12noon-1:00pm and 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.

Verse for Today

(New International Version - UK)

10th May - 16th May 2021

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY
9:00am-1:00pm	Church open for private prayer
10:00am-12noon	Open to receive Foodbank Donations
THURSDAY	Ascension Day
7:30pm	Alpha Online, via Zoom
FRIDAY

SATURDAY
8:30am	Prayer meeting (via Zoom - link will be emailed)
SUNDAY	Ascension Sunday
10:00am	Church family worship service - in the church building. Register in advance each week to attend, phone 07378 182901 (also on livestream with pre-service chat via Zoom - links will be emailed); The service will be recorded and made available later Facebook public page & YouTube channel
6:00pm	Youth Group on Zoom

Future Diary Dates

Wed	19	May	9:00am-9:00pm	Prayer Day
Wed	19	May	8:00pm	Church members' meeting (via Zoom)
Thu	20	May	8:00pm	Alpha Course
Sun	23	May		Pentecost Sunday
Thu	27	May	8:00pm	Alpha Course
Sun	20	Jun		Gift Day

Our public Facebook page can be found at www.facebook.com/stoneleighbaptist

bible study Bible Study Notes

This week's bible Study notes can be downloaded here.

pray 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

BUGB Prayer Broadcast

Every Wednesday the Baptist Union holds a prayer broadcast at 7pm. You can join in live or watch the recording later, here.

corona Arrangements during the Covid-19 (Corona Virus) restrictions

Most Stoneleigh Baptist Church activities and ministries including home-groups, Alpha, etc. where people would normally gather remain suspended in their previous form, but alternatives are happening "on-line" where possible.

Meanwhile, we are producing CONNECT to members and friends every week as a means of encouragement and sharing of news.

We also encourage you to fast and pray on Wednesdays.

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.

food bank Foodbank News

The church building will be open on Wednesday mornings 10am-12 noon for anyone to drop off items for the Foodbank.

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.

We hope you will join us soon at:

One of our Sunday services ...... when we celebrate God together and apply Biblical teaching to our own lives. There are Sunday school groups for children and teenagers. The Vine lunch Club...... where a delicious lunch is served to the over 50's once a fortnight. Friendships are made as we chat together over the food, and visiting speakers give us some food for thought as well. Toddlers... which meets on Wednesday mornings. It's a great place for both pre-school children and their parents/ carers to meet each other Activities for children & youth ...... which take place on different weekday evenings. There's a fun-packed programme of games, craft, outings and more for each different age group, as well as the opportunity to chat to friends and find out more about Jesus. Messy Church ...... family church for children aged 3 to 11, accompanied by an adult. Each month expect to get involved in playing games, making things and getting Messy. Every session has a theme that is explored with stories and songs and we even feed you all with a hot dinner at the end! One of our community courses ...... Family-time Parenting (0-8 year olds), The Marriage Course (Building Healthy Marriages), Positive Parenting Teens, How to Drug Proof your Kids, Rough Guide to Money, etc. Our other regular activities ...... coffee shop, prayer meetings, home-groups, ladies' breakfast, men's breakfast, curry/ steak nights, 'Through the Roof' Tea for those with disabilities and their carers Special events ...... held throughout the year. See 'News' section for details

Jesus said, "I have come that they may have life and have it to the full."