CONTACT JANUARY 2019 - CHESTER ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH
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CONTACT
“See, I have placed before you an open door that
no one can shut” (Revelation 3:8)
JANUARY 2019
CHESTER ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH
Minister’s Letter
Welcome to 2019. The new year is a time to reflect back on 2018 and, crucially, to
look forward to all the potential that 2019 has to offer.
People often make New Year resolutions: drink less, exercise more, pray like Apostle Paul, be nicer
to the neighbour’s cat... How are you approaching 2019? What are you hoping and praying for?
How do you want to live this coming year? What about committing yourself to read through the
entire Bible in a year? Check out www.BibleInOneYear.org It’s a free Bible reading app with
commentary by Nicky and Pippa Gumbel. Nicky Gumbel is the Vicar of HTB (Holy Trinity,
Brompton) in London and pioneer of the Alpha course.
In 2018 we laid a foundation for 2019 and beyond. We pressed refresh on our
vision, mission and values – discerning the mission and ministry God has for us.
The task in 2019 and beyond is to bring this God-given aspiration into reality.
“See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut” (Revelation
3:8). What might this mean for you this year? How should we apply this for us a church?
i Gather
Our morning series for January is called The Door.
We’ll approach four doors in the Bible. Each will have a powerful
application for us, both as individuals and as a church. Come,
expectant and open to all that God has for us.
In the evenings, we’ll pick-up in Romans.
i Tell
Thank you to everyone who invited friends and family to events and services at Chester Road
Baptist in 2018. There is huge power in a personal invitation!
.#TryAlpha
One of the best ways to feel energised in your faith is to see someone you know
chose to follow Christ. Alpha starts again on Tuesday 22nd January, this time with a
choice of lunchtime and evening sessions
Alpha is a series of 10 sessions that explore the big issues around faith and unpack
the basics of Christianity. Each session includes a two-course meal, followed by a scene-setting
talk/video and then discussion groups.
You can help make Alpha work by:
1. Attending Alpha, refreshing your faith
2. Inviting people to #TryAlpha (come with them)
3. Volunteering to serve at Alpha
4. Praying for all those participating in Alpha
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i Pray
Prayer is vital. Good ideas are not enough. Here are three opportunities for you to pray:
1. Early Bird Prayer
What: Help yourself to some light breakfast and then join in
with prayer. We include the Northumbria
Community’s Daily Office (morning prayer and
readings). Stay for as little or as much as you like.
When: Every Tuesday morning, drop-in anytime between 6.30 - 8.00 am.
2. Midweek communion
What: A short communion service with prayers, readings, and
liturgy. Stay for refreshments.
When: Every Wednesday morning @ 11.30 am.
On the 2nd Wednesday, we’ll include a focus on healing
and wholeness.
3. Higher – prayer nights
What: Gather as a church to pray together for a range of
church, community and global issues. Creative,
focused, from the heart, together…
When: Wednesday 30th January @ 7.45 pm
Then in Mar 27th, May 29th, Jul 24th.
i Belong
We have a number of people in process of becoming church members. Being a Baptist Church, we
take church membership seriously. Whilst all are of course welcome to attend our services, we
think it’s better to belong to the church community. In a Baptist church that is expressed through
membership. By becoming a Church Member:
1. We express our oneness to the body of Christ;
2. We help to shape the direction of the church;
3. You become eligible after 12 months to stand as a Deacon, a member of the Leadership;
4. You convey your support for, and engagement with, Chester Road Baptist Church’s new
adventure.
Is it time you became a church member too? For more information, see
www.ChesterRoadBaptist.org.uk/iBelong or talk to any of the Deacons or Danny Brierley.
Finally, God says to you and to us as a church, “See, I have placed before you an open door that no
one can shut” (Revelation 3:8). May 2019 be a year of open doors for us all.
Rev Danny Brierley
Minister
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Higher Wider Deeper
Higher - Prayer Night
Wednesday 30th January, 7.45 – 9.00 pm
Nothing happens without prayer. We can have
great plans, do lots of things and yet.. "unless the
Lord builds the house, the builders labour in vain"
(Psalm 127:1).
We want Higher Prayer Nights to be creative and
engaging but, more than anything, we want them
to be God-honouring, sacred space to pray and seek
God. We're asking Jesus to teach us how to pray
(Luke 11:1).
Wider – Church Members Meeting
Wednesday 16th January @ 7.45 pm
The Church Meeting is where Church Members
come together to discern the mind of Christ – God’s
will, not or own.
It involves prayer, prophecy, listening, and
discernment. It should not be primarily a business
meeting. We have six Church Meetings a year and
they are open to members and non-members alike.
NB where a vote is required, only members may
vote.
Deeper – in Bible engagement
Wednesday 13th February, 7.45 pm
Want to go deeper in your engagement with the
Bible? These sessions will be always thought-
provoking, occasionally controversial, never
dogmatic or simplistic.
The Bible is by far the most published and yet least
read – and even less understood - book of all time.
Many people, Christian and not, find strength,
wisdom and inspiration from its content.
But what does it say? How do you understand or it?
These were questions Jesus asked an expert in the
Scriptures. On 13th February we’ll ask some big
questions about what the Bible is and is not.
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BMS Birthday Scheme
The following friends will be celebrating their birthdays in January:
5th – Gill Bevan 27th – Peter Vincent
16th – Jack Hunter 31st – Joy Stevenson
19th – Sheila Hickinbottom
Prayer List
Please let Laurel Trench or Hazel Wilson know of anyone who needs prayer as
soon as possible. We know that prayers are answered according to God's will!"
Prayers for the Church Family
Please pray for those awaiting surgery / treatment, or who have other health problems:
Carlton Harris Roger Allen Christiana Fagbemiro
Joyce & Don Norbury Joy & Steve Stevenson Elaine Gerald
Michael Bizley Murene Harris Joy Hough
Also those who are housebound / in care homes and their carers:
Amena Peterkin Jessica Whitehouse
Deacons
The next meeting will be on Thursday 3rd January at 7.30pm in the lounge.
Worship Group
The next dates for the worship group are 3rd and 10th January at 7pm and
17th, 24th and 31st January at 7.30pm. Any queries please contact Jenni Beesley.
Disciples’ Group
The Disciples Group will meet on Monday 14th, 21st and 28th January in the Lounge
at 7.45pm. Any queries please contact Mike Miller.
One-2-One
The next One-2-One lunch will take place on Friday 11th January at 12.30pm.
For more information please contact Sue Ridal.
Church Meeting
Please note that from 2019 Church meetings will be on Wednesday evenings
instead of Thursday. The next meeting will take place on Wednesday
16th January at 7.45pm.
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Housegroups
Tuesday Bible Study: In January we shall meet as usual at
1.45pm on 8th January. On January 22nd we shall unite with
the Tuesday Club for an Alpha course. From then until April
9th we shall meet each week at 12.30pm for lunch followed by an
introduction to the theme and discussion. The meeting will close at
2pm. If anyone else would like to join us you would be most welcome.
Christmas Celebrations
Sixteen members and friends of the Tuesday Bible Study Group enjoyed
a Christmas lunch at the Fox Carvery in Walmley.
Alpha Course
Alpha is an opportunity to explore or re-examine Christian Faith in a fun
and friendly way. On arrival, enjoy a two-course meal with others. A
great community experience! Then, after a short talk/video, it’s into
discussion groups to have your say.
We’re running two series in Spring 2019 and you can choose between lunchtime and
evening sessions. A taster session will run on Tuesday 22nd January 2019 at either 12.30pm
or 7.30pm. Then, if you like it, 10 sessions every Tuesday at 12.30-2.15pm or 7.30-9.15pm.
If you are interested let Julia in office know, either by email: office@chesterroadbc.org.uk or
call on 0121 350 2779.
Breakaway
On Thursday December 13th, our last meeting of 2018, we were
delightfully entertained by the 'After Show Singers'. They sang a
wonderful selection of Christmas songs which put us all in the
'Christmas mood'. Many thanks to Carol Turner for arranging this
enjoyable entertainment. Afterwards we had a time of friendship over a mince pie and a
cup of tea and I think a good time was had by all.
Looking Forward
Our new 2019 programme is now available and includes
a wide range of interesting speakers and topics. We
invite all ladies to join us on the 2nd Thursday of each
month in the Primary Room and we extend a warm
welcome to all new members.
The next meeting will be on 10th January at 7.30pm when we will be having a talk about the
Donkey Sanctuary, which is an Assisted Therapy Unit situated in Sutton Park . All are
welcome and we look forward to seeing you at this friendly and supportive group. If you
have any queries please contact Ann Hawkings.
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Club Tuesday
We meet every Tuesday at 11am. This small group goes from strength to
strength, meeting each Tuesday in the lounge. All are welcome from the
Church fellowship and any friends that you would like to invite. This is an ideal
Christian outreach activity of chat, coffee and friendship. We are hoping to
arrange a few outings in 2019 and even thinking of a holiday together. Our next meeting
will be on Tuesday 8th January 2019.
Ladies’ Group Prayer Breakfast
We will meet on Saturday 5th January from 9am to 10.30am. The focus of the
session is discipleship and building the confidence to share our faith. All
welcome. For more information please contact Judith Miller.
"Life of Jesus"
The "Life of Jesus" exhibition (formally the "Bible Exhibition") will take place
on the week March 25th to 29th. Schools are already booked for this, but
we shall need helpers to present the exhibition and to serve refreshments.
Please reserve the dates and volunteer to Edwin or Peter.
Job Club Update
A lot of discussion and planning has recently been taking place to launch
Job Clubs at Chester Road, Six Ways and George Road Baptist churches
in January 2019. Volunteers have been trained; equipment sourced and
set up and publicity will be distributed during the first week in January. Each church will be
reaching out into their communities throughout north Birmingham. As well as meeting a
practical need, this is all about building lasting relationships with people and a point of help
with a cup of coffee!
Please pray for the start of this exciting venture as the job clubs will be providing practical
job-search support and mentoring, including writing CV s, job applications, interview
preparation and presentation.
The proposed start dates are as follows:
Six Ways Church on Tuesday 15th January
Gorge Road Church on Wednesday 16th January
Chester Road on Thursday 17th January 10.00am – 12 noon in the lounge.
The team at Chester Road consists of Wendy Sharples (Co-ordinator) supported by
Mike Miller, Norma Scott, George Lowther and Ken Hawkings.
Deadline
The deadline for the February contact is 20th January 2019. If you have any
articles or information please pass to Julia in the office: 0121 350 2779 or
office@chesterroadbc.org.uk.
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Thank You
I would like to say “thank you” to everyone who attended my 80 th
Birthday party on Saturday 1st December and for the beautiful
flowers and all the lovely gifts; I was totally overwhelmed. I would
also like to wish everyone a very happy new year.
Madeleine Moxon
Thank You to everyone who has helped me and sent good wishes since
my cataract operation; it is most appreciated - Hazel Wilson.
Flowers
Additional volunteers to arrange flowers in church will be most welcome. If
anyone would like to arrange flowers on behalf of others we have some
cash in the Flower Fund which has been donated for this purpose.
Alternatively you may prefer to use some of the silk flowers we have in
stock or provide your own flowers for a special occasion or in memory of a
loved one. Please check the flower rota or speak to Barbara Vincent.
Stamps
Please remember that we are still able to recycle used postage stamps to raise
funds for BMS. Please place your stamps in the “stamp box” in church. Please
ensure that you leave a good margin of blank paper around the stamp when
you cut it from the envelope, at least half an inch or 1cm. Thank you for your
continued support.
Six Ways Baptist Church Food Bank – Erdington
Collections for the Erdington Food Bank will continue to take place on the first
Sunday of each month. Thanks for your support.
Urgently needed food items: We’ve got plenty of:
Soup, pasta sauce, teabags (packs of 40 or 80), toilet rolls, Beans, cereals and
bags of sugar, tinned vegetables, meat, fruit, custard, pasta.
rice pudding, tomatoes and vegetarian meals.
If you would like to give a donation to the Erdington Food Bank it would be most
welcome. Cheques should be sent to: Rev. R. Ibrahim c/o Six Ways Baptist Church,
Wood End Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B24 8AD. A gift aid form may be downloaded
here: https://erdington.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-money/”.
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The Jericho Foundation – Christmas Charity
It was in 1993 that the Rev John Mallard opened his church in Balsall Heath,
Birmingham as a simple drop-in centre for the local community. This
developed into a support system to help local people find employment. He
realised that there were barriers such as long-term unemployment, lack of
skills and qualifications and feeling worthless which made finding a job more
than difficult and needed to be addressed. From this drop-in activity it
developed job club plus centre (often based at a local church) throughout the
Birmingham area. The focus is to simply help people find fulfilling employment. The job club
plus provides practical job-search support and mentoring, including writing CV’s, job
applications, interview preparation and presentation skills.
In 2006 the Foundation developed Social Enterprises around Birmingham. One is near
Sutton Coldfield town centre – just near the council’s recycling centre in Riland Road. Here,
any item that is brought in is recycled and sold. They have introduced an Apprentice
Scheme that trains folk in the retail trade thus giving practical work experience. If you need
a Christmas tree please pay a visit to this site – trees of all colours and sizes and recycled!
Reasonable prices plus a range of recycled Christmas decorations to boot!
This charity was presented at the recent Church Meeting and adopted as the Christmas
charity 2018.
Message from BMS
Thank you for your generous donation to Life’s First Cry. Your gift has the
potential to help save the lives of more babies and more mothers in
Afghanistan – and we are so grateful. Andisha, the proud mother of Roya and
Navid, has a personal message for you.
“I’d just like to say thank you for your help,” she says. “Things are so
much better because of the lessons. All these things that you’re helping to
support make a real difference; they’ve made my life and my family’s life
so much better. Thank you, thank you.”
Roya and Andisha
In the coming months, we hope to be able to tell you many stories about how your gift is
helping to transform the lives of families like Andisha’s in Afghanistan’s mountains, and
elsewhere. But until then, from all of us at BMS World Mission, may I just say a huge thank
you for your support.
Yours sincerely
Angelina Sahota
Supporter Services Team Member
The above is a thank you for our special BMS collection which arrived just too late for the
December Contact - Peter
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Messy Christmas – December 2018
We had a good turnout of parents and children at our Christmas
Messy Church on 8th December with the celebration of Jesus’s birth
led by our Minister, Danny Brierley. We trust that an enjoyable time
was had by all and look forward to seeing you again on the
12th January 2019 between 3 – 5pm. Looking ahead our Messy Church theme for January
and February will be “The Door” (asking seeking and knocking) and “iDisciple” (focusing on
the actions of discipleship).
Who is Messy Church for?
Messy Church is for families of whatever size and shape
whether you are a parent, grandparent or carer, you and
your child(ren) will be welcome. Messy Church is stay and
play/pray with parents/carer being responsible for their
child(ren) for the full duration of each session.
Thanks to our dedicated team of volunteers who prepare a
range of crafts based around the theme of the celebration element of Messy Church. Also
to our refreshment team and to those who help to set up, pack away and clean up after
each Messy Church.
Volunteers required….
If you would like to volunteer to help please speak to any
member of the Messy Church team (Danny, Martin, Sue,
Mike, Judith, Ann, Graham, Hazel, Pat, Carlton and
Katrin).
When is the next Messy Church?
Saturday 12th January 2019 from 3-5pm.
When is the next Messy Church planning meeting?
Tuesday 15th January 2019 at 7.30pm in the lounge.
Further information can be obtained by contacting the Church
Office on 0121 350 2779 or via the church website/Facebook as
below:
Email: office@chesterroadbc.org.uk
Website: www.ChesterRoadBaptist.org.uk
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/chesterroadbc/
Mike Miller
9RESTORE – a project of Birmingham Churches Together
supporting refugees and those seeking sanctuary
Restore's mission is to encourage friendship and build resources to enable asylum seekers
and refugees to make a valued contribution in community and society. In addition Restore
works to raise awareness, change attitudes and challenge prejudice in the host community.
Restore was founded in 1999 by a small group of churches in response to the Kosovo crisis
and government policy of dispersing asylum seekers around the country. The project
was formally adopted by Birmingham Churches Together in 2000. Originally Restore was
run by volunteers, but as the work of Restore expanded, paid staff have been employed to
help meet the needs of the refugees and asylum seekers in the city. The staff team
currently comprises a Project Co-ordinator, Befriending Co-ordinator, Befriending
Women’s Worker, Befriending Men’s Worker and part-time Administrative Assistant.
Restore has a vision to see refugees and asylum seekers welcomed and integrated into
society and our strapline is welcome – include - integrate. One of the key ways Restore
seeks to put our vision into action is through our befriending scheme. Befriending is at the
heart of Restore; volunteers receive training from Restore and are then linked with a
refugee or asylum seeker. We seek to make a compassionate response and offer welcome,
friendship and emotional support. We recognise that every befriending relationship is
unique but each relationship communicates to the asylum seeker or refugee that 'you
matter and somebody cares what happens to you'. At the end of 2017, we had a team
of over 100 committed volunteers and 122 ongoing befriending relationships.
Restore has developed a programme of social events for lone men and lone women. There
are day trips for families in some of the school holidays. Group activities aim to build
relationship, break down isolation and provide recreation. In 2012, we started a new
project called ‘Equipping Refugees for Work’ which combines interactive training
sessions with mentoring in order to help refugees to overcome barriers to
employment and become more job-ready. In 2015, we started a Parent and Toddler group
which runs fortnightly in term time.
Role Description for Befrienders
Befrienders are volunteers who are linked with a refugee or asylum seeker to offer social
support. The befriender will aim to meet the client once every 2 weeks. Meetings will take
place in a neutral place, e.g. café, museum or park, or at the home of the client (particularly
if the client has pre-school children). The aim is to offer social support and to develop
a mutually rewarding relationship.
10In general terms befriending may include:
Welcome and friendship
Listening
Help with conversational English – if people are to be integrated into British society
they need to communicate well in English. We are not asking volunteers to be ESOL
teachers, but as some clients may speak very little English outside of their college
course or may have no access to a college course, befrienders can provide a great
opportunity to practise.
Helping the refugee or asylum seeker to find other services (e.g. ESOL classes,
sports facilities, places of worship or where to shop) or, if befrienders are free in
the daytime, going to appointments with them (e.g. Midlands Enforcement Unit,
asylum appeal hearing in Birmingham or to a medical appointment).
Taking action, e.g. phoning a housing provider about a repair job, especially if the
befriendee has no phone credit or limited English.
Where the client has children, the befriender may meet those children WITH the client,
e.g. at their home or for a trip to the park. For safeguarding reasons the befriender
should NOT be left alone with the children. The focus of befriending is primarily the adult
client not the children.
Comments from befrienders:
“It is about promoting independence, helping refugees build up their confidence as well as
their English language.”
“The befriending has to be flexible as the refugees have different needs and the befrienders
have different things to offer. It can take a while to work this out.” `
“I offer support and encouragement to my befriendee, have given informal English tuition,
help the older children with homework and celebrate birthdays and other events with the
family. While the practical help has been really appreciated, I think it is fair to say
that the development of a relationship that is consistent, unconditional, personal and
caring has been the most powerful and transformative experience both for my befriendee
and for me.”
Comments from those who have been befriended:
“Befrienders are excellent at providing the invisible things like just showing you around,
being a friend, providing company, giving you a feeling of normal life.”
“Restore has been helping me in a lot of ways. I was introduced to a nice lady befriender,
she supports me in every way I need it. She has been and is still a very good friend and
emotional support. Being a refugee is hard and really you need all the support you can get.
I’m so grateful for everything that has been done for me. ”
“My befriender is very supportive, informative, caring and considerate. Restore has enabled
me to confidently integrate myself into the community. I found Restore like a shelter for
people like me who are lost in this world.”
Updated September 2018
(Please see poster for training programme details)
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In Africa
In the next 10 years, more Christians will live in Africa than on any other continent. Demand
for the Bible is already unprecedented – and it’s on the rise. There’s an enormous need and
opportunity before us.
As part of our work to bring the Bible to life here at home and across the world, we plan
over the next five years to step up our efforts in the toughest, hardest parts of Africa.
Our aim is to reach the poorest, most marginalized men, women and children. People who
against the odds are striving to lift themselves out of poverty and instability. We want to
give them a helping hand by offering them the Bible and the value that the Scriptures bring.
43% of Africa's population live on less than £1.35 per day
We’ll be working in countries like South Sudan, Swaziland, Congo and Central African
Republic and we’ll be reaching out to leaders too, to help them lead with wisdom.
(a) Seeing the Bible come to life in Africa
We have a long track record of working in Africa. We have witnessed the power of the Bible
to bring hope and peace to even the most troubled communities. We have seen that God’s
word can build bridges where there is conflict and offer hope where it is most needed.
By 2020 almost 50% of Africans are expected to identify as Christians
We know leaders can draw from the Bible’s practical advice and wisdom to shape societies,
particularly on issues of peace, justice and socio-economic development. We know that
when people engage with the Bible, their lives can change, for good.
(b) Provide the Bible in Africa’s toughest places
In the Central African Republic, violence is everywhere and poverty is rife. But in this
volatile, dangerous place, people long for the Bible. You can help provide it today.
(c) Under pressure and needing Bibles
The Church in Algeria is facing pressure like never before. But more and more people are
asking for Bibles.
Pray with us
Please support the work of Bible Society
14and Rotas : JANUARY 2019
th th th th
Date 6 13 20 27
Morning Service
Parade General Communion General
10.30 am
Evening Service
Communion General General General
6.30 pm
Duty Deacon Stewart Barr Laurel Trench Martin Ridal Norma Scott
Judith & Mike
Communion Preparation Chris & Roger Allen ---------- ----------
Miller
Barbara, Peter,
Deacons Serving Laurel & Hazel ---------- ----------
Ann & Martin
Steward am Ezechiel Lott Chris Allen George Taylor Carlton Harris
Edwin
Steward pm Mark Pugh George Lowther Mark Pugh
Boddington
Carole Turner Katrin Hirsch Barbara Vincent Alison Sheward
Morning Readers
Ruth McIntosh Joyce Hamilton Colin Twigg Ken Hawkings
Pianist am Jenni Beesley Ruth McIntosh Jenni Beesley Ruth McIntosh
Evening Reader Laurel Trench Edwin Boddington Chris Allen Alice Green
Pianist pm Chris Allen Chris Allen Chris Allen Chris Allen
Welcome am Sam Lott Roger Allen Sis Taylor Venicia Fallough
Welcome pm Sue Ridal Pat Thompson Irene Wilson Vera Boddington
Offertory am Volunteers req’d Junior Church Deacons Junior Church
Offertory pm Duty Deacon Duty Deacon Duty Deacon Duty Deacon
Tea/Coffee Brigades Sally & Jasmine Volunteers req’d Volunteers req’d
Flowers Volunteers req’d Volunteers req’d Volunteers req’d Volunteers req’d
15Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5
7pm 9am
Worship Ladies
Group Group
7.30pm
Deacons
Mtg
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
11am 11.30am 7pm 12.30pm 3pm
Club Midweek Worship One-2-One Messy
Tuesday Communion Group Church
1.45pm 7.30pm
Housegroup Breakaway
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
7.45pm 11am 11.30am 10am
Disciples Club Midweek Job Club
Tuesday Communion
7.30pm
7.30pm 7.45pm Worship
M/C Church Group
Planning Meeting
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Deadline for 7.45pm 11am 11.30am 10am
Contact Disciples Club Midweek Job Club
Tuesday Communion
7.30pm
12.30pm or Worship
7.30pm Group
Alpha
Course
27 28 29 30 31
Foodbank 7.45pm 11am 11.30am 10am
contributions Disciples Club Midweek Job Club
Tuesday Communion
7.30pm
12.30pm or 7.45pm Worship
7.30pm Higher Group
Alpha Prayer
Course Night
16CHURCH WEEKLY PRAYER GUIDE
Our weekly prayer guide will each day mention a church activity, group or need. Everything
we do as a church must be born out of prayer and borne up by prayer.
MONDAY
Disciples Group
Pray for our finance and fabric teams
Those who are unwell or recently bereaved (latest news is in the bulletin)
TUESDAY
Club Tuesday
House Group meeting in lounge
Messy Church planning meetings
Deacons and church leaders of groups
WEDNESDAY
Church Walk
The work of the Bible Society
Church members who are either ill or housebound
THURSDAY
Deacons and Church meetings
Singing Group
Breakaway
Julia, Andy and Dennis (Staff)
FRIDAY
One to One Lunch
Brigades
Messy Church preparations and invitations
SATURDAY
Ladies Breakfast Group
Messy Church – pray for building relationships with those who attend
SUNDAY
Worship – morning and evening
Junior Church and helpers
17People and Activities
Minister: Revd Danny Brierley
Mobile: 07840 046020 / Email: dannybrierley@chesterroadbc.org.uk
Secretary: One-to-One lunch:
Martin Ridal C/o the Church Office
Fridays as announced
Treasurer:
Peter Vincent Brigades (Boys & Girls):
treasurer@chesterroadbc.org.uk Friday evenings in term time:
Up to 11 years: 6pm.
Administrator: 11+ years: 7.30pm.
Julia Grant (Tues-Fri: 9.15–12.00) Captains: Stewart Barr & Alison Sheward
0121 350 2779
office@chesterroadbc.org.uk Tuesday Club:
Tea, coffee, biscuits and chat! 11am start
Site Manager: C/o the Church Office
Dennis Ashford (mornings)
07595 503969 Breakaway (open to all ladies):
Second Thursday in the month
Site Assistant: Ann Hawkings
Andy Swann (mornings)
07955 747320 Ladies’ Group (dates as advertised):
Judith Miller
Address: Chester Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5HU.
Weekly Bulletin:
Items for inclusion must be sent to the Church Office by Thursday morning.
Church Phone: 0121 350 2779
Please send articles for Contact directly to Julia in the office via email:
office@chesterroadbc.org.uk
For more information about our Church please visit our
Website www.ChesterRoadBaptist.org.uk or our
Facebook page www.facebook.com/chesterroadbc/
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