Sunday Services

Details of services for this month are given on the diary page.

We enjoy a contemporary style of worship with a mixture of newer songs and music as well as some older traditional hymns. Bible based preaching is an important part of every service, where we hear God's word explained and applied to our lives. Although our style of Sunday worship may change over time, the basis of our faith in God as shown in the Bible remains constant.

Communion

Also called: Holy Communion, The Lord's Supper, Breaking of Bread, or The Eucharist (which is from the Greek for thanksgiving).

What is it?

Communion is one of the two ordinances (or sacraments) that Jesus gave to the Church to observe (the other being baptism). It is full of deep symbolism in which we remember the death of Jesus on the cross, when he took the punishment that we deserve as sinners.

The Bible

The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of me." In the same way, after supper, he took the cup, saying, "This is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me."

1 Corinthians 11:23-25 (NIV)

Who can take Communion?

Anyone who professes the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Saviour is welcomed to participate in Communion with us. You do not need to be baptised or a member of a Baptist church.

If you are not a Christian or are not sure where you stand spiritually, you are welcome to observe. When the bread and wine is served, just pass it on.

Practicalities

Communion is part of a service, usually after the sermon (although the order of things can vary).

The bread and wine is served to everyone in their seats (unlike Anglican churches where everyone goes to the front to receive the elements of bread and wine). Normally, we eat the bread as each one receives it. But with the wine, we wait until everyone has been served before drinking. Don't worry about the details - you can always discreetly watch the person next to you. The wine we use is non-alcoholic and is served in individual small glasses.

All Age Services

About once a month we have a morning service that is suitable for all ages (the creche for under 3's is still available). The Junior Church remain in the service instead of having their own groups. In some churches this may be called a family service, but this suggests that it is only for people in 'families'. It is for everyone.