Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church. November Making Sense of Life together Sharing the Love of Jesus

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1 Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church November 2018 Making Sense of Life together Sharing the Love of Jesus

2 Sunday Speakers 11th November Remembrance Sunday 8.30am: Donald 10.30am: Donald 6.30pm: Donald 18th November 8.30am: Theo Mbazumuntima 10.30am: Theo Mbazumuntima 6.30pm: David Spooner 25th November 8.30am: Donald 10.30am: Donald 6.30pm: Paul Wilson Front Cover Shows how the boys from Ignite crammed themselves and all the Harvest donations into the Foodbank. For 3.00 you can enjoy a jacket potato, the weekly special or soup and a roll. Plus a cake and fruit and tea or coffee. 9th November 12.00pm -1.30pm 16th November 12.00pm -1.30pm 23rd November 12.00pm -1.30pm 30th November 12.00pm -1.30pm No need to book - please just turn up.

3 Our prayer for Growing Together is that it will reach and support young families in growing together in life and faith. This monthly event enables family groups to discuss and respond to bible stories in an informal and child friendly environment, before sharing food together. Please pray for this venture and pass on the information to families you think would appreciate it.

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5 Course dates 7.00pm 9.30pm Including a meal Wednesday 14th November Wednesday 21st November Wednesday 28th November Wednesday 5th December Wednesday 12th December Wednesday 19th December This evening is for those who are new to our Church on a Sunday. Beginning with a meal it is a chance to hear the core teachings of the Church, ask questions, get to know some of the Church s leaders and build friendships. Meeting in the Church Hall, it helps if you are able to book in at the Welcome Desk, in the Foyer or at the Church Office, during the week.

6 All of us experience loss at some time in our lives, whether it is the loss of a partner, family member or friend. It is a very painful time and working through our grief takes a long time with no two people experiencing the same loss of the same journey. We want to provide a sage and relaxed place where anyone of any background or faith can join with us over six weeks to journey together and work through our grief. Also, if you know of anyone else that may be interested, please do invite them along. Who is this course for? Starts Wednesday 14th November What will it cover? Each session will start with a simple 2 course meal, and will then look at the following areas: Week one: Looking at Loss Week Two: The Pain of Grief (how it feels) Week Three: The pain of Grief (how to deal with it) Week Four: Coping with Change Week Five: Moving on How can I sign up? The sessions are free but we do ask for a small donation towards the meal. The course start on Wednesday 14th November at 7.00pm at Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church, Trinity Hill, B72 1TA. Please contact Cath Horne to find out more or to book a place: cath@scbc.org.uk Tel: You can also book online at:

7 Sunday 11th November 10.30am You are most welcome to come along to our Special Remembrance Service which will take place on Sunday 11th November. It is also a Parade Service for Boys and Girls Brigade. We will start with a section for all ages, then there are separate activities for Y9 and under during the sermon. Ignite (Y10-13) will stay with us throughout the service. Visitors will be warmly welcomed.

8 cafechurch is a monthly event run at Costa Coffee by Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church. It runs from 7:00pm - 8:45pm on the second Monday of each month. It is open for anyone to attend and is a very relaxed and informal way to look at life issues and a little bit of Christianity. At each event you will usually enjoy the following: A free pastry, fun and a warm welcome! A quiz on the topic with prizes for the best table. A talk on the topic for the evening. Someone telling of their experience of the topic. Do invite your friends and join us at our upcoming events: Join us at cafechurch as we look at Healthy eating and nutrition Monday 12th November pm at Costa Coffee, The Gracechurch Centre Join Nurse Kate as she helps us to look at healthy eating, the food we eat, and the way that it can affect us. There will be plenty of useful tips to help us eat well and feel better. There will also be the opportunity to ask questions. December 10th: Christmas Special. Lyndsay Drury will be talking to us about surviving Christmas. We will also be singing carols and having fun!

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10 Friday 7th and Saturday 8th December The Cabaret is always an evening of great fun and Christmas celebration. On Friday 7th December at 7.30pm come and be entertained by our fabulous singers and other performers. There will be light refreshments. Tickets cost 4 per person. On Saturday 8th December at 7.00pm enjoy a 3-course meal as well as the entertainment. Tickets cost 10 per person. Tickets are available from the church office or the welcome desk. You can also sign up online at the following link:

11 Prayer for Our World Prepared by Euan Healey For upcoming events: Pray for US congressional elections on the 6th November. After a divisive election in 2016 and with a largely divided nation, pray that God would be glorified in the voting booth Pray for national elections this month United States (6th); Madagascar (7th); Fiji (14th); Guinea-Bissau (18th); Bahrain (24th); Taiwan (24th); Mali (25th); Switzerland (25th); Georgia (no date); Chad (no date) For ongoing events: Continue to intercede for the brexit negotiations. As we enter the final few months of talks, please pray that a decision can be reached that will protect everyone involved. Pray for our town as police search a home in Sutton Coldfield related to the murder of Suzy Lamplugh in Pray also for the Lamplugh family. Pray for the government and parliament as they debate and vote on this year s budget. Pray that money would reach those who need it most. Through the events surrounding the death of Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, pray for justice to prevail Pray for our world, our environment and global leaders following UN revelations about climate change, stating that 1.5 degrees warmer than now would see unprecedented changes In the aftermath of events: Pray for the family of those who were on the Lion Air flight which crashed off the coast of Java Pray for Brazil after the election of a controversial new President, Jair Bolsonaro Call on God to be working in relations between the US and Russia after President Trump announced he would be withdrawing his country from their nuclear treaty with Russia Pray for Leicester City Football Club and the family of their chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, after he died in a helicopter crash leaving the stadium Missed something? Made an error? Contact me at euanhealey@gmail.com

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13 We recognise that December is a very busy, often stressful month, and it is easy to lose sight of Jesus in the midst of it. We want to invite you to join with us in praying throughout December for ourselves, those we know, our church and for what is going on around the world. We have produced an Advent Prayer Guide with readings and Prayers for each day from 2nd December - 31st December. This guide can be accessed in three different ways: A printed copy of the booklet, which will be available from Sunday 18th November. A pdf to download from your computer which you will find on our website: pdf An app for your phone / tablet / computer - which includes an audio version. To access the online version, please follow this link : Once the link takes you to the page, select this symbol and then Add to Home Screen. From the 2 nd of December onwards, you can click on the icon and it will take you to the latest day s prayer.

14 Supporting ENCOURAGING ONE ANOTHER We started our new Programme in September and it inspiring as well as helpful. Come and see for visitors are always welcome of whatever age. We are a friendly group and keen to add new members, and despite rumours - there is no lower age limit. are finding yourself, Praying We are meeting on Thursdays at 2pm in the Church Hall Lounge until the Church Lounge is ready. Thursday November 8 th Encouragement from All Aboard Chris Heritage is coming to talk about his time leading All Aboard. Thursday November 15 th Encouragement with A Smile A smile means a lot to John Benoke and he will explain why. Thursday November 22 nd Encouragement through Trials Life is difficult at times and Maureen Green will share her thoughts to help us. Thursday November 29 th Encouragement at the Beginning and during the Journey Laura May Ball is coming to share her testimony and her journey. Encouraging Learning Date for your Diary Thursday December 13 th Come and Join the Inn Crowd Annie Routley and friends from Christian Music Ministry will perform the Musical. All are invited to join us. Bring your Friends, Husbands and Family. Mince Pies too!!

15 Theo, director of Rema in Burundi Join use for an evening with Theo, director of Rema in Burundi on Wednesday 14th November at 7.30pm in room L1, Tea and coffee will be provided. Hear more about his amazing and inspiring story plus the work of Rema in Burundi. Theo's biography 'My Country Wept' is now available, one man's incredibly story of faith, hope and forgiveness in the Burundian civil war. Contact Phil Cole for further details.

16 We are delighted to have the following events for you to come along to and enjoy. Everyone is very welcome, and please do feel free to invite guests. The more the merrier! Brigades Christmas Coffee morning - Sat 1st December at 10.00am Christmas Cabaret - Fri 7th and Sat 8th December. cafechurch Christmas Special - Mon 10th December at 7.00pm Ladies Fellowship - Come and join the Inn crowd - Thurs 13th December Out to Lunch Christmas Special - Friday 14th December at 12.00pm Lightyears Children s Christmas Service - Sunday 16th December at Christmas Remembrance Service -Saturday 22nd December at 3.00pm Christmas Carol Service - Sunday 23rd December at 4.00pm and 7.00pm Christmas Eve Communion - Monday 24th December at 4.00pm Christmas Day Services am and 10.30am Christmas Day Meal - Perfect for those who would otherwise be alone. Please contact Georgina for further information.

17 Please could you save your clean and empty jam jars for us towards one of our planned Christmas events? Many thanks. Brigades Christmas Coffee Morning Saturday 1st December 10am 12pm If you would like a stall on this morning please see Paul Bridge or paul@scbc.org.uk.

18 There are loads of opportunities to join in with the festive fun on the run up to Christmas. See the next page for details of cabaret night or see Cath to discuss how you can help. Would you like to come to the Christmas Day meal and help serve, wash up and chat to the guests. We also need drivers to pick up and drop off the guests on the day. Please speak to Georgina if you would like to be part of this great day. Second Thoughts is setting up a pop up shop at the church. We need a person to help set up and top up the rails and shelves to keep the shop well stocked. The pop up will be open during the week beginning 26 th November. If this appeals to you can you speak to Georgina. Second Thoughts are looking for an ebayer to sell some of their more valuable goods. This is an occasional task. If you are able to navigate your way around the ebay system please speak to Georgina. We wanted to let you know the mission trips we will be taking next year to give you plenty of time to pray and think about coming along with us. There will be more details in the coming months. Middle East Prayer Trip Early May 2019 for 1 Week The team will be led by our Mission Partner Graham as he takes us through Oman to strategic places to pray for the leaders, people and infrastructure of Oman as well as meeting up with other believers to pray with, support and encourage them. The team will be based in a guest house and will travel around from there. Team members need to be Christians over the age of 18, experienced in their faith and have been in the life of the church for at least a year. Pilgrims Hostel on the Camino Way Spain with Rachel and Lemuel Feliciano Sept 8 th 15 th 2019 The Camino Way is a pilgrimage route thousands of people walk each year, and Agape has a hostel on the route that provides a drink, rest and welcome for weary walkers! The team will serve the pilgrims throughout the day and then host up to 10 pilgrims overnight providing food and accommodation. They will be opportunities to pray for people, share our faith and help in practical ways. Team members need to be Christians over the age of 17 and have been in the life of the church for at least a year. For more information please contact cath@scbc.org.uk

19 Can you help us this Christmas? There are lots ways you can partner with us this Christmas and help all of our events and activities take place. Have a look at the list of ways you can help and please return this form to us if you can help. CHRISTMAS CABARET Friday 7th & Saturday 8th December Kitchen help on Friday at 9am till around 1pm to prepare for Saturday Welcomers / refreshment servers on Friday 7th (please specify) Move the chairs and put tables out for the Cabaret at 9am on Saturday 8th. Lay tables and help prepare for the Cabaret at 10am on Saturday 8th. Car Park Attendants on Friday or Saturday (please specify) We need a large team to help on Cabaret evening Saturday 9th, to either: serve tables wash up (shift 1) pm wash up (shift 2) pm food plater uppers ( pm) welcome guests. Clear tables and chairs at 10pm on Saturday 8th after the Cabaret OUT TO LUNCH Friday 14th December Moving chairs after the evening service on Sunday 14th December and putting out tables to set up for Out to Lunch in the Church. Afternoon Thursday 13th - food prep 9am onwards kitchen help 10 am on Friday 14th laying tables and serving tables. Washing up. Moving the tables & putting chairs back into position at 2:30pm

20 Date for the diary Church member s meeting dates 27th November 2018 If you would like further information about baptism or becoming a church member, please speak with Donald, contact the church office or visit the welcome desk. If you have a QR reader on your phone, using it here will direct you straight to our website. Contacts details Church office Hours: Mon-Fri 8.45 am 3.00 pm Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church Trinity Hill, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1TA Tel: For more info office@scbc.org.uk or visit our website Facebook Free guest Wi-Fi across the hall & church please ask for the password at the Desk STAFF TEAM Donald Campbell - Team Leader Cath Horne - Mission Team Leader John Williams - Admin Team Leader Georgina Whateley - Community Projects Coordinator Paul Bridge - Youth & Children s Worker Sam Lyden - Youth Worker Deb Lyden Discipleship Worker Paula Bennett - Administration Assistant Jane Line - Playgroup Leader Sarah Paxton - Youth and Young Adult s Pastoral Worker Denise Taylor - Second Thoughts Worker Michael Sprittles - Site Manager Angela Hahn Children and Youth Intern