21st May 2024

Welcome to Pembury Baptist Church's weekly newsletter keeping you up to date with our services, events and community projects.

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QUOTE FOR THE WEEK

"God prefers fruits of the Spirit over religious nuts."

Adrian Rogers

SUNDAY SERVICE

SUNDAY SERVICE at 10am

On Sunday 26th May, worship begins at 10.00 am at Pembury Baptist Church. Pastor Dan Foster will begin speaking on the fruit of the Spirit. Everyone is welcome!


This Sunday, coffee and pastries will be served from 9.30am before the service and again, after. See below for information on children's Sunday groups.


WHERE TO FIND US ON SUNDAY

In Church

We'd love to see you and meet you in Church. If you can't make it to church, you can find us online on Pembury Baptist Church's YouTube channel. Click here for a direct link. 


PREVIOUS SERVICES

If you've missed any of the recent services, they're all here for you to catch up. 

ARK and DEEPER

ARK

For school years Reception to Year 6 in term time, Ark moves to the Church Hall as the children leave the main Sunday service after around 30 minutes for age relevant games, Bible teaching and refreshments. Parents remain in the Church.


DEEPER

For school years 7 and above in term time, Deeper moves into the Youth Hut after the start of the Church service to look at the Bible in a relevant way for them and also includes games and refreshments.


All leaders and volunteers are DBS checked and health and safety requirements are met.

Pembury Baptist Church Podcasts

PODCASTS

Pembury Baptist Church sermon podcasts are found here or subscribe to Pembury Baptist Church Podcasts in Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

TIMES OF PRAYER

Prayer

We hold various gatherings for prayer at Pembury Baptist Church. All are welcome.


SUNDAY MORNING

We meet at 9.30am in the Church Hall Lounge for prayer before the service


MONDAY MORNING

Daph and Jean meet every Monday for an hour of prayer (not Bank Holiday) and will pray for, or with, anyone confidentially. If this would be helpful for you, please contact Daph by emailing dbeard130@gmail.com


TUESDAY EVENING - NOT THIS WEEK

Tuesday Prayer starts at 8pm every Tuesday (except when a Church Meeting) on Zoom. For more details, please contact the Church Office on office@pemburybaptistchurch.org


WEDNESDAY EVENING

Seeking His Face is a quiet prayer meeting, an open space in the Church from 6.15-7pm Wednesdays.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Tuesday Club

TUESDAY CLUB

Tuesday Club opens on Tuesdays from 10.00am-12.30pm. Crosswords, puzzles, games and a short talk are followed by soup, dessert and refreshments are served at midday for £3. Don't hesitate to call for more information on 01892 825590.

Little Rascals

LITTLE RASCALS

Little Rascals opens Wednesdays in term time from 10-11.45am for 0-4 year olds with their parents, grandparents and carers, £2 per family. For more information email or call 01892 825590.

Bubbles

BUBBLES SENSORY EXPERIENCE

Bubbles is a sensory experience event for 0-3yrs, held weekly on Thursdays in the Creche from 10am-11.30am. Do come along and introduce yourself and your child/ren to Nichola, our Children and Youth Worker. Enjoy! More information from nichola@pemburybaptistchurch.org

Kingdom Cafe

KINGDOM CAFE

Kingdom Cafe is open on Thursdays and Fridays between 10am and 4.30pm for a relaxing lunch, chat, cuppa, a quiet corner, whatever you come for, all free in a friendly atmosphere. If you really want to give money then during May your donations will go to Dementia UK.

Blend Youth Cafe

BLEND

Blend is a youth cafe for school years 7 to 10 open on Fridays during term time between 4pm-6pm. All leaders are DBS checked. There are games, tuck shop and much more. For more information, please call 01892 825590.

Pembury Community Larder

PEMBURY COMMUNITY LARDER

The Community Larder issues food parcels to those in need or those who are referred to us by various authorities. Please refer anyone you know who needs help at this time and has little money or other resources.

EVENTS

MESSY CHURCH - Saturday 25th May - 11am - 1pm

MESSY CHURCH

On Saturday 25th May, Messy Church is back and ready to welcome families and friends, everyone, for Christian themed craft, activities, talk, lunch and more! Please book by email to office@pemburybaptistchurch.org or 01892 825590. It helps to know catering numbers!

UNDERSTANDING AUTISM - Wednesday 29th May - 7.30pm

UNDERSTANDING AUTISM with Emilymay Miles from KENT AUTISTIC TRUST

On Wednesday 29th May at 7.30pm, Emilymay Miles will lead a workshop at Pembury Baptist Church on behalf of the Kent Autistic Trust, aimed at adults wanting to understand more about diagnosis of autism and what this means in real life. Common misconceptions and what we can do to help each other in a neurotypical society will be addressed. Please book your place on 01892 825590 or by email office@pemburybaptistchurch.org.

PEMBURY MEMORY CAFE - Friday 21st June - 2pm-4pm

PEMBURY MEMORY CAFE

Pembury Memory Cafe is on the 3rd Friday of every month at 2pm in the Church Hall, specifically for those with dementia, Alzheimers, and other cognizant problems, offering activities, music, puzzles and refreshments for both sufferers and carers. The next Memory Cafe is Friday 21st June. Do just come along or contact the Church Office for more details on 01892 825590 or email office@pemburybaptistchurch.org