You are welcome to visit our Easter Events and Services

Posted on March 27, 2012 by admin

 

Easter Bunny: It's cute, but the bunny can't save you. Don’t blame the bunny though because he never said he could. The long-eared, short-tailed, carrot crunching, bundle of fluff wasn’t even asked when he got chosen as Easter’s number one pin up!

This Easter why not give yourself some time to explore the real meaning behind Holy Week… Join us a Leigh Road Baptist Church, you can be assured of a warm welcome.

Sunday 1st April

10.30 am Palm Sunday Service
6.30 pm Refresh Essential:20

Thursday 5th April

8 pm Maundy Thursday Communion Service with Guest Speaker: Jon Stannard, Viz-a-Viz

Friday 6th April

10 am Good Friday Morning Devotional Service

Saturday 7th April

1-4 pm Family Easter Fun Day, Leigh Library Gardens, Broadway West, Leigh-on-Sea

Sunday 8th April

10.30 am Family Service to celebrate ‘Christ is Risen’
4-5 pm Easter Day ‘Songs of Praise’ in The Sanctuary. Join us for refreshments from 3.30pm

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Free Film Screening: Live 58 The Film: Leigh Road Baptist Church

Posted on March 22, 2012 by admin

Over 50 people watched 58: The Film at Leigh Road Baptist Church. Powerful! Have you missed it? You can watch it online by visiting this website.

Live 58 The Film Graphic

You are invited to join with us for the free Big Screen showing of the important film 58: The free Leigh-on-Sea première takes place at Leigh Road Baptist Church, Margueriete Drive on Sunday 25 March, 6.30 pm.

58: THE FILM is the inspiring true story of the global Church in action. Witness bravery and determined faith in a journey from the slums of Kenya to the streets of New York. Confront the brutality of extreme poverty and meet those who live out the True Fast of Isaiah 58 and create stunning new possibilities for the future.

Travel from the sun-scorched plains of rural Ethiopia to British shopping centers, from Brazilian ganglands and the enslaving quarries of India to western churches, businesses and conferences.

58: invites audiences to discover the incredible work of God through His people in our hurting world. Meet ordinary people, hear their stories, and see their struggles and their victories as 58: shows the relentlessly loving God at work through His Church bringing hope to the darkest challenges of our day. Experience eye-opening reasons to lift our expectations of the future.

Woven with Biblical truth, this film draws audiences into life-changing examples of the True Fast of Isaiah 58 – a young British woman prevailing over the pressures of consumer society, Ethiopian Christians working to restore their environment, an American business owner promoting Fair Trade coffee and connecting his local community with the work of ending poverty, a local pastor in India working to be a Good Samaritan to those enslaved by bonded labor, and the sacrificial generosity of New York youth giving up their own food for the sake of those with even less.

These impatient revolutionaries and ordinary prophets present viewers with an empowering vision of the Church rising up to its remarkable potential to end extreme poverty, by bringing God’s words through Isaiah to life in our time, in our day.

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Come and see the new premises at Leigh Road Baptist Church

Posted on February 20, 2012 by admin

Opening Weekend Flier

You are invited to come and see the new premises at Leigh Road Baptist Church. There are a series of events over the weekend of Friday 24 to Sunday 26 February 2012. You are more than welcome, we’d love to see you.

Friday 24 February | Opening Celebration | 7.30 pm to 9 pm – ticket only event*

With guest speaker Rev Jonathan Edwards (General Secretary of the Baptist Union of GB) and the LRBC Choir. Followed by drinks and viewing. *Please contact the church office for free tickets, first come first served.

Saturday 25 February | Open Church | 10 am – 4 pm

The new premises will be open to the public for viewing – please pop in at any time. Theatre Train will be making regular performances during the day. Coffee and tea will be provided by Oasis the church coffee shop in the new hall.

Sunday 26 February | All-Age Service and Celebration | 10.30 am to 12 noon

An all-age service to celebrate the completion of the new premises. Featuring the LRBC Choir and worship band. Followed by tea and coffee in the new hall. Crèche facilities available.

Sunday 26 February | Open Church | 3 pm to 5 pm

The premises will be open to the public for viewing, with displays of the many church and community activities. Tea and coffee will be provided by Oasis  in the new hall.

See the project as it developed

The premises are now available for bookings, please contact us.

If your new to the church and want to know what to expect please do check out our dedicated pages – we don’t bite – honest.

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Happy Valentines Day – God Loves Leigh

Posted on February 14, 2012 by admin

#GodLovesLeigh Gods Valentine Card Heart

                                #GodLovesLeigh

WELCOME to the Leigh Road Baptist Church website! A particularly warm welcome to you, if you’re visiting here for the first time, as a result of reading the Valentines Card that contains the Love Letter from God to you.

Please understand that the God’s Love Letter is a FREE gift to you, with no strings attached. We require absolutely nothing from you in return – we’re just grateful that you took the trouble to read it.

The Valentines Card comes to you, and the homes surrounding Leigh Road Baptist Church, delivered to you personally by the people that attend the church, with love. From local people to local people, into over 2,000 homes in the surrounding streets.

We’re doing this because we strongly believe that God loves ALL people everywhere – including everyone in Leigh; regardless of age, class, colour, race, nationality, sex, sexuality, mobility, disability or any other detail that we feel may be important (or not) about ourselves. We believe that God loves you, however good or bad you feel you are – however worthy or unworthy of His Love you think you might be.

…and he doesn’t just love you – He’s FASCINATED by you!

If you would like to learn more, not about our love but about God’s Love for you, please do get in contact . We’ll happily send you a free magazine that tells you more.

You may also like to consider trying The Alpha Course, which is a an opportunity to explore the claims of Christianity in a relaxed, friendly and interesting way – where no question is too taboo. We have a taster session coming soon at the end of February. Please do visit our news item for more information and to watch a short film on what to expect.

…and it goes without saying, you are always welcome to join in the many activities that take place at the church every week. There’s something for everyone so please do explore our website! A great place to start is our ‘what to expect area‘ … and if you have any questions, do drop us a line!

If you are on Facebook or Twitter you are welcome to post comments on the Valentines Card from God by ‘liking’ our Facebook page or using the hash tag #GodLovesLeigh on Twitter.

God bless you and  Happy Valentines Day.

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Explore the meaning of life: LRBC Alpha Course starting soon

Posted on January 14, 2012 by admin

You are invited to the next Alpha Course at Leigh Road Baptist Church.

Alpha is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in an informal, fun and friendly environment. The Alpha course consists of a series of talks, looking at topics including ‘Who is Jesus?‘ and ‘Why and how do I pray?‘, with the option of a weekend away. We meet for supper at Oasis The Coffee House each week and the evenings talk is followed by discussion in small groups.

When? The taster session is on Tuesday 28 February, 7.15 to 9.30pm
The course proper then starts every Tuesday from the 6 March to  8 May 2012

At Oasis The Coffee House, 189 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea.

If you would like to find out more about the Alpha Course and what is involved, please visit our Alpha information page which will give you detail on what to expect.

Why not contact us to register interest? We can then send you some info with no obligation to attend. Please call the church office on 01702 478698 or contact us by email.

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Springboard into 2012 with LRBC’s Week of Prayer

Posted on January 2, 2012 by admin

LRBC Week of Prayer 1st Jan to 7th Jan 2012 PosterThe main purpose of the week is to allow God to speak to us as His people. We recognize that what matters is not what we do for God but what God is able to do in and through us.

Please spend some time every day, with us as we meet or, if you are unable to join us, quietly alone, reflecting on our verse for this week:

‘Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labour in vain.’
PSALM 127 v 1

You can also download this prayer guide in handy PDF format.

Monday 2nd January | Children, youth and families network

An early morning hour of prayer from 7.30 am until 8.30 am, The Stables, Chalkwell Park Drive

Reflective bible passages: Mark 10 v 13-16; Colossians 3 v 6-10; Colossians 3 v 12-21

Prayer pointers:

  • Martin and Priscilla Scott who currently head up this network
  • Sunday morning children’s groups and their leaders
  • All age Sunday services team
  • Bright Sparks and Pre-school and their staff and helpers
  • Youth groups Space, Energize, Momentum, Koine and their leaders
  • Students at university
  • Child Protection team
  • Families

Tuesday 3rd January | Pastoral Care & discipleship network

The church will be open from 10 am until 12 noon. There will be several ‘prayer zones’ where we can pray quietly into the various areas of church life and ministry.

Bible verse: Romans 12 v 1-21

Prayer pointers:

  • Sylvie Lowe who heads up this network
  • The Pastoral Team: Steven Hembery, Sylvie Lowe, Gerry Thornton and Mary Lewis
  • For those in the fellowship who are unwell or struggling with life issues at this time
  • Support for Seniors, Links and Coffee Club
  • Care Contacts
  • Our Small Groups and their leaders, for growth in discipleship
  • The social life of LRBC, helping everyone to feel that they belong

Wednesday 4th January | Community, outreach and evangelism network

An hour of prayer from 8 pm until 9 pm in the main church

Bible verses: John 17 v 1-26

Prayer pointers:

  • Martin Eady who heads up this network and his team
  • Oasis The Coffee House and the staff and volunteers
  • Valentines Day Outreach: Fathers Love Letter delivered to our neighbourhood
  • The Alpha Course, guests and team, a new course is starting February 2012
  • Sports outreach including the London 2012 Olympics : More Than Gold
  • Dads’ and Men’s Groups
  • Opportunities for community work in 2012; Queens Diamond Jubilee Street Party and Beacon, Leigh-on-Sea Community Events, SOS Bus and Street Pastors
  • Those who use our premises every week, for the use of the new premises in 2012
  • Our evangelism strategy for 2012 and for those sensing a gift of evangelism

Thursday 5th January | Admin, premises, Health and Safety, and finance networks

An evening of prayer in our Small Groups

Bible passages: Psalm 8; Malachi 3 v 10; Ephesians 4 v 1-13; Romans 12 v 6-8

  • Bob Hadwen and Steven Hembery who head up administration, staff and communication; for the staff team and the LRBC leadership
  • BUILD: Jane Brookes and her team as the project comes to completion
  • Alan Cook who heads up premises and health and safety issues
  • Neil Dunlop who heads up Finance together with Julie Eady

 

Friday 6th January | Worship and ministry network

An hour of prayer from 9.30 am until 10.30 am at 60 Chalkwell Park Drive, Leigh-on-Sea

Bible passage: Ephesians 3 v 3-8 and v 15-23

  • Steven Hembery who heads up this network
  • For the inspiration of the Holy Spirit in preaching and teaching
  • Sunday services and those involved: the PA and production teams
  • Worship Groups and Prayer Team
  • Church Meetings, seeking God’s will for us in the year ahead
  • For the church scattered in their homes and places of work during the week

Saturday 7th January | World mission network

An early morning hour of prayer from 7.30 am until 8.30 am in the main church

Bible passages: Luke 4 v 16-21; Matthew 28 v 18-20; Revelation 5 v 9-13

  • Bob Hadwen who heads up this network
  • Those who’ve gone from LRBC to serve the wider church at home and abroad
  • Those who are considering a call to full-time service and those in training
  • The persecuted church throughout the world

As you pray please note down anything that you feel God has been saying to you during this week concerning our church. You can also email thoughts to the leadership . The leadership will be pleased to reflect and pray about anything you share with us.

Thank you for praying with us as we enter this New Year.

You can also download this prayer guide in handy PDF format.

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Christmas Starts with Christ: Join us this Christmas

Posted on December 15, 2011 by admin

You are invited to LRBC this Christmas For the shepherds and wise men, the first Christmas brought joy and amazement as God fulfilled a long anticipated promise. The star brightly proclaimed to everyone that Jesus was born and that through him everyone had hope! This Christmas, join Leigh Road Baptist Church as we get back to the basics of the season and discover how Jesus can still renew hope in our lives today and for the future. Christmas Starts with Christ – do join us, you’ll receive a very warm welcome.

Traditional Carols by Candlelight

Sunday 18th December, 4pm to 5.30pm and 6:30pm to 8pm

Unfortunately you have missed these Carol Services, however here is little present from the LRBC Choir and wonderful sound man David W. A treat for the ears recorded live on the evening… 
LRBC O Come All Ye Faithful by DavidWatt
The ever popular Christmas service featuring the full LRBC Choir, lessons and a thought provoking talk for the season. Both services are the same.

Candlelit Midnight Communion and Carols

Christmas Eve 11:30pm to 12:30am

A great way to bring in Christmas Day. Come from home or after the pub.

Christ is Born! Family Celebration

Christmas Day, Sunday 25th December, 10am to 11am

Children bring a toy to show us all.

We look forward to seeing you.

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Local youth workers and community volunteers light up Leigh!

Posted on November 29, 2011 by admin

The crowds pass the stage Community volunteers
Over 1000 people were served by the Churches Together in Leigh during the Leigh Lights Parade! In an event organised by youth workers Celia Lunn (Leigh-on-Sea SA Corps), Lucy Brown (Wesley Methodist) and Community Worker David Elcock (Leigh Road Baptist (LRBC)) and funded by the Union Congregational Church, LRBC and Welsley Methodist, more than 700 mince pies and gallons of mulled fruit juice were given free to families and young people.

An army of volunteers from the local churches were on hand to help distribute the hot goods, and this was all done to the accompaniment of worship band Doxology from Romford SA Corps, who kept people dancing to a mix of secular and religious music.

When asked why they wanted to put on a live music event, Celia said “after the Leigh Lights last year there were loads of young people hanging around in the streets with nowhere to go and nothing to do. We wanted to do something for them, and what better than make the most of the festival atmosphere with some open air live music?”.

Happy young people enjoy the music Doxology provide the music
Majors John and Teresa Carmichael of Leigh-on-Sea Corps were there lending their support. John says “It was great to see so many people involved and see so many members of the public taking invitations to Christmas events!”. Ben Still SA Divisional Youth Officer said “It was a great event and a really good chance to make contact with some of the young people of Leigh. I’m really looking forward to helping these dedicated youth workers build on those initial contacts further and seeing where they might lead!”.

All in all it seemed the light shone even brighter this year in Leigh-on-Sea!

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Losing Tom – Finding Grace: A Sunday with Jackie and Alan Slough

Posted on November 13, 2011 by admin

Losing Tom - Finding Grace Banner: Detail below

Losing Tom ~ Finding Grace: a morning & evening with Alan & Jackie Slough featuring worship, testimony, questions and prayer.

Please do join us on Sunday 27 November, 10.30am & 6.00pm at Leigh Road Baptist Church, when we will be visited by Alan and Jackie Slough from Gloucestershire.

Alan and Jackie’s story Losing Tom, Finding Grace tells of an amazing journey of how God helps us deal and come to terms with the sufferings we experience, in this case the honest and intimate revelation of a couples ability to cope with the unexpected suicide of their teenage son.

Alan & Jackie’s story will leave you uplifted and encouraged.

This event is part of LRBC’s Sunday services at 10.30am to 12 noon and 6pm to 8pm. During the evening session they’ll be an opportunity for questions to be put to Jackie and Alan from the congregation.

You are welcome to attend any one or both of these events.

For more information on Jackie Slough’s book Losing Tom ~ Finding Grace please visit the website www.losingtomfindinggrace.co.uk

For more info please call the church office on 01702 478698.

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Lest we forget: Remembrance Sunday at Leigh Road Baptist Church

Posted on November 10, 2011 by admin

Lest we forget - Remembrance Day PoppyJoin us at Leigh Road Baptist Church on Sunday 13 November at 10.30pm as we join with those around the country and indeed across the world in remembrance of the members of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty since World War I.

The service is designed to be appropriate for all ages. Families and children are very welcome and for the very young a creche is provided.

We hope to go live on our big screen to the Cenotapha in London, to join with the country in observing 2 minutes silence for the fallen at 11am.

The service will be lead by guest speaker Steve Tinning and will feature songs, prayer, bible expolration, video clips and stories from those who remember and fought in previous wars.

If you are new to the church on Sundays feel free to visit our websites ‘What to expect’ section.

You are also more than welcome to join us at our Refresh service in the evening at 6.30pm

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