{"id":2392,"date":"2025-01-06T17:46:25","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T17:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lrbc.org.uk\/news\/?p=2392"},"modified":"2025-01-06T17:46:57","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T17:46:57","slug":"2024-a-year-of-community-faith-and-fellowship-with-leigh-road-baptist-church","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lrbc.org.uk\/news\/2025\/01\/06\/2024-a-year-of-community-faith-and-fellowship-with-leigh-road-baptist-church\/","title":{"rendered":"2024: A Year of Community, Faith, and Fellowship with Leigh Road Baptist Church"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lrbc.org.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lrbc.org.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lrbc.org.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.lrbc.org.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lrbc.org.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.lrbc.org.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As we welcome 2025, let\u2019s take a moment to reflect on the many blessings and highlights we\u2019ve shared as a church family in 2024:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Worship &amp; Ministry:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Our Sunday gatherings continued to bring us together, with inspiring messages, heartfelt worship, and vibrant community prayer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special services like Baptisms, Easter, and Christmas were a chance to invite friends and neighbours into the joy and hope of Jesus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Church Weekend at Home: \u2018Life in the Spirit\u2019 brought a powerful time of teaching, worship, and spiritual renewal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthening and growth of our regular discipleship groups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Events:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/leigharttrail?__cft__[0]=AZWZWUAh8Chj35zBCj--GDw7kbgs6pnfjLt5xdo05I0oMIOEUQ7bu4R8TKtBzhZwB2mtuNn1ZUVjSYWLAnDdxQQIz6LrIHTeJTvHPbSFcojpLL6d9JNAohsYHcQdbHYuzRMxG-XmnLFKJkfWMTx2EJWgIgHFeneffLjhMEqmTm3Ei9ssuETQlYqnCprU-VmMWyo&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">Leigh Art Trail<\/a> and Faith in Art: A creative explosion across our town and premises.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harvest Festival: A celebration of God\u2019s provision, with generous donations supporting local food banks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carols by Candlelight: A beautiful evening filled with traditional carols and festive fellowship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LivingRoomLeighOnSea?__cft__[0]=AZWZWUAh8Chj35zBCj--GDw7kbgs6pnfjLt5xdo05I0oMIOEUQ7bu4R8TKtBzhZwB2mtuNn1ZUVjSYWLAnDdxQQIz6LrIHTeJTvHPbSFcojpLL6d9JNAohsYHcQdbHYuzRMxG-XmnLFKJkfWMTx2EJWgIgHFeneffLjhMEqmTm3Ei9ssuETQlYqnCprU-VmMWyo&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">Living Room<\/a> continued its connection to many groups serving friends across our neighbourhood.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We were thrilled to see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/168592433187773\/?__cft__[0]=AZWZWUAh8Chj35zBCj--GDw7kbgs6pnfjLt5xdo05I0oMIOEUQ7bu4R8TKtBzhZwB2mtuNn1ZUVjSYWLAnDdxQQIz6LrIHTeJTvHPbSFcojpLL6d9JNAohsYHcQdbHYuzRMxG-XmnLFKJkfWMTx2EJWgIgHFeneffLjhMEqmTm3Ei9ssuETQlYqnCprU-VmMWyo&amp;__tn__=-UK-R\">Old Leigh Regatta<\/a> return, a wonderful celebration of community spirit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hosted the General Election Hustings, providing a platform for important discussions in our community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting local independent traders through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TotallyLocallyLeighOnSea?__cft__[0]=AZWZWUAh8Chj35zBCj--GDw7kbgs6pnfjLt5xdo05I0oMIOEUQ7bu4R8TKtBzhZwB2mtuNn1ZUVjSYWLAnDdxQQIz6LrIHTeJTvHPbSFcojpLL6d9JNAohsYHcQdbHYuzRMxG-XmnLFKJkfWMTx2EJWgIgHFeneffLjhMEqmTm3Ei9ssuETQlYqnCprU-VmMWyo&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">Totally Locally Leigh-on-Sea<\/a> &amp; Love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LoveLeighRoad?__cft__[0]=AZWZWUAh8Chj35zBCj--GDw7kbgs6pnfjLt5xdo05I0oMIOEUQ7bu4R8TKtBzhZwB2mtuNn1ZUVjSYWLAnDdxQQIz6LrIHTeJTvHPbSFcojpLL6d9JNAohsYHcQdbHYuzRMxG-XmnLFKJkfWMTx2EJWgIgHFeneffLjhMEqmTm3Ei9ssuETQlYqnCprU-VmMWyo&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LeighOnSeaPartnership?__cft__[0]=AZWZWUAh8Chj35zBCj--GDw7kbgs6pnfjLt5xdo05I0oMIOEUQ7bu4R8TKtBzhZwB2mtuNn1ZUVjSYWLAnDdxQQIz6LrIHTeJTvHPbSFcojpLL6d9JNAohsYHcQdbHYuzRMxG-XmnLFKJkfWMTx2EJWgIgHFeneffLjhMEqmTm3Ei9ssuETQlYqnCprU-VmMWyo&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">Leigh-on-Sea Partnership<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Music &amp; Creativity:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/harmonisechoirs?__cft__[0]=AZWZWUAh8Chj35zBCj--GDw7kbgs6pnfjLt5xdo05I0oMIOEUQ7bu4R8TKtBzhZwB2mtuNn1ZUVjSYWLAnDdxQQIz6LrIHTeJTvHPbSFcojpLL6d9JNAohsYHcQdbHYuzRMxG-XmnLFKJkfWMTx2EJWgIgHFeneffLjhMEqmTm3Ei9ssuETQlYqnCprU-VmMWyo&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">Harmonise Choir<\/a> graced us with a stunning performance and raised funds for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/harpofficial?__cft__[0]=AZWZWUAh8Chj35zBCj--GDw7kbgs6pnfjLt5xdo05I0oMIOEUQ7bu4R8TKtBzhZwB2mtuNn1ZUVjSYWLAnDdxQQIz6LrIHTeJTvHPbSFcojpLL6d9JNAohsYHcQdbHYuzRMxG-XmnLFKJkfWMTx2EJWgIgHFeneffLjhMEqmTm3Ei9ssuETQlYqnCprU-VmMWyo&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">HARP Southend<\/a> homelessness charity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our worship team led us with passion, creating spaces where we could encounter God through music.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outreach &amp; Fundraising:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>We partnered with organisations to support those in need, from weekly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/southendfoodbank?__cft__[0]=AZWZWUAh8Chj35zBCj--GDw7kbgs6pnfjLt5xdo05I0oMIOEUQ7bu4R8TKtBzhZwB2mtuNn1ZUVjSYWLAnDdxQQIz6LrIHTeJTvHPbSFcojpLL6d9JNAohsYHcQdbHYuzRMxG-XmnLFKJkfWMTx2EJWgIgHFeneffLjhMEqmTm3Ei9ssuETQlYqnCprU-VmMWyo&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">Southend Foodbank<\/a> collections, donating to Southend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CAPuk?__cft__[0]=AZWZWUAh8Chj35zBCj--GDw7kbgs6pnfjLt5xdo05I0oMIOEUQ7bu4R8TKtBzhZwB2mtuNn1ZUVjSYWLAnDdxQQIz6LrIHTeJTvHPbSFcojpLL6d9JNAohsYHcQdbHYuzRMxG-XmnLFKJkfWMTx2EJWgIgHFeneffLjhMEqmTm3Ei9ssuETQlYqnCprU-VmMWyo&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">CAP<\/a> Debt Advice Centre and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/spurgeons?__cft__[0]=AZWZWUAh8Chj35zBCj--GDw7kbgs6pnfjLt5xdo05I0oMIOEUQ7bu4R8TKtBzhZwB2mtuNn1ZUVjSYWLAnDdxQQIz6LrIHTeJTvHPbSFcojpLL6d9JNAohsYHcQdbHYuzRMxG-XmnLFKJkfWMTx2EJWgIgHFeneffLjhMEqmTm3Ei9ssuETQlYqnCprU-VmMWyo&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">Spurgeons<\/a> Children and Family charity and hosting fundraising events for LRBC mission partners <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tiranatekura?__cft__[0]=AZWZWUAh8Chj35zBCj--GDw7kbgs6pnfjLt5xdo05I0oMIOEUQ7bu4R8TKtBzhZwB2mtuNn1ZUVjSYWLAnDdxQQIz6LrIHTeJTvHPbSFcojpLL6d9JNAohsYHcQdbHYuzRMxG-XmnLFKJkfWMTx2EJWgIgHFeneffLjhMEqmTm3Ei9ssuETQlYqnCprU-VmMWyo&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">Tek Ura<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LeighFolkFestival?__cft__[0]=AZWZWUAh8Chj35zBCj--GDw7kbgs6pnfjLt5xdo05I0oMIOEUQ7bu4R8TKtBzhZwB2mtuNn1ZUVjSYWLAnDdxQQIz6LrIHTeJTvHPbSFcojpLL6d9JNAohsYHcQdbHYuzRMxG-XmnLFKJkfWMTx2EJWgIgHFeneffLjhMEqmTm3Ei9ssuETQlYqnCprU-VmMWyo&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">Leigh Folk Festival<\/a> Fundraiser: A fantastic Comedy Night brought laughter and funds to an important cause.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our work with seniors, including midweek gatherings and social groups, continued to provide companionship and combat loneliness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children &amp; Family:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Our children &amp; families programs continued to thrive, with creative activities and spaces where young people can grow in faith.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assemblies and RE Lessons with Darlinghurst Academy Primary School and hosting their choir.   <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parent-and-toddler groups offered a warm welcome to families in our community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking Ahead:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we step into 2025, we look forward to deepening our relationships with God and one another, serving our community with open hearts, and sharing the love of Christ in all we do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for being part of this incredible journey. 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