Swallownest Baptist Church

Review of the events in the life of our church over the last year.

Swallownest Baptist Church

"This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him." 1 John 4 v 9

"But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people." Luke 2 v 10

'But the Israelites said to the Lord, “We have sinned. Do with us whatever you think best, but please rescue us now.” Then they got rid of the foreign gods among them and served the Lord. And he could bear Israel’s misery no longer.' Judges 10 v 15-16

As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” Matthew 24 v 3

'But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.' Luke 1 v30-31

"In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple." Isaiah 6 v1

"How long, Lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen?" Habakkuk 1 v2

A presentation on the work of the Barnbas Fund, which exists to bring hope and relief to Christians where they suffer discrimination, oppression and persecution as a consequence of their faith.

"If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1 v 8-9

Family service led by Chris Jeavons, Senior Pastor at Spa View Community Church. “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13 v 34-35

3 areas that are highlighted in Psalm 1 about our walk as Christians: Distinctive, Dedicated & Distinguished

Unfortunately due to a technical issue, a recording of this weeks talk is not available

Learning lessons from 3 fruits we find in the Bible - Apples, Olives & Grapes "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." Galatians 5 v22&23

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3 v16

"For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. To the one we are an aroma that brings death; to the other, an aroma that brings life." 2 Corinthians 2 v 15&16

"So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David." 1 Samuel 16 v13

An overview of the bible character Gideon under 3 headings: 1) His Situation - the situation he was in, 2) His Character - the sort of person he was, 3) His Legacy - the legacy that he left afterwards

"The boy Samuel ministered before the Lord under Eli. In those days the word of the Lord was rare; there were not many visions." 1 Samuel 3 v 1