Sunday 5 July

Good morning and welcome to this latest online service from Stanmore Chapel. We're thrilled that you've joined us!

Re-opening at the Chapel
Churches are now allowed to re-open for services and we are planning to do so from next Sunday, 12 July, for our 10.30 gathering. However we are very conscious that not everyone will be able to join us - and for some it will sadly be wiser not to for the time being. So we will continue to provide services like this online in the coming weeks.

If you are considering coming then please know that it will certainly not be a return to normal service. We take seriously our responsibility to care for one another and our community by adhering to the government guidance. Doing so will necessitate things being very different initially.

To help explain how things will work we have produced a write up of 'what to expect' which we would encourage you to read. And please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions. (We have also drawn up a risk assessment for re-opening.)

Please be praying during this week that the Lord would guide and protect us in all this and that he might use our times together - whether in person or apart - to build us up as his people, for his greater glory.

Welcome

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Hymns: I will wait for you
& O the deep deep love of Jesus

Prayers

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Hymn: Come O fount of every blessing

Message: Await the day (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11)

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You don't know when the day will come (v1-3)
Live in the light as you await the day (v4-8)
Look to Christ as you await the day (9-11)

Hymns: Abide with me
& Before the throne of God above

Sunday School

We're continuing to listen to Jesus, the master storyteller, each week. Today, the parable of the unforgiving servant...

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We don't deserve to be forgiven, but God has forgiven us through Jesus! WOW! That ought to make us praise him. Here's a song to help...

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Planning your Visit

A warm hello!

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet at the Church Building (details here) for our two Sunday Services starting at 9am & 11am. For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to ensure you get a parking space and find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by one of our friendly faces.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits (and sometimes cake) after the service ends. It is a great way to meet people, and find out a bit more about us. All refreshments are free.

Please note that occasionally we will gather together as one service - such as Christmas & Easter, please check the calendar for confirmation.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access and a disabled toilets close to the entrance.

Our Service

The main services begin at 9am & 11am and will last for around an hour and a quarter each. It will include some songs and hymns, Bible readings, a time of prayer (usually led from the front) and a message from a Bible passage - you can find our preaching program here.

We also celebrate the Lord's Supper together each month, on the first Sunday of the month.

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What about my kids?

We have a tailored programme lined up for kids of all ages at both services.

9am service:

Beginners (Pre-school age). Children under 6 months are also welcome but should be accompanied by their parent/grown-up at all times.
Pioneers (Reception - Yr.2)
Explorers (Yr.3 -6)

11am service:

Pioneers & Explorers together (Reception - Yr.6)
Creche facilities will be available throughout the service but will be unmanned.

Children stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service for first part of our service - usually around 20-25 minutes. We really value worshipping God all together as a family. The leader will announce that it’s time for the younger members to go to their various groups.

The kids group activities vary depending on the age but usually there is always friendly welcome, Bible stories, praying, craft, drama, fun games and free play. Children can be collected from their classes as soon as the service finishes.

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Getting Connected

Small Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a couple of groups that meet on Wednesdays, morning and evening. Check out Bible Study Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

Other ministries

We also run the following ministries:

Pop in and play - play group for toddlers on Thursdays at 9.30am
Friday club for primary school aged kids on Fridays at 5pm
Youth Club for secondary school aged youth on Sundays at 3.30pm

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

Name:

Telephone:

Email Address:
Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home here.