Kings Baptist Church

News from King’s Baptist Church

Long ago, in a land far away, an angel appeared to the shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. The angel claimed to have brought “good news of great joy that will be for all the people. ” You can read the story in the Bible, in Luke’s Gospel, chapter 2. Now, stop a minute. Ask yourself, when was the last time I heard “good news of great joy”? In the past year, we have just barely emerged from a global crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID restrictions and national lockdown defined our lives for almost two years. This brought unprecedented restrictions to us all. Many still are dealing with the consequences of this. Many still wear face masks. Many are still vulnerable. The summer brought unheard-of high temperatures to our nation, a stark reminder of the challenge of pollution and waste faced by all the peoples of the whole world. Many speak of the global warming crisis. This autumn brought the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a deeply loved national figure, an inspiration to many, and admired throughout the world. The British monarchy faced a crisis. The British Government, it seems, is always in a crisis: we have had three Prime Ministers so far this year, and the year isn’t over yet!

There are wars abroad and dissent and unrest at home. The cost of living ‘crisis’ is affecting us all, and many are struggling now who have never been in such a position before. Is there any hope for us, as a nation, as people, as individuals? How can an angel promise “good news of great joy”? How can there be “peace among those with whom God is pleased”? Well, back then those ancient shepherds made up their minds that they would find out for themselves whether it was true or not. We invite you to do the same.

Chrismas Services:

Sunday 4 December at 10.30am Christingle Service Sunday 4 December, at 4.30pm. Carols by Torchlight with Churches Together in Stotfold, in the churchyard at St. Mary’s Church. Sunday 11 December, at 6.00pm. Carols by Candlelight. Sunday 18 December, 10.30am. Interactive nativity service. Dress up as a shepherd or a wise man (or woman)! Wednesday 21 December at 7.30pm The ‘Longest Night’ service, a time of prayer and meditation for people who find Christmas especially painful or challenging. Sunday 25 December, 10.30am. Christmas Day all-age family celebration!

STOTFOLD GARDEN CLUB

Meetings and Trips

Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at St. Mary’s Church Hall, Church Road.

Wednesday 14th December 2022 Outing to Van Hage Garden Park, Peterborough. Coach trip departs from the bus stop on Hitchin Road, at 10.00am. For more information, contact Peter on: (01462) 834854 or 07758649721 stotfoldgc@gmail.com