Sunday Services
10.30am Morning worship
We all meet together as a church family for praise and worship, lively and informal, traditional and contemporary, the public reading of Scripture and prayer. The children (Junior Church) and the young people ('Reps Light') then leave for their own Bible teaching in smaller age-related groups:
Junior church for children aged 3 to 10
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for under 5's
for 5-8's
for 8-11'sReps Light for young people aged 10 to 14
The adults continue with communion and Bible teaching which is usually linked to the Cell Group (mid-week) teaching theme. All who love the Lord Jesus Christ are welcome to share with us in taking the bread and the wine. This service usually finishes around 12noon.
We have a 'child-friendly corner' in the worship area and a well-equipped crèche if you need to take your child out of the service. All involved in the teaching and care of our children and young people have been approved by ABC (in membership and trained with us) and are CRB checked.
Twice a term we have a shorter 'all-age family service' when everyone stays together for the whole service.
Healing Ministry
Usually at the end of each service opportunity is made available for prayer for healing. Please make your way to the front row where a 'ministry team' members will be available to pray with you whatever your need. We believe that the risen Christ heals the sick today and is present amongst us by the power of the Holy Spirit. The prayer of faith heals the sick.
Refreshments
Are served after the morning service in the hall at the back of the building. Everyone is welcome to join us.
6.00pm 'Emmaus'
Our evening service begins informally with refreshments and then moves into praise and worship, along with interactive study where together we are looking at Genesis through to Revelation. The journey has taken us almost five years thus far.
Reps Light
Meet again at 6.00pm to 'do their own thing'. In every way the young people at ABC are valued and included as an integral part of the life of the church. Sometimes they plan and lead the whole service.
Baptism
In the context of our Sunday services all Christians are called to baptism by immersion. This is always a very encouraging time for all involved, including the whole church, a vital step on the path of discipleship.