Margate Baptist Church

From the youth …. Church magazine extract…..

mbchome — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:46:44 +0000

From the youth

Hey, so it’s been a while, but I’m back, hope you all had a good Christmas and a great new year. Lots has happened since I last wrote so here’s a quick update on what we have been up to over the past couple of months, light switch on’s, Brigade Christmas party, all aged production, Christmas!, Boxing Day games, youth club and much more.

Lets start at the beginning, the last Friday night of the year…well not the last Friday, the last brigade Friday, the anchor boys, explorers and juniors had a Christmas party, with various games. When 7:15 arrived and they left, we vacated to the coffee lounge and detective inspector Dick Laceycame up and gave us some shocking news……There had been a murder In the hall , and we were now all detective trying to find out who had murdered Tracey (Laura) so our task began, we had to interrogate suspects and find out who murdered this innocent person, there were various stall where we had to do an activity and got to ask the suspects questions about their day and whether they had something against Tracey the evening continued with us visiting stalls trying to work out who was themurderer. Finally before the evening came to a close we all decided on who we thought the murderer was and how they killed Tracey, then it was revealed….Guy lines, the BB Captain murdered Tracey.

Well the all aged production was a busy yet enjoyable day, after weeks and weeks of learning song words dances and actions, making costumes and scenery the day had finally arrived for us to show what amazing talent we had, members from Margate, Westgate and Canterbury all arrived on the Saturday morning to the church being transformed into an amazing stable. Suddenly we remembered that we had forgotten an important part of the story….baby Jesus, eventually we found it and the day continued. Throughout the day we rehearsed the show many times before it was finally time to perform it to friends and family, after a great performance it was time to tidy up and go home.

Boxing day games: Christmas day was over and boxing day began it was a cold refreshing Monday morning. A group of young, and not so young people meet at Hartsdown park, for a kick about, hockey game, and various other games, if I’m honest with you, I don’t have a clue what the score wasbecause I wasn’t actually paying attention. I get the feeling we lost.I

Youth club: last youth club of 2011, was our Christmas meal…well less meal, more pizza, curry and a film and that was the end of 2011 But youth club was back for 2012 and we kicked it all of with a good old fashioned birthday party for ME!! We playedmusical bumps, musical chairs, the chocolate game, the flour game, resulting in a lot of mess, and peoples faces covered in flour (don’t ask, but don’t worry, we did clear up), and much more, as well as having party food and of course the much needed, jelly and ice cream.

So a lots been happening with us lately, and with summer quickly approaching I know that much more will be happening, and there is lots to look forward to, so ta ta for now!!

London City Mission Sunday 26th Feb 2012

mbchome — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:09:12 +0000

Please book the LCM Sunday date, 26^th February 2012, and try to encourage others to come to hear news of, and to support financially and / or in prayer, this difficult but rewarding work for the Lord in our capital city.
John Murphy MBC LCM-Sec………………….Annual report can be found here

Baptism celebration

mbchome — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:35:46 +0000

In recent weeks we have seen yet another baptism at MBC, that of one of our young People Emily. She took the next steps of faith but the public demonstration of her growing faith in God and Jesus Christ - speaking to all present about how she got to where she was in her walk with Jesus.

Church Messenger Magazine for Feb 2012 published

mbchome — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:54:10 +0000

This months church magazine is now available in hard copy – please make sure you pick up a copy from one of the entrances of the church on your next visit.

Quiz NIght :25th Feb 2012

mbchome — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:45:35 +0000

25th Feb 2012 Quiz Night in aid of the 2012 mission projects :7pm start

£4 – Adults

£2 – Children

MOZART REQUIEM – Saturday ,31st March, Holy Trinity church , Broadstairs

mbchome — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:29:49 +0000

for tickets and further details see below:

tickets: 01304 – 620560

www.thenetfestivalchoir.org

www.seventychoir.com

So where has the minister gone …..

mbchome — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:25:55 +0000

As many of you will know, Stephen the pastor has gone on the 1st part of his Sabbatical leave ( this runs from 16th Jan 2012 through until 28th Feb 2012. During this time he will be away , studying and writing. This is in accordance with the Baptist Union Sabbatical leave Scheme. Please pray for the Deacons during this time, as they will bear a greater than usual responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Church, and for dealing with any problems or queries with arise. Should pastoral matters arise, measure have been put in place to handling such a situation. During this time, if you have a pastoral need please contact the Church Secretary initially.

MIssion Projects for 2012….

mbchome — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:17:42 +0000

Check out the 2012 mission projects in more details on the mission and Vision drop down – or click here

Carols By Candle light service this Sunday 6:30pm

mbchome — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:00:46 +0000

Christmas is nearly upon us again…. seems to get quicker every year ….. Join us this Sunday for the Carols by Candlelight service at 6:30pm – being in Christmas with a service aimed at just that – Carols, readings and stable … with real straw

hope we see you there – bring your family , children most welcome – make it a family event this year. If we don’t see you , have a very Happy Christmas this year and may God Bless you richly at this time.

Church house party – Folkestone

mbchome — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 09:02:35 +0000

This weekend sees the second MBC house party, this year in Folkestone . A number of the fellowship have joined the pastor at this weekend away. We pray for a blessing in them and for those of the fellowship who remain here in margate to take part in the service at home. Both venues will be focusing on the same theme ” the Christian is different “. Join us to be inspired by God & hear the word that he has for you !