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Everyone is welcome to join in the activities of Castleton Baptist Church.
BMS
The Church prayerfully supports the work of BMS .Our link
missionaries are Ian and Cynthia Chadwell currently in Katmandu, Nepal. They keep the church informed of their work by regular
newsletters and visits when on furlough.The
use of monthly envelopes, the Birthday Scheme, and the collection
of stamps raise money for the Society. Donations at our Harvest Supper are also given to support BMS in their work,
which has included the treatment of TB in Nepal, reducing infant mortality in Bangladesh and supporting health centres in
Angola.
Care and Share
As the name suggests the
ladies meet for fellowship and for caring for one another, the community and the world at large. They enjoy a varied programme
when either a guest speaker will lead the group or one of the ladies themselves will lead.
Home Mission
Home Mission raises money, amongst other things, for smaller churches,who cannot otherwise
support a Minister, to have leadership. All members of our Fellowship are encouraged to have a home mission collection box for
individual giving. This money is forwarded twice yearly to continue the work. Sponsored walks are enjoyed, and Christmas greetings
in the Contact Magazine also raise money for Home Mission.
House Groups
There
are at present three House Groups....Wednesday evening,Thursday morning, and Thursday evening.There is also a post Alpha group
meeting on Wednesday evenings.A really good time of fellowship takes place at these fortnightly meetings as well as much insight
into Scriptures and how they relate to us in our daily lives. These are open to all.Contact the Pastor for further information.
Junior Church and Sunday School
Junior Church is for the 11-14 year olds, and takes them further in their learning
of the Scriptures and their journey with God.
The Junior Sunday School
is for children up to the age of 11. The children attend the first part of the Morning Service and then go upstairs for their
time together where they have a prayer time, Bible teaching, and activities.
Junior Jigsaw
Children from 4 -10 years of age are welcome on Tuesday evenings. The
hour is Bible based and includes singing, Bible stories, games and craft activities. All children in
the area are encouraged to share a fun time together.
Ladies Fellowship
For those ladies who find an afternoon get together more convenient the Ladies Fellowship meets
every other Tuesday afternoon at 2.30p.m...... and has done so for the past 70 years! The ladies enjoy fellowship together,
and have an interesting and varied programme of speakers
and events.
Mingles
This
group of ladies again meet on more of an ad-hoc basis when a suitable time and place can be arranged.Its aim is to provide
a time where the ladies can meet informally and get to know newcomers to the area. There is no formal input, the
ladies meeting in one another’s homes for some lovely meals and a time of fellowship.
Monday Youth
The Rock 6.30-7.30 11 -14yrs
A new
group for this year...craft, chat, and fun for all.
Nursing Home Service
This is
held at Pentwyn Nursing Home on the 3rd Sunday afternoon of each month.
Prayer
Meeting
Meetings for
prayer take place every Wednesday morning, every other Thursday evening,
and approximately every three weeks at a Prayer Breakfast. As a church we believe very firmly in the power of prayer
and all our activities are prayer based. We begin each year with an extended evening of prayer, and a Prayer Chain supports
the needs of the Fellowship.
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