http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/site/index/ en ian@wrbc.co.uk Copyright 2012 2012-01-16T11:56:03+00:00 http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/christmas_generosity/ http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/christmas_generosity/#When:11:56:03Z Thanks to all who contributed to the Christmas Card Appeal and the Christmas Day appeal. We have been able to send gifts of over £800 to Uganda to buy equipment for schools, and approximately £8000 to NetWorks in Romania for the refurbishment of a hostel for homeless men. Pray for God's blessing for these projects. 2012-01-16T11:56:03+00:00 http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/starting_soon/ http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/starting_soon/#When:11:18:07Z We are looking forward to welcoming our new Lead Minister, Rev Stephen Ibbotson. He begins his ministry for Watnall Road on Thursday 16th February, and he and Helena will be moving to Hucknall the following week. On Saturday 10th March at 3.00pm there will be an induction service to formally welcome him into his new role here. Please put the date in your diaries! 2012-01-09T11:18:07+00:00 http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/christmas_day_appeal/ http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/christmas_day_appeal/#When:12:34:00Z As a church we have supported the work of Networks in Romania for a number of years and some of our members have been out to Arad and Siria to help out. They are in the final stages of refurbishing a hostel for homeless men, but red tape from the European Union means this is more complicated and costly than really necessary!! Temperatures in the winter are often minus 20 degrees C. To help them get the hostel up and running as soon as possible we'd like to give them a big Christmas gift. Therefore on Christmas Day there will be a special offering for Networks. If you'd like to support the project but aren't around on Christmas Day please pass your gift to Trevor Clay. More information at www.networks.org.ro 2011-12-12T12:34:00+00:00 http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/gift_service_-_a_great_big_thank_you/ http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/gift_service_-_a_great_big_thank_you/#When:12:42:08Z A remote control tarantula, books, loads of assorted toy cars, children's make up, knitted toys, and so much more... Many thanks to all who donated gifts at our service yesterday (Sunday 4th December). These were collected by Sure Start today, the car was piled high! The gifts will be sorted and given appropriately to families in need in the Hucknall area for Christmas. 2011-12-05T12:42:08+00:00 http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/new_lead_minister/ http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/new_lead_minister/#When:10:46:05Z We are pleased to announce that Rev Stephen Ibbotson has been appointed as our new lead minister. Stephen brings with him experience from ministering in Peterborough, Leeds and Altrincham, and a heart to see people walk closely with God. He will be starting his new role some time in the New Year. Please pray for Stephen and Helena as they prepare to leave Altrincham and move to Hucknall. 2011-11-22T10:46:05+00:00 http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/t-shirts_and_shorts_for_zimbabwe/ http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/t-shirts_and_shorts_for_zimbabwe/#When:09:32:12Z Later this month (November) Ivy Gumbo is going out to Zimbabwe. Brian and Katharine's homegroup are collecting t-shirts and shorts for children and young people between 6 and 16 years of age for her to distribute in a local school. If you can help please see Brian or Katharine or a member of their group. Alternatively bring donations to church. 2011-11-15T09:32:12+00:00 http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/action_teams/ http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/action_teams/#When:13:35:17Z Our third day of action in and for the community is on Saturday 12th November. We have a number of teams operating that day and everyone is encouraged to participate. Litter picking Gardening Visiting Christmas Decorations for Churches Together Market Stall There's something for people of all degrees of physical ability! There's something for you! For planning purposes it would be helpful if you would sign up on the sheets at the back of church otherwise simply turn up at 9.00am at church on the 12th. 2011-10-31T13:35:17+00:00 http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/new_-_community_action_teams/ http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/new_-_community_action_teams/#When:15:27:48Z Launching Saturday 10th September at Watnall Road Baptist Church... Community Action Teams Starting with coffee and prayer at church, 9.00-9.30am. Then going out to serve our community and returning to church at 12.00noon. There will be 3 teams - gardening, litter collection and visiting residential homes. Please get in touch if you can join in, or just turn up on Saturday morning. Community Action Teams will take place on alternate months on the second Saturday of the month. So if you can't make it this time there's always November...After the success of the Action Teams during the Staycation weekend back in May and listening to God’s challenge for us to do more serving our local community - we are planning these bi-monthly teams. We hope to develop further teams also, to add to the three operating in September. Everyone can take part. There will be sign up sheets before the Action Saturday, or you can just turn up in the morning. “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong of the family of believers.” Galatians 5:10 2011-09-05T15:27:48+00:00 http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/grapevine_2011/ http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/grapevine_2011/#When:20:12:46Z Several WRBC families and friends joined with 10000 campers at Lincolnshire Showground for the 30th Grapevine Celebration. 2011-09-04T20:12:46+00:00 http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/super_staycation/ http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/super_staycation/#When:21:10:51Z A joyful time was had by those who attended parts, or all, of our church staycation over Bank Holiday weekend. Great crowd for our barn dance on Friday evening. Bags and bags of litter picked and garden rubbish cleared on Saturday, as well as cards made, cakes decorated, cars washed, and elderly folk visited. Fantastic sunshine at Rufford Abbey. Some energetic people at leisure centre. Amazing fashion at the social. Cool music (and marshmallows in the hot chocolate) at Chill Zone. Was there much sleep at the sleepover? Menu church gave food for thought. 2011-05-09T21:10:51+00:00 http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/church_weekend/ http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/church_weekend/#When:14:42:32Z Plans are well underway for our Church weekend - reJOYce 2011 - 29th April to 1st May. Lots of activities are planned, click story title for a few more details... Friday evening - barn dance and barbeque Saturday morning - action teams (various projects to bless our community) Saturday afternoon - Rufford Abbey and Hucknall Leisure Centre Saturday evening - social at church Saturday late - the chill zone Sunday morning - menu church Sunday afternoon - stroll, bike ride, minibus trip Sunday evening - celebration service with communion And lots of good food in between! For more information see the leaflets in the church foyer. Everyone is welcome 2011-02-28T14:42:32+00:00 http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/fully_soaked/ http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/fully_soaked/#When:16:25:29Z On Sunday evening, 12th December, we were delighted to baptise 8 young people - Rachel, Lucy, Jordan, Holly, Gemma, Emily, Charis and Asher. The church was packed with friends and family as the young people shared the stories of how they had come to this point in their faith journeys and then were baptised. We had a joyful time worshipping, each one having chosen a song. We pray for God's blessings on all our young people this week and look forward to more baptisms to come.The young people shared their different stories. Some had been brought up in church families all their lives and couldn’t point to particular dates of conversion. Others have only started attending church more recently. They all testified to their faith in Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord, and their desire to serve God with their lives. It was particularly poignant to welcome Gemma’s Grandad into the baptismal pool to baptise her; for Ian to baptise his eldest children, Asher and Charis; and for Sally to baptise her daughter Emily. Our rejoicing continued with coffee, cake and chip butties after the service! 2010-12-13T16:25:29+00:00 http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/gift_service1/ http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/gift_service1/#When:12:40:07Z Sunday 5th December will be our gift service at church. Once again we will be collecting toys, games and gifts for children up to 11 years old. These will be distributed by Homestart to needy families in our area. (Unwrapped gifts and no sweets or chocolate please). 2010-11-22T12:40:07+00:00 http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/mission_to_romania/ http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/mission_to_romania/#When:17:34:07Z A group of men from the Church headed to Arad to assist NetWorks with their work amongst the children and vulnerable of Romania. 2010-11-21T17:34:07+00:00 http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/day_of_prayer_and_fasting/ http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/day_of_prayer_and_fasting/#When:12:32:52Z As preparation for our Church "New Start Day" on 20th November we are holding a day of prayer and fasting on Tuesday 16th November. Everyone is encouraged to find some time for special prayer and to consider fasting. Whilst this will mainly be personal prayer, the church will be open 10.00-11.00am, 2.00-3.00pm, and 7.00-8.00pm for anyone who would prefer to pray at church. Click on this story for more guidance and prayer pointers.“So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and he answered our prayer.” (Ezra 8:23) Jesus expected his followers to fast, he didn’t say “If you fast” but “when you fast” (Matthew 6:16). Fasting and prayer are often linked in the Bible, especially for special times of prayer. Therefore as we approach the church New Start Day, I would like to encourage everyone to consider praying and fasting on Tuesday 16th November. You may wish to fast for 24 hours (from tea time to tea time), or perhaps just miss one meal. In a normal fast water is drunk (if you’ve not fasted before you may wish to try fruit juices). If you’re not sure about going without food completely you could try a partial fast, just eating simple foods (see Daniel 10:2,3). If you have any medical conditions you should check it out with your doctor first. Fasting expresses our spiritual devotion to God and helps us to set aside time to seek God in prayer. Whether you are able to fast or not, please spend some time on the 16th praying for the church and the New Start Day. Prayer Pointers • Pray for the practical details of the New Start Day and for nothing to hinder people’s attendance; • Pray for David Rogers and Mike Fegredo our facilitators on the New Start Day; • Think about all the activities of the church, praise God for the things He is doing and pray for God’s direction and success for all these activities; • Consider all that our purpose statement “Making Disciples for Jesus” means and pray for us to be effective in fulfilling it; • Think about those in our community who don’t know Jesus and pray for God to guide us to be effective in sharing His love in word and deed; • Pray for God’s guidance as we consider the future ministry team at Watnall Road; • Remember to make time to listen to God in quiet and in reading the Bible. If you feel God is speaking to you during the day, you may find it helpful to write it down to share later. If you would prefer to come to Watnall Road to pray, the church will be open for prayer at the following times: 10.00 – 11.00am 2.00 – 3.00pm 7.00 – 8.00pm   2010-11-08T12:32:52+00:00 http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/illuminate/ http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/illuminate/#When:21:54:28Z More than 70 children and young people plus parents and grandparents had a FANTASTIC time at our Illuminate Light Party. Music, Games, Food, Dancing and Neon clothing were the order of the night and everyone threw themselves in to it. Put the date in your diary for next year! 2010-10-31T21:54:28+00:00 http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/important_dates_for_your_diary/ http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/important_dates_for_your_diary/#When:14:06:12Z At our church meeting on 21st September we announced a couple of special meetings to consider future ministry at Watnall Road (following Paul's departure earlier in the year). Both meetings are for all who are interested in the life of Watnall Road Bpatist Church. Tuesday 19th October, 7.30pm - 9.00pm; and Saturday 20th November, 10.00am - 4.00pm. We encourage as many as possible to come along to these meetings so that your voice can be heard in the process. More... (click story title) Tuesday 19th October will be a preparation evening, led by our Moderator Mike Fegredo from Ruddington Baptist Church. Saturday 20th November, the New Start Day, will be led by Mike Fegredo and David Rogers (Regional Minister). We will have lunch together and there will be a creche / programme for children. 2010-10-13T14:06:12+00:00 http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/church_golf_day/ http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/church_golf_day/#When:09:57:14Z An afternoon of Texas Scramble golf was enjoyed by 30, and £100 was raised for Help the Heroes. 2010-10-05T09:57:14+00:00 http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/macmillan_coffee_morning/ http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/macmillan_coffee_morning/#When:09:54:23Z A big thank you to all who supported the special Coffee Mornings. We raised £363.73 but are hoping that will reach £400 with donations still to be received. Thanks, Valerie Gospel and Denise Clay. 2010-10-05T09:54:23+00:00 http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/grapevine_2010_-_the_journey/ http://www.wrbc.co.uk/index.php/news/news_detail/grapevine_2010_-_the_journey/#When:17:17:06Z Several WRBC families recently joined with 15000 worshippers at this year's Grapevine International Celebration. Powerful teaching, great music and worship and a host of other activities.  Grapevine is organised by the New Life Church in Lincoln and it just keeps getting bigger.  This year the site was jam packed with young and old with one aim - lifting the Lord on high!  “The church is on a Journey that brings influence and makes an impact for good within the nation. Something great happens when the church gathers together both locally as the body of Christ and nationally in Celebration, our Journey makes progress!”  If you want to know more about Grapevine please speak to any of those who went, or check out the Grapevine Website.  http://www.grapevinecelebration.org.uk 2010-09-03T17:17:06+00:00