Local Churches
Stradbroke Baptist Church
Stradbroke Baptist Church, Laxfield Road Stradbroke, Suffolk
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A place of new beginnings. We welcome you to join us.
December Diary
Sunday Services each week at 10.15 am
Speakers
1st D. Willson
8th D. Dewsbery 15th M. Caplin 29th J. Ling
Christmas Specials
Fri 13th 7:30pm
CAROL CONCERT with Diss Salvation Army Band
(Carol Concert in Stradbroke Community Centre)
22nd
Christmas Service G. Catling
Christmas Day
10:15am J.Ling
We welcome you to join us --- our activities for December
Praying together
Monday 2nd
7:30pm
Youth Club
Friday 6th
7:30pm
Cameo Lunch Club
Wednesday 11th
12:30pm
Youth Club
Friday 20th
7:30pm
January
Speakers: 5th J. Ling 12th G. Catling 19th M. Caplin 26th Rev. G.Lee
January 8th Lunch Club, 22nd Coffee Morning, Youth Club TBA
To Stradbroke from Ukraine – Zozulenka
About 100 people experienced the culture and excitement of Ukraine through the singing and dancing of Zozulenka, who
returned to Stradbroke and performed at the Baptist Church. The youngsters joined members of our Lunch Club for a
hearty meal. After lunch other friends arrived together with a large group from the Primary School. All listened attentively,
and applauded enthusiastically as our special guests performed their song and dance routines in traditional dress. A good
afternoon, enjoyed by all. And yes! Zozulenka have been invited back next year.
Christmas
Today the 20th November I have seen the first Christmas trees in the shops, and earlier this week workmen were busy putting up the decorations in the local town. Christmas must be coming, for hidden on the top shelf of the pantry I have discovered a pudding and a box of biscuits and no doubt further searching would reveal other goodies tucked away. One job still
to be tackled is the Christmas card list. This annual task of checking the list, should new friends be included? Or perhaps,
more importantly can any names be deleted? We can remove the names of those people who we have lost contact with,
don’t know their current address, or even those who have upset us during the past year. The Christmas card list is a yearly
review and update of our relationships with family and friends. The changing scene of human relations is in total contrast to
the reality of God’s love for us and each Christmas is a reminder that Jesus came for all of us. In fact Christmas reminds us
that God’s greatest gift is available for all, but like all presents, we need to accept the gift of forgiveness and new life which is
offered by a patient Heavenly Father who does not change an annual list, but loves us equally today as yesterday.
Wishing you God’s blessing this Christmas
Book this date.
WHAT
Carol Service with the Diss Salvation Army
WHEN
Friday 13th December
WHERE Stradbroke Community Centre
WHO
For everyone, all invited
WHY
To sing. To celebrate God’s gift of Jesus Christ
For further details please contact: John 388751 Jackie 384112
Stradbroke Good Neighbours
Our telephone number is 07749445531 :- can we help you ?
Need someone to check your smoke alarm?
Need a lift to the surgery?
Need a prescription collected? Need a light bulb changed? Need an odd job done ?
With ever increasing fuel prices we have revised our journey charges and will inform
anyone phoning for a lift the cost of their journey. We would appreciate at least 24
hrs notice and look forward to being of service.
If you are new to the village there is a Good Neighbour Welcome Booklet that
could provide useful information. If you would like one please contact :07749445531