On Friday Mornings from 10 -12 am we open up the Church hall for a free tea, coffee and chat morning.

We call this "Renew Matson" as there are other Renew groups in others towns.

At this event we get together to chat, catch up with friends and make new ones, play board games - Upwords - a version of scrabble that plays vertical as well as horizontal and is very popular and quite competitive! We also do adult colouring, puzzels, and art and craft projects in different forms. Sometimes we just chat!

A short period of time is given over to prayer and thanksgiving which you can join in with or not.

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Why we started Renew 1

Following lockdown, we have started a weekly Renew 1 group bringing together people from the church and community for activity, fellowship and prayer. The group helps to meet the issues of isolation and loneliness, offering a spiritual angle whilst also signposting to professional mental health services with who we collaborate. It is a national recognised programme encouraging leadership and community involvement.

Every Friday 10.00 am to 12.00 noon, come along, bring a friend. Drinks are free. Crafting, puzzles - anything that you want to do.

The atmosphere is informal, the chat lively and friendships made. We also have a quiet space where those who wish to can join a host for regular rhythm of prayer.

For more information you can email us: renew1matson@gmail.com

Renew 1 a quiet space where it's OK not to be Ok - and its OK to be Ok!

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Making the giant sheep lantern for the Matson Christmas Lantern parade. Renew 5

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello From Matson Baptist Church

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet at the Church Building (details here) for our Sunday Service starting at 10:30am. For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10 minutes early to ensure you find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits after the service. It is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop (use T setting) for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There are disabled toilets in the main foyer.

Our Service

The main service begins at 10.30am with a warm welcome from one of our team members. Then follows a time of sung worship, bible readings, prayer and a talk given by one of our leaders or a guest speaker which is bible based and that we can apply to our everyday life. Sometimes a person might pray out loud or share things that they believe God is saying to the whole church family. This might seem strange the first time you hear it but it’s all part of our connecting with God. We then share news and notices, usually about what’s going on in the life of the church. We then finish with a final worship song, a blessing or we say the Grace to one another. There is an opportunity to receive personal prayer after the service.

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What about my kids?

Sunday School is back during the service with bible teaching, games and fun activities. The children join the rest of the Church family for the last part of the service where they can show everyone what they have learnt in Sunday School. Each child can feel part of the church family and know that they belong to Jesus.
For families with babies and younger children you are welcome to stay in church.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team.

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

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Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

Leadership


Bob Allen

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

Best Wishes
Bob

On Friday Mornings from 10 -12 am we open up the Church hall for a free tea, coffee and chat morning. We call this "Renew Matson" as there are other Renew groups in others towns.