Our Advent Calendar opens daily from 1st December

Saturday 20th December

"Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem, there came wise men from the east."

Matthew 2:1

Did you know?

The Advent wreath is a tradition of the season. It is a symbol of our hope in Jesus Christ, who is the Light of the world.

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Friday 19th December

"Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for he is our God."

Psalm 95:6-7

For Children: Read a book about Christmas traditions around the world. Add an idea you like to your family Christmas Celebration.

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Thursday 18th December

"So the shepherds hurried off and found Mary, Joseph & the baby, who was lying in the manger."

Luke 2:16

For Children: Maybe you could create Christmas gifts of your own creating (which don't cost a lot of money): food (cookies, bread), artwork, pottery, candles, carvings etc.

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Wednesday 17th December

"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to me on whom his favour rests."

Luke 2:14

For Children: Make an ornament for your family Christmas tree. Here are some ideas.

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Tuesday 16th December

"This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in clothes and lying in a manger."

Luke 2:12

For Children: Write a letter to a grandparent, an aunt or uncle or another family member and share with them a wish you have for their new year.

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Monday 15th December

"Today in the town of David, a saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord."

Luke 2:11

For Children: Create a card for a child in the hospital, or someone in the Church who is homebound or sick.

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Sunday 14th December

Week 2, The Prophets
Isaiah 2:2-4
In days to come the mountain of the LORD’s house shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be raised above the hills; all the nations shall stream to it. Many peoples shall come and say, ‘Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.’ For out of Zion shall go forth instruction, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. He shall judge between the nations, and shall arbitrate for many peoples; they shall beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning-hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. As we light this second candle, we remember the prophets who spoke of the coming Messiah. Thank you for the hope which we still cling onto, the promise that he will rule the world wisely and bless the nations. We pray that communities everywhere would come to know this peace, and especially for situations of conflict, that the time will come very soon when people no longer bear arms against each other.

For Children: Prepare by praying for people- Write down a list of three people you want to pray for. Keep the list with you and pray for each person today.

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Saturday 13th December

"But the angel said to them, Do not be afraid, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people."

Luke 2:10

For Children: Today give the gift of time- service to others; helping a family member, relative or friend.

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Friday 12th December

"An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were afraid."

Luke 2:9

Carols in The Courtyard is on tonight from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Please do come and join us to sing some seasonal songs and hot drinks, squash and Mince pies will be served after.

Thursday 11th December

"And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night."

Luke 2:8

For Children: Create a Christmas Decoration for a room or table in your house that is a reminder of what Christmas is really about.

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Wednesday 10th December

"And laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn."

Luke 2:7

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Our Advent Prayer Room opens today and is on until the 14th December. Please come and take a look.

Tuesday 9th December

"And while they were there she bought forth her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes"

Luke 2:6-7

For Children: This is a great activity to keep the little ones engaged - a colouring page with a new picture to colour each day. This can be found here.

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Monday 8th December

So Joseph went from Nazareth, a city in Galilee, to a Judean city called Bethlehem. Joseph, a descendant of King David, went to Bethlehem because David had been born there.

Luke 2:4-5

For children: If you have the time and skill, this is another version of a journey to Bethlehem countdown

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Sunday 7th December

Genesis 12:1-3

Now the LORD said to Abram, ‘Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.’ As we light this first candle, we think of all the promises of God, spoken over thousands of years, including promises to Abraham and Sarah and all the patriarchs. Thank you that you keep your promises, and please help us to keep waiting on them, even when like Abraham and Sarah we find it hard to see how they might come true. Thank you that you always want to bless, and for the greatest blessing we will celebrate soon, the coming of Jesus.

For the children: This is a fun, interactive journey to Bethlehem calendar. You can print out these pages, hang them on a fridge, magnet board or bulletin board, and move Mary and Joseph all the way to Bethlehem. This can be found here.

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Saturday 6th December

"And, there went out a decree that all the world should be taxed."

Luke 2:1

For a lot of people, one of their favorite Christmas traditions is counting down to Christmas Day using an advent calendar.

There are a ton of different advent calendars out there, but if you are wanting a simple way to teach your children about the true meaning of Christmas and God’s love, then you can find the free scripture printables here.

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Friday 5th December

"I am the Lord's servant." Mary answered, "May it be to me as you have said."

Luke 1:38

Another task for Children to do is to do an Advent Calendar based on Acts of Kindness, which is a great way to get the focus of ourselves and onto serving others, which is exactly what Jesus did. All the details can be found here.

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Thursday 4th December

"He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Most High."

Luke 1:32

The holidays are a time to celebrate the joy of the season and connect with loved ones. One way to do this is by making ornaments out of paper that represent the names of Jesus. These easy-to-make ornaments are a fun activity that can be done with the whole family, and can help children learn more about Jesus’ many titles. Each one of the names has a special meaning that can help bring peace and comfort during this festive time. This can be found here.

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Wednesday 3rd December

"And, behold, thou shalt bring forth a son, and shalt call him name Jesus"

Luke 1:31

For Children: Countdown to Christmas- Acts of Kindness. This printable set is designed to help you focus your family on Jesus and on others (anyone but themselves!) this Christmas through acts of kindness and there is a 12 day option or a 24 day option and can be found here.
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Tuesday 2nd December

The angel said unto her: "Fear not, Mary: for you have found favour with God."

Luke 1:30

Ideas for children: This is a 72-activity bundle that includes daily Bible readings, Acts of Kindness, and family activities. It covers all the bases for a Christmas season focused on Jesus, others, and family! It's free to download and can be found here.

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Monday 1st December

"The angel Gabriel was sent from God unto Nazareth, to a Virgin."

Luke 1:26-27

If your children love LEGOs, then they are going to love these Nativity LEGO challenge cards. For 12 days you take a card and make a different figure to add to your nativity scene, or do it all in one sitting.

Take a look on how to make it here

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Season's Greetings from Horfield Baptist Church

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

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 10-15 minutes early to ensure you get a parking space and find somewhere to sit before the service begins.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access. Please let one of the Church Members know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There are disabled toilets by the Main Hall.

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What about my kids?

On Sundays children are encouraged to stay with us for the first part of the service. Then there is an opportunity for them to leave for a children's activity based on a bible story. The activity aims to help them learn about Jesus and find out what it means to follow Him at their age, and of course have some fun!

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Getting Connected

Small Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of our Coffee and Craft Group on Fridays allow you to make new friends, share together and support each other. Please contact us for dates. It is usually twice a month at 10.30am

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

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

Best Wishes

Horfield Baptist Church