BIG Church Fun Day – SWBA (23rd June 2018)

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SWBA BIG Church Fun Day at Saltash Baptist Church ... for the whole church family, for those with and those without children. Saturday 23rd June 11am to 3pm BBQ & cream teas, craft activities for all ages, bouncy castle & face painting, ‘open mic’ session with live music from local musicians, all-age treasure hunt around the town, South West Baptist Association (SWBA) short AGM and short worship celebration. Book online here
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Keeping up with the Mahons

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For news on our BMS link missionaries, keep up with the Mahons’ blog detailing their time in Peru so far. "The Mahon family are serving in Peru as part of BMS' long-term programme. Based in Iquitos, they are working alongside the Loreto Association of Baptist Churches as they look to implement a sustainability plan over the coming years. They are involved in teaching and curriculum development at the Nauta Integral Mission Training Centre, and also support the running of the centre." Read m...
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Worship leaders’ day (Kilmington, 12th May)

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There will be worship leaders' day on Saturday 12th May, 10am – 3pm at Kilmington Baptist. Tim Parkman from Saltash Baptist is running the day, which should be a great time of training and insight for all those involved in worship or leading within the church. The day is free, bring a packed lunch; tea and coffee will be provided. Speak to Andy for more details or contact us here.
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Faith and Film: Silence

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On Sunday 6th May, from 5.30pm to 8.30pm, we will be watching "Silence". This is a film directed by Martin Scorsese, based upon Shusaku Endo's novel of the same name. Two Jesuit priests travel to Japan to locate their missing mentor. It is a film about the struggles of faith and the reality and effects of persecution. Join us as we watch the film and then discuss some of the themes raised.
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Whitley Lecture, April 28th 2018

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The 2018 Whitley Lecture is given by Helen Paynter and hosted by the South West Baptist Association in Wonford, Exeter, and is entitled: Dead and Buried? Attending to the voices of the victim in the Old Testament and today. Whether we are reading a modern news article about a violent atrocity, or one of the shocking Old Testament stories of violence, it is important that we ask certain questions of ourselves and of the written account. Whose interests are being served by the telli...
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Sharing Hope in Crisis training at Kilmington BC (3rd March)

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There will be a Sharing Hope in Crisis training day on Saturday March 3rd 2018 at The Baptist Church, Kilmington. Coffee/tea from 9.00, training starts at 9.30 with a target finish of 4.30. The church will provide refreshments and a light lunch for a suggested donation of £4 per person. The seminar is free of charge but there will be opportunity to donate on the day to the ministry. You will receive a work book when you arrive so please bring a pen with you. Registration is necessary, here:...
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