BUNYAN BAPTIST CHURCH

Stevenage

Our #walkpraylove event might have finished yesterday, but don't let that stop you carrying on walking, praying and loving your neighbourhoods.

But how can we put love into action? What are some of the practical ways in which we can show love towards our neighbours? #lovethroughlent

Another weekend has arrived - how could you benefit from a bit of breathing space? A walk in the fresh air maybe - why not get out and about if you can and see what signs of spring are beginning to emerge? Or you could just fling open a window and enjoy a few breaths of fresh air. #breathe #lovethroughlent

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It's been so encouraging to see so many people involved with #walkpraylove Great pictures and maps showing that so many areas around town have been blessed with God's love over the days of February! If you've not been out yet there's still a couple of days to get involved before our event draws to a close at the weekend.

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It's Wednesday - so that must mean it's time for Mid-Week Coffee! Join us from 11am with a hot cuppa (and maybe even a biscuit) in hand!

Don't forget - do get in touch if you've not got the Zoom meeting details to hand.

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#lovethroughlent what have you done to take care of yourself this week? Connected with a friend, baked a cake or simply watched the sunrise? We'd love to know what you've been up to!

It's the last week of our #walkpraylove event and we'd love to know if you discovered somewhere new to walk in Stevenage? We've been discovering the beautiful footpaths of Forster Country!

Our service premieres at 10.30am this morning. Today we'll be exploring caring for God's world and also be celebrating communion.  Do have some bread and juice/wine ready if you would like to take part,

http://youtube.com/watch?v=NUlnsNkaBN0

Another week has whizzed past - so hopefully youcan find some time to show yourself a bit of love. What about choosing an idea from the #lovethroughlent pdf that we published earlier this week?

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#lovethroughlent Why not go on a Stevenage Town Heritage Bike Ride? They're safe to do with current restrictions with your household / support bubble, and you can get out and do some exercise whilst learning about the history of our town's cycleways!

More info here... https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/.../stevenage-heritage-bike...

Here are the suggestions we promised we'd put out �� There are 40 different ideas for self-care and 40 for neighbour-care - what could you do today? #lovethroughlent

"...love your neighbour as yourself"

'Love through Lent' begins TOMORROW! Keep an eye out on our social media for some ideas for self-care and neighbour-care over the coming weeks #lovethroughlent

The weekend is upon us once again - how could you show yourself a bit of TLC this weekend? A nice coffee and a delicious biscuit, a bit of time delving into a good book, a long walk in the fresh air - or something else? Why not share your ideas in the comments?

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Whilst walking this week in the Old Town I noticed a sign in an opticians window that said "seeing beneath the surface is essential". This prompted me to think that as we walk and pray we can ask God to help us to see beyond what is actually in front of us, as there is most probably so much more going on than we could ever know at first glance. Then, through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, we can pray with deeper insight. I wonder - where have you been walking and what's been prompting you to pray as you "walk...pray...love"? 

"...love your neighbour as yourself"

'Love through Lent' begins next Wednesday. Next week we'll be publishing some suggestions on how to take care of yourself, and your neighbours, in the weeks running up to Easter!

It's Wednesday which means it's time for our Mid-Week catch-up - why not grab a cuppa and join in from 11am - hope to see you there! Do get in touch if you need the Zoom details.

We've put together a few suggestions to help as we get going with our prayer walk event "walk...pray...love" - hope you find them useful!

Our walk...pray...love prayer event begins today - to find out more and join in with worship tune in to our Sunday service - live from 10.30am this morning on our YouTube channel:http://youtube.com/watch?v=fYre2ebvpqw

Starting this coming Sunday, February 7th, we'll be encouraging everyone to join in with our prayer event "walk, pray, love" During the rest of February, as you get out and about on your daily walks, or virtually online or with a paper map, let's be praying God's love and blessing for our neighbours and our neighbourhoods.

We've put together a Prayer Walk guide with some helpful thoughts and suggestions - this will be coming out very soon so do keep an eye out!

walk...pray...love - our new prayer event kicks off next Sunday - February 7th. We'll be sharing more information about how to get involved later this week!

This morning we'll be marking our 123rd Church Anniversary and exploring the next part of our verse of the year (Mark 12:30-31): love the Lord your God - with all your strength. Join in from 10.30am:

http://youtu.be/7pDlztyakv8