Our commitment to our community is central to
our mission. We are "a church at the heart of the community"
A number of our activities covered in the Reach Out
zone of the website are also part of our serving of the community, such
as for instance the Worldchangers holiday club, schools
work and the football team. Below are some other specific things we do for the community.
Dedication of a Child
As a Baptist Church we do not
baptise or christen babies or small children, as we believe baptism is a
part of an individuals personal commitment to Christ.
However, we welcome any parents
who want to bring their child to church to say 'thank you' to God, to
pray for the child and to ask for God's blessing and help for them as
parents in their task of bringing up their family. Follow the
link on the left for more information about such dedications
Funerals
At a time of loss, we want to be ready to support
and help you. If you need any help at all, please get in touch with
our minister, Mike Elcome. The link on the left gives more
information about funerals at Selsdon Baptist Church, and has
contact details for Mike.
Pre-School
Selsdon Baptist Pre-School operates under the umbrella of the
church. Children can join from age two, and the sessions operate in
the mornings. You can find more information on the pre-school
website - clink the link on the left.
Marriage Course
Alison and David Ward run The Marriage
Course from time to time - to help enrich relationships
The Lords Larder
We collect food each week for Croydon
Refugee Centre, Women's Refuge and Night Watch.
T@3
is held every 4th Wednesday of the month from 2 30 pm to 4
00pm. Older folk from the church and from the wider
community are invited to share a cup of tea and cake,
friendly conversation and usually a quiz. Lifts are
available for the less mobile.
A week of enjoyable
activities for older folk was held this year in July and
included an outing
and garden party in August. The aim is to
provide a week of fun and friendship while still
enjoying all the comforts of home. Another
Holiday@Home week will be held in July
2007 and will include games, craft, music,
hot lunches, quizzes and much more.
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