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Sunday Services

You will receive a warm welcome at any of our services. Dress is casual. An offering is taken at all services but we don't want visitors to feel they have to contribute to our funds.

Morning Worship. Our morning congregation is usually about 150-200 people. HSBC is built on a reformed, expository ministry, with a contemporary style of worship. Children of all ages are welcome and we run a crèche and Sunday school (Click here for more details).   

Occasional Evening Events - We do not have a regular Sunday evening service, although we do have occasional special events. Instead, we use Sunday evenings for fellowship.

PURE is a once a month Sunday evening event for those aged 15-25yrs. It is a chance to have pure relaxation, listen to pure sounds, and eat some purely delicious cakes. It will be held on the first Sunday of every month on the first floor of Delta House from 7.30pm till 10pm.

Communion is held from time to time in the morning service, normally on the first Sunday of the month, and as special evening services once per month. 

Preaching Programme:

The complete programme (including dates that have already passed) is being kept on this website to show the range of subjects covered in the preaching programme. With Neil and Phil now gone we are moving into a formal interregnum period. We are busy looking for our new minister.  In the mean time we will be asking various folk such as retired ministers and local pastors to help us by visiting and preaching.  Our aim is to maintain the strong depth of biblical teaching we have become so used to during the 13 years of Phil's leadership.

The most recent sermons can be listened to on the web, and CDs with the sermons on these subjects and from our extensive library can be purchased. Go to our "Listen to Sermons" page for more details.

Sunday worship is divided into two sessions as per the following plan:

The adult options for the first session and the main sermon topics are as follows:
 

Date Main Bible Teaching Track
Sanctuary
10.00 - 10.40
Stream 1
Delta House
10.00 - 10.40
Stream 2
Delta House
10.00 - 10.40
Service and "The Message"
Sanctuary
11.00 - 12.15
Evening
18.00 onwards
7th September Living Faith: Exploring the Essentials of Christianity
1 - The story & message of the Bible
Starting Point (1) Christian life and the World (1) Luke 12:22-32 - Faith or Fear
David Allsopp
Celebration
14th September Living Faith
2 - The Hebrew Scriptures
Starting Point (2) Christian life and the World (2) Running the Race
Roger Edwards
 
21st September Living Faith
3 - The world, life & ministry of Jesus
Starting Point (3) Christian life and the World (3) Psalm 98 - The Last Page
David Allsopp
Communion & Business Meeting
28th September Living Faith
4 - The gospel testimonies to Jesus
Starting Point (4) Christian life and the World (4) Harvest Service
Geoff & Rachel Conquest
Harvest Supper
5th October Living Faith
5 - Paul & the outward movement
Starting Point (5) Christian life and the World (5) Alan Pain
BMS
 
12th October Living Faith
6 - A brief history of Christianity
Starting Point (6) Christian life and the World (6) Roger Edwards  
19th October Living Faith
7 - Christine doctrine & beliefs
    Adam Jones Communion & Business Meeting
26th October Living Faith
8 - Other religions & beliefs
Baptismal Class   Steve Fletcher  
2nd November Living Faith
9 - Growing in & sharing Christ
Baptismal Class   John Samuel  
9th November
Remembrance Sunday
Living Faith
Review
Baptismal Class   Ed Thorn
(Starts 10:50am)
Jump for Jesus
Family celebration
16th November Living Faith
10 -Living Christianity in the world
Baptismal Class   Ed Thorn  

 

23rd November   Baptismal Class   Ed Thorn Communion & Business Meeting
30th November
Advent Sunday
  Baptismal Class   Robin Sydserff  
7th December       Robin Sydserff  
14th December       Roger Edwards Schools Carol Competition (3pm)
21st December       David Allsopp Carols by candlelight
Thurs 25th December Christmas Morning Service
Roger Edwards
(10.30am)
       
28th December       Family Service
 
 

The Sunday Schools (Kings Club and Wayfarers) will meet on the first floor of Delta House from 10.00 to 10.50; Starters and Crèche will meet in the Church Halls at the same times.

Tea, coffee and cold drinks will be served in the sanctuary from 10.40 onwards.

All ages meet together in the Sanctuary at 11.00 for family praise and worship.

From about 11.30 onwards the children will go back to Delta House for "The Zone", an activities based social time.

Tea and Coffee will be served at the end of "The message", at about 12.15pm.

 

Sunday evenings - Communion

Communion is held as a special evening service generally on the third Sunday of every month at 6.00pm in the sanctuary, and is sometimes followed by a Church Business Meeting.
 

Sunday evenings - PURE

Pure is a once a month Sunday evening event for those aged 15-25yrs. It is a chance to have pure relaxation, listen to pure sounds, and eat some purely delicious cakes. It is held on the first Sunday of every month on the first floor of Delta House from 7.30pm till 10pm.

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Children on Sundays

Hockliffe Street has a lot of facilities for children on Sunday mornings.

Between 10.00 and 10.50 we offer a range of classes for children and young people up to the age of 13 based upon various different groups and classes as below.

After the mid morning break, children of all ages join the main 11.00 service for the first thirty minutes or so. There is a small area set apart for the toddlers during this time. There are also bags with small toys and books throughout the church which parents are welcome to use if they find they need something to amuse their pre-school children. Towards the end of this period we have a special children's spot in the service, and we celebrate with children if they have just had, or are about to have, a birthday.

After the children's spot they leave for "The Zone", a further period of socialising, with crèche, starters and 5-11 year olds doing different activities.

Crèche (0-3 years)

This operates in rooms in our church hall. Crèche is staffed on a rota basis by parents of young children so they are used to dealing with this age group, and they are happy to look after visiting children, although if a child does become particularly distressed the crèche team may ask the parent back to help.

Starters (3-5 years)

This group meets in the church lounge, and has organised play and teaching on a Christian theme.

Kings Club (School years 1-4, age 5-9)

Kings Club meets in Delta House, adjacent to the church. Between 10.00 and 10.50 they meet together as a group for part of the time and then sub-divide into smaller groups for activities targeted at their age groups. In the second session they meet for social activities with the younger part of Wayfarers.

Wayfarers (School years 5-7, age 9-12)

Wayfarers also meet in Delta House, and follow a similar format to Kings Club.

Youth activities

For those in years 8 & 9 at school (age 12-14), our Youth Worker runs a special group called Launch Pad. This is held in Delta House on alternate Sunday mornings whilst the Sunday School sessions are taking place (10.00-10.40). Launch Pad aims to teach these young teenagers about the church, including an understanding of the Bible, of prayer, communion and baptism.

For those age 12 upwards there are Sunday evening social/video evening events held under the "TBI" banner on the second Sunday of most months, and a meal on the fourth Sunday of the month.

See also under Mid-week Youth Work.

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Midweek Area Fellowship Groups

Area Fellowship Groups provide a wonderful way to get to know, share with and support other Christians within the church. There are groups meeting all across Leighton Buzzard, Linslade and the surrounding villages. They meet on Wednesdays or Thursdays as small groups in the evenings, at least twice a month. There is also a group meeting on Wednesday mornings. Please contact the church office where details of venues and times can be obtained, and we could help you in deciding which group would most suit you. Alternatively, details can be found in the Members Area (Password required) - <CLICK HERE to view>

Dates

Activity

Weds/Thurs 3rd/4th September 2008 AFGs - Local Meetings
Weds/Thurs 10th/11th September 2008 AFGs - Optional Local Meetings
Weds/Thurs 17th/18th September 2008 AFGs - Local Meetings
Weds/Thurs 24th/25th September 2008 AFGs - Optional Local Meetings
Weds/Thurs 1st/2nd October 2008 AFGs - Local Meetings
Weds/Thurs 8th/9th October 2008 AFGs - Optional Local Meetings
Weds/Thurs 15th/16th October 2008 AFGs - Local Meetings
Weds/Thurs 22nd/23rd October 2008 AFGs - Optional Local Meetings
Weds/Thurs 29th/30th October 2008 AFGs - Optional Local Meetings
Weds/Thurs 5th/6th November 2008 AFGs - Local Meetings
Weds/Thurs 12th/13th November 2008 AFGs - Optional Local Meetings
Weds/Thurs 19th/20th November 2008 AFGs - Local Meetings
 Weds/Thurs 26th/27th November 2008 AFGs - Optional Local Meetings
Weds/Thurs 3rd/4th December 2008 AFGs - Local Meetings
Weds/Thurs 10th/11th December 2008 AFGs - Optional Local Meetings
Weds/Thurs 17th/18th December 2008 AFGs - Local Meetings

 

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Other Midweek Activities

In addition we have meetings that are targeted at particular groups of people. A few to highlight are the following :-

Oasis Fellowship Group

This is held on Wednesdays at 1.00pm in the Church's large crèche room and caters for those with small children. For programme details contact the church office.

Men's Fellowship Breakfast

For the men of the church we have a Men's Fellowship Breakfast held at 8.30am in the Church lounge on the first Saturday of most months.

The programme for Autumn 2008 is as follows:

Dates

Topic

4th October John Shortt
 
8th November John Turner
The History of Jazz
 
6th December
 

For further details, contact Bob Bansback or email the church office.

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Mid-week youth work

In addition to the Sunday children's activities (Click here for details) we have two specific mid-week groups:

Ages 9-13 years old (school years 5 to 8) - WOW (Wayfarers on Wednesday) is a youth club for the middle school age children. This meets on Wednesdays in the Church Hall from 7:30pm to 9:15pm, with a varied programme of activities. The emphasis here is on allowing the children to have fun together in an environment where Christian principles are upheld; it also lets them form friendships with the other Wayfarers and their leaders, and is a place where they can bring friends as well.

Ages 13-18 years old (school years 8/9 upwards) - TBI (The Big Idea) is our main youth programme for the upper school age group. It takes place on Tuesday & Friday evenings. The meetings are quite informal and offer an opportunity to discuss issues, worship God and study the Bible.  Our aim is to provide an opportunity for fun whilst allowing the group to get to know God and each other better. Alongside this we run a regular social event after the Sunday evening service.  This is open to all young people who attend the service.

For further details of programme & venues, contact the church office.

 

 

 
Students' cellgroup
School years 12-13 & students, Age 16-19+
Tuesday 8:00-10:00pm
Daggetts'/Egginton's

Youth cellgroup
School years 8-11, Age 11-16
Fridays, 7:30 - 9:30pm
Delta House

9th September 12th September
16th September 19th September
23rd September 26th September
Friday 3rd October
Praise Night, 7:30-9:00pm @ Delta House
7th October 10th October
14th October 17th October
21st October 24th October
Friday 31st October
Light Party, Delta House
Friday 7th November
Praise Night, 7:30-9:00pm @ Delta House
11th November 14th November
18th November 21st November
25th November 28th November
2nd December 5th December
9th December 12th December
Friday 19th December
Youth Group outing

 

Youth Group special events

 

Saturday 20th September - Student group trip to Thorpe Park to meet up again with friends from Ramsgate - details from Lauren

 

Saturday 27th September - "Revive" - cost £18 - details from Lauren

 

Saturday 4th October - Outdoor activities & YFRIDAY concert - cost £15 - details from Lauren

 

 

 

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Social Mission

The social mission of the church is based on 'Open Door' and Toddler Activity Groups,  both of which attract a large number of people. In addition, the Ministerial team provide Pastoral care as needed. Wedding and Funeral services can be arranged.

Open Door A free coffee and snacks bar is held every Tuesday morning 10:00am - 1.30pm in the church lounge.  This is held on market day and all are welcome to join us. 

Mother & Toddler Group runs on Tuesday mornings in the hall from 10:00am to 12:00pm during term-time. All are welcome to attend. Please phone the church office for details.

Pastoral Care in the Community Members of our ministry team, supported by some specialist advisers, provide individual care and support to the wider public as well as to people who go to church. They deal primarily with spiritual needs, and welcome enquiries from people of all faiths or none. However, they also seek to provide confidential care and support at times of crisis and special need such as bereavement, redundancy or divorce. Financial help is not normally offered, but gifts of clothing and food are possible in urgent need.

Counselling Services In partnership with a number of agencies we are able to offer counselling on a number of different issues in Delta House. Addaction offer alcohol & drug addiction counselling; there's a specialist children's counsellor available for helping with family problems and the New Directions counselling service can provide support in a number of general areas - see their leaflet for more details by <clicking here> or look at their website, www.ndcounselling.org. If you are interested in any of these services (or know someone who might) more details are available by phoning the church office (01525 371312) - they can put you in touch with the appropriate specialist.

Weddings Couples are welcome to ask to be married in the church if they wish to make the vows required for Christian standards. Although many of the church's ministry services are free, a fee to cover costs is charged for Weddings.

Funerals Funeral services may be held in the church, led by one of the ministers. Standard charges are made for this through the Funeral Director appointed by the family.

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