They are not just dead leaves

We had to go to Dereham one afternoon this week. As we walked from the car park to the town we walked along a narrow pathway which was covered in golden crunchy leaves that had fallen from the overhanging trees. It was such a lovely sight, Autumn had arrived in all its splendour and colour giving us not just a rich carpet of colour but exposing the tree branches that had given them life in all their majesty. Like an intricate web the branches allowed the late autumnal sun to shine through them casting magical shadows across the ground, what a joy it was to experience this.

I know it’s nature’s way but it’s so easy to miss the delight, nothing is wasted, the leaves haven’t just died and dropped off the tree they have dropped down and are now a rich carpet on the ground providing nourishment warmth and protection for future new and emerging life. Left behind is the majesty of the tree that has done its summertime work and is now in a season of re-strengthening ready to start again in springtime.

This reminds me that although there may be seasons of quiet and seemingly in-activity in our lives when not a lot seems to be happening or things seem difficult. There is never a time when as believers God has left us and is not at work even if at times it might feel like that to us.

So today no matter where you are or how you are feeling, together let us look around and rejoice in the arrival of Autumn and remind ourselves of God’s promise given through Jeremiah.

Jeremiah 29 v 11
‘For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’ Amen

Vic, Mary, Ray, Cathy, 31/10/2021

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Where & when does the church meet?

Our Church meets every Sunday at 10:30am for our Sunday Service. There is limited parking but there is plenty of local free parking on Sundays
We meet at:
Wymondham Baptist Church
Queen Street
Wymondham
Norfolk NR18 0AY

You can see a map on our contact us page.

What should I expect when I visit the church?

You will receive a very warm greeting from us. Our dedicated welcome team will be able to answer your questions and direct you to where you need to go. A member of the Leadership Team is also on hand to help with any queries. There will be praise and worship, singing, prayer, Bible reading. There will be teaching from one of the leaders at the Church with a chance to respond at the end of the service.

Tea, coffee and biscuits (and sometimes cake) are served after the service when there is plenty of time to meet new people, chat and ask any questions.

How are the children and youth involved at church?

We have fantastic programmes for the youth at WBC, for:

Creche (3 months - pre-school). Children under 3 months are welcome but must be accompanied by their parent/carer at all times.
L2:52 (reception - year 6)
T4:12 ( Year 7 - year 11)

Children stay with their parents at the start of the service as we worship and sing songs together for the first part of the morning. Someone will announce when the children need to go to their programme.F
or more information about what happens in the children's work please visit the relevant age groups for you under church life.

Is there a dress code?

No! Please just be yourself and come dressed in your 'normal' clothes.

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Cathy Finch (Church Administrator) works in the Church Office, usually on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday morning. if you need any information or further details about our fellowship please email: office@wymondhambaptist.org or ring 01953 606520. If the office is not manned, and your call is urgent please ring 07792 711407