Harvest Time

(A view from our kitchen window!)

A couple of weeks ago my neighbours, who belong to a local church, were preparing for their traditional harvest festival service. They had got various items of produce, tinned food, fresh vegetables and even the customary sheaves of corn. As usual, they were given a loaf of bread in the shape of a wheatsheaf to grace the centre of the display. There was also space for people to bring their gifts, to complete the arrangement at the front of the church.

Of course, in the service they sang the harvest hymn that I’m sure we all remember from our younger years, maybe even from school days, “We plough the fields and scatter the good seed on the land”. When remembering that harvest hymn we tend to forget the next line which says, “But it is fed and watered by God’s almighty hand”. Yes, we can sow the seed, but the hand of the Creator brings in the miracle of growth, the miracle of new life. (Please see Genesis 1:11-13)

We are commanded in Matthew 28:19 to go and make disciples, not meaning we have to be gifted speakers or evangelists, but to go and be good seed sowers of God’s Word. When we speak the name of Jesus or bring the Good News to someone, maybe even in a simple conversation, we sow the seed. But the transforming change in someone’s life, as they accept Christ into their hearts and lives, is the work of the Creator God. You see, He feeds and waters that seed you have sown.

Maybe, and it may often be the case, we don’t see the harvest from that seed we have planted, but joining hand in hand with God the work will be completed and the harvest safely brought it.

So never give up on seed sowing and God will bless you beyond words.

Vic, 27/10/2024

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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.

Will I have to join in?

Not at all! You are free to simply observe or participate as much as feels comfortable for you.

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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