A pile of old rubbish!

I know many of you heard or saw in the news, about the piece of modern art that was sold for over five million dollars. Displayed in a gallery was a banana stuck to a canvas by a piece of sticky tape and bidding at the auction reached that astronomical figure as it was finally purchased. Really, I hear you say!

As I was relating this to someone they told me of a similar and true story. In another gallery an artist had displayed a pile of rubbish in a corner of the main area, spotlighted and much photographed. The real problem was that nobody had told the cleaning lady who carried out her work after the gallery was shut and everybody had left. That first evening of the new exhibit she came to work and was, as usual, meticulous in her work and so showing due diligence, started her cleaning work. As she approached the pile of rubbish with her bin bag ready, she proceeded to clear away that pile of rubbish in the corner. Completing her night’s work she went home knowing that the gallery was spotless with no dust anywhere and having a pride in her job well done.

Imagine the scene next morning when the staff arrived, no exhibit in the corner, the art work all gone. After investigation it was realised that the cleaner had thoroughly cleared it all away. To which I could hear her saying, “I was just doing my job luv!” Fortunately for the gallery they got all the photographs together and painstakingly and accurately put in a new pile of rubbish in the same corner exactly as the first one.

What got me thinking was that God is able to spotlessly clean away the rubbish in our lives as we truly repent of the sin that clutters and spoils our lives. Just as in the story though, because we are broken people, the sin in our lives comes back and the rubbish returns. But because of the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross and our repentance of sin, we are forgiven. Luke 15:10 says, “I tell you there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

Vic, 01/12/2024

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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

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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