Baptism

As a church, it is special for us when people are baptised as a response to what they believe Jesus has done for them.

Jesus said, “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit”. This is what we do at Stanley Road Baptist Church.
Baptism is by total immersion under water, although we believe that it is the depth of the faith – not the depth of the water – that is important. In going through the waters of baptism an individual is making a public declaration of a personal faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour. It is a picture of being buried and raised to new life: an external demonstration of an internal experience.

Here are some stories of people who have been baptised at Stanley Road Baptist Church.

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Stevie Havelin

On March 11, 2018, I was baptised at Stanley Road Baptist Church. Being baptised was the best moment of my life. It was a little nerve-wracking, as I felt vulnerable about a personal experience being shared with others. However, it was also humbling for me to see many people come together to support and celebrate with me.

stevie When I was 19, I received a Bible verse that said, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight” (v5-6). This was the verse which gave me the encouragement to accept Jesus as my Lord and Saviour, and ask Him into my life.

Following this, I had a desire to be baptised because what I read in the Bible revealed to me that baptism is an important step of faith. I wanted to publicly declare my belief in the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. I also wanted others to hear how God had changed my life, and for them to know that I am committed to following and serving Jesus all my days.

Gena Harrison

Gena baptism pic My baptism on Easter Sunday 2022 was a wonderful experience. It was the icing on the cake of my Christian life. All my sins washed away and a new me - a better me - emerged from the water.

Left: Gena was baptised by our former assistant pastor, Mark Young, and his wife Eve.

Infant Dedications

As Christians we believe that everyone is special to Jesus, including children. In fact Jesus got angry with his disciples when they refused to allow children to come to him.
Like many other churches, we dedicate rather than baptise children who are too young to believe in Jesus for themselves. This is a ceremony through which we thank God for the safe arrival and life of the child. The parents who feel able to also make a promise to God to teach their child about the Christian faith by what they say and the way that they live.

Contact the church if you would like more details about Baptism or Infant Dedication.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this website, in particular Jonny Gios for his photographs

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Planning your Visit

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A Warm Welcome

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet at the Church Building (details here) for our Sunday Service starting at 10:30am. For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early so that you can feel settled before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team who will be able to direct you where to go next.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits after the service finishes. It is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free. If the sun is shining, some people like to sit outside. There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. There are disabled toilets in the main foyer.

Our Service

The main service begins at 10.30am and ends at about 11.45am. During the service, we typically have 5 or 6 songs, with a mix of traditional and contemporary. Here are three examples of songs we regularly sing.

10,000 Reasons

How Great Thou Art

Goodness of God

There will be readings from the Bible, a time for prayer, as well as news and notices about what’s going on in the life of the church. One of our leaders will share a sermon that is Bible-based and that we can apply to our everyday life. There is an opportunity to give financially to the church, but that is totally voluntary. We share Communion once a month, usually on the third Sunday.

Children's work

We welcome children at SRBC. Every week, we run SPACE, which is a group for children of pre-school and primary age. All our SPACE leaders and helpers are trained and DBS-verified. We also provide activities for children to do during a service, if they choose to stay in. Occasionally we have all-age services when the children stay in for the whole service. These services are more interactive.

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What's What

Over the last 10 years or so, we have been delighted to welcome a number of adults with learning disabilities and/or mental health challenges to SRBC. We work hard to include them in all aspects of church life. Once a month, we run What's What during a Sunday service (usually the last Sunday of the month) for them. All leaders and helpers are DBS-verified. If you want more information about this group, then get in touch.

Getting connected

Small groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have several groups that meet in people's homes, and currently have one that meets at church at 10.45am on Wednesdays. Get in touch to confirm times and places.

Serving and volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, have a chat with Steven or one of the Trustees.

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

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