The Agape Service
(Bring and Share
Sunday Fellowship Meal)
First Sunday of each monthTime: 1.30pm – 3.30pm
It is an accepted fact that we can be in the same fellowship for years and not know
each other. It is true that increasingly we are becoming ever busier and yet for
others loneliness and isolations is the norm. Sunday for many is the only day
(occasion) when the majority of us meet to see each other, and even this time
together is but for a brief period. The Bring and Share fellowship gathering is a very
precious occasion in the life of the fellowship. I would even go so far as to say it
affords us the opportunity of getting to know each other, breaks down barriers and
facilitates and deepens the bonds of love and friendship between us. A loving family
Church, I would suggest, is not birthed out of thin air. We have to make a concerted
effort and the provision for it to happen. Being together can also be a time for those
who happen to spend a lot of time on their own to engender a sense of belonging.
Also, this meal gives opportunity to invite friends to meet the body of Christ. The
food is provided by the generosity of individuals and families who attend. We
encourage every one to bring enough to eat for themselves and a little extra for
another. Vegetarian or non vegetarian, Kosher or non kosher. I emphasise that if for
any
reason you are not able to bring something please do not let this become a
hindrance. We do not want you to miss out on the gathering together. Your fellowship
and presence is most
important to us. Our time together helps with the forging and building of
relationships. We desire not to be strangers in the same fellowship. ‘Let us be a
family of believers and not just Church goers’. It is only a once a month meeting so
please make this a priority in your act of worship. After lunch we all clear up together
and then continue with our time of worship. We always aim to finish roundabout
3.30pm. ‘Let us not give up meeting together and all the more as you see the day
approaching’. (Heb 10:25)
Open praise and worship service 9:45am - 10:30am
Every Sunday except the 1st Sunday of each month)
Family Service weekly
11:00am to 12:00pm
(Holy Communion is included in the first Sunday Service
of each month)