Sunday 1st July

Sunday morning the speaker will be Ruth Bennett of LCET

LCET is: an organisation established by Luton churches, our distinctive Christian ethos comes from a desire to see Christ’s message of hope and justice expressed to and among young people. 
LCET is: passionate about making a real difference in Luton. After all, what could be more important than ‘being there’ for young people at the right moment. We're determined to move mountains to serve and support the teenagers we work with, and go the extra mile to see them reach their potential. We believe they deserve the best we can offer. It's an exciting journey and, on the way, we find ourselves inspired and challenged by the young people we meet.

Ruth Bennett  has been an LCET Staff member since 1998
Role: Head of HR and Operations for Youthscape

Ruth has been involved in youth work for 16 years. She has a Masters Degree in Youth Ministry and Theological Education from Kings College London, with her first degree being in Fine Art. Starting in LCET as a chaplain, helping young people develop holistically and healthily, Ruth now spends most of her time mentoring staff to do the same. A gifted communicator and teacher, Ruth is also responsible for developing policies and procedures within the organisation. Ruth oversees the operational management of Youthscape.

 click here to visit LCET for more information

Upcoming events at HRBC

 

Thorn Service 8pm Thursday 21st June 2012

The annual open air service at the site of Thorn Baptist Church is 8pm tonight - regardless of the weather.

You may need 'robust' footwear as the ground will be wet. Though, in several decades, I've only known it to rain during the service (despite what it might be doing elsewhere) two or three times. Two other things to note: If you cannot stand for 45mins please bring your own seating. If you need to use the 'bathroom' you'll find very little privacy -hedge coverage is minimal. Details of the histry of the site and its connection with Houghton Regis Baptist Church can be found on the HRBC church history page - accessed via the 'Pages' menu on the right of this posting.   KW.

1738 - 2012  (KW)

This quiet spot,

this quiet evening,

an echo of

“Be still”.

Written on grassy parchment

the resonance of God’s house

from ‘once upon a time’

generations ago.

The only markings left : timeworn gravestones,

foundation indentations,

and a new generation

who worship

occasionally

on this quiet spot

and remember those

whose tears and laughter

lead them to the house of God.

This quiet spot

speaking again:

‘with my mouth I will make

Your faithfulness known

through all generations’.*

*Psalm 89 v1b

Ordination

Ordination of Kevin Price

2.30pm Sat 23rd June 2012

at Houghton Regis Baptist Church

It doesn't seem like three years ago that Kevin left Houghton Regis to commence studies at Regents Park College (Oxford), and a student pastorate at Ringstead Baptist Church (Northants). However, I am assured that it has been that long (and the finance team that took up his treasurer role can probably vouch for it). 

Now, three years on, we are proud to be hosting his ordination service. Rev Geoff Colmer will be officiating.

Amongst other friends and representatives of the Baptist Union and the college, we will be welcoming guests from Kevin's student pastorate and from Leavesden Road Baptist Church (Watford) the church he'll be pastoring from the Autumn.

Thorn Service 21st June 2012

The Thorn site is surrounded by farm land. If you need directions or a lift to the service please speak to one of the leadership team.     Keith  
for slightly more detailed history use this link: hrbc-church-history.html

Sunday evenings 3rd & 10th June

Please note there will be no Sunday evening service at HRBC on 3rd & 10th of June.