Looking Forward, Building Faith
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Brightons Parish Church is not just a building...
What is the Church?
When people talk of “the church”, many think of the building, of the halls or even of the manse. The buildings, however, are not the most important parts.
People are the most important part of the church because, without people, the buildings would be empty and the Church would not be able to contribute to an ongoing work in the community or to spreading the good news of Jesus Christ.
There is a lot of work to be done and the Minister cannot do this on his own, even with the help of the Session and Deacons’ Court. Our church will only be truly successful when we all do our bit and we all work together. This is why we are Looking Forward, Building Faith.
This is why our church needs you.
Can you spare a little time to build on the work being carried out in Brightons Parish Church, in the community and beyond?
Do you know the different organisations, groups and activities that rely on us for help and support...? No...? Just have a look...
- Art Group
- Boys’ Brigade
- Choir
- Coffee Morning
- Deacons’ Court
- Fellowship Groups
- Friends of Jesus
- Fellowship Group
- Girls’ Brigade
- Holiday Club
- Impact
- Kirk Session
- Men’s Group
- Praise Band
- Praise Group
- Prayer Groups
- Pre 5s
- Sunday Schools
- Sunday Tea and Coffee
- The Cross
- The Guild
- WRVS
Our Giving Reflects Our Faith
Giving of time, talent and money displays our praise and thanksgiving for the gospel we have received.
Our giving of time on a Sunday to be with God, to sing His praise, to hear His Word, is where we start.
Our giving of time and talents assists our congregation in its service to the community, caring for those who are most vulnerable in our society.
Our giving of time and talents can help children and young people grow in the Christian faith.
In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead– James 2:17
You can help by looking at the different groups that use our church and by offering to share your skills and talents with them. You can be a part of it by helping with or attending:
Worship
Reading from the Bible or leading prayers, welcoming at the door on a Sunday
Sunday School / Youth Groups
Crèche, Sunday School, Impact, Boys’ and Girls’ Brigades
Mission and Wider Church
Outreach, Prayer Group, Fellowship Groups, Friends of Jesus,The Guild, Holiday Club, Christian Aid, Befriending Group, Tea and Coffee rota, Bright Lights, Flower rota, Flower distribution, The Cross
Music
Music for Sunday Schools, Services, Youth Services, Choir, Praise Group, Praise Band
Practical Skills
Gardening, Building Maintenance, Cleaning, Audio-visual Systems, Hospital Transport, Web Site, IT
Groups
Pre 5s, Art Group, Coffee Morning
You can help by...
looking at the different groups that use our church and by offering to share your skills and talents with them.
Our giving of money helps maintain the place where we worship: a place of beauty and memory, a place of peace and a place to glorify our Lord God.
Our giving of money helps provide resources for Christian education in our own congregation and throughout the Church of Scotland – and beyond.
You can help by...
... thinking about the amount you give for the work of Brightons Parish Church and whether you might be able to increase that amount.
...thinking about how regularly you give your offering.
...thinking about how you give your offering.
Ways to give...
Standing Order
If you pay all your other important bills monthly, why not consider offering in this way too?
Freewill Offering Envelope
The envelopes scheme is a way to set aside your offering each week. Just bring them to church and place them in the plate.
Cheque/Cash
Some members prefer to give by cheque instead of cash; either can be placed in the plate on a Sunday.
Remember – Gift Aid is good news.
If you give by any of these means and you are a tax payer – even if you only pay tax on your pension – then you could make your offering worth even more by giving us the gift of your signature on a Gift Aid Declaration Form.
What Can You Do...?
Everyone has something to offer. The Apostle Paul recognised this when he described the body as being of many parts, all of which are essential to the whole.
Our Church needs a large team of people willing to participate in the life of the church to ensure all runs smoothly, enriching our life together, sharing, strengthening and building our faith together in God’s service.
What Have We Missed?
Have we missed the one thing that you would like to help with?
If we have then let us know! When faith comes to life all things are made new and nothing is impossible...