Kerith Bracknell Blog
Friday: Christmas, the opportunities for evangelism and impact
Let’s P.R.A.Y.
P: Pause. How do I feel about Christmas? Is the idea stressing me out or bringing me joy? Talk to God about how you feel.
R: Rejoice. Give thanks that someone explained the Gospel to you, Who were they? Thank God for them!
A: Ask. Think about who you'd like to invite to our Christmas events, ask Jesus for opportunities to chat with them over the coming weeks. Pray for the teams planning Christmas and ask God to guide you to what your involvement could be this year.
Y: Yield. Give God any anxiety or fear around inviting others to join with you at Kerith this Christmas.
Thursday: Our local Church, ministries, small groups, finance, creating space for healthy growth and friendships
Let’s P.R.A.Y.
P: Pause. Today we are praying for Kerith Community Church, focusing on our site here in Bracknell. What words/feelings come to mind when you think through your involvement in church life. Bring them to Jesus today.
R: Rejoice. Thank God for his master plan that the ‘church is the hope of the world’, and that you are part of that plan today. Who do you want to thank God for this morning with our community- why don’t you send them a message of gratitude.
A: Ask. Lets pray for God to accomplish his plans through Kerith in this season – pray for resources to do all He has for us, both people and finance. Pray for our spiritual temperature, that we would be passionate about the Gospel and creating space for healthy growth in our community.
Y: Yield. What is it that God is saying to you today about playing your part in God’s plan for the salvation of the world- through the local church!
Wednesday: Our local community, Bracknell town, schools, health & wealth
9 Oct, 2024
Let’s P.R.A.Y.
P: Pause. What are the local council services near you? Take a moment today to think back to the times you have accessed them , the schools, the hospitals, the tip, the library etc
R: Rejoice. Thank God for the moments when they have been a blessing to you- thank God for the staff teams- can you name any?
A: Ask. Right now local government departments are waiting for more cuts, lets pray for the decision makers that they will make wise choices, that money will be released to support the most vunerable. That as a church community we would be engaged in our local community, acknowledging the needs around us and stepping in to be a blessing.
Y: Yield. Where there is injustice in our local systems lets choose today not to grumble but to bring light and hope and support sustainable solutions. What is God giving you ‘holy discontent’ about? Yield to your part in the solution!
Get Ready for the Big Fat Quiz 2024!
Following the success of last year’s event, our Annual BIG FAT QUIZ 2024 is back!
Tuesday: Our nation, it’s politics & social justice
Let’s P.R.A.Y.
P: Pause. Take a moment to quietly consider what’s going on currently in the nation (for instance, increased energy costs), how it affects you personally, as well as others that you may or may not know. Think about the emotions stirred in you because of this and bring it all to Jesus’ feet.
R: Rejoice. Thank God for our leaders and the systems that have been put in place for our common good.
A: Ask. Pray for wisdom for our leaders and each of us, to make a stand for what is right and to act justly towards everyone within our spheres of influence.
Y: Yield. Trust the Father to hear us as we pray.
Monday: Our world, international matters, politics & conflict
Let’s P.R.A.Y.
P: Pause. What’s on the news across the continents either this morning or currently? What catches your eye that God is asking you to pray around today?
R: Rejoice. Thank God for His love for the world, and his mercies that are new every morning (Lamentations 3:23).
A: Ask. Pray into world events that need God’s breakthrough. It may help to pray the 3 Ps – for the people, the peacemakers and the pastors in that area.
Y: Yield. Allow Jesus to release you from any anxiety as you intercede today. Calling out to God but being assured that he is ultimately sovereign over all of His earth.
Another Week of Prayer and Fasting kicks off on Monday 7th October
We have another opportunity to collectively focus our attention on God, and wait on Him to speak.
Help us bring some light to Bracknell this Autumn!
As Christians should we try to discourage children from celebrating Halloween and from “Trick or Treating” in the community? Well, interestingly part of Halloween’s history has a Christian basis.
Ethical shopping..a perfect Saturday afternoon!
For all of us buying clothes is becoming super expensive, so why don’t you join us with friends and family for an afternoon raising money for our Trash For Cash project. You will also be supporting the planet by creating an Autumn wardrobe from nearly new clothing! Come along to our Forever Fashion Event.
There’s a small group for you…
Not everyone likes the same flavours of ice-cream. Some love choc-chip, others are fans of rum and raisin (yuck!). In the same way we know that we enjoy differing ways to connect with God and others.
We’re here now!
Following a history of having gone to two meetings a few times, including planting out other churches and seeing the start of our other Kerith sites over the years — such as Reading Family Church, Kerith Sandhurst (which is now our Kerith Farnborough site), Kerith Windsor, Kerith Isle of Wight (which has recently moved from the west of the island to Newport) and Flow Church — it’s now another beautiful watershed moment in the life of Kerith Bracknell as we returned to two meetings again on our site this past Sunday, 8th September.
Sunday’s coming, here’s the plan …
We have been praying as a team for the start of something really special this weekend, CREATING SPACE FOR HEALTHY GROWTH, means first we have to MOVE to create the space.
Worshipping together- starting something new this Sunday.
In 2 weeks time we are launching our 2 meetings at Kerith Bracknell…
Are you free Monday mornings?
Come and help us come alongside parents and their toddlers on a Monday!
Deepen your faith: consider taking or leading a course
At Kerith Bracknell we are passionate about GROWING in our faith, as we know it’s all to easy to think we can live our lives relying on the Bible truths we learnt many years back.
Are you our next Bracknell CAP Debt Coach?
Are you compassionate and would love to come along people to see them freed from the entrapment of debt, and come to a personal faith in Jesus Christ? Then this role is most likely for you!
Keeping The Kerith Centre Bright and Clear
Opening its doors in 1989, and having been a recognisable and welcoming space within our Bracknell community for over 30 years, The Kerith Centre is in need of some upgrades to keep it functioning at its best. Currently we're focusing on upgrading its auditorium lighting and replacing its PA system.
Trash to Cash: Plateau Project Northern Nigeria
Last Sunday was a really powerful reminder of the part we can all play in caring for God’s creation.
Gathering with purpose: Women Together
An Inspiring Start for our WOMEN TOGETHER event, Saturday 13th July 2024.
An opportunity to celebrate with our community in Bracknell
For families coming out from war torn London in the 1950s, the new town of Bracknell has an incredible legacy as a place of provision - and the Kerith Centre ( ‘place of provision’ in Hebew!) is right in the middle of the town!