From Jason Gain, the new Pastor of Chipperfield Baptist Church:

As I write this I am looking out on a very grey and wet scene. Not what I could see only a few days ago and certainly not the same as when we first arrived. However the Chipperfield community continues to be as friendly, warm and open as ever and we ourselves are beginning to get into the swing of things as there is always something for our children to do, well when we will taxi them.

I would like to thank all those that came to my induction service on the 22nd September, it really was a fantastic day, once the nerves were overcome, and lots of people said lots of very lovely things, which I wont pretend weren’t flattering if only a little bit untrue, but I will take any praise I can.

You may or may not know that the service marks the beginning of a journey for Chipperfield Baptist Church and me, as two days later I was off to the dreaming spires of Oxford to study at Regents Park College and to join others who have heard the call to ministry. Both the church and I will spend the next three years working out what God has in store for us and how we can get there, exciting times indeed. If by any chance you may fancy looking in on us all, just to see where that journey goes, please do, you may be surprised. Our wish would be that you would come to know Gods love as much as we do.

Although all around us the weather is gradually changing to colder and wetter, thank God, He never changes. Love, Jason Gain, The Man in the Manse

Church News:

The induction service of our Pastor, Jason Gain, on a beautifully sunny day, was a truly splendid and enjoyable occasion. Many folk from other local churches came to support Jason, and us, on this very special occasion in the life of our church, and we are very grateful to them all.

A feast of food was waiting for us afterwards, and a welcome cup of tea, all lovingly prepared by a number of friends. Thank you all!

We are looking forward to the visit of Rev. Bill Hewis from the Leprosy Mission on November 4th. He is a very interesting speaker and there will be Christmas cards and other items for sale afterwards, the proceeds to help the Mission. Please come and share with us in this special service.

On December 9th, we will be joining St Pauls for the annual Christingle service and, later the same day, we shall be welcoming the Chiltern West Gallery Quire at 4pm to the Baptist Church for their annual visit. So please make a note of this date and join both churches on that day, we are sure you will enjoy it.