09:45 am
Church at Study
Prayer – Joy Cuff
Singspiration - Nos. 159, 390 & 329
Lesson Review – Angela Thompson
Mission Story – Melony Davis
Welcome – Novelette Martin
Closing Hymn – No. 570
Closing Prayer – Maxine Rhodes
11:15 am
Pastor’s Time / Announcements
11:30 am
Church at Worship
Introit – Teens Praise Team
Call to Worship – Anna Francis
Welcome – Paulette Marceny
Opening Song – No. 198 - Congregation
Praise and Worship – Praise Team
Children’s Story – Tiffany Smith
Tithes & Offering – Leroy Houslin
Acknowledgment - Pastoral Team
Prayer – Derrick Robinson
Scripture Reading – Sharon Clarke
Psalm 139:23-24
Meditational – Brixton Church Choir
The Word – Elder Layne Robinson
‘Search Me O God’
Appeal Song – No. 334
Closing Hymn – No. 330 – Congregation
Benediction – Elder Layne Robinson
16:00 Bible Foundations of Faith
Belief No. 12
Church at Study
Prayer – Joy Cuff
Singspiration - Nos. 159, 390 & 329
Lesson Review – Angela Thompson
Mission Story – Melony Davis
Welcome – Novelette Martin
Closing Hymn – No. 570
Closing Prayer – Maxine Rhodes
11:15 am
Pastor’s Time / Announcements
11:30 am
Church at Worship
Introit – Teens Praise Team
Call to Worship – Anna Francis
Welcome – Paulette Marceny
Opening Song – No. 198 - Congregation
Praise and Worship – Praise Team
Children’s Story – Tiffany Smith
Tithes & Offering – Leroy Houslin
Acknowledgment - Pastoral Team
Prayer – Derrick Robinson
Scripture Reading – Sharon Clarke
Psalm 139:23-24
Meditational – Brixton Church Choir
The Word – Elder Layne Robinson
‘Search Me O God’
Appeal Song – No. 334
Closing Hymn – No. 330 – Congregation
Benediction – Elder Layne Robinson
16:00 Bible Foundations of Faith
Belief No. 12
Message from the Pastor
As you worship today, remember that the Sabbath also includes rest for your mental wellbeing.
Anxiety and worry are the hindrances to a restful, peaceful mind and causes stress. When stress occurs, it empowers and enlarges problems and blocks solutions. When emotions are high we don’t think too clearly and can make rash decisions. Never make permanent decisions based on temporary emotional setbacks.
To safeguard against that, it’s important that you develop a peaceful state of mind. Find a place that resonates calm within you and spend quality time there. Worship also actually helps to calm your mind.
Then, when you’ve steadied your nerves and feel your thoughts are clear, go back to the situation that’s bothering you and let God give you clarity of mind to deal with it.
Have a peaceful Sabbath today!
Anxiety and worry are the hindrances to a restful, peaceful mind and causes stress. When stress occurs, it empowers and enlarges problems and blocks solutions. When emotions are high we don’t think too clearly and can make rash decisions. Never make permanent decisions based on temporary emotional setbacks.
To safeguard against that, it’s important that you develop a peaceful state of mind. Find a place that resonates calm within you and spend quality time there. Worship also actually helps to calm your mind.
Then, when you’ve steadied your nerves and feel your thoughts are clear, go back to the situation that’s bothering you and let God give you clarity of mind to deal with it.
Have a peaceful Sabbath today!
Brixton Weekly
Announcements 19 July 2025
BSDA Promotions
Elders on Duty: Roy Moodie
First Aiders on Duty: Delrose Green & Maxine Rhodes
First Aiders on Duty: Delrose Green & Maxine Rhodes
The Sick— Please remember Sonia Larmond, Sis Jarrett, Bro McLeod [who is now at home] and others who are sick, at home, the housebound and the bereaved in your prayers.
Bible Study at 4:00pm ‘Belief No 12 – The Church’.
The Funeral Service for the late Olga Rafferty will take place here on Tuesday 12 August 20025 at 11:00am.
Church Choir practice tomorrow at 3:00pm. Sopranos, tenors and bassists are needed. Please see Carol if you can help
Stewardship Book Review
We are reinstating the quarterly book review and the book for this quarter is ‘Mind, Character & Personality, Vol 1. This book can be downloaded from the internet or if you prefer a hardcopy, see Sis Witter who can order a copy for you.
We are reinstating the quarterly book review and the book for this quarter is ‘Mind, Character & Personality, Vol 1. This book can be downloaded from the internet or if you prefer a hardcopy, see Sis Witter who can order a copy for you.
Safeguarding / Keeping Church Safe
Parents and guardians, please be reminded that you are responsible for the safety of your children while they are on the church premises.
Parents and guardians, please be reminded that you are responsible for the safety of your children while they are on the church premises.
Brixton’s Investment Programme
Sabbath School Investment is a longstanding programme within the Seventh-day Adventist Church encourages members to support mission work in church and community. The funds collected are used to support various outreach projects.
Vacation Bible School: 4-9 August 2025
True North is this year’s theme – helping kids navigate life with Jesus as their guide. Parents, volunteers are needed to join the team, please see Breanna Robinson for more information.
Sabbath School Investment is a longstanding programme within the Seventh-day Adventist Church encourages members to support mission work in church and community. The funds collected are used to support various outreach projects.
Vacation Bible School: 4-9 August 2025
True North is this year’s theme – helping kids navigate life with Jesus as their guide. Parents, volunteers are needed to join the team, please see Breanna Robinson for more information.
Church Campaign: 30 August to 6 September
Planning is underway for this event featuring Pastor Gregory Carrol from Florida. Meetings will be held each night except Thursday with a baptism on the 6th September.
Planning is underway for this event featuring Pastor Gregory Carrol from Florida. Meetings will be held each night except Thursday with a baptism on the 6th September.
JAYS – The department is asking for your help to donate food items for Camp at the end of this month and also for people to help with setting up on the 27 July and taking down the camp on the 3 August. Please contact Leonard/Natalie if you can help.
Adventist Education – Help Sponsor a Child.
Hyland House School needs your help to continue offering Christian Education to children. Please help by donating £5.00 each month adding Hyland House to your tithes envelope. You can also set up a regular payments using Account No. 00070211, Sort Code 205300. Thanks in advance.
Cornerstone Counselling is a professional and faith-based counselling to support emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing, helping adults, children, young people, couples and families navigate life’s challenges with hope and resilience. No matter your area of suffering, be it Abuse & Trauma, Bereavement & Loss, Addictions, etc Counsellors are trained in various therapeutic techniques to guide individuals towards healthier coping mechanisms and better communication skills. Don’t suffer in silence, contact them on 0330 133 2495 or 0207 723 8050 dedicated listening line.
Hyland House School needs your help to continue offering Christian Education to children. Please help by donating £5.00 each month adding Hyland House to your tithes envelope. You can also set up a regular payments using Account No. 00070211, Sort Code 205300. Thanks in advance.
Cornerstone Counselling is a professional and faith-based counselling to support emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing, helping adults, children, young people, couples and families navigate life’s challenges with hope and resilience. No matter your area of suffering, be it Abuse & Trauma, Bereavement & Loss, Addictions, etc Counsellors are trained in various therapeutic techniques to guide individuals towards healthier coping mechanisms and better communication skills. Don’t suffer in silence, contact them on 0330 133 2495 or 0207 723 8050 dedicated listening line.
PLEASE NOTE: Brixton Church is a NUT FREE ZONE
NO NUTS TO BE BROUGHT ON THE PREMISES.
NO NUTS TO BE BROUGHT ON THE PREMISES.
Alive in Jesus
There’s a new Children’s Sabbath School Curriculum coming in January 2025 from the GC Sabbath School and Personal Ministries called Alive in Jesus for children and youth, replacing the Gracelink, Junior, Powerpoints, Real-Time Faith and Cornerstone Connections. This new resource includes information for parents and sabbath school teachers. This new resource includes a feature for new babies as well as Beginners, Primary, Junior, Teens and Youth, Check out the Alive in Jesus website for more information.
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Are you a member of Brixton SDA Church? Is your membership at another Church but you have been worshipping at Brixton for longer than six months? If so, this opportunity is just for you. We would like to assist you in transferring your membership to Brixton. To do so, please see our Church Clerk, Anna Francis to arrange your transfer.
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There’s a new Children’s Sabbath School Curriculum coming in January 2025 from the GC Sabbath School and Personal Ministries called Alive in Jesus for children and youth, replacing the Gracelink, Junior, Powerpoints, Real-Time Faith and Cornerstone Connections. This new resource includes information for parents and sabbath school teachers. This new resource includes a feature for new babies as well as Beginners, Primary, Junior, Teens and Youth, Check out the Alive in Jesus website for more information.
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Are you a member of Brixton SDA Church? Is your membership at another Church but you have been worshipping at Brixton for longer than six months? If so, this opportunity is just for you. We would like to assist you in transferring your membership to Brixton. To do so, please see our Church Clerk, Anna Francis to arrange your transfer.
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DEPARTMENTAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Women's Ministry
- She Connects - aims to foster connections between women in the church. Use the QR code below to register to take part or see a member of the WM team
- She Prays - Every first Sunday of every month at 5:00pm. Join us on Brixton's YouTube Channel.
Health & Wellbeing Events
Keep Fit - Weekly on Tuesdays at 7:00pm
Health Nugget – Narrowing of the arteries can lead to angina, shortness of breath and heart attack. Risk factors are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity and family history. Main a healthy lifestyle with wholesome foods, physical activities and avoid harmful foods.
Keep Fit - Weekly on Tuesdays at 7:00pm
Health Nugget – Narrowing of the arteries can lead to angina, shortness of breath and heart attack. Risk factors are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity and family history. Main a healthy lifestyle with wholesome foods, physical activities and avoid harmful foods.
Adventist Community Services Events
· Brixton’s Seniors Club—Tuesdays at 10:00 am
· Feeding the Homeless—Thursdays at 5:00 pm
· Brixton’s Seniors Club—Tuesdays at 10:00 am
· Feeding the Homeless—Thursdays at 5:00 pm
Weekly Teacher’s Meeting – Thursdays at 7:30 pm
Community Services
The Department is asking for support by way of monetary contributions of £12 a year, £1 a month or 25p a week which goes towards helping those that are in need.
The Department is asking for support by way of monetary contributions of £12 a year, £1 a month or 25p a week which goes towards helping those that are in need.
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STEWARDSHIP MINISTRIES
Bible Study & The Mind
An Antidote for Poisonous Insinuations—When the mind is stored with Bible truth, its principles take deep root in the soul, and the preference and tastes become wedded to truth, and there is no desire for debasing, exciting literature that enfeebles the moral powers and wrecks the faculties God has bestowed for usefulness. Bible knowledge will prove an antidote for the poisonous insinuations received through unguarded reading.—The Review and Herald, November 9, 1886. (Our High Calling, 202.)
Protects From Superstition—If the teachings of this Word were made the controlling influence in our lives, if mind and heart were brought under its restraining power, the evils that now exist in churches and families would find no place .... The teachings of the Word of God are to control mind and heart, that the home life may demonstrate the power of the grace of God....
Without the Bible we should be bewildered by false theories. The mind would be subjected to the tyranny of superstition and falsehood. But having in our possession an authentic history of the beginning of the world, we need not hamper ourselves with human conjectures and unreliable theories.—The Review and Herald, November 10, 1904. [97]
It Improves the Reasoning Faculties—If the mind is set to the task of studying the Bible for information, the reasoning faculties will be improved. Under study of the Scriptures the mind expands and becomes more evenly balanced than if occupied in obtaining general information from the books that are used which have no connection with the Bible. No knowledge is so firm, so consistent and far-reaching, as that obtained from a study of the Word of God. It is the foundation of all true knowledge.
The Bible is like a fountain. The more you look into it, the deeper it appears. The grand truths of sacred history possess amazing strength and beauty and are as far-reaching as eternity. No science is equal to the science that reveals the character of God.
Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, yet he said, “Behold, I have taught you statutes and judgments, even as the Lord my God commanded me, that ye should do so in the land whither ye go to possess it. Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”—The Review and Herald, February 25, 1896. (Fundamentals of Christian Education, 393.)
Sabbath School Investment Registration Form
Weekly Stewardship Devotional
52 Stewardship messages for you and your families
2025 DEVOTIONAL READINGS
Week 29: Sabbath 19 July 2025
GIVE—EVEN IF IT IS TOO MUCH
“But he who did not know, yet committed things deserving of stripes, shall be beaten with few. For everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be required; and to whom much has been committed, of him they will ask the more.”–Luke 12:48
When Fabian (not his real name) was doing his final high school class in Zambia, his brother sent him money for the examination fee. Upon counting, Fabian realized it was almost twice the required examination fees. When he saw that, he began to wrestle with the idea of giving tithe and an offering equivalent to tithe—meaning another ten percent. This was a challenging decision for a poor young student. After much thought, he decided to return tithe and give another ten percent as offerings.
While he was counting the tithe and offerings, his friends arrived and inquired where he was taking the money he just put in an envelope. He explained that his tithe and offerings were given to God.
His friends laughed and told him in no uncertain terms that the amount was too much. One of them said, “Why can’t you give a small fraction of it? God knows that you are a student and need money. When you’ll begin to work, then you can give God more money, not now. Keep some of the money for yourself.”
Fabian calmly told his friends that what he was giving to God was insignificant compared to what God gave Him in the person of His Son Jesus. The following day, he took that money to church.
Appeal
Brothers and sisters, as we return our tithe and offerings, let us remember what God gave to save us. Nothing should be considered too much to be given to God.
When Fabian (not his real name) was doing his final high school class in Zambia, his brother sent him money for the examination fee. Upon counting, Fabian realized it was almost twice the required examination fees. When he saw that, he began to wrestle with the idea of giving tithe and an offering equivalent to tithe—meaning another ten percent. This was a challenging decision for a poor young student. After much thought, he decided to return tithe and give another ten percent as offerings.
While he was counting the tithe and offerings, his friends arrived and inquired where he was taking the money he just put in an envelope. He explained that his tithe and offerings were given to God.
His friends laughed and told him in no uncertain terms that the amount was too much. One of them said, “Why can’t you give a small fraction of it? God knows that you are a student and need money. When you’ll begin to work, then you can give God more money, not now. Keep some of the money for yourself.”
Fabian calmly told his friends that what he was giving to God was insignificant compared to what God gave Him in the person of His Son Jesus. The following day, he took that money to church.
Appeal
Brothers and sisters, as we return our tithe and offerings, let us remember what God gave to save us. Nothing should be considered too much to be given to God.
KIDS STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Grateful Living for Kids
Fun ways to teach kids to be good stewards!
The Trans-European Division Stewardship Ministries has introduced an age-related Stewardship information pack to assist local churches to teach children about stewardship. The information pack is called Grateful Living for Kids.
Brixton Community News
Read Spring 2024’s Lambeth Talk
15 March 2024
Written by: Lambeth Council
Written by: Lambeth Council
News and announcements
The cover photo of Spring’s free Lambeth Talk magazine shows award winners from the community with the Mayor at the Lambeth Civic Awards.
Come to the next Lambeth Together Public Forum next Thursday (21 March) from 1pm to 2pm at Lambeth Town Hall or online. Join us to share ideas and influence the way local services are run. Whether you’re studying, working or living in Lambeth, your voice matters.
From 2pm, you’re welcome to stay for the Lambeth Together Care Partnership Board meeting. Hear about the Living Well Network Alliance’s contract extension decision, progress on our local health and care plan, ‘Our Health, Our Lambeth’, and a deep dive into our Neighbourhood and Wellbeing Delivery Alliance. For more information, joining instructions and meeting papers.
From 2pm, you’re welcome to stay for the Lambeth Together Care Partnership Board meeting. Hear about the Living Well Network Alliance’s contract extension decision, progress on our local health and care plan, ‘Our Health, Our Lambeth’, and a deep dive into our Neighbourhood and Wellbeing Delivery Alliance. For more information, joining instructions and meeting papers.
NO SMOKING DAY IN LAMBETH
Help in Lambeth for No Smoking Day 2024--
For No Smoking Day on Wednesday, we shared a message of support for anyone wanting to quit smoking in Lambeth. Help is available from pharmacies, specialists, text messages, a helpline, or an app. Stopping smoking is one of the best things for your health. You are more likely to succeed by mixing and matching personal help (like motivational support from a health advisor) with NRT, prescription medication, or e-cigarettes. There’s free support for all Lambeth smokers and options to fit your lifestyle and help you quit successfully.
Age Friendly Forum speaks up for Lambeth’s future
Last month, around 50 older residents and representatives of voluntary organisations who work on age-related issues joined Lambeth’s first Age Friendly forum. During the session, attendees discussed the key values and principles that will underscore how they’d like to engage with and help shape the Age Friendly Lambeth Action Plan development. With the older population of Lambeth increasing, it is important to ensure our borough is a place that meets the needs of us all as we age.
SEC NEWS
SEC Sabbath School Discussion
Launching January 2024, the SEC’s weekly interactive Bible study hosted by SEC Sabbath School Director, Pastor Kwado Kwarteng-Ampofo. Explore the timeless lessons that guide us in our everyday lives, where faith meets understanding and community meets enlightenment.
Personal Ministries’ “Inspired for Mission” Pastor Royston Smith
The SEC Personal Ministries Department has recently crafted an engaging video promo to showcase our five key projects that will soon be launched across the conference. We're excited to catch your interest and warmly invite your participation in any of these initiatives.
SEC Newsletter
Letter from the SEC President
We were shocked and saddened by reports of the recent stabbing incident at an Assyrian Orthodox church in Sydney, Australia, in which a teenage assailant attacked clergy and churchgoers during a service. Our thoughts are with the injured and their families, and we pray for their swift recovery.
This disturbing incident serves as a sobering reminder of the need for vigilance. In a world marred by conflict and strife, where tensions have the potential to spill over into our diverse communities here in the UK, we may need to take proactive measures to ensure the safety of our congregations.
Indeed, as we reflect on the broader global landscape, the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, Sudan, Myanmar, and Ukraine and the resulting humanitarian crises demand our urgent attention and prayers. Gaza and Sudan, in particular, face critical shortages of water, food, electricity, and medical care, exacerbating the suffering of already vulnerable populations.
In light of these pressing needs, ADRA-UK has launched its Annual Appeal, 'A Call to Compassion.' This initiative seeks to support vulnerable children in South Sudan and Myanmar in attending school and provide essential emergency response and humanitarian aid in various regions.
While the door-to-door part of the appeal has been discontinued, all other fundraising strategies and opportunities are still open to our church communities. Your generous contributions and fundraising efforts are crucial in bringing healing and restoration to those affected by crises worldwide.
Thank you for your unwavering support and commitment to compassion. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need, serving humanity as God intended.
Go, SEC!
In His Service,
Dr. Kirk Thomas
South England Conference President
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TED NEWS
Building a Culture of Discipleship
Discipleship is one of those forgotten and neglected topics in Adventism. We used to preach about the end of the world, the Sabbath, diet, tithing. But discipleship? We never used to talk about that! The very idea was, if you pay, pray, and obey, that’s all that was expected of you. If you kept the Sabbath, returned your tithe (and offerings) and stayed away from pork and worldly music, you were almost ready for translation. (Of course, there were always some vigilant saints who reminded us that we also needed to be vegetarians, drink eight glasses of water daily, and more recently – eat five portions of fruits and vegetables per day).
If I asked in a typical local church: Why are we here? What’s the purpose of our existence? In most churches, I am sure I would hear something about evangelism: ‘We are here to do evangelism.’ ‘Evangelism is the sole purpose of our existence.’ And maybe some knowledgeable people could even quote a bible text to support it. The Great Commission wording from Matt 28:18-20 readily comes to mind. However, do you know any text where Jesus forbids evangelism?