This page comes from the newsletter of Broadmead Baptist Church, known as The Record. The Record has been produced since 1934.
The Broadmead Cross
This cross, like all representations of the cross of Jesus Christ, symbolises his suffering and death for all humanity.
The arms reach outwards, like the arms of God, in love and forgiveness, gathering all suffering to himself
The space between the two upright members represents the fact that Christ is no longer dead. Beyond the cross there is the Resurrection.
The upright members point upwards to denote Christ's Ascension.
From The Record - Prayer at Broadmead
Broadmead Congregational Prayer
A simple order of daily prayer shared by some of the congregation at Broadmead.
Opening Words
I love the Lord, because he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy.
Because he has turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.
Lord's Prayer
Statement of faith
We believe and trust in God the Father Almighty
We believe and trust in Jesus Christ, his son
We believe and trust in the Holy Spirit
We believe and trust in the Three in One.
Readings for week beginning:
29 August Luke 14:1, 7-14
5 September Luke 14:25-33
12 September Luke 15:1-10
19 September Luke 16:1-13
26 September Luke 16:19-31
3 October Luke 17:5-10
Intercessions:
Week 1. For those who serve our city as councillors: give them wisdom in their decision making on our behalf. We pray also for the Police, Fire and Ambulance services as they work in difficult and dangerous situations.
Week 2. For our Church Steward and his assistants as they care for our church premises and as they welcome the many visitors who use these premises for their meetings week by week.
Week 3. For young people who travel abroad with the Voluntary Services Organisation to work and gain experience of life in the Third World, and to help where they can.
Week 4. For the Church Trustees, the Diaconate and Pastoral Care Team, as together they care for the Church and congregation. Give them encouragement in service.
Broadmead Prayer
By your strength, 0 Christ, keep us close to the Word, to the truth of the Gospel, and to the fellowship of the Church. Through mutual care, prayer and the life of the Christian fellowship, lead us in your paths, to the glory of your name. Amen. (based on the original covenant )
Blessing
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with me and all of God's people now and forever. Amen.
Last updated: 02-09-10