“… It’s true – when I pray, Jesus Christ somehow finds a way to lead me through my most difficult problems … even those at work”

Every Sunday at 10:30

Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of His return is drawing near.

(Hebrews 10:24-25 NLT)

 .. these (things) are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in him you will have life by the power of his name. (John 20:31 NLT)

Christmas is Coming!

Christians hold Christmas in great respect.  It is a time when we particularly remember that God sent His Son to be our example and our sacrifice (If you want to know more about that, our "Church Q & A section may help - or simply email us).  Because this was the ultimate gift of love, we think of Christmas as a time of love and peace.   At CHURCH@Claremont we always have a special programme - with a strong focus on family.  This year we are planning the following (God permitting):

• Sunday 22 December -  a family Carol Service with mince pies to follow. Begins at 10:30.
• Sunday 29 December - Family Sunday - our special brand of family service, to be held in the Lower Hall and followed by our Sharing Lunch together.  Everyone is welcome and it begins at 10:30.  (Until the meeting begins, you may enter through the front door, as usual.  After the meeting has commenced, please use the rear door on Bark Street).

Regular Dates 

• We share bread and wine (non-alcoholic) at our some of our main meetings, prayer meetings, group meetings and at other occasions when the church family meets. 
• We always enjoy a drink and a biscuit following our Sunday meetings, but on the last Sunday of each month we have our "Bring and Share Lunch" - also known as "Butty Sunday".  Everyone is welcome - even if you haven't brought any food to share.   
• Our Tuesday morning Discovery Bible Study is now studying the Gospel (Good News!) as described by Matthew - one of Jesus' original disciples.  Join us in the church office or on Zoom (meeting ID: 856-699-2818) at 10:30 each Tuesday except the first of the month, when we hold our PowerHouse Prayer Meeting.  
  
• On the first Tuesday of each month we hold our PowerHouse Prayer meeting at 10:30 in the Seminar Room at Claremont House.  We consider this prayer meeting to be a very important occasion for the church, so please make every attempt to attend. The next one will be early in 2025.  
• Home Group meetings are held at various times and in a number of locations.  We try to allocate every church member to a group, where they will have the opportunity to engage in various meetings and activities.  Please contact the leadership team or the church office if you wish to join a group.
• "Tea and Toast" - Every Thursday from 10:30 to 12:30 we open our doors to any member of the community to come in, get warm, use the internet, enjoy a drink and a snack, have a natter, read or play a game.  We are also taking part in the"Warm Spaces" and "Talkin' Tables" schemes, which tries to combat loneliness and isolation in the community and provides a warm getaway from a cold home.  Anyone is welcome who would like to have a cuppa, make friends or simply have someone to talk to.

 

Breaking Bread / Communion

We share bread and grape juice (in lieu of wine) to remember Jesus whenever we can, in our main meetings, our group meetings and in our prayer meetings.  

On the night when He was betrayed, the Lord Jesus took some bread and gave thanks to God for it. Then He broke it in pieces and said, “This is My body, which is given for you. Do this to remember Me.”  In the same way, He took the cup of wine after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant between God and His people—an agreement confirmed with My blood. Do this to remember Me as often as you drink it.”  (1 Corinthians 11:23-25 NLT) 

Discovery Bible Study

Imagine a bible study in which your contributions have just as much value as those of the leader; in which no-one is wrong and no-one is criticised as we learn together from God's Word.  That's our Discovery Bible Study - weekly on Tuesdays at 10:30 on Zoom or in the church office.  

If your bible doesn't look well worn, then perhaps you should ask yourself whether you are using it enough!  A bible is not meant to decorate a bookshelf - it is intended to be the light which guides us every day.

"Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path".  (Psalm 119:105 NLT)

Powerhouse Prayer Meeting

A church communicates with God by prayer and our experience says that prayer meetings are essential for healthy growth.  No matter who you are, you will benefit personally from praying and the church will be stronger too.

We encourage personal prayer at all times and we meet in the Seminar Room at Claremont House at 10:30 pm on the first Tuesday of each month to pray together.  Everyone is welcome.

"Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer". (Luke 5:16 NLT) - If Jesus needed to step away and pray, how much more do we need to?

Tea and Toast 

Every Thursday we open our lounge for passers-by and visitors to drop in to the church and enjoy a complimentary drink and a slice or two of toast.  We have a warm space if the weather is cold, some puzzles and games, free internet and friendly faces for a chat.

  

The easiest car parking for the church is at Topp Way NCP car park, about 200m from the church.  Unfortunately this is not free, but the price is reasonable.  For GPS users, the car park location is Duke Street, Bolton, BL1 2DJ.  There is some local street parking available, but you need to come early to secure a place.

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CHURCH@Claremont is a brand name of Claremont Church Bolton, registered in the UK as charity number 1002074