Costessey Baptist Church

29/05/2026

A warm welcome awaits you this Sunday at Costessey Baptist Church! 😊

Why not join us for our Prayer Meeting at 10:15am as we gather to pray and encourage one another, followed by our Morning Service at 10:45am.

Whether you're a regular attendee, new to the area, exploring faith, or simply looking for a friendly community, we'd love to see you.

After the service, stay for refreshments and a chat – it's a great opportunity to connect and get to know one another.

We look forward to welcoming you!

22/05/2026

We are delighted to announce that we have appointed Thiago Vajas Simoes as Pastor and we welcome him and his wife Tali.

Join us this Sunday at Costessey Baptist Church!

Prayer Meeting – 10:15am
Morning Service – 10:45am

This week we will be exploring Jesus' call to "Come and follow me" from John 1:43–51 (NIV). As Jesus calls Philip and Nathanael, we see how lives are transformed when people respond to His invitation to follow Him, trust Him, and discover who He truly is.

Whether you've been following Jesus for many years or are simply curious about faith, you are very welcome to join us as we worship together, pray, and learn from God's Word.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday!

"Jesus called Philip to follow Him" (Bible Illustrations by Jim Padgett, Sweet Media, 1984).

22/05/2026

Costessey Baptist Church Notices

We are delighted to announce that we have appointed Thiago Vajas Simoes as Pastor and we welcome him and his wife Tali.

Sunday morning service is at 10.45 in the Church. Before each service we have a prayer meeting starting at 10.15am, usually held in the Church Hall.

The monthly newsletter is available to collect at the Church.

Speakers for May

24th Mr Thiago Vajas Simoes

31st Mr Brian Hanks

Speakers for June.

7th Mr. David Adams

14th Mr. Thiago Vajas Simoes

21st Cafe Church, Mr John Fennell and Mr Paul Burnett

28th Mr. Thiago Vajas Simoes

Activities:

Friday 29th May (10.30am); Bible Study and prayer meeting, to be held in the Church Hall.

Wednesday 3rd June (10.00am); Coffee Morning, to be held in Church Hall.

Monday 8th June (10.30am); House Group, led by Mr John Fennell

Tuesday 9th June (7.00pm); House Group, led by Rachel Lane

Saturday 13th June (9.00am); Church Breakfast at Table Table, in Premier Inn opposite entrance to Royal Norfolk Showground.

Monday 22nd June (10.30am); House Group, led by Mr John Fennell

Tuesday 23rd June (7.00pm); House Group, led by Rachel Lane

Friday 26th June (10.30am); Bible Study and prayer meeting, to be held in the Church Hall.

15/05/2026

☕ Café Church at Costessey Baptist Church ☕

All ages are warmly welcome to join us this Sunday as we gather together in fellowship, worship, and reflection.

🕥 10:15am – Prayer Meeting
🕥 10:45am – Café Church Service

This week we will reflect on Jesus preparing His disciples for His ascension, His promise that He is always with us, and the hope of His return for His people.

“Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:20 (NIV)

As we consider His promises and His return, we ask ourselves: Are we prepared?

Come along for coffee, conversation, worship, and encouragement. We would love to welcome you.

image credit: knowing-jesus. com

08/05/2026

Join us this Sunday at Costessey Baptist Church!

Time of Prayer: 10:15am
Service: 10:45am

This Sunday we are expanding on our verse for the year: Jesus is our living hope.

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” 1 Peter 1:3 (NIV)

Come and be encouraged as we worship together, grow in faith, and celebrate the hope we have in Jesus. Everyone is welcome!

Art work by J. Fennell and copies are available in the church entrance.

01/05/2026

Sunday at Costessey Baptist Church

In John 9 we read the amazing story of a man born blind who receives his sight when Jesus meets him. It’s a powerful reminder that just as he was physically blind, we were once spiritually blind too—until Jesus opened our eyes through salvation.

“Once I was blind, but now I see.”

This Sunday, we’d love you to join us as we reflect on this incredible truth together.

📖 10:15am – Prayer time
🙏 10:45am – Sunday service
☕ Refreshments served afterwards

Whether you’re exploring faith or looking for a church family, you are warmly welcome at Costessey Baptist Church.

Image credit: knowing-jesus.com

25/04/2026

Come and join us tomorrow for morning worship followed by a time of fellowship over tea and coffee. Tomorrow our theme which is Prayer - learning from our Lord 😊

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17/04/2026

This Sunday is Café Church ☕

We’ll be looking at passages from the Bible that remind us that God is in control and has good plans for His people. As Jeremiah 29:11 tells us, we have a hope and a future.

Together, we’ll reflect on how we can listen and respond to what God reveals to us.

You’re very welcome to join us.

10/04/2026

On the road to Damascus, everything changed.

In Acts 9 we meet Saul, he is a man full of certainty, passion, and purpose… yet heading in the wrong direction. Then, in a moment, Jesus meets him. Not when he has it all figured out. Not when he deserves it. But right there on the road.

Saul is stopped in his tracks. Blinded. Humbled. Changed.

And what do we learn?

●No one is beyond God’s reach
●An encounter with Jesus transforms everything
●Sometimes we need to be stopped before we can truly see
●God uses ordinary people (like Ananias!) to bring His grace to others

Saul becomes Paul. He goes from persecutor to preacher, from lost to found.

Maybe today you feel far off track. Maybe you’re questioning, searching, or even resisting. Take heart: God is still meeting people on their “Damascus roads.”

He sees you. He calls you. He can change your story too.

“Lord, what do you want me to do?” (Acts 9:6)



Image credit to: Calvary Tucson YouTube channel.

03/04/2026

Easter Sunday at Costessey Baptist Church

You are warmly invited to celebrate Easter with us.

Easter Breakfast - 9:00am
Begin the day in fellowship as we share food, friendship, and give thanks together. All are welcome.

Easter Service - 10:45am
Including communion.

Service Theme: The Empty Tomb and The Road to Emmaus

First half: The Empty Tomb
“Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!” (Luke 24:5–6)

Second half: Jesus meets the men on the road
“Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road…?” (Luke 24:32)

Come and discover the hope, wonder, and joy of Easter. We would love to see you there.

Image from Bible.com and "Christ on the Road to Emmaus" by the Italian painter Duccio di Buoninsegna