Welcome!

2018 continues to be a significant year!

We moved into our temporary premises during the week starting 21 May, 2018 as phase 1 of the redevelopment of Botley Shopping Precint commences. We are settling into what is a building site for the time being, but it does not stop people from frequenting the MANNA Cafe whose reputation for "the best brownies" and the "most delicious pasties" is takiing it from strength-to-strength!

And it has not stopped people attending Church and participating in all its activites!

The building will soon be "opened" to the public and we shall settle into new routines, until we move into our new, purpose built Church and community facility in late 2019.

The excitement grows as we ponder the possiblities a new building offers and are praying God's direction and guidance as we seek His will, to be a part of His plan. 

Turning a page, turning a new leaf are symbols of hope. Hope excites and gives us something to look forward. Writing to the members of the Church in Corinth, Paul says, "So, my dear brothers, stand firm and immovable, always doing the Lord's work as vigorously as you can, knowing that united with the Lord, your efforts are not in vain." 1 Corinthians 15:58 (CJB)

So often, we focus on standing firm and immmoveable and doing the Lord's work as vigorously as we can, but the key to hope which does not disappoint is knowing that UNITED WITH THE LORD our GOD, our efforts are not in vain!

We are learning and practicing, being united with the Lord our God, working according to His plans and purposes, and not trying to get Him to bless our work! 

If you are new to Botley, or Botley Baptist Church, or have been worshipping here for a long time and wish to explore more about Church life and Baptist beliefs, you are most welcome to join us on Wednesday 4th July, 2018 at 7:00 pm at the Das' home.