Brackenhurst Methodist Church beyond the barriers

Holy Communion is the sacrament through which we remember how Christ's body was broken and his blood was shed for us, and which binds us to him and to each other.

All who love the Lord Jesus Christ and desire to love him more are welcome at his table; there is no condition of membership of the Methodist Church or of age. As such unconfirmed children are welcome to receive the sacrament.

Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of the month at the 09h30 and 18h30 service, on the second Sunday of the month at the 07h45 service, and on the last Sunday at the 14h00 service.

We believe that an integral part of our daily worship is how we use our money. We encourage our members to tithe their income and to trust in God to provide for their needs.

Planned Giving envelopes are provided for us to make this response to God's work in our lives through financial giving. Please contact the church office at 011 900 1503 for a planned giving number.

Banking Details: First National Bank, Branch Code: 252242; Acc No: 594 1000 9798

A midweek prayer service is held at the church every Tuesday evening at 19h00. Each week there is a different focus and a special time of prayer for each other and the needs of others who are not present.

Everybody is very welcome to attend.

Eagle's Wings worship team leads worship at the 09h30 morning service. Worship leaders: Brian Dawson 082 565 0305, Debbie Jenkins 011 867 1643 and Tony Jordaan 011 680 4366.

Return to Sender worship team leads worship at the 18h30 evening service. Worship Leaders: Justin & Christy Lawrence 011 867 1734, Chris Dawson 082 907 1212 and Nicki Crous 072 224 3988.

A weekly practice takes place before the Sunday service. To join a worship team please contact the relevant worship leaders for an audition.

The sacrament of Baptism is a sign both of God's grace at work in our lives and of entry into the Church. In order to prepare for this sacrament we invite parents to attend a Baptism Seminar which helps them understand the meaning of Baptism.

We baptise both infants and adults who have not been baptised before.

For more information please contact the church office at 011 900 1503.

Baptism is usually offered on the third Sunday of every month at the 09h30 service.

Tuesdays
19h30 Prayer Service

Sundays
07h45 Traditional Service
The traditional service is celebrated with hymns and organ music, and use of liturgy on Communion Sundays. Kids for Christ (Children's Church) meets in the church hall. Holy Communion is celebrated on the second Sunday of the month. Bibles are sold after the service and the coffee shop is open after the service on the last Sunday of the month.

09h30 Contemporary Service
At this service we worship with contemporary music led by a worship team (Eagle's Wings). For children and youth we offer creche, Kids for Christ (ages 3 to preschool, and grades 1-6), and Teen Church, ages 13-21. Holy Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of the month.

14h00 Vernacular Service
At 14h00 every Sunday we offer a vernacular service led from the traditional Xhosa service book. Holy Communion, together with a community meal, is celebrated on the last Sunday of the month.

18h30 Contemporary Service
Sunday evening worship is led by Return to Sender and is contemporary in nature, aimed at the younger generation. Holy Communion is served on the first Sunday of the month, and the coffee shop is open after the service.