Billy and Caleb Rowe will be joining the staff team in early May job sharing the role of Discipleship and Worship Minister.

They married on Saturday 7th April in Billy’s home country of New Zealand and will move into a flat just off Cotham Brow.

Do pray for them as they settle in, introduce yourself to them and make them feel welcome. We look forward to all that God will do in them and through them during their time with us.

Posted 28 Apr 2012 @ 10:26Share this on Facebook

Whilst studying the letters that John wrote to the churches in the early chapters of Revelation, the congregation collectively wrote this during the evening service of 22^nd April.

To the churches in Bristol, St Matthew’s and others,

Jesus loves you; powerfully and deeply. He knows what you are experiencing, He knows your struggles, He lived as you do & knows how you feel. Because He lived and died and rose, you are forgiven, accepted and saved. He is supreme, all powerful and yet yearns for your faith, you hearts and your trust.

As His church you are beautiful in His sight and He delights in your unity, in your outreach, especially to the marginalised, in your creativity, your kingdom generosity and your willingness to go to others rather than passively waiting for them to come to you. He delights in your desire for community, your prayers and you concern for the church in all the world.

In His great love He warns you to be wary of your wealth, self sufficiency and the risk of complacency. Do not fear offending others, beware of failing to stand firm for your faith. He warns you not to be so critical; do not focus on the differences but look to your common ground, in Christ.

Do not be complacent because persecution could come. God desires wholeheartedness and will use all our resources and gifts for His glory; to make Bristol a sanctuary where people can find safety in God’s love. St Matthews, you are a church on a hill; shine and stretch yourself. Make disciples, bring home the prodigals.

Posted 24 Apr 2012 @ 17:31Share this on Facebook

These reports are all in PDF format for which you will need Adobe Reader or a compatible program.

1. APCM Agenda
2. Annual Review 2011 (17MB)
3. APCM Minutes April 2011 (for approval at this year’s meeting)
4. 2011 Statutory Accounts (subject to audit and examination)
5. 2011 Accounts Slideshow (subject to …)
6. The report to the Charity Commissioners.

Posted 16 Apr 2012 @ 19:00Share this on Facebook

The PCC are delighted to announce that Caleb and Billy (Kimberley) Rowe have been offered the new post of Worship and Discipleship Minister at St Matthews. They will start at the beginning of May this year job sharing the role.

The objective of this new role is threefold. Firstly to help in the leadership of our worship especially creativity and music, secondly to grow our work with younger adults and thirdly to help us grow in our discipleship.

We look forward to welcoming this gifted couple onto our staff team. Do pray for them as they prepare to join us.

Posted 21 Feb 2012 @ 17:38Share this on Facebook

The team would like to extend our presence in the Dove Street area of our Parish by putting on another drop in session on a weekday morning, to run alongside the Monday afternoon 2-4pm drop in. We are going to be working with St Paul’s family centre and they will provide toys and a play worker, this will hopefully help us to reach young families. If you would like to become part of the team please speak to Tanya. Commitment involves a two hour session every three to four weeks and involves sitting, chatting, drinking coffee and eating nice cake but more importantly making visitors feel welcome and cared for.

Posted 7 Feb 2012 @ 17:45Share this on Facebook