Like the snow this week falling all around us, the Spirit is described as falling on Jesus at his baptism and during a time of prayer. The Spirit then leads Jesus and then empowers him. Lent is an opportunity to be led by the Spirit and empowered by the Spirit to follow the Way of Jesus. A way that brings peace and assurance in a world of anxiety and insecurity.

Many of us today tend to ignore or avoid street preachers, especially when they start shouting that people walking past are sinners. But in Jesus day people flocked to hear a prophet called John, who told them the messiah was coming and they needed to repent of their sin and get ready. As we look towards Easter, are we ready for this season of reflection and celebration or will the hills and the valleys of our life block our view of the Jesus?

Worship from Shirley Baptist Church, Shirley, Solihull, UK for Sunday, February 19, 2023. In this service, Rick Lewis from Sydney Australia, speaks from Romans 15: 1-7 on the theme: Together in Community – Welcome people and encourage hospitality.

Worship from Shirley Baptist Church, Shirley, Solihull, UK for Sunday, February 12, 2023. In this service, Mat Wilson uses Romans 16 as a powerful example of community and gospel life, challenging us to share Christ-like love in our relationships with others.

Worship from Shirley Baptist Church, Shirley, Solihull, UK for Sunday February 5, 2023, where Mat Wilson explains why small groups within a larger church community matter, how friendships can develop and the importance of growing in faith together.

Worship from Shirley Baptist Church, Shirley, Solihull, UK for Sunday January 29, 2023. In the Fourth of our 'Together in Community' series Mat Wilson speaks from 1 Corinthians 12 on sharing our Cultures.

Worship from Shirley Baptist Church, Shirley, Solihull, UK for Sunday January 22, 2023. In the third of our 'Together in Community' series Amanda Crocker speaks from 1 Corinthians 12 on sharing our gifts.

Worship from Shirley Baptist Church, Shirley, Solihull, UK for Sunday January 15, 2023. Continuing our series - 'Together in Community' - Mat Wilson speaks from 1 John 4 on Sharing in God’s life.

Worship from Shirley Baptist Church, Shirley, Solihull, UK for Sunday January 8, 2023. In the first of a new series - 'Together in Community' - Mat Wilson speaks on how we should spur one another on, referencing SBC's verse for 2023 (Hebrews 10:24).

Worship from Shirley Baptist Church, Shirley, Solihull, UK for Sunday January 1, 2023. In the last of our services in the 'Together in Worship' series, Rebecca Balderson speaks on worshipping the King of Kings.