For your progress and joy in the faith

It’s the biggest privilege to have been the pastor at the Tab for 3 years. A verse that comes to mind is Philippians 1.25. Paul says his continuing ministry is “for your progress and joy in the faith.”
I have sermons, services and small groups to deliver. I pray, prepare, plan programs. There’s visiting, reaching out, hosting, training, leading, organising. But what all this is for is that individually and together as Christians we’d “progress and have joy in the faith.” This is my heart.
“Progress” reminds us that God has begun a good work in Christians, but it’s not finished yet (Philippians 1.6) – certainly not in me. Please as you pray for me as pastor pray for my progress.
What encourages me (and the elders) more than anything is signs of progress as:

Someone trusts God with something difficult in their lives.
Someone begins to read the Bible regularly.
Someone prays in a prayer meeting for a first time.
Someone nervously gives a first talk in a kids club.
Someone takes on an addiction or sinful behaviour.
Someone witnesses, encourages, welcomes, cares for the sick…

God is progressing us. It’s not always spectacular, often it’s slow, just like the plants growing in our garden in spring. But like that, it is wonderful. I hope you can see what I can see in each other. Progress.
“Joy” reminds us that following Jesus is a deeply joyful thing. Part of growing as a Christian is discovering more joy.

Joy even in hardships
Joy in singing, serving and sacrificing
Joy especially in all Jesus is, has done, and has promised us.

God wants all of us to have this joy. Not just that we outwardly look like keen Christians but that that flows from inner joy. You can’t fake that. It’s God’s work. And it’s great to see among us.
“Progress and joy.” That’s what a pastor’s work is about. It’s what (on a good day) get’s me out of bed in the morning. It what lies behind everything in this next year ahead.

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Hello, my name is Barnaby, and I am the Pastor here at Lancing Tab. The aim of this website is just to give you a flavour of who we are and what we're about as a church.

	We’re a church for the whole community in and around Lancing. Come as you are whatever doubts and questions you have.
	As a church family, we all face different challenges, but we believe the Bible’s message about Jesus’ love and rescue are what we most need.
	We meet at our building on North Road (next to the Co-op) at 10.30am each Sunday. It’s free and informal with tea, coffee, and kids’ groups.

Sat Nav Postcode BN15 9BB

Our address is:
105 North Road
Lancing
West Sussex
BN15 9BB

There is limited street parking around the Tab. A public car park in North Farm Road is a two-minute walk. The charges for the cark park are £1 on Sundays.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There are disabled toilets available.

Sundays...

Our 10:30am service is simple and informal and normally runs for just over an hour. People wear anything from T-shirts to suits. You are welcome to bring kids of any age.

We do the following:

Share news – because we’re a family.
Sing – because we love God.
Confess sin – because we don’t want to pretend, we’re anything but people in need of grace.
Look at the Bible – because that’s how we listen to God.
Pray – to ask God for his help.
We might have a baptism or take the Lord’s supper - to celebrate Jesus’ rescue.
We have coffee afterwards - to take real time together.

What about my kids?

We love having the noise of lively children – so don’t worry! They stay for the first 15 minutes of the service and then head to some excellent groups. (Link to Itab) Creche (0-3), 4-10s group, and 11-15s group. Older teens stay in the service.

Children stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service for the welcome, songs and notices. We really value worshipping God all together as a family. At the end of the notices someone will announce that it’s time for the younger members to go to their various groups.

The kids group activities vary depending on the age but usually there is a friendly welcome, bible stories, testimonies, praying, music, craft, drama, fun games, and free play. Please pick your children up as soon as the service finishes.

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team.

More than a Sunday...

While Sundays are a fantastic way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our pastoral groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet during the week, some daytime, and some evenings.

	Kid’s club (£1 per child) Reception to year 6 Wednesday 6-7pm, term time Lots of fun. Bible stories. Hide and seek. Sports. Tuck shop!
	Toddler group (£1 entry) Wednesday 10-11.15am, term time. Toys, craft, and songs. A chance for parents to meet and chat and have a cup of coffee.
	Youth group (£1 entry) School years 7-11 Wednesday 7.30pm, term time. Lots of fun. Opportunities to ask questions about the Christian faith. Games, trips to the beach, camping and much more!
	Older people’s group Tuesday fortnightly, 10.30am. Hymns, prayer, Bible talk, coffee, and biscuits. A great place for friendship - all welcome.
	Cafe in the church 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 10am-12. Free coffee and cake. Kids toys. A friendly space.

Have any questions? Feel free to send us a message via our contact page.