What's in the picture?

Because of the lack of rain for weeks, the water level in my pond has dropped a long way and everything is looking decidedly sad! The blanket weed is taking over and covering most of the pond plant leaves, yet in the middle of the pond the water lily plant is surviving. Not only is it surviving, but the blooming lily flowers are quite spectacular and display their shape and colour in the midst of all the mess around them.

My mind then went back to the time when my mum always seemed to have a tin of Lyle’s Golden Syrup in the cupboard, the one just as in the picture above. What I remember was the image on the front of the tin with the dead lion surround by bees, but what I also remember were the words underneath the picture. The words were, “Out of the strong came forth sweetness”. That iconic tin with its design, including the picture, has been unchanged some 145 years and is so recognisable on the shelves of the supermarkets today. It even holds the Guiness World Record for the oldest unchanged brand packaging.

What I didn’t realise until some years later, is that those words were from Old Testament Scripture in the Book of Judges chapter 14. You can read the whole story about Samson killing the lion, eating the honey and then setting a riddle for his wedding quests.

What made me think was that the Bible account and my pond were in a very similar situation, in my own words I could write, “Out of the mess came something beautiful”. But the real lesson for me was how it could apply to my situation or yours. The Message Bible puts it this way in Isaiah 41:10, where God says, “ ……. I’ve picked you, I haven’t dropped you. Don’t panic, I’m with you. There’s no need to fear for I’m your God. I’ll give you strength, I’ll help you. I’ll hold you steady, keep a firm grip on you”.

What a real and relevant message that is for us today, on a national level, church level, or a personal level. When things may seem dark, unclear, worrying or just messy in our lives, we have a God who can, and does, replace beauty for brokenness.

Vic, 02/08/2026

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When & where does the church meet?
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Where & when does the church meet?

Our Church meets every Sunday at 10:30am for our Sunday Service. There is limited parking but there is plenty of local free parking on Sundays
We meet at:
Wymondham Baptist Church
Queen Street
Wymondham
Norfolk NR18 0AY

You can see a map on our contact us page.

What should I expect when I visit the church?

You will receive a very warm greeting from us. Our dedicated welcome team will be able to answer your questions and direct you to where you need to go. A member of the Leadership Team is also on hand to help with any queries. There will be praise and worship, singing, prayer, Bible reading. There will be teaching from one of the leaders at the Church with a chance to respond at the end of the service.

Tea, coffee and biscuits (and sometimes cake) are served after the service when there is plenty of time to meet new people, chat and ask any questions.

How are the children and youth involved at church?

We have fantastic programmes for the youth at WBC, for:

Creche (3 months - pre-school). Children under 3 months are welcome but must be accompanied by their parent/carer at all times.
L2:52 (reception - year 6)
T4:12 ( Year 7 - year 11)

Children stay with their parents at the start of the service as we worship and sing songs together for the first part of the morning. Someone will announce when the children need to go to their programme.F
or more information about what happens in the children's work please visit the relevant age groups for you under church life.

Is there a dress code?

No! Please just be yourself and come dressed in your 'normal' clothes.

Will I have to join in?

Not at all! You are free to simply observe or participate as much as feels comfortable for you.

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Cathy Finch (Church Administrator) works in the Church Office, usually on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday morning. if you need any information or further details about our fellowship please email: office@wymondhambaptist.org or ring 01953 606520. If the office is not manned, and your call is urgent please ring 07792 711407