What might God be saying? Collation of our discussions with about 50 ministers from across the EBA at meetings held on 28th April & 28th May 2020 You can view the document as a PDF which includes some images that you may find helpful  Discipleship is more than programmes In our discussions it was generally recognised that one of the effects of lockdown has been to release many churches and ministers from the pressure of programmes and weekly groups, therefore there needs to be a careful review of what may go ‘back in the box’ when there is the option of returning to the building. Linked with this was the image of church potentially being like a strong elastic band, with a risk that things will just ping back to normal. To take this analogy further, this probably depends on whether we are holding onto the band or letting go …

‘As an Association we do not condone any form of racial injustice towards anyone of any ethnic background. We walk hand in hand as sisters and brothers in Christ, being open to listening and helping those who experience racial injustice. We will develop an ethos of learning, growing and listening together as one body. We will hold ourselves accountable to zero tolerance on racism, as we believe we are all part of the body of Christ. Graeme Ross has written this thought for the week to remind us of these core truths: to remain conversation with one another, to actively care for each other, to take a stand and choose to take action whenever necessary where we encounter injustice, thereby following in the footsteps of Jesus.’ Black Lives Matter Our General Secretary Lynn Green made this helpful and challenging statement a few weeks ago: “The inhumane and merciless brutality demonstrated towards …

EBA Week of Prayer Alongside churches across the world we invite you to join in praying ‘Thy Kingdom Come’. Each day we offer a Family Activity, Scriptures, Prayers and options to Download resources from our website and other sources. May God by His Spirit be with us, lead us and guide us as we pray together. Tuesday 26th May Focus: to pray in our homes, praying for children, families and those on their own. Family Activity Use the Prayer Place Mats that you can download and print off from the EBA website to help guide your prayers together in your household. If you prefer, of course you can make your own. Using the Prayer Place Mats when you share a meal together, spend time thinking about what each of you can write in each of the spaces and as you eat together today pray through each aspect of prayer. Or …

Online Resources We cannot guarantee the quality of any of the links, and we are not endorsing anyone in particular. Live streaming via Facebook Burlington Baptist: You can watch the stream via their website https://burlington.church/facebooklive Homelands: a short service of prayer, reading and reflection each Sunday at 11am https://www.facebook.com/Homelands-Free-Church-102939278013525/ Mariners Chapel, Rowhedge: We are livestreaming every Sunday @ 10:30am https://www.facebook.com/marinerschapel/ West Leigh Baptist Church: We will be livestreaming from our Facebook page 10:30am https://www.facebook.com/westleighbaptistchurch/ West Mersea Free Church https://merseafree.church/live/ Chase Cross Baptist Church King’s Lynn BC Sunday live at 11am https://www.facebook.com/KIngslynnbaptistchurch/ Services on Youtube Frinton Free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4PPbLw_v9Q Leigh Road Baptist Church:  https://www.youtube.com/user/LRBCMedia/featured Maidstone Road Baptist Church: watch via their website: mrbcfelixstowe.org.uk services added for 10.30am each Sunday Theydon Bois Baptist Church: https://youtu.be/XRNB4iTA-sA Gamlingay Baptist Church bgchurch.org.uk/latest-talks Avenue Baptist Church https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaB2jQdipNQN2fqvnfeuIkg/feed Dereham Baptist Church derehambaptist.org Potter Street Baptist Church https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7xLsMCqjKeg__ww4ahB3aw?view_as=subscriber Friars Baptist Church https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW1rviHfX9EKeHZ5dhavZUw/playlists King’s Church, Mildenhall https://www.youtube.com/user/MildenhallBaptist Braintree Baptist Church …