Pam Davies a minister in Southend and part of the EBA Justice Group writes the following article: Much has been written already about the cost of living crisis that is affecting all of our communities. Rather than repeating that, this update shares what we’re doing at 57 West in the hope that it might be useful to other churches who aren’t sure where to start, or what to explore next. Sessions: Drop in sessions – our daytime drop in sessions create safe spaces for people to be in the warm, charge their devices, chat over coffee and receive support with form filling, signposting to housing provision, mental health services and debt management organisations. This is generally the first point of contact for somebody joining us for the first time. This is also the session that is easiest to run, requiring only two DBS checked volunteers and a risk assessment that …
Along with so many in our nation, we are grieving the loss of our Queen. We remember and give thanks for her life of dutiful service to this nation, to the commonwealth and to the whole world. Queen Elizabeth lived a life of grace inspired by the example of Jesus and the faith in Him that she held so dear. A prayer from Lynn Green, General Secretary of our Baptist Union: Gracious God, We thank you for the life of your servant Elizabeth; for her faithfulness to your gospel through her words, example and humble service. We remember with gratitude her gentle diplomacy, her wise leadership and guidance in a changing world, and the glimpses into her sense of humour. She has been a gracious and godly Queen, and so we commend her back to you: May she rest in peace and rise in glory. We pray too for the …
Dennis Pethers came to share at our Minister’s Conference about this exciting unique ‘event’ that will be taking place across the globe on October 2nd 2022. The Rooftop ‘Global Encounter’ is an opportunity for followers of Jesus all over the world to gather together in the cities, towns or villages where they live, look across their community and seek a fresh vision of God’s heart for the lost. The longing of The Rooftop Ministry is that this will be an awakening that leads to a global disciple-making movement – A MOMENT that leads to a MOVEMENT. More details about this unique opportunity can be found on the Global Encounter website as well as: A simple form that you can complete to HOST an ENCOUNTER. Your ENCOUNTER will then appear on a world map displayed on the website. A link to a variety of RESOURCES to enable you to promote and host your ENCOUNTER: A promotional …
Will you be joining in as we pray for direction together? Our vision, which began back in 2018, is prayer across the whole association over the course of a week. This year the week we have chosen is 19-23 September which finishes with the EBA Gathering on Saturday 24 September. Below is a list of all the places you can go and join in with prayer. Anyone is welcome to any venue. Each session will last an hour. Date Venue Timings Sunday 18 Sept Colchester Road BC, Ipswich, IP4 4ST 6pm Monday 19 Sept All meetings cancelled due to the Queen’s funeral 20 September Winter Gardens BC, Canvey Island, SS89QA 10am 20 September Godmanchester BC, PE29 2BJ 2.00pm 20 September King’s Church Mildenhall, IP28 7EF 7pm 20 September King Street BC, Thetford, IP24 2AP 7pm 21 September Orchard BC, Colchester, CO2 …
