Weekly Prayer Focus

Belle Vue Baptist Church is located in Southchurch, just to the east of Southend city centre.  The church has been led for the past thirteen years by Rev Andy Goodliff who has recently gone part time.  The church has been able to appoint Jeanette Pool as a Families and Community worker. The church has a regular Sunday congregation of about 80 who are mainly drawn from the surrounding area.  Many people have been associated with the church for a long time. There is an excellent sense of fellowship and a strong programme of outreach into the local community which includes: The well-attended Centre Café with play space which meets every Tuesday for all ages, from the youngest to the oldest to come and chat, play,…

Dagenham is on the eastern edge of London and Becontree Avenue Baptist Church is the smallest of the four Baptist churches in Dagenham.  The church at Becontree Avenue has been led for the past twelve years by Rev Sue Millar and during that time there has been a lot of change. Covid stopped many of the activities but some of these are now returning.  The demographics of those who live in Dagenham have also changed too. It is a friendly and very diverse place but much of the population is transient, moving to the area and then out again a few years later.  That presents challenges of continuity and commitment with a settled core of people and those who are part of the church for…

Fulmerston Church is on the Barnham Cross Estate in Thetford, Norfolk, a place where the church works hard to lovingly build relationships through positive activities, prayerfully hoping to also draw people closer to Jesus. It is an area of need but with real community spirit, and the church works with local people and agencies, to improve people’s lives, the local area and its amenities. The church uses their building to help with this, as it is a well-designed, welcoming, adaptable, practical space. It is regularly used for groups such as the weekly ‘Craft Buddies’ for older people, ‘Chat and Chill’ coffee morning, where you sometimes find the local councillor, ‘The Meeting Place’ – a social group for older people and the externally run ‘Life is…

Woodbridge is a vibrant market town on the banks of the River Deben in Suffolk and home to Quay Church based in refurbished buildings in the town centre. The lead pastor is Doug Waller and Guy Mansell is the families pastor at this lively and growing church supported by a strong leadership team and a wide range of talented volunteers. The church is doing well and is full on Sundays.  There is a morning service with children’s and youth activities, an evening youth club each week, plus monthly songs of praise service. Quay has a real family feel and an energetic programme of activities for youth, children and parents. Partnering with families and intentionally supporting parenting for faith is key to this. With an expanding…