tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235184962024-03-05T09:36:17.396+00:00Colchester Boiler Room CommunityA Christ centred community that aims to be true to Jesus, kind to people and takes the Gospel to the nations. We practice a rhythm of prayer, creativity, mercy and justice, mission, learning and hospitality.
We are part of the church in Colchester, and part of the 24-7 Prayer movement.Colchester Boiler Room Communityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12780898478476187903noreply@blogger.comBlogger218125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23518496.post-62216755318314590482014-01-10T11:17:00.000+00:002014-01-10T11:17:21.735+00:00Happy New YearIts 2014 and we have some really exciting things coming up at Colchester Boiler Room!
Sunday Afternoon Meals:
Sundays we meet at 170 Berechurch Rd at 1:00 pm for a shared meal together, followed by some tea and coffees where the adults have a light casual chat about a faith question (drawn from a very mysterious deck of cards that have lots of random, yet slightly deep questions about God, Colchester Boiler Room Communityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12780898478476187903noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23518496.post-79275753395965987742013-11-14T10:54:00.001+00:002013-11-14T10:56:11.385+00:00Shoe Boxes To KosovoThe big news this week is that Colchester Boiler Room will be Collecting Shoe Boxes filled with goodies for children this Sunday 17th November 2013.
Below are the instructions for how best to fill a shoe box. I spoke with Liz Andrew, one of the leaders of our community who used to work in Kazakhstan and was familiar with getting shoeboxes to hand out to people in need. She said the ones Colchester Boiler Room Communityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12780898478476187903noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23518496.post-52633590647524374672013-09-23T10:36:00.000+00:002013-09-23T10:37:08.992+00:00Prayer Room Prepped for AutumnColchester Boiler Room has prepped the prayer room for Autumn... but we are not finished yet! Every Wednesday the prayer room is open from 11am to 11pm. Book in a time to pray by letting Tina or Steve know that you want to get involved in praying... or speak to any other member of the community.
To sign up for this weeks prayer room click this link: http://www.24-7prayer.com/signup/259aeb
Colchester Boiler Room Communityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12780898478476187903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23518496.post-58367970405799713132013-09-02T10:13:00.000+00:002013-09-04T08:31:49.654+00:00Colchester Boiler Room is BackAfter two weeks of a break Colchester Boiler Room will commence it's Community Rhythms this weeks.
FYI: 170 Berechurch road is being decorated over the next few weeks and we will not be able to gather inside the house as Boiler Room, but outside is free reign! :)
Things to look forward to this week:
Prayer Day
Wednesday 4th September 2013:
Pray for the Nations TBA Contact Liz Andrews for more Colchester Boiler Room Communityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12780898478476187903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23518496.post-11494699436036715342013-05-01T14:49:00.001+00:002013-05-01T14:49:13.150+00:00May news
The prayer room is open today from 11am - 11pm. 8 hours of prayers are being carried together.
We were led to pray for Peru in the Prayer for the Nations group today.
There's Bible study and prayer groups meeting tomorrow and Friday. In my group we're looking at Jesus calling the fishermen in Luke 5:1-11.
On Sunday we're gathering for Sunday lunch at 1pm. There'll be a Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23518496.post-24994577088990098862013-03-26T11:06:00.000+00:002013-03-26T11:06:19.501+00:00Easter and beyond with Colchester Boiler Room Community
The prayer room is open 12noon - 12midnight on Thursday. Please contact r_g_smith@hotmail.com to book a slot.
We're hosting Messy Church on Good Friday 2 - 3.30pm. Families are welcome to come along for an Easter egg hunt!
Then on Easter Sunday, all are welcome to join in with our Easter Story, worship and Sunday lunch from noon.
After Easter we're deciding on our Community rhythmUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23518496.post-37352046212328196832013-02-11T16:35:00.002+00:002013-02-11T16:35:46.033+00:00Prayer, learning and mission in 2013
We've just started a new season of Thursday prayer room and community meal.
We're also having an adult Bible discussion and prayer time on Saturdays at 3.30pm. We're learning about the Jesus and the kingdom of God, and considering ways that we can go and share this with others.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23518496.post-39379633479271226632012-12-20T16:00:00.001+00:002012-12-20T16:00:27.941+00:00Joining in with Colchester Boiler Room Community in December and JanuaryHere are some of our activities together in December and January;
Carol Singing around the neighbourhood, with mince pies and Christmas stories afterwards.
Sunday 23 December 3pm at 170 Berechurch Road.
Carols and Christmas stories and prayer on Christmas Day 10.30 - 11.30 at 170 Berechurch Rd.
Children can bring your new toys to show us..
No prayer gathering after Christmas Day until Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23518496.post-16783886748514297932012-09-01T18:38:00.004+00:002012-09-01T18:38:44.280+00:00September with Colchester Boiler Room CommunityComing up in September, in addition to our regular weekday prayer times...
Messy Church in Circus Square Sunday 2 September 2 - 3.30pm
Boiler Room meal at 170 Berechurch Road 12 noon Sunday 9 September. God Story for adults and kids, worship and prayer, and lunch together.
Prayer for our neighbourhoods Prayer Room, Friday 14 September 10pm - Sat 15 September midnight. Prayer Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23518496.post-41553979750966372172012-08-02T21:58:00.001+00:002012-08-02T21:58:21.462+00:00Latest news from Colchester Boiler Room CommunityIf you'd like to see hear some stories and thoughts from Colchester Boiler Room Community, here's film Steve and Tina made for our recent Annual Meeting;
http://vimeo.com/46373165Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23518496.post-85082543551264064102012-08-02T21:51:00.002+00:002012-08-02T21:51:32.768+00:00August ActivitiesComing up with Colchester Boiler Room Community....
Sunday 5 August Messy Church (for children and families), Circus Square 2pm - 3.30pm
Saturday 11 August Sports Day with Abbeyfield Community Project 2pm - 5pm Abbey Field
Friday 17 August 8pm - 12midnight Prayer for Muslim People at 170 Berechurch Road
Wednesday 3pm allotment and prayer. Otherwise, we're having break from Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23518496.post-65759764578966713152012-04-12T09:09:00.003+00:002012-04-12T09:15:20.126+00:00Weekly meetings in AprilThis Saturday 14 April is our monthly prayer room night. Tea together from 5pm at 170 Berechurch Road. Then take a slot in the prayer room, open until midnight. There's no Sunday meeting on Sunday 15 April. God Story, prayer and worship, Kid's God Story and Sunday lunch together on Sunday 22 April from 12noon at 170 Berechurch Road. No Sunday meeting on Sunday 29 April. Monday noon prayer, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23518496.post-62494420895685486632012-04-04T09:15:00.003+00:002012-04-04T09:20:40.980+00:00Easter updateHere's some times to connect with Colchester Boiler Room Community; Messy Church Good Friday 2pm for children and families. Easter story, egg hunt, prayer and more! at 170 Berechurch Road. Passover meal and Passion of the Christ film, Good Friday from 7pm at 170 Berechurch Road. Easter Day beach trip and brunch. Meet 10am at Jim and Liz's house, West Mersea. Lifts from 170 Berechurch Road at Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23518496.post-84170184323626525052012-03-07T15:59:00.002+00:002012-03-07T16:03:43.867+00:00Changes to prayer and meeting rhythm over the next couple of weeksDue to people being away;There's no Monday prayer for the nations until Monday 26 March.No Thursday prayer on 15 March. Thursday prayer is now at 1pm from 22 March onwards.There is Boiler Room meal at 170 Berechurch Road at noon on Sunday 11 March.On Sunday 18 March there is lunch together at Antoinette's.The next Saturday prayer room is Sat 24 March.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23518496.post-53822116998875519772011-11-23T12:16:00.002+00:002011-11-23T12:20:09.265+00:00Prayer Room on 3rd December, no noon prayer Thursday 24 NovemberThere's no noon prayer this Thursday 24 November.However, we are still opening the prayer room noon - midnight on Sat 3 December. So drop me a line to sign up for a slot mail@colchesterboilerroom.org.ukUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23518496.post-66661178223580458902011-11-01T21:47:00.003+00:002011-11-01T21:48:38.488+00:00No midday prayer on Thurs 3 NovemberOur next time together is Messy Church on Sunday 6 November, 2pm - 3.30pm for children and families.We're also planning a 12 hour prayer room on Saturday 3 December.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23518496.post-59380416349953617072011-10-04T15:47:00.002+00:002011-10-04T15:51:13.957+00:00Thanks for Messy Church, and no daily prayer on Thursday at 170 Berechurch RoadThanks to everyone who helped and joined in with Messy Church on Sunday. It was great to a have large team of helpers, giving a warm welcome to the 17 neighbours who came. hurray!There's no midday prayer at 170 Berechurch Road on Thursday. But there is God Story, prayer and Sunday lunch on Sunday.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23518496.post-52877768039224535352011-09-28T11:56:00.002+00:002011-09-28T11:59:26.363+00:00Prayer for our NeighboursSome of us are joining in with Prayer for our Neighbours.You can too.Find another person to pray with for your neighbourhood. Then download the prayer Resource from www.colchesterprayernet.co.ukAnd join in the prayer during October and November. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23518496.post-71776367042579491892011-09-19T20:09:00.002+00:002011-09-19T20:11:45.918+00:00Daily Prayer at Quadriga Tuesday 20 SeptemberOur noon prayer is prayer walking and delievering invitations on Quadriga tomorrow. We're meeting at 12.30pm at Salisbury Avenue.So no noon prayer at 170 Berechurch Road tomorrow.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23518496.post-32402718053032351922011-08-02T20:28:00.002+00:002011-08-02T20:33:42.910+00:00New times in the Colchester Boiler Room Community rhythm of prayerWe're excited to report two new prayer times as part of our rhythm of prayer;One is prayer walking in the Abbey Field neighbourhoods at 12noon on Tuesdays. Contact Rich on mail@colchesterboilerroom.org.uk for meeting places.Another is the sex workers and human trafficking group praying regularly in neighbourhoods around Colchester. Contact Katy on mail@colchesterboilerroom.org.uk for more info onUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23518496.post-70598928679448025962011-07-13T13:38:00.000+00:002011-07-13T13:39:42.780+00:00No midday prayer at 170 Berechurch Road, Monday 18 July or Tuesday 19 JulyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23518496.post-29501850115344596352011-07-03T18:55:00.001+00:002011-07-03T18:56:40.677+00:00No daily prayer Monday 4 July - Wednesday 6 July inclusive at 170 Berechurch RoadUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23518496.post-81104273092399245082011-06-22T09:55:00.002+00:002011-06-22T09:58:46.065+00:00Upcoming prayer roomsMonday 27 June 8pm - 11pm at 170 Berechurch Road, CO2 7QQPrayer gathering to pray for the nations. No need to book, just turn up.Saturday 23 July 12noon - 12 midnight 170 Berechurch Road, CO2 7QQPrayer Room. Come and spend an hour with God! Call o1206 570361 or email mail@colchesterboilerroom.org.uk to book a slot.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23518496.post-82955801083459897932011-06-08T14:14:00.001+00:002011-06-08T14:20:27.751+00:00Here's some pics from our recent prayer room, and Messy ChurchUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23518496.post-11375297413955590802011-06-08T14:12:00.002+00:002011-06-08T14:14:08.818+00:00No Sunday lunch or daily prayer at 170 Berechurch Road 12 - 18 JuneSunday lunch and daily prayer starts again at 170 Berechurch Road from Sunday 19 June.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0