Thanks from New Town Community Celebration

Michael from Wimpole Road Methodist Church has written to say thanks for bringing the prayer tent to the New Town Community Celebration.

They also raised £232 for Christian Aid agricultural development project in Burkina Faso.

Nice one to all the helpers!

BBQ on Sunday 11 July

On Sunday 11 July at 1pm there's a free BBQ in Circus Square, and we're joining in.

There will be noon prayer at 170 Berechurch Road beforehand.

No daily prayer or Boiler Room meal Wednesday 30 June - Tuesday 6 July

There's no daily prayer or Boiler Room meal at 170 Berechurch Road from Wednesday 30 June - Tuesday 6 July.

Daily prayer will re-commence at noon from Wednesday 7 July.

Prayer tent at the New Town Fun Day

Thanks to everyone who helped plan, set up and pack away the prayer tent.

It was good to have a chance to share the Story of the Lost Son with several people, and encourage prayer.

Stories from the Edge

Have you a heart for young people? An interest in what they face and where they're at?

Come and here Dave Wiles stories about his encounters with young people, as he launches his book, Stories from the Edge. (click the link above for more info)

8pm Thursday 2o May at the Odd One Out pub, Mersea Road (back room), Colchester. Car parking at Britinnia car park, off St Botolph's roundabout.

Check news from Colchester and 24-7 Prayer UK by clicking here

No Boiler Room meal on Sunday

There's no Boiler Room meal this Sunday 2 May.

The next Boiler Room Meal will be 12noon on Sunday 9 May at 170 Berechurch Road.

Richard

Saturday 15 May African afternoon for Ugandan children

On Saturday 15 May 2pm - 6pm there will be an African afternoon at Cardinal Bourne Hall, Priory Street, Colchester.

There promises to be music, food and crafts for sale. Come along and join in! The funds raised will go to the A-Z Childrens Charity in Uganda.

Sara is organising the fundraiser. She will be visiting the Charity in Uganda later in 2010.

An inspiring story from Sweden about children setting up a prayer room

Click the title above for a story from Sweden.

Next 24 hour Prayer Room Saturday 8 - Sunday 9 May

"The prayer room at 170 Berechurch Road will open for 24 hours of prayer from noon Saturday 8 May - noon Sunday 9 May. You can book a 1 hour slot for dedicated time with God, praying for Colchester, UK and the whole world. Contact Richard at mail@colchesterboilerroom.org.uk

During this time there will be an hour of led silent prayer 8pm - 9pm."

Boiler Room meals recommence Sunday 28 March

There's no noon prayer or Sunday lunch at 170 Berechurch Road from Thursday 18 March until Friday 26 March.

Noon prayer and Sunday lunch starts again on Sunday 28 March.

We're joining in with a prayer room at St Stephens Church, Canterbury Road from 9pm Thursday 1 April - 8pm Saturday 3 April. Email mail@colchesterboilerroom.org.uk if you'd like to book a one slot to pray.

And there's an Easter Egg Hunt for children 10am - 12noon at 170 Berechurch Road on Good Friday. : )

There's no daily prayer at 170 Berechurch Road on Wednesday 10 March

Prayer at 170 Berechurch Road re-commences on Thursday 11 March at noon.

Next 24 hour prayer room

Our next 24 hours of prayer is noon Saturday 6 March - noon Sunday 7 March at 170 Berechurch Road. Spend a dedicated hour with God, and pray for Colchester, UK and the whole world. Email mail@colchesterboilerroom.org.uk to book a slot.

Boiler Room meal cancelled Sunday 21 Feb 2010

Hi,

There's no Boiler Room meal tomorrow, Sunday 21 February, because Richard is ill.

Sorry to cancel.

Boiler Room meal recommences next Sunday 28 February at 170 Berechurch Road.

Creativity in prayer room

The prayer room was open for 24 hours last Saturday/ Sunday.

Friends from all over Colchester helped carry the prayer. and we saw some inspiring creativity in the prayer room....

Boiler Room meal and noon prayer latest news.

Boiler Room meals continue, every Sunday, starting with noon prayer, followed by lunch, at 170 Berechurch Road.

(There's no noon prayer at 170 Berechurch Road Monday 15 Feb - Wednesday 17 Feb inclusive. Noon prayer starts again Thursday 18 Feb.)

News from Colchester Boiler Room Community

There's no noon prayer at 170 Berechurch Road on Friday 29 Jan.

From Monday 1 February noon prayer is at 170 Berechurch Road every Sunday - Thursday.

Boiler Room meals are on Sundays at 170 Berechurch Road starting with noon prayer, then sharing food at 1pm. Come and share news, food, prayer, learning from the Bible and worship.

Richard

Next Overnight Prayer Sat 6 - Sun 7 February

The next 24 hour prayer room at 170 Berechurch Road is noon Saturday 6 February - noon Sunday 7 February.

Book your slot by leaving a comment, or emailing mail@colchesterboilerroom.org.uk or drop into the house.

Richard

An amazing poem

Here's an awesome, Holy Spirit inspired prayer, written in the 24-7 prayer room in Turkey in March 2009.

So I’ve been asked to look and listen to what you hear and see
But my gut reaction is to look at everything naturally
I put myself in the midst and think to myself, well, what do I see?

Well, it’s a big city
And it all seems fine, and if I look with my mind’s eye
I just sit, and wonder why
Coz, this place seems fine, and I’m forced to wonder if this is all a waste of time
Surly in this space and time, I’ve got better ways to spend my time
And as I begin to walk in this direction, I’m forced to stop
God, into temptation, lead me not
So, as often I do, deprived of sleep
I begin to pace the darkened streets
Searching for any kind of beat
And at firsts its silent, I’m not really tuned in
And I’m sure at this point your feeling some frustration

But

Then

In the silence

I begin
To start really listening
I start to pick up the heart beat of the city
And at this point I start to see
At least, I begin to see what you’re showing me.
I see a people struggling to be free
Struggling to find a true sense of identity
I see a pressure to be, all you’re told to be
And how that has an effect on being free
But sometime
It’s the stuff you don’t see
And I start to the heartbeat of broken lives
I hear you’re longing to comfort the cries
Your desire to answer the hows and whys
You explain you’ve been watching over for time
And you’re desperate to bring a turn in the tide
Since the pain you felt when Polycarp died
To your desire to wipe the tears from hurting eyes
And as we stand at the crown of ancient Smyrna
I slowly begin to understand
That your heartbeat
And that of this city
Go hand,
in hand
‘’But the streets are dark, and the walls are high’’
‘’The task is big and we aint got have much time’’
I begin to understand your broken hearted cries
Coz your heart and arms are open wide
But
Out of 4 million or so people. Most, just pass you by
We pray for your kingdom to come and for your will to be done
Through your spirit in the name of your son
But then we’re forced to pause, at the enormity of the request
But then, I see hope
As the heartbeat is felt across the nations,
And your call has started gaining momentum
And it reaches out in all directions
I have to smile at the response
‘’Hear I am Lord, Send me’’
I don’t know the language, and it’s a culture Iv never seen
But my trust is in you and I’ll go wherever you lead
And when you walk this earth you said ‘’follow me’’
So walking in your footsteps is where I’ll be
And as we witness the mobilisation of your people,
We begin to pick up your heartbeat

So I humbly say, please, ask me again what I see

I see a light, and at first it’s dim
Then a few more flickers start to join in
Pretty soon it starts, to really shine
The dark around starts to decline
And the heartbeat that’s been shadowed for time
Makes a sudden, shudder, at this sign
And as I look above the crowds
I see on the horizon, the smallest of clouds
And with faith in heart and hope in hand
I see a vision of rain on this fertile land
And uprising is at hand
It starts with the humble prayers of man
In response to the heartbeat of this land
And as prayer, passion and unity stand
With mission and action Hand in hand,
We boldly make are united stand
As storm clouds fill the sky
In one voice we cry ‘’ Rain in this city tonight’’
That peace and hope would flood the streets
That love and grace would wash the people’s feet

So

This is what I begin to see
The response of your people to your heartbeat for this city
So we ask that, what’s birthed in our humble prayers
Wouldn’t just stay there
But would spur the people
Into action
And take this light
Out there.

Agape (a Poem by Jason McLean)

Agape
By Jason McLean

Agape feasts not in the broils,
Of demons loathing, where hatred spoils,
Agape treads where malice won’t dare,
In places where love will never be rare,
Nor does it dwell in realms of ill,
For Agape is a panacea pill,
Nor does she reside in places unjust,
For trust is the must, in God we trust,

A lair of wrath is to some a home,
Home is the heart of a life of your own.
Agape learned what mankind is learning,
Power never corrupts if respect is burning,
In time peace locks love it is true,
Like two lovers meeting and then bidding adieu,
If love is for real and the deal sealed with passion,
The lover’s feelings won’t go out of fashion.

Agape finds what Agape seeks,
A place to rest a heart that is meek,
Enough manna and nourishment to move forward,
The beauty of Agape is its own reward,
Agape is Agape in day and in night,
The essence of which will see dark become light.

Agape is unconditional love,
Fused with desire it sets mans heart on fire,
Like a hand fits a glove Agape covers all ground,
Patience and compassion the triumphant sound.
Agape exists to mute the scream,
To turn a fantasy into a vision dream,
Agape knows no bounds,
Peace is found.

Agape stretches around the globe touching all mankind,
Gentle spirits and awakened minds.

Agape rests in eternity, Agape is the bliss of infinity.