Helping at Bethany Place

I'm planning to help repair and maintain Bethany Place on Saturday 16 October in the afternoon. It's a house giving accomodation for homeless young people.

If you'd like to help drop me a line on mail@colchesterboilerroom.org.uk

cheers, Richard

God Story during October and November

We like to learn more about God from His story in the Bible.

At the moment we're following the story of God and people as told in the book of Acts.

Here's the reading plan;

17 October Persecution and sending out. Acts 5 - 8.
24 October Paul's conversion and Peter's vision. Acts 9 - 11.
7 November Paul's mission. Acts 12 - 20.
28 November Paul's journey to Rome. Acts 21 - 28.

There's no noon prayer or Boiler Room meal at 170 Berechurch Road Thurs 16 September - Friday 24 September

Opportunity to join in with Colchester Food Bank 18 September

Colchester Food Bank is group that collects donated food, compliles food boxes, and distributes the food boxes to people in need. It supported by people from several churches.

Food Bank have a collection on Saturday 18 September at Asda supermarket. They have have asked for help giving out request vouchers to shoppers and collecting the donated goods.

If you'd like to help, please contact Brian Ford 01206 823877. They particularly need help 12noon - 2pm, and at the end of the day at 4pm.

Prayer for Muslim peoples and nations

On Monday 6 September we're hosting a time of prayer for Muslim peoples and nations. The prayer room will be open for prayer together at 12 noon. Then the prayer room will be open for prayer until 12 midnight. Contact mail@colchesterboilerroom.org.uk to book a slot.

Art from the prayer room based on Isaiah 61

Here's some art inspired by Isaiah 61 from our Sunday Boiler Room meal.

No midday prayer on Monday 23 August

There's no midday prayer tomorrow at 170 Berechurch Road. Midday prayer resumes on Tuesday 24 August.

No midday prayer until Wednesday 18 August due to illness : (

Prayer for Pakistan

follow this link for inspiration from 24-7 Prayer on praying for Pakistan.

www.24-7prayer.com/blog/1302

Sports Day at Abbey Field on Saturday 14 August

We're helping with a Sports Day on Abbey Field on Saturday 14 August. There's be football, tennis, basketball and inflatables, and a BBQ. Email mail@colchesterboilerroom.org.uk for more info.

Pics from the Baptism at Frinton

We were very happy to have a baptism and have a celebration by the sea.

There's no daily prayer on Thursday 15 July at 170 Berechurch Road

BBQ news from last Sunday

We had a great time meeting and serving our neighbours on Sunday at the BBQ.

Thanks to everyone who helped with cooking, setting up, serving, chatting and helium balloons!!

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