'Out for Good'

On Sunday during Communion, we will be making an offering to the "Out for Good" household.

There is an invitation to everyone to bring something along: non- perishable items such as cans/ jars food, toiletries,household cleaning things would be greatly appreciated.

Hi everybody!
Huge thanks to everybody who brought supplies for the Out for Good house last week. That was fantastic blessing and much appreciated!

We'll be worshipping back in St Mary's (The Arts Centre) this Sunday, September 7th, at 10.30 am. The first half hour or so will be singing worship and praying together. At about 11.00, children will have a movie session in the Green Room, while adults will reflect on "Jesus' Dream for Colchester".

At about 11.30, there'll be news about (and prayers for) Mission projects that are springing up right now, including.......

Next week, on Friday September 12th, DNA and several other churches will be welcoming refugee families to Colchester. These are all people who have had to leave Iraq because of threats of violence. We have been assigned two families to care for and help along in the early days. There are many items that will be needed to get these families started in a new life. If you are able to provide any of these, please contact Adam Minns who will co-ordinating everything that needs to go into the homes. adam.minns@hotmail.com 07825551267

Adam will ensure that there is the right amount of gear and not too much of one item or too little of another. Once the teams of volunteers have inspected the houses, they will know what furniture or larger items are required. There will be news about that on Sunday.Look forward to seeing you,

David and Janie

THE WILL OF GOD
I will develop seven points taken in the bible before Jesus,
Psalms 143:10 teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground,
Mark3:35 Whoever does God's will is my brother and sister and mother."1John 5:14-15 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us? whatever we ask? we know that we have what we asked of him When Jesus started to preach,

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You are invited to a live presentation on the Life and Work of the Lutheran Pastor who refused to swear the oath of allegiance to Hitler, Dietrich Bonhoeffer

by
Mr Peter Krummeck – International actor/director/playwright
From his successful one-man play which has toured South Africa, USA and Canada,
"Bonhoeffer" was acknowledged "Best of the Fest" during its tour of Canada, where it was filmed for Canadian television and nominated for an award.

Venue: EARLS COLNE BAPTIST CHURCH
(Halstead Road, Earls Colne, Essex CO6 2LS)
Date: Friday 12th September 2008
Time: 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Rev. Terry Tennens – of International Justice Mission UK -
will discuss the ministry of IJM and contemporary human rights,
one aspect of which is the combating of human trafficking.

The HIV-AIDS disease in Southern Africa, and especially the care of orphans,
will be addressed.
~ Exhibition of original water colours by a Cape Town artist ~
Sales to support AIDS charities in South Africa

Light refreshments will be available
There will be a small entrance fee of £5.00 to cover costs

Enquiries and bookings: Anne Daring ~ 01787-478805 ~ newlifeannie@btinternet.com
Terry Tennens ~ contact@ijmuk.org ~ www.ijmuk.org