Pentecost Sunday May 27th

This Sunday we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit at the Feast of Pentecost! We are delighted that Linda Pepper of Friends International will be our invited speaker; Linda started last autumn as Friends International worker at Essex University.

Since Pentecost marked the beginning of the Gospel being made available to the nations and  all ages, there will be some World Music and some inter-generational storytelling and worship to begin with. Children will be invited to a creative activity upstairs with Naomi and Mark Snelling and friends. We'll find out a bit of Linda's story and then read Acts 2, 1-20 before the talk.

Wishing you a very Happy Pentecost!



PS At last week's AGM a number of papers were distributed. the Pledge and Electoral List papers  can be picked up at Abbeygate at any time or downloaded here http://www.facebook.com/groups/208717309164931/

Communion, Lunch, AGM Sunday 20th May

This week's celebration of Holy Communion begins at 10.30am at Abbeygate Two. A considerable band is being assembled to make a joyful noise and Sara Lewis will be introducing Sam from Singapore. Jess McCarty will be speaking on Jesus' Ascension from Acts 1, 1-11 while Mamie Ramazani will lead a children's activity on the same theme. Communion will follow with space for silent prayer and listening to God.

After a short break we'll reassemble for lunch and following that we'll have the AGM, part 1. This will include Vision Casting and brief reports from Mission Units, Missional Communities and Servant Teams. There will be opportunities for discussion of the proposed new structure for DNA as we develop and grow.

For those intending to stay on, please bring something for lunch. We can put it all out on tables and share it around. There are two microwave ovens, so only limited facilities for heating food!

Here's the intended timetable:
10.30-11.45 Worship
12.00-12.45 Lunch
12.45-1.45 AGM pt 1

Sunday 13th May

Sunday 13th May: 10.30am at Abbeygate 2
This Sunday's worship event includes the Dedication of baby Rachel Watson. Naomi Snelling will be leading the songs, Marie Morris the prayers and David Beales will speak from Acts 10: 44-48, Peter's Resurrection Speech 3. We look forward to seeing you there!

5pm -7.30pm Barn Church - this week meeting at Abbeygate

RETREAT Wednesday 16th May , 9.30am-2pm, The Annex, Assington, CO10 5LQ



time to be still, to connect with God and hear what he might be saying......
time to enjoy the peaceful Suffolk countryside......

bring a packed lunch, notebook and pen, Bible

tea and coffee provided


contact Janie Beales if interested in coming
janiebeales@ntlworld.com or 01206 530934

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Activities coming up during the week

Monday May 7th: The Wivenhoe Walk, meet at East St Bridge (by Siege House) 10.30am for a walk along the Wivenhoe trail. After lunch in Wivenhoe (byo or visit local hostelry) walk back to town or take the train.

Wednesday May 9th: DNA cricket match, 6pm at Essex University v West Mersea. If the rain stops the T20 season begins! (& don't forget practice at 4.30pm on Fridays).

Saturday 12th May: History Maker Film Quiz Night 7pm at Abbeygate Two. For information about the History Maker chairity, see http://historymakerfoundation.co.uk/History_Maker_Foundation/Welcome.html

Sunday 6th May

DNA worship at 10.30am, Abbeygate Two, 9 Whitewell Rd, Colchester, CO2 7DE. Including... Refreshments; Music led by Janie Beales with African singers; Prayers led by Redina Kolaneci; Children's activity led by Mamie Ramazani; Reading Acts 8, 26-40 and talk on "Philip's Bump" by Nick Brooke; Interview with John and Kerry Clayton. Barn Church will be at 5pm at Abbeygate Two. Coming up on May 20th- Shared Lunch and AGM.

International Christian Fellowship - April 2012