Calendar for Sundays: January – April 2014

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International Church - NEW CHANGES from JULY

DNA Leadership have decided to grow the impact of International Church for this coming season. We have prayed and asked God for his guidance. We value your prayers as we embark on church planting amongst Internationals in Colchester.

The first small step is that we will be meeting twice a month from July - every 2nd and 4th Sunday. We will meet at 11a.m at Enoch and Pinceau's house with food, fellowship and exploring God's truth together. We hope to finish by 1p.m. The format for the two Sundays would be different so come and find out!

Our first gathering will be on Sunday 14th July and second one on 28th July. If you need a lift or directions please drop Enoch a message or call him.

Although this is a small step of meeting more frequently, changing the meeting time would enable the Internationals to commit their time to the house church and hopefully will see this as their main Sunday worship time and Christian community for the future. Yes, some of us will be part of DNA Networks town centre worship service on the other Sundays but our hope is that by God's grace we would grow and multiply and would become a church plant on its own but still be linked and accountable to DNA Networks leadership.

God has (and will) brought some wonderful young adults to lead the International work recently and we are excited. There are always challenges in supporting the new leaders to grow in confidence in God and learn to take on leadership. We ask you to pray for us for this coming season. We would love to see people all around the world and in Colchester partnering with us through prayer, encouragement (we will need plenty!) and if God directs you to support the work financially.

Please get in touch with us if you want to know more about the vision and plans for the future as International Christian Fellowship seek to share the Good news of Jesus amongst Internationals in Colchester and raise up disciples.

As a challenge to us we have a video that we came across that we hope would provoke us to be in the rescue mission in God's world and not lose sight of why God has called us.
Here is the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4G4uc4iJPM

God bless
Mariam, Patrick's family and Enoch's family

Sunday June 23rd

Worship this Sunday will feature the dramatic story of Paul's conversion, on the road to Damascus, from Acts 9. There will also be an invitation to share one or two personal stories of how God has been active in our lives, of how prayer has been answered. 

There's the chance too to hear of some highlights from last week's fantastic International weekend away at Bradwell-on-Sea!

Barn Church will be meeting for a barbecue this Sunday.

Don't forget 12th Birthday Anniversary Picnic after worship on Sunday June 30th.

Invitation 

Retreat - Assington 

Saturday July 13th

10am-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 

e: janiebeales@ntlworld.com or t: 07791684699

Sunday June 16th

While 40 people are away at Bradwell-on-sea for International Christian Fellowship weekend, we will worship the Father on father's day at Abbeygate Two at 10.30am.
E 100 reading this week is Acts 10, Cornelius and Peter.
Don't forget, thus year's Anniversary Picnic is on Sunday June 30th. See you there!

Programme for June 2nd

DNA Networks AGM at Abbeygate Two, 9 Whitewell Rd, Colchester, CO2 7DE. 

10.30am, 2^nd June 2013

§       Worship songs (10 mins)Dave Watson

§       Elders report  (5 mins) Dave Beales

§       Church Council report (5 mins)  John Orchard

§       Finance report    (5 mins) Viv Critchley

§       Prayers of thanks and reflection (10mins)  Marie Morris

§       Vision for the year ahead (15 mins)  Dave Beales

§       Q&A   (15 mins) All

§       Church Council elections  (5 mins) Luke Moller and Candidates

§       Commissioning of  leadership and serving community (10mins) Marie Morris and John

§       Worship songs  (5 mins)  Dave Watson

Pentecost Brunch!

Sunday 19th May 10.30am at Abbeygate Two : Pentecost Sunday.

This Sunday We celebrate the Feast of Pentecost. The story of how the Holy Spirit was poured out will be dramatically retold, followed by Communion and shared Brunch (early lunch). It will all happen round tables, similar to the Passover meal - and finish with song and dance!

Please bring a plate of food to share and/or something to drink for the Brunch. Thank you.

John 21 retold by Maddy: Jesus Comes Back! Collage of boat and bbq by Samaa, Tilly, Moses

One day there were some disciples fishing in the dark, gloomy sea. The sky was dawn and the stars were shining. The disciples could not catch any fish. Then suddenly a voice came out from behind saying, “turn the net to the right.” Then again a voice came out from behind saying, “turn it to the right.” So the disciples turned the net to the right. Then in no time at all, fish kept coming and coming and the net did not break. It was a miracle Peter thought and he knew that voice was Jesus. So Peter put his swimming costume on and dived out of the boat. Jesus had already made a fire for all of them. Then Jesus asked Peter some questions. Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said,”you know that I love you.” “Feed my lambs,” Jesus said. Again Jesus said, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “look after my sheep.” The third  time he said to him, “Simon, son of John do you love me?” Peter was a bit sad because Jesus kept asking him, “do you love me?”

27th and 28th April

HI EVERYONE - PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE CHANGES HAPPENING OVER THE COMING WEEKEND! 

We have an opportunity to show our support for the DNA football church team who play their final match for the season on Saturday, so have decided to go with the suggestion of making Saturday a real celebration, with football in the morning and monthly shared lunch afterwards! We are encouraging everyone who is available, to demonstrate our welcome to and inclusion of the Saturday football church players to DNA as a whole.

SATURDAY 27TH APRIL :     DNA FOOTBALL FINAL MATCH AND SHARED LUNCH  

PLEASE COME ALONG AND SUPPORT THE TEAM, if you are able.   

THE MATCH BEGINS 10AM, Shrub End Sports Ground, Boadicea Way, Colchester, CO2 9BQ.  (game finishes approx 12pm)

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY

SHARED LUNCH AFTER THE MATCH- ABBEYGATE, 12.30PM

    PLEASE BRING FOOD TO SHARE AND COME AND MEET THE FOOTBALLERS! Abbeygate Two will be open from 11.30am when Maths Club ends on Saturday morning.

SUNDAY 28TH APRIL

 a) INTERNATIONAL CHURCH at Enoch and Pinceau Kunarajah's home

b) for others, THERE IS THE OPTION OF GATHERING TOGETHER IN ONE ANOTHER'S HOMES or INFORMAL

                        GET-TOGETHER AT ABBEYGATE , 10.30AM

                If you would like to open your home and invite some people to do simple church, please go ahead!

                               Resources are  available based on Jesus' barbecue on the beach in John 21. (Please contact Janie before Sunday if you would like              resources emailed to you)

We hope you enjoy celebrating the weekend in this way! Next Sunday, May 5th, we resume as normal, Abbeygate 10.30am. 

David and Janie

Enoch and Pinceau

Luke & Church Council

A view of icafe2 and Passover Meal

The week to come!

Dates this week:

Saturday 6th April 

DNA football breakfast 8,30am at Abbeygate Two, then the team plays St James, Shrub End 10am

Maths Club 10.30-11.30am at Abbeygate Two

Sunday 7th April

10.30am DNA Worship at Abbeygate Two- music, interview, preaching, communion; the reading is 1 Corinthians 15, 1-8

5.00pm Barn Church

Monday 8th April 

9.45am Little lights

10.30am Fresh Beginnings Clinic

Evening: Monday night House Group

20s/30s House Church

Tuesday 9th April 

7.00pm icafe2

Wednesday 10th April

Afternoon: Go4Create

7.30pm: Children's Ministry Vision meeting 

Thursday 11th April

7am (special school holiday time) and 10am Prayer for DNA at Abbetygate  - all welcome

Friday 12th April

11.30am: daytime women's group

DNA Networks

Abbeygate Two

9 Whitewell Rd

Colchester

CO2 7DE

01206 616737

07791684699

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23rd, 24th & 28th March

Saturday March 23rd:

8.30am: Football Breakfast followed by 10am match vs Kingsland at Shrub End

10am-4pm: Table Top Sale at Abbeygate Two

Sunday March 24th:

10.30am Morning Worship at Abbeygate Two

                 E-100 reading is John 11- The raising of Lazarus; come prepared to join in a dramatic participatory storytelling of this event

Our speakers this morning will be Richard and Katy Smith, known to many of us, who will outline their plans to move to Turkey in 2014 and then lead us in creative prayer.

5.00pm Barn Church (young people) meets at Abbeygate Two with two special guests

March 28th:

As part of our preparations for Easter, we’re inviting the DNA community to a special Passover meal to be held at Abbeygate, on Thursday evening, March 28th, from 5.30pm - 8.00pm (meal to begin at approx 6pm).

On the night before his arrest Jesus celebrated the Passover festival with a meal with his friends, continuing the ancient Jewish tradition of thanking God for rescuing his people from slavery in Egypt.

The meal will include roast lamb (and roast chicken), various authentic dips and side dishes and other dishes. Those coming will be invited to bring either something savoury, sweet or drinks to add to the meal. 

Please let Janie know if you can come ASAP, so we can cater for the right number of people. This event is free but we welcome donations, according to what you can afford.

Parents - this will be a child-friendly event!

With thanks and looking forward to seeing you!

Janie and David Beales

Weekend Jan 12-13

Saturday 12 January 

Football team breakfast + prayer at Abbeygate Two, followed by 10am match at Shrub End : DNA v Kingsland. Come along and support the team!

10.30-11.30am Maths Club at Abbeygate Two

Sunday 13th January - 10.30am Worship Event Abbeygate Two, 9 Whitewell Rd, Colchester, CO2 7DE

The E-100  Bible series continues with reading and short discussion round the tables on Luke 3 - 1-22, John the Baptist prophesies about the one who baptises with the Holy Sprit. 

Mark and Naomi Snelling will also share a presentation of their recent 3 months trip, serving in South Africa. Don't miss it!

Barn Church at 5pm

January 6th

Our first Sunday worship event of the year will be Holy Communion on 6th January at 10.30am at Abbeygate two, 9 Whitewell Rd, Colchester, CO9 7AD
Linda Pepper of Friends International will be our speaker on Matthew 2, 1-12: The Visit of the Wise Men

Mission Communities will be getting back into action next week!

Christmas Season at Abbeygate Two

The DNA Missional Communities have been celebrating the Christmas season joyfully already! House Churches are flourishing in Highwoods, Horkesley and Riverside;  Footballers improved their performances on last season with two wins and a draw; Abbeygate Two has proved to be a flexible and significant resource for building community amongst a range of different groups over the last two weeks.

• Little Lights saw a large group of Mums and pre-schoolers sharing Christmas music and stories
• Primary agers held a Christmas party last Monday and rehearsed a Nativity procession
• Maths Club finished its first term in style last Saturday
• Barn Church (teenagers) did an extra session to try to practise for the carols entertainment
• Synergy  (20's/30's) had movie, games and food in various spaces
• Internationals invited plenty of new people and enjoyed menu items from various chefs
• Thursday nights have seen the last sessions of Synergy Alpha Course and the first sessions of Swahili Marriage Course

Please check the times of Christmas worship events

Sunday 23rd December (No morning worship event!)

4pm DNA Carols
5pm Shared meal
6pm Entertainment


Christmas Day 25th December

10am Christmas Communion (please note earlier time!!)


Sunday 30th December

10.30 am Morning Worship

Sunday 16th December

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday December 16th at Abbeygate Two, 10.30am, for Advent worship. Luke 1 is the E- 100 reading of the week, but DNA Trustee Gary Seithel will be speaking and raising some discussion from Romans 12, 1-13.

Peace!

Question Time!

Saturday morning is the football tournament at Leisure World. 3 soccer pitches have been made available free of charge by Leisure World, for a six-a-side tournament and  8 teams have registered. The outcome will be to raise funds for a Mission  Trip to Moldova in February 2013.

This Sunday, December 9th, we will meet for worship at 10.30am  

Abbeygate Two, 9 Whitewell Rd, Colchester, CO2 7DE.

Worship will include the dedication of baby Franky, (Tony Francis' grandson)

This week there will be a Question Time panel discussion based on Matthew 1. Please have a read through and make a note of some questions to ask.

HEALTH WARNING! The first half of this chapter may cause drowsiness- do not attempt to read whilst doing something important and do not listen to the reading while driving!

Sunday 25th November

DNA Worship event will take place on at Abbeygate Two at 10.30am. The theme will be based on The Prophets with a close look at The Call of Jeremiah; check out Jeremiah chapter 1, 1-10. This will be the last in the Old Testament readings from E-100 series.

International Christian Fellowship is at 12.30pm at 18 Hereford Drive. Vietnamese food and an Italian guitarist on the menu this month, together with a Bible based talk and discussion.

Barn Church will be on at 5.00pm at Abbeygate Two for young people of secondary age.

The December Calendar will come out next week via email with information about all the mission units and communities for the next month.

You're Invited!

Friday night is film night at Abbeygate Two! Faith like Potatoes is on at 7.30pm.

Saturday morning is football at Shrub End at 10am vs Bethel- a mid-table clash

On Sunday, the Thursday night Alpha group will be away in the country on a day of discovery about the Holy Spirit.

This week our E-100 readings come from Psalms 23, 51 and 103; also Proverbs 3 and 16- well worth a read.
Our 10.30am Sunday worship will feature some of the Psalms, with Janie Beales leading a special focus on Ps 23, which concludes with news of a feast. So we will share communion as we move into a shared meal. If you can stay, please bring something to share for lunch.