April-May 2014 NOTICE board Two Rivers Mission open dialogue in a peaceful and THEknows churches in the river valleys of no boundaries conciliatory manner. the Colne and Stour are stepping Bishop Stephen will be joining the out in faith this May in tune with mission on Thursday May 8 when Bishop Stephen’s year of mission he will be speaking at lunchtime at and outreach to mark the centenary the Bull pub in Halstead with a of Chelmsford Diocese. session entitled ‘Grill a Bishop’ when In conjunction with the national charity Through Faith Missions, a guests will be invited to ask him series of events will be run by the their “burning” questions. churches in the towns and villages In the evening, Bishop Stephen of the Colne and Stour valleys in an will be in Fordham where he will effort to take the gospel outside the give a talk during a supper in the four walls of the church and into the John Owen Barn. community. After the two weeks of the Preparation have been going on mission the local churches, who for many months with local church have taken part, will be following up members setting up groups to on those who have shown an plan events to be held during the interest in knowing more about the mission and meeting to pray for its Christian faith. success. They will be making home visits to Originally, it was only planned for those who have given names and the Colne valley but when the news addresses and inviting them to leaked out about the mission the attend Christian basics courses such Churches Together in Haverhill as Alpha, Christianity Explored, Start asked whether the Stour Valley and Pilgrim. could be involved. It is hoped the churches will build Although this meant crossing the upon all they have learnt from the diocesan border from Chelmsford mission and embark upon further into Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich, work in evangelism. the organisers responded that Through Faith Missions has a the Gospel of Jesus knows no tradition of continuing to work with boundaries! So the mission was churches which it has supported on re-named The Two Rivers Mission mission helping them to develop a – the Colne and the Stour. long-term strategy for outreach and The mission will be spread over evangelism. ● two weeks. Week one, beginning from a Friday evening to Saturday school assemblies. They are also Colour’ where Daniel, who is an If you are interested in supporting Saturday May 3, will be covering afternoon and involve both short asked to uphold a 'Spiritual Rule of accomplished artist, will show his the mission or attending any of the the area of Haverhill, Steeple talks on different aspects of Life' during mission. paintings and talk about his life as events, please contact Through evangelism, group discussions and During the two weeks of the an artist, his conversion and journey Faith Missions on 01954 210239. the practical experience of going mission Through Faith Missions will of faith. Up-to-date information on the out on the streets and sharing faith be providing team members, who Revd Peter Adams, a retired mission can be found on the mission one to one with the help of a are experienced in evangelism, priest from the diocese, who has website www.tworiversmision.org or questionnaire. to work alongside local church spent much of his life living and follow the mission on the Facebook The training covers how to simply members. Their staff evangelists working in the Colchester area, will page www.facebook.com/ tell others of your own faith journey will help lead specific events. be hosting his ‘Hot Potato’ events. tworiversmission and how to communicate the Revd Daniel Cozens, who At these, over a lunch or evening To find out more about the work of Christian Gospel both in giving a founded Through Faith Missions and meal, Peter tackles some of the Through Faith Missions, visit its talk and during conversations one- who has over 30 years’ experience more controversial issues facing website www.throughfaithmissionsorg to-one. as an itinerant evangelist, will be society, presenting a Christian or follow them on their Facebook Training is also given on speaking at a number of events perspective on them and page www.facebook.com/ Bumpstead, Stambourne, Halstead, presenting primary and secondary including his popular ‘Night of encouraging interaction and throughfaithmissions Earl’s Colne and Fordham. Week two, from Saturday May 10, will cover Colchester, Marks MISSION DIARY - Bishop Stephen faces 'Grill a Bishop' lunch Tey, Aldham, Wivenhoe, Alresford, Brightlingsea, Manningtree, Two Rivers Mission – Selected Events — Week 1 Lawford, Mistley, Bradfield, Saturday May 3 Mission Week 1 Commissioning Service 11.30am St Mary’s, Haverhill Bishop David Thomson & Daniel Cozens Rowhedge, Fingringhoe and Great Sunday May 4 Family Fun with BBQ 1-4.30pm Clare Baptist Church Wigborough. Monday May 5 ‘Night of Colour’ artist’s paintings & faith 7.30pm Haverhill Daniel Cozens There will be a strong emphasis Tuesday May 6 Healing Service 7.30pm Clare Baptist Church Contact: Leslie Day 01787 277210 on getting out to where the people Weds May 7 Ladies Pamper Evening (Ticket only) Evening John Owen Barn Fordham Tickets: [email protected] are by visiting homes, pubs, Thursday May 8 ‘Grill a Bishop’ 12.30pm The Bull Hotel, Halstead Bishop Stephen Cottrell schools and workplaces. Churches Talk and Supper (Ticket only) Evening John Owen Barn, Fordham Bishop Stephen Cottrell are being specifically encouraged Contact: Nick Durlacher (as above) to reach out to men through events Friday May 9 ‘Hot Potatoes’ 12.30pm The Bull Hotel, Halstead Peter Adams such as breakfasts, curry nights Saturday May 10 Men’s Breakfast 8am Cricketers, Fordham Heath Peter Adams (nick.durlacher - as above) and question and answer meetings. Each area involved in the mission has been allocated a mission Week 2 preparer or adviser, a Through Saturday May 10 Mission Week 2 Commissioning Service 11am Castle Methodist, Colchester Daniel Cozens Faith Missions team member expe- Sunday May 11 Messy Church 2.30pm Lawford Venture Centre CO11 2JE rienced in planning and organising Monday May 12 ‘Night of Colour’ artist’s paintings and faith 7.30pm Brightlingsea Daniel Cozens evangelistic events, who will help Tuesday May 13 Darwin, Dawkins and God – Talk Evening Aldham / Marks Tey Revd John Parker Weds May14 Where is God When it Hurts? (after dinner) 7.15pm Village Maid, Heath Rd, Bradfield Tickets: Sam Winney 07903 540322 churches in preparing a programme Thursday May 15 ‘Hot Potatoes’ 12.30pm Slug & Lettuce, Colchester Peter Adams of events for their week. Friday May 16 ‘Song & Stories’ – music & faith stories 7.30pm Oak Tree Coffee House Highwoods A number of training events have Saturday May 17 'Science & Faith – Friends or Enemies?' 9.30am St Mary’s Church, Lawford been organised to help local church members in developing their skills ● Just a few of the many events that local churches have organised for the Two Rivers Mission. A full list can be found at in evangelism. www.tworiversmission.org For more information, contact the TFM office on 01954 210239. The training sessions are run II THE MONTH — NB SUPPLEMENT April-May 2014 THE MONTH — NB SUPPLEMENT April-May 2014 III Cycle of Prayer for daily use in Diocese of Chelmsford True holiness only comes of prayer (The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church). APRIL 1 Tuesday — Frederick Denison Maurice, Priest, Teacher of the Faith, 1872 ● DEANERY OF NEWHAM continued ... ● NORTH WOOLWICH (St John w Silvertown)—Clergy: Princeley Croos (PIC). ●CYCLEPaul Harcourt (AD, V), David Blackledge, Simon Marshall,OF PRAYER BARKINGSIDE (St Laurence)—Clergy: Vacancy (V). Hymn Writers, 1791 and 1788 ● Diocese of Bukedi (Uganda). Malcolm Porter (AC), Annie McTighe (A), Den Martin (A). Reader: Catherine Elliott. ● Your prayers are asked for Becket Keys Church 2 Wednesday ● Diocese of Caledonia (British Columbia and The Yukon, Canada). Readers: Brenda Miller, Richard Moules. ● ● Secondary School, in the second year of its foundation, and WEST HAM (St Matthew)—Clergy: David Richards (PIC), 16 WEDNESDAY IN HOLY WEEK Christopher & Ros Smith (The Philippines); Helen Fraser for guidance and wisdom in the future of the redundant Christiana Asinugo (AC) ● GOODMAYES (All Saints)—Clergy: Petros Nyatsanza (V). (Egypt); Amanda Pearson (Cambodia), Steven and Jo Wright ● (Dubai). church of All Saints, East Hornden. “It is a constant STRATFORD (St John w Christ Church & St James)— ● GOODMAYES (St Paul)—Clergy: Ben Rutt‐Field (V). ● John Barnes, Ilford Hospital (Hon Chp). Clergy: David Richards (V), Jeanette Meadway (AC), Peter ● Diocese of Calgary (Rupert’s Land, Canada). challenge keeping it in good order…” Ngugi (A). Readers: Rosemond Isiodu, Robert Otule, Cheryl ● The Retired Clergy, Readers and ministers who live and ● 17 MAUNDY THURSDAY Diocese of Colombia (Province IX, The Episcopal Church USA). Ramballi, Carole Richards, Sheva Williams. work in the Deanery of Redbridge. ● GREAT ILFORD (St Margaret of Antioch, St Clement)— 25 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER ● St James Junior School: ShirleyAnn Jones (HT). ● Diocese of Chichester (Canterbury). ● Clergy: Stephen Pugh(V) ● Please pray for the work of the International Issues Diocese of Bunbury (Western Australia). ● 2 Friday — Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria, Teacher of Please pray for all those attending Mass in the cathedral the Faith, 373 Groups and the Chair, Revd Canon Dr Roger Matthews. 3 Thursday today. ● ● DEANERY OF WALTHAM FOREST—Area Dean: Simon ● Pray for the work of the Anglican Centre in Rome. STRATFORD (St Paul)­­—Clergy: Jeremy Fraser (PIC), ● Dioceses of California and Northern California (Province VIII, The Dominic Webb (AC). Episcopal Church USA) Heathfield. Lay Chair: Vevet Deer. Assistant Area Deans: 26 Monday — ROGATION DAY — Augustine, First ● Diocese of Bungoma (Kenya). Christine Rablen, Alex Summers.