'Gathered' prayer meetings
Over 2019, we are holding three prayer meetings, open to all, to worship God and pray together for our town. We were really pleased that so many people joined us for our first meeting in March. It was great to share with each other about the range of prayer events in the many different churches that were represented there. Common themes seemed to be prayers for unity (which was certainly evident in the room that evening) and that the outward, missional focus of the church would be strengthened . There were many examples shared of the ways in which different churches are connecting with - and serving- the local community and the acknowledgement that these need to be led by God and underpinned with prayer.
You can read more about our first meeting on Network Suffolk.
Dates of the next 'Gathered' prayer and worship evenings in 2019 are July 13th and October 19th - venues tbc - look out for more details on our website and on Network Suffolk - or sign up for the Ipswich in Prayer newsletter (via our contact page)
Please get in touch if you would be interested in hosting any of our 'Gathered' prayer meetings at your church. Ideally, we would prefer easy parking on site or nearby, and support with some of the technical aspects and hospitality for the evening.
Over 2019, we are holding three prayer meetings, open to all, to worship God and pray together for our town. We were really pleased that so many people joined us for our first meeting in March. It was great to share with each other about the range of prayer events in the many different churches that were represented there. Common themes seemed to be prayers for unity (which was certainly evident in the room that evening) and that the outward, missional focus of the church would be strengthened . There were many examples shared of the ways in which different churches are connecting with - and serving- the local community and the acknowledgement that these need to be led by God and underpinned with prayer.
You can read more about our first meeting on Network Suffolk.
Dates of the next 'Gathered' prayer and worship evenings in 2019 are July 13th and October 19th - venues tbc - look out for more details on our website and on Network Suffolk - or sign up for the Ipswich in Prayer newsletter (via our contact page)
Please get in touch if you would be interested in hosting any of our 'Gathered' prayer meetings at your church. Ideally, we would prefer easy parking on site or nearby, and support with some of the technical aspects and hospitality for the evening.
'Empowered' Pentecost Celebration
It was great to see so many people at the Pentecost celebration - our thanks to Burlington Baptist Church for their warm hospitality. There was a real sense of unity across the different churches in the town. The message from Simon Harris was really encouraging, as we heard about past revivals, and very challenging, as we pray for revival now. You can listen to his message again via the Burlington website. Follow the link below then go the bottom of the page to 'other podcasts' and click on number 11.
https://burlington.church/podcasts
It was great to see so many people at the Pentecost celebration - our thanks to Burlington Baptist Church for their warm hospitality. There was a real sense of unity across the different churches in the town. The message from Simon Harris was really encouraging, as we heard about past revivals, and very challenging, as we pray for revival now. You can listen to his message again via the Burlington website. Follow the link below then go the bottom of the page to 'other podcasts' and click on number 11.
https://burlington.church/podcasts
Crown Him with Many Crowns 2019
We had a great start to the year at the 'Crown Him with Many Crowns' evening, on Saturday January 19th, as we gathered to worship God, giving thanks to Him for the year that has passed and praying together for our town as we enter the new year. It was a wonderful evening of worship, prayer and celebration. We were delighted to be joined by Sandy Millar, who inspired and challenged us through his words, and very thankful to Tim Passmore, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk, who kindly shared his thoughts on 2018 and the challenges ahead for 2019, through a filmed interview. We hope to be able to share with you soon the film from Tim and the recording of Sandy's talk.
During the evening we were were also really pleased to hear from representatives from four organisations who work in our town: BEAM, Family First, Home for Good and Open Up. Each of them have provided prayer points that can be used in our prayers over the year.
You can download here the leaflet that was used at the event, with the prayer points and more information about each of the organisations, as well as suggestions for prayer from the Police and Crime Commissioner.
The leaflet also gives some details about other Ipswich in Prayer events for 2019 and 2020 - we'll share more information about these events as arrangements are confirmed and look forward to seeing you again soon.
Our thanks again to all who contributed to the event, including those 'behind the scenes' who worked so hard to ensure it all went smoothly. In particular, thank you to Colchester Road Baptist Church for their wonderful hospitality.
We had a great start to the year at the 'Crown Him with Many Crowns' evening, on Saturday January 19th, as we gathered to worship God, giving thanks to Him for the year that has passed and praying together for our town as we enter the new year. It was a wonderful evening of worship, prayer and celebration. We were delighted to be joined by Sandy Millar, who inspired and challenged us through his words, and very thankful to Tim Passmore, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk, who kindly shared his thoughts on 2018 and the challenges ahead for 2019, through a filmed interview. We hope to be able to share with you soon the film from Tim and the recording of Sandy's talk.
During the evening we were were also really pleased to hear from representatives from four organisations who work in our town: BEAM, Family First, Home for Good and Open Up. Each of them have provided prayer points that can be used in our prayers over the year.
You can download here the leaflet that was used at the event, with the prayer points and more information about each of the organisations, as well as suggestions for prayer from the Police and Crime Commissioner.
The leaflet also gives some details about other Ipswich in Prayer events for 2019 and 2020 - we'll share more information about these events as arrangements are confirmed and look forward to seeing you again soon.
Our thanks again to all who contributed to the event, including those 'behind the scenes' who worked so hard to ensure it all went smoothly. In particular, thank you to Colchester Road Baptist Church for their wonderful hospitality.
Coming soon!
Big Boundary Prayer Walk
Prayer walk around the town boundary
Date to be confirmed
We will be sharing updates at our 'Gathered' prayer meetings over the coming year and will give more details here, soon.
Big Boundary Prayer Walk
Prayer walk around the town boundary
Date to be confirmed
We will be sharing updates at our 'Gathered' prayer meetings over the coming year and will give more details here, soon.
Think and imagine a world where love is the way.
Imagine our homes and families where love is the way.
Imagine neighbourhoods and comunities where love is the way.
Imagine governments and nations where love is the way.
Imagine busines and commerce where love is the way.
Imagine this tired old world where love is the way.
When love is the way - unselfish, sacrificial redemptive ...
When love is the way, then no child will go to bed hungry in this world ever again.
When love is the way, we will let justice roll down like a mighty stream and righteousness like an ever-flowing brook.
When love is the way, we will lay down our swords and shields, down by the riverside, to study war no more.
When love is the way, there is plenty good room - plenty good room - for all of God's children.
Because when love is the way, we actually treat each other, well... like we are actually family.
When love is the way, we know that God is the source of us all and we are brothers and sisters and children of God.'
Bishop Michael Curry at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Imagine our homes and families where love is the way.
Imagine neighbourhoods and comunities where love is the way.
Imagine governments and nations where love is the way.
Imagine busines and commerce where love is the way.
Imagine this tired old world where love is the way.
When love is the way - unselfish, sacrificial redemptive ...
When love is the way, then no child will go to bed hungry in this world ever again.
When love is the way, we will let justice roll down like a mighty stream and righteousness like an ever-flowing brook.
When love is the way, we will lay down our swords and shields, down by the riverside, to study war no more.
When love is the way, there is plenty good room - plenty good room - for all of God's children.
Because when love is the way, we actually treat each other, well... like we are actually family.
When love is the way, we know that God is the source of us all and we are brothers and sisters and children of God.'
Bishop Michael Curry at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Crown Him with Many Crowns 2018: Recording available to download
The recording of the inspiring talk from our guest speaker, Michelle Moran, can be downloaded from the link here.
The recording of the inspiring talk from our guest speaker, Michelle Moran, can be downloaded from the link here.