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Friday, 9 March 2012
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Got a spare five minutes?
You may already have thought about what you want to do during lent, or perhaps you are going to wait for Easter... but how about this for your journey to Easter day:
www.24-7prayer.com/spaces
www.24-7prayer.com/spaces
Friday, 17 February 2012
Children's holiday club comes to a close
Well our intrepid young people (and some amazing adults) have finished their week long work, running Children's holiday club - everyone has done brilliantly. So much so, even the local neighbourhood has been treated to a little snippet of holiday club...
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Young people working at children's holiday Bible club
We would just like to say how fabulous our young people are! Over half the volunteers working at this week's holiday bible club (90 children today) are the youth of Colchester Road Baptist Church.
Mind you, in amidst all the hard work, there is always time for a bit of horse-play:
Mind you, in amidst all the hard work, there is always time for a bit of horse-play:
Friday, 10 February 2012
Ystävänpäivä’, that is, ‘Friend’s Day’
Valentine’s Day in Finland, although a popular day to get married or engaged on, is actually referred to as ‘Ystävänpäivä’, which means ‘Friend’s Day’. This is a day where people write cards and share gifts with their closest friends.So why not take part in Finnish Valentine’s day and share some words about a friend, family member that you really appreciate!
Post things here or on facebook (we have an event page) and send real time cards, notes... and chocolate :D
Friday, 3 February 2012
Ideas for Lent
Those of you that go to Sorted are getting a preview of some of the stuff we are doing Tuesday, but for everyone else... these ideas work for most ages.
Lent, the time where we stop to think about who Jesus is and what he did, as we make our way to Easter Day.
This is Jesus, both God and man, the one with a sense of humour, the one with a fierce purpose, the one who is clever and never out witted, the one who is completely honest and generous with himself and his time.
So how about taking up something for lent and not talk to Jesus about it? Tell him why you chose what you did and what it means to you.
You could read or listen to a book - for example for more on the personality of Jesus why not try "Beautiful Outlaw" by John Elderidge, or perhaps "God is closer than you think" by John Ortberg
Or perhaps take up some Bible reading like the daily notes on the Spring Harvest blog.
For the Ecological or community inclined, there is the Carbonfast or 40acts
And for those of you who are creative, why not doodle your prayers or take a photograph each day? See the picture for some ideas:
Finally, for anyone who would like to read the Easter Story through lent (short readings on Monday, Wednesday Friday and Saturdays) ask Karen!
This is Jesus, both God and man, the one with a sense of humour, the one with a fierce purpose, the one who is clever and never out witted, the one who is completely honest and generous with himself and his time.
So how about taking up something for lent and not talk to Jesus about it? Tell him why you chose what you did and what it means to you.
You could read or listen to a book - for example for more on the personality of Jesus why not try "Beautiful Outlaw" by John Elderidge, or perhaps "God is closer than you think" by John Ortberg
Or perhaps take up some Bible reading like the daily notes on the Spring Harvest blog.
For the Ecological or community inclined, there is the Carbonfast or 40acts
And for those of you who are creative, why not doodle your prayers or take a photograph each day? See the picture for some ideas:Finally, for anyone who would like to read the Easter Story through lent (short readings on Monday, Wednesday Friday and Saturdays) ask Karen!
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
We are going to Fort Rocky
We are planning to go to Fort Rocky at Whitemoor from the 13th to 15th July. The cost of this weekend is £99, the deposit for this is £25 (cheques payable to colchester Road Baptist church as we will send one cheque to youth for Christ). As the provisional booking is only held for two weeks, we need your deposits straight away. You will find more information about Fort Rocky below and please don't hesitate to contact me if you want more information!
Karen-the-youth-worker
Fort Rocky
Eat And Sleep
Fort Rocky is based in various residential activity centres around the country, each one unique and surrounded by beautiful countryside. Whichever location you choose, you will be sleeping in comfortable lodges, where rooms typically hold 2 -¬ 6 and with ensuite at most sites. The food is of a high quality and provided for you, with dietary requirements well catered for and a tuck shop available on every site.
Who Is Fort Rocky For?
Fort Rocky is designed for young people between the ages of 11 and 14, in their youth groups with their leaders. Those who are 15 and over are welcome but may prefer to take a junior leader role within the group. Youth leaders are responsible for behaviour and the rest of the weekend is taken care of!
How Much?
The price for Fort Rocky is £99 per person which is fully inclusive of food, accommodation, instructed activities and insurance. Extra pocket money for the tuck shop would be needed.
We are really passionate about making Fort Rocky accessible to anyone, therefore if cost is an issue for your group, please feel free to ring concerning possible solutions available to you.
What’s It All About?
Fort Rocky is a fun-filled, activity youth weekend, designed to give young people an amazing time away from home with their mates. However, Fort Rocky has a greater purpose than just this…
Young people get the chance to ask and be asked some really big questions about the most important subjects in life. We use interactive Roadshows and personal stories as our means of communicating the Christian message. Fort Rocky is not just any weekend residential but an opportunity for young people to explore the Christian Faith in a new, exciting and significant way.
3 Reasons
Fort Rocky exists for the 3 following reasons, which together, create the perfect platform for this a fantastic youth weekend away. We aim…
• To give young people the best weekend of their year – Through the highest quality outdoor activities, interactive Roadshows and team building games, Fort Rocky aims to exhilarate, entertain and engage every young person, promising an incredible time and some fantastic memories.
• To encourage significant relationships to begin and develop – Relationship is at the heart of youth ministry and residential weekends away/holidays are unrivalled when it comes to significant relationship building within youth groups. At Fort Rocky we aim to take the stress of organizing a residential out of your hands, ensuring you get all weekend to focus on your group.
• To give every young person the opportunity to develop a relationship with God – Fort Rocky is evangelistic at heart and it is our passion that each young person hears the Good News of Jesus in a way that is relevant to them and goes from a weekend having moved on in their spiritual journey, where ever they are at.
Activities
There is so much to do and experience at Fort Rocky, with an action packed programme that has something for everyone to enjoy. Here is a list of but a few things on offer!
Each site has its own set of instructed activities*:
• Abseiling
• Climbing
• Archery
• Water Walking
• Football
• Grass Sledging
• Quad Biking
• Raft Building
• Canoeing
• High Ropes
• Zip Wire
• Mighty Duck Challenge
• Multi¬media presentations
• Challenge course
• Tunnel Trail
• Swimming
• Basketball
• BMX Trail
• Loads More!
Wednesday, 4 January 2012
Something new for discipleship and that scary word "theology"
Last term saw us run our youth CXP course as an opportunity for young Christians to ask questions and discover more about their faith.
This year we are starting two new things for our older young people and any adults who are interested.
1. Go-deeper evenings
- watch this blog for more information on these, they will be opportunities to eat yummy food and talk more about individual Christian topics... for example, "How much of God can we really know?" and "do you have to be a super-theologian to understand the Bible?" or how about "what on earth does Justification mean anyway?" or even "why did God make angels?"
2. A new blog - Barbecue Breakfast (because you can't beat breakfast with Jesus)
- this is already up and running and you will find a variety of things including bible studies, discussions, reviews and other useful stuff all aimed at getting closer to Jesus.
Both of these things are aimed at helping our older young people think further about their faith and provide space for any questions they have. If you are an adult member of CRBC you are very welcome to take a look too, as we are all church together, regardless of age!
This year we are starting two new things for our older young people and any adults who are interested.
1. Go-deeper evenings
- watch this blog for more information on these, they will be opportunities to eat yummy food and talk more about individual Christian topics... for example, "How much of God can we really know?" and "do you have to be a super-theologian to understand the Bible?" or how about "what on earth does Justification mean anyway?" or even "why did God make angels?"
2. A new blog - Barbecue Breakfast (because you can't beat breakfast with Jesus)
- this is already up and running and you will find a variety of things including bible studies, discussions, reviews and other useful stuff all aimed at getting closer to Jesus.
Both of these things are aimed at helping our older young people think further about their faith and provide space for any questions they have. If you are an adult member of CRBC you are very welcome to take a look too, as we are all church together, regardless of age!
Monday, 19 December 2011
Looking forward to the new year...what's on.
Well I hope you are all enjoying the Christmas break and are looking forward to the New Year! Below you can take a look at the diary for January as well as a list of "things that will cost" in 2012...
Potential big costs of 2012:
• Year 7-9 Fort Rocky activity weekend: £99
• Year 10 up Soul Survivor : paid by Jan 31st £85 by April 30th £94 plus cost for food
Both of these activities may also have transport costs.
• Alton Towers – approx. £22 plus transport
• Three trips to the cinema/McDonalds, the first being March 30th
Potential big costs of 2012:
• Year 7-9 Fort Rocky activity weekend: £99
• Year 10 up Soul Survivor : paid by Jan 31st £85 by April 30th £94 plus cost for food
Both of these activities may also have transport costs.
• Alton Towers – approx. £22 plus transport
• Three trips to the cinema/McDonalds, the first being March 30th
Date | Activity | Programme | Time |
January | |||
Sun 1 | YW holiday | ||
Mon 2 | |||
term starts 3 | Coffee Bar | 12.50 - 13.50 | |
Tue | Sorted | Social | 19.00-21.00 |
Wed 4 | Church day of prayer | ||
Thurs 5 | YW day off | ||
Fri 6 | |||
Sat 7 | Garden Club | making pine cone bird feeders | 10.00 - 11.30 |
Craft Club | 14.00 - 16.00 | ||
Sun 8 | SAS (FRED) | Jesus the underdog | |
Mon 9 | School group | managing stress course | 9-10.05 |
Deacons meeting | |||
Tue 10 | Coffee Bar | 12.50 - 13.50 | |
Sorted | Courage and self confidence | 19.00-21.00 | |
Wed 11 | |||
Thurs 12 | YW day off | ||
Fri 13 | |||
Sat 14 | Garden Club | make metal sweal pea holders | 10.00 - 11.30 |
Sun 15 | SAS (FRED) | Jesus the Hero | |
Mon 16 | School group | managing stress course | 10.20 - 11.25 |
youth volunteer training | 19.00 - 21.00 | ||
Tue 17 | Coffee Bar | 12.50 - 13.50 | |
Sorted | Social | 19.00-21.00 | |
Wed 18 | church prayer meeting | ||
Thurs 19 | YW day off | ||
Fri 20 | |||
Sat 21 | Garden Club | Soil PH/put up greenhouse | 10.00 - 11.30 |
Sun 22 | SAS (FRED) | Jesus the dreamer | |
Mon 23 | School group | managing stress course | 11.55 - 13.00 |
Deacons prayer | |||
Tue 24 | Coffee Bar | 12.50 - 13.50 | |
Sorted | Self-Harm | 19.00-21.00 | |
Wed 25 | |||
Thurs 26 | YW day off | ||
Fri 27 | Film Night | PG | 19.00-21.00 |
Sat 28 | Garden Club | Sow seeds greenhouse/cloches | 10.00 - 11.30 |
Fair trade shop | 14.00 - 16.00 | ||
Sun 29 | SAS (FRED) | Jesus the wrestler | |
Mon 30 | Youth membership class | 19.00 | |
Tue 31 | School group | managing stress course | 9-10.05 |
Coffee Bar | 12.50 - 13.50 | ||
Sorted | Social | 19.00-21.00 |
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