International Day of Peace

International Day of Peace is devoted to commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and people. Pray that many throughout the world will realize that true peace only comes through Christ, and that they will ask Him for forgiveness and new life.

"Lord, bring light to those that do not yet realize that true peace only comes through Christ, show them a sign. I pray that they ask your forgiveness lord and start their new life alongside you. Amen."

Stigma of Faith

Sadly in today's society there is a lot of stigma targeted at those who have faith.  Some who have spoken their faith in the workplace, or refused to work against their conscience have been unfairly treated in the workplace. Spend some time to show them some support.

"Father, please allow for those that speak your word and act according to your will, to not be discouraged by unbelievers and those that do not have faith.  May you give them the strength to persevere. Please give them the willpower to be wise in their decisions and guide them onto the right path. Amen."

Turn on the Tap!

We as a Church love supporting good causes, especially when it involves raising money to benefit those who perhaps are less fortunate than ourselves. 

A great charity project is currently underway under Samaritans Purse International Relief. 

"Turn on the Tap" urges those who buy these charity-branded bottles of water to donate money to give clean water to children in Africa. Once the water has been consumed, people are urged to fill the empty bottle with their spare change. Once it is full up with coins, simply count up the amount and send your donation in a cheque made payable to Samaritans Purse. 

All cheque donations should be sent to Victoria House, Victoria Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, 1G9 5EX. Alternatively, please visit http://www.turnonthetap.org.uk to pledge a donation towards this cause.

It does not take a lot of money to provide better facilities for these children! For example:

-£9 could train a villager in Mozambique to maintain the communities well or borehole.

- £36 could provide a family in Niger with a latrine.

-£48 could provide a family in Uganda with a biosand water filter.

-£500 could repair a non-functioning borehole for a village in Mozambique. 

Interested in donating some spare cash to this project? Great! As stated before, all the details can be found via the website, http://www.turnonthetap.org.uk or get hold of one of the water bottles to start saving! 

Perhaps you may be able to rope in some willing friends, fellow church goers or family to contribute to? The more the merrier, especially when you are aware that by doing this, you are greatly improving the lives of people less fortunate them yourselves.

Epping Green Chapel Gets Involved!
At Church last Sunday we had a service to bring light to the cause, and struggles that so many African people have in their daily lives. 

Care Prayer Theme: Peace and Justice

 It is time to remember the diplomats, UN Peacekeepers, Christian emissaries and others who go to dangerous places to negotiate justice and peace, often in the crossfire. Ask God to protect them, to help them gain people’s trust and persuade them to consider pursuing paths of reconciliation that will benefit everyone. 

 

 UN Peacekeeper at work

‘Whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit; let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.’  1 PETER 3:10-12 (ENGLISH STANDARD VERSION)

 

Christian Mission Aid - Mobile Eye Clinic

South Sudan

"God of all justice, we bring our broken world before You, especially those places blighted by armed conflict, evil oppression and corruption. May Your Church continue to proclaim Your grace and peace, and reach out to people in desperate situations. Amen." - Care

Mental Health and Stigma

Mental Health issues are often targeted with harsh stigma and a lot of misunderstanding.  So many people suffer in society as a part of this and live partially or completely in the shadows.  Spare a thought for these individuals and help banish such negativity within society.

"Loving Savior, we pray that the stigma which surrounds mental illness will diminish, so that it is better understood, and sufferers will I find it easier to admit their need and to accept help from family, friends, employers, GPs and other people in their lives. Amen." - Care

World Mental Health Day

Today is World Mental Health Day.  Take time to pray and spare a thought for those who suffer from mental health issues.  Those of us that are thrown constantly into the bleakest of darkness, driven to suicide and lost without hope.  Take time to prey that they can emerge from the darkness into the light, that they seek aid, through counseling, medication and the care, love and companionship of others.

"Father, we pray that you can offer guidance to those who are lost in the darkness.  Allow them to find your light and seek the assistance they need to recover from their depression. Lord let others find them and show them love and care lord.  So that they can recover and find happiness once again. Amen."

Needs In Education

‘If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.’  JAMES 1:5,6 (ENGLISH STANDARD VERSION

Prayer
"Lord, thank You for the many opportunities that still exist to bring a Christian influence in education. Please strengthen RE teachers and others bringing gospel truth into schools today so that children may be given a sound spiritual foundation. Amen." - Care

2012: A Year of Celebration!

The chapel was built 150 years ago this year, by villagers as a centre for "ongoing" local worship and community life. The church doors are still open and we would love you to join the growing faith community. 

You may be living locally an already an active Christian but find yourselves travelling miles to worship? Perhaps the Lord is calling you to be part of the local Church community here?

God Bless the Queen and our community!

Rev. Paul Walker, Epping Green Chapel.

Pastor Paul Writes...

I want to share with you part one of a fantastic passage from the new UCB daily reading. 

"Today I will delete from my diary two days-yesterday and tomorrow. Yesterday was for learning; and tomorrow will be a consequence of what I do today. Today I will face life with the conviction that this day will never return, that it may be the last opportunity I'll have to contribute because there's no guarantee I'll see tomorrow. 

Today I will be courageous enough not to let opportunity pass me by; my only alternative will be to succeed. Today I will invest my most valuable resource, my time, into my most valuable possession, the life God has given me. I'll spend each minute purposefully, making today a unique opportunity..."

Amen be blessed!
Pastor Paul

P.S. To all off or going on holidays, be blessed and rested!

(Included in the booklet from 05/08/12 Morning Worship)