Epping Green Chapel "Creativity" Art Gallery: Photos

Epping Green Chapel's "Creativity" Art Exhibition on the 13th October 2012 was a great success! We had plenty of people coming to view the exhibiting artists work. There was plenty of variety represented, and we were pleased to play host to such great work!

Here are a selection of photographs from the day. 

Lewis Terry's 6x4 prints

Lewis Terry's artwork

Mary Deacon's wax paintings.

John's paintings.

John's paintings.

Lewis Terry with his digital impressionistic pieces.

Julia Cole's paintings.

Digital Impressionist artist Lewis Terry

Painter Julia Cole

John with his cross-stitches and tapestries

Artist Mary Deacon with her wax paintings

Artist John with his paintings

Artist John with his paintings

All 5 of the artists!

Mary gets photographed for the Guardian Gazette.

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Lewis Terry's art!

John's excellent cross-stitches.

This huge cross-stitch/tapestry by John stole the show!

Mary Deacon's paintings.

Lewis Terry was selling plenty of his 6x4 prints.

Lewis Terry's Octopus piece was a big hit!

Some of Lewis Terry's A4 prints.

John's work!

Mary Deacon's paintings.

Mary Deacon's paintings.

The brand new stained glass window!

One of John's paintings.

Lewis Terry's impressive digital impressionism.

One of Julia's paintings.

Julia's paintings.

Julia's paintings.

John's cross-stitch!

Our flyer!

Reaching Out

Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavour? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. You are the light of the world - like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.”’ MATTHEW 5:13,14 (NEW LIVING TRANSLATION)

"Thank You, Lord, for every opportunity we have to serve others, and that Your Church is on the move in society: feeding the hungry, helping those in debt, sheltering the homeless, caring for the weak and coming alongside vulnerable young people to support and guide them. Amen" - Care

Gangs, violence and Explotation

Most inner cities see levels of organized crime and gang violence, some are worse than others, however no matter how bad the violence is innocent people suffer.  So take time to pray for those that are disillusioned and those they exploit to find peace.

Anyone can fall through the crack of society and no matter how far someone has turned to a criminal life, there is always chance of retribution.

"Oh father, shed your light upon those who have fallen far into darkness and those that suffer because of them.  Show them the light lord, bring them hope and reveal to them that there is a way out of their problems, that they can indeed be forgiven for their sins.  Amen."

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."

Care Prayer Theme: Mental Health

One in four adults suffer from mental health issues.  The majority of people do not seek help and carry on with their lives in fear of the stigma that is attached to mental health.  Spare some time to pray for these people, in an attempt to help ease their suffering.

"Father, we pray for the one in four adults who, at some point in their lives, are prone to mental illness: anxiety, depression, neurotic and psychotic disorders, self-harming and behavior problems. May they know Your healing peace and comfort. Amen." - Care

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

To Those That Help So Many

It is time to spare a thought to those that offer information, help, friendship and encouragement to those struggling with life-limiting conditions, those recovering from traumatic events, experiencing depression and isolation.  These people help so many in need of assistance and improve many peoples lives filling them with new found hope, confidence and purpose.

"Lord Jesus, thank you for your unflinching determination, to lay down your life for us, conquering sin and death.  Through your resurrection, you help us remember the importance of persisting and reaching out  to help others, as you did for us.  Thank you Lord, Amen."

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)