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Encounter Streetreach :: An Encounterers Perspective
On Friday 23rd May the Encounterers met at SBC at 6.30pm to begin two weeks of StreetReach. We had already been split up into 4 groups of 8 Encounterers with 3 leaders for the prayer walk, so we got into our groups again. Two of the groups went around the church community delivering flyers for the Family Fun Day and the other 2 groups did StreetReach in the church community. The group I was in headed off down the Belmont Road picking up any rubbish we saw and then headed to the Tesco’s car park. We were shocked to find 3 dead birds on our travels but that didn’t put us off! We began doing our best to make the place look tidy but with only having 2 brushes and 2 shovels it was pretty hard going! When it came to 9.00pm we headed back to the church but we now had so much rubbish we had to take it back in a car!
All the groups met up in the church at 9.00pm for some tuck, tea and coffee (not forgetting the brownies) before having a time of praise. Sam, Phil and the band led us in some songs, while allowing people to go up and share things that God had put on their heart.
It was a good night, which was enjoyed by all.
Rachel ☺
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HopeRev Project :: Week 1 :: An Encounterers Perspective
Friday 16th May was no ordinary encounter. We went on a prayer walk. We were split up into 4 groups at the church, 8 Encounterers with 3 leaders, and we were then sent off in different directions. The group I was in headed off down the Belmont Road. Praying for things like racial acceptance in the area, Christian witnesses in local business, churches, playgroups and young people hanging about we walked and prayed and huddled at various stages up and down the road. Also, we had a silent time of prayer (difficult for some more than others) as we walked down the road, allowing people the chance to pray for what was on their heart that perhaps they didn’t feel they could say out loud.
All the groups met up again in the church for some tuck, tea and coffee (and as always, a healthy dose of banter) before having a time of praise. Phil and the band led us in some songs, while allowing people to go up and share things that God had put on their heart. It was a really good night, which seemed to be enjoyed by all, and I can’t wait til next week.
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Hey guys this is just a quick announcement to say that Encounter Fundraiser CDs are going on sale, and will be available to order from this Friday night at Encounter. There is both a 4 track Encounter worship CD and Dan Larkins 21 track(!) album – and proceeds from both of these CDs will go to help send the SBC team to Colombia (which includes a few people from Encounter and Encounter leaders) this summer to work with Childrens Vision, who work with street kids in Bogota.
The suggested minimum donations are :
Go. :: Encounter worship team – £4
Daniel Larkin :: Daniel Larkin – £5
Thanks for all of your support, both financial and prayerful as we head out to Colombia this summer!
Track Listing for: Go.
1. Rock Of Ages (All For You)
2. Revive
3. Never Fail Me
4. Praise the Lord ** HOPE
All songs are written and performed by the Encounter Worship Team 2008.
