Orchard Baptist Church, Colchester


2026 Focus Verse: Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. Hebrews 12:1-2


Notices for the month of August


In August our homegroups and members of our congregation will be leading the services. We start at 10.30am each week; we will share Communion on 9th August.


Deacon's Meeting: Please be in prayer for the Deacon's Meeting on Tuesday 4th August at 9.30am.


Prayer Meeting: Wednesday 12th August at 7.30pm.


Cake and Cuppa: There will be no Cake and Cuppa during August.


Free Family Fun Festival: at Castle Park on Saturday 19th September from 11:00-16:00. We will be working with St. Margaret's and House of Prayer. Volunteers are needed to assist with the activities. You can come for a little or as long as you want. Also a driver is needed to transport items from the church. If interested please email Steve Rowe at srowe37@zaurak.me.uk.


Birthdays in August: Annette's birthday is on the 8th, Martin & Paul R's are on 15th, John's is on 18th (BIG ONE!), Vicki's is on 21st, Nathaniel's is on 22nd, Richard's is on 25th and Peter G's is on 30th, wishing you every blessing in the year ahead.



Dates for your diary:

  • Prayer meeting Wednesday 9th September at 7.30pm

  • Macmillan Coffee and Cake Fundraiser 25th September at 1pm

  • Church Member's Meeting Wednesday 30th September at 7.30pm


Our regular activities:

  • Craft & Crochet Club, Mondays 1.30-3.30pm at the church; contact Hilary for more details.

  • Discoverers, Tuesdays 1pm at the church; contact Jennifer for more details.

  • Tuesday Homegroup, 7.30pm in Abberton; contact Paul or Linda R for more details.

  • Wednesday Homegroup, 7.30pm at the church; contact Hilary for more details.

  • Little Pips Toddler Group, Thursdays 9.30-11am; contact Julie for more details.

  • Table Tennis Group meet weekly on a choice of evenings, contact Paul B for more details.

  • Cake & Cuppa meet Fridays at the church 1.30-3.30pm, contact Annette for more details.


Prayer Requests: If you have a prayer request, please phone the Church mobile: 07354 450399 or email prayer@orchardbaptist.co.uk


Pastoral matters: Please leave a voice message or text on the church mobile 07354 450399 which is checked daily. For urgent matters, please phone one of the Deacons.


September Notices: If you have any notices for the month of September, please email notices@orchardbaptist.co.uk by 26th August.


If you would like the notices emailed to you, please see Jan.