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 April


Our April services are at 10.30am and will include guest speakers, we will share Communion on Easter Sunday 5th April.


Prayer Meeting: Sunday 29th March, 6.30 – 7.30pm.


Deacon's Meeting: Please be in prayer for the Deacon's Meeting on Wednesday 1st April at 7.30pm.


Good Friday Reflective service: 3rd April. We will have Hot Cross Buns after the service.


Easter Sunday: 5th April.


Prayer Meeting: Wednesday 8th April at 7.30pm.


Lost property: Please note that on the first week of each month any lost property will be laid out at the back of the Hall and, if not claimed it will be appropriately disposed of.


Ukulele for beginners is cancelled for now, please speak to Anne for further details.


Birthdays in April: Wyn O's birthday is on the 1st , Paul B's is on the 6th, Anne's is on the 8th, Fran's is on the 18th, Sue's is on the 22nd, Renee's is on 23rd and Hilary's is on the 24th, wishing you every  

blessing in the year ahead.


Dates for your diary:

  • Prayer meeting Wednesday 13th May 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.


May Notices: If you have any notices for the month of May to 7th June, please email notices@orchardbaptist.co.uk by 29th April.


If you would like the notices emailed to you rather than obtaining a printed copy, please see Jan.