Prayer Focus: New Growth Ministries, Myland, Colchester Colchester in Essex is the fastest-growing town in the country, and in the Myland neighbourhood New Growth Ministries sprouted in April 2017. Sprouted is the right word, too, because Forest Church, where people can get out, enjoy God’s creation and explore Bible stories in inspiring settings, is a key part of worship. Revd Lynsey Heslegrave, previously at Colchester Baptist Church, set things in motion to respond to the exact needs of the people God sent her way.

Prayer Focus: New Growth Ministries, Myland, Colchester * Pray for guidance on how to respond to the needs of families we’ve met through ‘MakeLunch’ * For resources – the ministry is supported by Home Mission, but without a traditional church setting and with little core giving, identifying grant opportunities is key * The vision is to build church that is refreshing and renewing for families in complex situations and under stress – to provide stillness and wholeness. Pray that we remain focused on that aim