Two Rivers Mission Fordham & Eight Ash Green 3 rd – 11 th May

What is Through Faith Missions? Through Faith Mission’s first Walk Mission was along the Pennine Way in 1991 where 500 men in teams of 10 went out to where ordinary people were; teams of men going to meet people – in shopping malls, pubs, out and about, speaking about Jesus. Since then Through Faith Missions have organised many walk missions. They first came to us in years later they are back again as part of the Two Rivers Mission.

Two Rivers Mission From the 3rd-11th May, All Saints Fordham and Eight Ash Green will be welcoming one of the Two Rivers Mission teams who are following the length of the rivers Colne and Stour, from source to sea, partnering with local churches along the way.

Who is coming? Roy Bradfield – Team Leader Pauline Roles Ian Oakley Martin Walker Allan Humphrey Sheila Bucknell

What will they be doing? Helping the church to get to know residents Conducting a door-to-door personal beliefs survey Taking part in school assemblies Telling how Christ has changed their lives …. You will catch sight of them round and about wearing their distinctive blue sweatshirts – possibly even in the pubs!

You are very welcome to join us at these Events EventDatePlace Cooks Mill PicnicSunday 4 th MayCooks Mill Cricket – Fordham v Eight Ash Green & Dads v Sons Monday 5 th May (Bank Holiday)Eight Ash Green cricket grounds A Pint in the Pub – pub quizTuesday 6 th MayThree Horseshoes, Fordham Pamper EveningWednesday 7 th MayJohn Owen Barn, Fordham Bishop in the BarnThursday 8 th MayJohn Owen Barn, Fordham Men’s BreakfastSaturday 10 th MayThe Cricketers, Fordham Heath Night of ColourSaturday 10 th MayJohn Owen Barn, Fordham

Cooks Mill Picnic Sunday 4 th May A walk from the churches (After the services – 10am at Fordham & at Eight Ash Green), along the river Colne to the island at Cooks Mill.

Cricket Monday 5 th May 2.00pm Spend Bank Holiday Monday supporting your village team. Eight Ash Green v Fordham “Eight Ashes” cricket match. Dads v Sons (or Mums v Daughters!) cricket match. Sandwiches, snacks and refreshments available

Pint in the Pub – pub quiz Tuesday 6 th May 7.30 pm Test your general knowledge. Teams of 5 will compete in a relaxed environment. You can come individually or why not form your own team?

Pamper Evening Wednesday 7 th May 7.00pm Come and pamper your Mind, Body and Soul. expand your mind with our selection of books and music. pamper your body with your choice of a massage, pedicure or manicure. Stalls for home, wardrobe, larder, beauty products, cards, plants, books, jewellery and more. connect with your soul as you listen to Anna Wilkinson speak of the grace that helped her cope with life- endangering illness, and offer some answers to ‘where is God through suffering?’

Bishop in the Barn Thursday 8 th May 6.30pm Come and meet Bishop Stephen Cottrell, the Bishop of Chelmsford over dinner. Stephen will be giving a short talk, after which you will have the opportunity to put any questions you may have to him.

Men’s Breakfast Saturday 10 th May 8:00am Join the Two Rivers Mission team and the men of Fordham and Eight Ash Green churches for a full English breakfast and talk.

Night of Colour Saturday 10 th May 7.30 pm With Daniel Cozens, painter and preacher Come and enjoy coffee, cakes and puds and a glass of wine with Daniel Cozens as he tells the story of his life and faith through his paintings.

Come and join us Guest Service – Sunday 11 th May 10 am at All Saints, Fordham All are welcome to this service to say our goodbyes and thanks to the Through Faith Missions team

For more information or to book your place at any of these events please visit our website at or contact the church office at