Becontree Church

We had another great Church Away Day on Saturday looking at ‘Praise’! We get to join in with the delight of the Father, Son and Spirit… and our enjoyment is completed by praise!

”The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever!”

Great to vote in James (new bishop) and Mary Leggett at Synod over the weekend. Having seen their concern for the glory of Jesus, and genuine love for the churches of AMiE, they will serve us well :-)

We're thrilled to announce that following the meeting of the AMiE Synod today, Rev'd James Leggett has been approved as a new Assistant Bishop for AMiE. This appointment will now be submitted to the Chair of the Global Anglican Fellowship for his prayerful consideration.
To read the full press release, click the link, and do join us in praying for James and his wife, Mary, as they go into this new season of their ministry: https://buff.ly/sRopmau

How could a 'conversion practices' bill criminalise prayer and consensual conversations?

Andrea Williams comments on Labour's draft bill to ban 'conversion practices':

"The Government’s proposed Conversion Practices Bill is presented as a measured and necessary step to prevent harm. Yet a serious question remains unanswered: where is the evidence that new criminal laws are needed?

"For years, this question has gone unanswered. Existing laws already make it abundantly clear that abuse, whether physical, coercive, or degrading, is wrong and punishable. Christians do not defend such behaviour; we reject it outright.

"But this bill does not simply target abuse. It reaches further into the realm of belief, conversation, prayer, and pastoral care.

"It risks redefining in law the very ministry of the church as something suspect; it risks criminalising the gospel."

Read more through the link in the comments🔗

We had a great time over the weekend at the men's five-a-side tournament with other local churches. Great to enjoy the beautiful game without injury, and to hear of Jesus who invites those who aren't good enough to be on his team. Thanks for all who organised and came along :-)

Great ( and crafty!) time this afternoon! :-)

http://www.becontreechurch.com/sermon/5270/hunted-but-not-hiding/

We did too! :-)

We've got some great events coming up this month, in partnership with local Dagenham churches.

LIFE throws up some searching questions, and we are all trying to make sense of it!

Come next Saturday, and eat and chat with others who are keen to know God and the meaning of their lives.