6 Months of 24/7 Hemel completed

24/7 Hemel will wrap up 6 months of 24/7 prayer this week during a week of prayer at South Hill Church, culminating in a special easter Pray Hemel on Saturday morning at 8am. Join us for breakfast and a great way to start your Easter Saturday.

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A big thanks to all those who made 24/7 Hemel such a great success.

24/7 Skips a Beat

24/7 was scheduled to take place at a particular church but this is being hastily arranged due to a mix-up. Back soon!

24/7 Goes Pentecostal

24/7 SWINGS ROUND TO lAWN LANE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH as of today.

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Lawn Lane will be opening their church from 10am till 1pm Monday to Friday. All are welcome if you would like to go visit the church and pray in their prayer room.

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Thanks Lawn Lane.

24/7 Moves On

24/7 prayer moves on to the good people of Maranatha this week. A huge thank you to St Barnabas for putting heart and soul into their prayer week.

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After that,

11/03 Lawn Lane Pentecostal Church
18/03 St George’s URC Church

WEEK OF PRAYER AT ST BARNABAS

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St Barnabas had a wonderfully encouraging week in early December, and their second week starts from today, Sunday 25th February. They have changed their pattern slightly from last time. Please see which parts of their week you might be able to attend and go visit their prayer room. It's beautiful. The main aspects of the week are:

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a) Daily times of prayer in church at 7:30am and 8:00pm.
b) The church and/or prayer room open 9:30am-12:30pm Monday to Friday for times of individual prayer.
a) A ‘Prayer Tea’ at 5pm on Sunday 25th February to ‘launch’ the week, when people of all ages are encouraged to come.
b) A ‘Prayer Breakfast’ 9:00-10:00am on Saturday 3rd March.
c) A Prayer focus in our services on Sunday 4th March.
d) Themes for each day of the week to guide prayers.
e) A book and Post-Its to record what God has said to you in prayer through words, pictures, scripture, etc.
f) A list for people to sign up to commit themselves to pray for an hour during the day (or night) where-ever they are; at home, at work, travelling …etc.
g) All evening church meetings during the week have been cancelled or moved.
h) Housegroups have been encouraged to attend the evening prayer sessions in church (8pm) rather than have their normal evening meetings.

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Last time everyone involved that Dave spoke to found the whole 24/7 Prayer Week encouraging and uplifting, and helped the church to move their prayer-life to a new level. He is sure their next week of 24/7 prayer will move them forward again, that God will speak to them and they will move forward in faith, both as individuals and as the body of Christ.

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Go for it, St Barnabas!

24-7 at New Horizons

This week, Arno, Lillian & friends at New Horizons will be praying 24-7 with their team. We understand they have almost completely filled the time slots. Well done, New Horizons!

Hemel celebrates 60th birthday at HHCC

247 prayer has moved from St Mary's Old Town to Hemel Community Church this week as the town celebrates its 60th birthday. Happy birthday, Hemel! 60 years old yesterday!

24/7 in Paper Again

24/7 prayer hit the papers again last week with a piece about St Mary's newly renovated prayer chapel motivated by their participation in the 24/7 prayer initiative. Do visit St Mary's to have a look at their beautiful place of prayer.

STOP PRESS!! BREAKFAST AND LUNCH AT ST MARY'S PRAYER MEETINGS!!

A simple breakfast will be served after the early morning prayer meetings at St Mary's. Now there's a way to a man's heart! And a woman's! Sorry, eggs not included. More details in the posts below.

Also, stop for lunch at the midday prayer meeting all week at the church. Bring your own lunch and enjoy friendship & fellowship with other people hungry for God.

247 prayer at St Mary's

A worshipper contemplates a tree of prayers for the healing of the nations. Picture taken at St John's 247 week of prayer

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247 prayer has caught hold at one of the oldest churches in Hemel and will run from tomorrow until Sun, 04 February 2007. St Mary's Church in the Old Town was built in 1140 and is one of the finest Norman churches in the county with a 200 foot spire. But it is what will be going on inside that is set to help point people towards heaven, under the wise leadership of the Rector, the Revd Peter Cotton, Dean of Hemel Hempstead.

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He has put together a week of prayer for his parishioners, which includes gathered prayer meetings and helpul sheets to get people praying. You can view a copy in pdf format and print it off online by clicking on the link below.

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Prayer Week at Home. You'll need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view it.

Schedule for St Mary's

After the handover from Carey Baptist Church at St Paul’s Patronal Festival on the evening of Sunday 28th January, St Mary’s will be open for prayer three times a day Monday – Saturday. The place of prayer will normally be the Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

There will be a daily Eucharist, except Saturday, and simple offices in the morning, at midday and in the evening, except Friday, the Feast of the presentation of Christ in the Temple, when there will also be a 6.00pm Eucharist.

Prayers in the morning will be followed by a simple breakfast in church at about 8.30a.m. Midday Prayer will be followed by refreshments and a picnic lunch for those who bring their own.

In addition, members of the congregations of St Mary’s and St Paul’s are invited to pray at home, covering as much as possible of the week, day and night.

By taking part in whatever way you can, you will be joining in the concern of Christians across the town for the flourishing of our community. You will also be contributing to building up the spiritual life of our parish. And in the process you may find you own spiritual life being deepened, too.

During the hours the church is open for prayer, feel free to come and go as you please, taking care not to disturb the prayer of others.

The prayer schedule for St Mary's Old Town is as follows:

Sunday 28th January
6.30pm Patronal Festival Service at St Paul’s

Monday 29th January
7.00am Morning Prayer followed by quiet time and open prayer
8.00am Holy Communion followed by breakfast till 9.00am
12.00 noon Midday Prayer followed by quiet time, informal prayer and refreshments till 2.00pm
5.00pm Evening Prayer and intercessions till 6.00pm

Tuesday 30th January
7.00am Morning Prayer followed by quiet time and open prayer
8.00am Holy Communion followed by breakfast till 9.00am
12.00 noon Midday Prayer followed by quiet time, informal prayer and refreshments till 2.00pm
5.00pm Evening Prayer and intercessions till 6.00pm

Wednesday 31st January
7.00am Morning Prayer followed by quiet time, open prayer and breakfast till 9.00am
10.30am Holy Communion.
12.00 noon Midday Prayer followed by quiet time, informal prayer and refreshments till 2.00pm
5.00pm Evening Prayer and intercessions till 6.00pm

Thursday 1st February
7.00am Morning Prayer followed by quiet time and open prayer
8.00am Holy Communion followed by breakfast till 9.00am
12.00 noon Midday Prayer followed by quiet time, informal prayer and refreshments till 2.00pm
5.00pm Evening Prayer and intercessions till 6.00pm

Friday 2nd February: Feast of Candlemas
7.00am Morning Prayer followed by quiet time, open prayer and breakfast until 9.00am
12.00 noon Midday Prayer followed by quiet time, informal prayer and refreshments till 2.00pm
5.00pm Evening Prayer and intercessions.
6.00pm Holy Communion

Saturday 3rd February
7.00am Morning Prayer followed by quiet time, open prayer and breakfast until 9.00am
12.00 noon Midday Prayer
5.00pm Evening Prayer and intercessions till 6.00pm

A PDF file of the above information is available for printing purposes below.

070128Prayer Week Programme. You'll need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view it.

Carey 2007

Here are the details of 24/7 opening times from next week being held at Carey Baptist opposite the Civic Centre. Meetings will take place in the Church Lounge. All welcome.

Sunday 21st -------7pm-9pm

Monday 22nd -----10am to 12 noon

Tuesday 23rd -----2pm to 4pm

Wednesday 24th --7pm to 9pm

Thursday 25th ----10am to 12 noon

Friday 26th -------12 noon to 2pm

Saturday 27th -----2pm to 4pm

Sunday 28th ------1pm to 3pm

247 at St John's Boxmoor

St John's Church, Heath Lane, Boxmoor have started their 24/7 prayer initiative. Many parishioners have signed up to pray throughout the week. In addition, St John's will be holding three prayer meetings per day, at 9am, 12pm and 5pm to which all are welcome. Do feel free to join them if you can.

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As a reminder that they are in a week of 24/7 prayer, they are asking all of their congregants to pause at 8am each morning and say the Lord's Prayer. Why not join with them during this week and say the Lord's Prayer with them as well?

247 in 07

247 prayer is starting again in earnest for the first few months of 2007. Here is a list for the following four weeks.

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Adeyfield Free Church 07/01/07 until 14/07/07.

St John's Boxmoor 14/07/07 until 21/01/07.

Carey Baptist Church 21/01/07 until 28/01/07.

St Mary's Old Town 28/01/07 until 04/02/07.

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A big thank you to all those who have been covering last month in prayer. Thank you to so many who have been faithful in praying regularly over the Christmas period.

Keep Praying

prayer, originally uploaded by t.c.v..

Then Jesus said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven..."

WANTED: An army of ordinary believers

24/7 Hemel has now been praying continuously day and night for over two months for the town of Hemel Hempstead. We think it's right to continue that prayer all the way through the Christmas & New Year Period from Sunday 10 December 2006 to Sunday 07 January 2007. So we are looking for an army of between 24 and 168 people who can commit to praying just one hour a day (or week depending on replies) in a coordinated fashion for ourselves, each other and the town. Just think what that could do for your prayer life and for your Christmas!

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If you feel the Lord might be calling you to make this year the best Christmas you have ever had, then please report for duty(!) to Vaughan, the 24/7 Hemel Coordinator, by phone on 01442 393996. You'll then be given your hour to watch & pray. THIS MAY BE THE ONLY NOTICE YOU ARE GIVEN so please respond proactively if you feel called to pray. MANY blessings upon you.

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PRAYING HAS NOW BEGUN. WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN IN? IF SO, WE HAVE HOURS FREE THAT NEED TO BE FILLED. PLEASE CALL ME ON 01442 393996.

Encouraged to Pray 24-7 at St Barnabas

24-7 Prayer has moved to St Barnabas CofE Church, Everest Way, Hemel. Here are some of their special features.

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a) Daily Prayer in church at 7am Mon-Fri and 6pm Mon-Thurs
b) The church/prayer room open for prayer 9:30am-12:30pm daily
c) Prayer Sat 9am & church open 9:30am-2pm
d) Launch of Prayer Week at 6:30pm on 3/12
e) Sunday morning services on 10/12 will focus on prayer
f) They will encourage their groups during the week (e.g. Youth Groups, Children's Groups etc) to focus on prayer
h) The Prayer Room is a permanent feature of St Barnabas and will be open whenever the church is open.
i) Church members are encouraged to sign up to pray at other times - either in church or at home.

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They also have a website at www.stb-hemel.info.

Pentecostal Prayer

24/7 has moved to Lawn Lane Pentecostal Church, Lawn Lane. Their opening hours are

Mon - Fri 10am - 12pm and 2pm - 4pm
Mon - Thu 7pm - 9pm

Fri - Sat 8pm - 10pm

Any queries, speak to Dave Chapman on 01442 255055.
Or the church office on 01442 265915.

Google Map of location of Lawn Lane Pentecostal Church

Prayer Room moves to South Hill Church

This week, the candle of prayer has moved to South Hill Church, Cemetery Hill. So please do come and visit us. If you want to get in to the Prayer Room, then call either one of these numbers and speak to Vaughan/Marie.

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01442 393996

07787 513636

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We'll be over to you in 10 minutes to open up the room for you. The nimbers are on the door of the church if ever you pop in on the spur of the moment. You can ring from there.

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Our address is

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South Hill Church

Cemetery Hill

Hemel Hempstead

Hertfordshire

HP1 1JF

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Click here for a Google map of our location.

NEWS THIS WEEK

Having had a wonderful and prayer-filled week at St George's Church, we now have our first week without a base before beginning a week of prayer at South Hill Church from Sunday 19 November 2006. The week following (26th November) will be at Lawn Lane Pentecostal Church and then (3rd December) we will be moving across to St Barnabas C of E Church.

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After this we will be switching to a rota system of prayer across the town. We will be asking for volunteers who are willing to pray for at the most just one hour a day in a coordinated fashion for the Christmas period from 10th December 2006 to 7th January 2007. Do you hear God calling you to commit to one hour of prayer a day in partnership with many other Hemel Christians all around the town? We need between 24 and 168 people. Are you one of that prayer army? Just think what difference that could make to your Christmas, to your family, to your church, to our world.

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Watch this space for more details or call Vaughan on 01442 393996.

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Would you like to pray this week? If you would like to coordinate your prayers with 24/7 then please speak to me at the above number.

St George's pray for England

24/7 prayer has moved to St George's Church, Long Chaulden. The opening times for their prayer room are 9am-10am and 8pm-9pm Monday to Friday. They are also coordinating a prayer rota for the week.

Click here for the Google map of their location.

New Horizons of Prayer

"Believing is Seeing", originally uploaded by JB Photo.

24/7 prayer has moved on to New Horizons Christian Fellowship. Based at Woodhall Farm Community Centre, New Horizons simply doesn't have the facility to host a 24/7 prayer room for the week. So instead they are organising a rota of prayer.

Already a substantial prayer list has been circulated to all in their community and prayers are beginning in earnest. Now if you would like to join with them by committing to an hour or so in prayer then please contact Lillian Andreasen at the following

Lillian Andreasen
Woodhall Farm Community Centre
Datchet Close
Hemel
HP2 7JX
01442 269804
lillian@worldshapers.org.uk

If not in the office then you can call 01442 398161.

Location of New Horizons Christian Fellowship

An Open Door

'I have placed before you a door no man can shut.'
The Book of Revelation

Now view the photos

Are you ready??? Originally uploaded by ssh.

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Now you can view some fantastic photos from our photographer-in-residence, Marie, who is travelling round the prayer rooms capturing this fantastic movement in prayer taking place as churches all over Hemel unite to pray 24-7 for God's will and purpose in our town.

Take a look now at:

Prayers in Progress. 'Pleas' proceed with care.

But when you pray...

The Only Available Light, part II, originally uploaded by Totte..

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Maranatha Opening Times

I have posted watchmen on your walls, Hemel Hempstead; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD, give yourselves no rest, and give him no rest till he establishes the City of God's Peace and makes her the praise of the earth.

The contact point for the Prayer Room, if you would like to call in advance, is either 01442 266607 at the church or Julian & Annette at 01442 401688. Or you can just turn up during the opening hours, which are as follows

• Mon 06.30-08.30 12.00-14.00 18.00-21.00
• Tue 07.30-08.30 12.00-14.00 18.00-21.00
• Wed 06.30-08.30 12.00-14.00 18.00-21.00
• Thu 06.30-08.30 12.00-14.00 18.00-21.00
• Fri 06.30-08.30 12.00-14.00 18.00-21.00
• Sat 06.30-08.30 *not open ** 18.00-21.00

We are looking forward to seeing you there! Wednesday evening is special, whole-church prayer event so do come to that evening too and join in with Maranatha Church as they cover the week in prayer.

Did you know 247 Hemel hit the papers?

As first reported in the Hemel Hempstead Gazette on Wednesday October 4, 2006

Prayers go to Heaven 24/7 for all of you in Hemel

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Hemel Hempstead could see some divine intervention during the next few months as churches in the tow conduct continual prayer day and night for the blessing of the town and borough.

And many would argue it is much needed to help residents and businesses of the town continue to recover after the Buncefield disaster.

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Cllr Jane Hogg, Mayor of Dacorum during the Buncefield explosions, lit a candle of prayer on Sunday (October 1) at Adeyfield URC Church in Leverstock Green Road to mark the start of continuous 24-7 prayer.

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The prayer initiative, sponsored by Churches Together in Hemel Hempstead, has the support of most of the major denominations in the town.

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Associate Pastor of South Hill Church, Vaughan Allen said: "This closer working relationship between churches has been good for our town. There is a strong sense of common purpose to see Hemel prosper spiritually, especially in the wake of the Buncefield explosion. The result of this prayer initiative is that for the next few months someone, somewhere will be praying for you."

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Cllr Hogg pioneered the initiative during her mayoral term last year by calling the church leaders together to pray and consider the possibility of running 24-7 prayer across the town.

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Details of the locations of each prayer week can be found at http://www.247hemel.co.uk/

24-7 Prayer to move to Maranatha

After the blessing of the daily gathered prayer meetings at Haven House, 24-7 prayer will move across to Maranatha Church from Sunday evening at 8pm. Prayer Room opening hours are in place and commitments are being sought to cover out-of-hour times.

It's individual notes played together that makes a symphony

Would you like to commit to covering one 1-hour slot a day over the next week? If so, let Maranatha know that you are joining with them in prayer and they will mark you down as covering that time period as we seek to pray 24-7 for God's will for our lives, our churches, our town, our nation and the wider world.

Opening hours will be posted VERY soon.

Praying for the Nations at HHCC

A worship leader leads prayer for the nations at Haven House. Come and join us for super times of prayer.

24-7 moves to Hemel Community Church

24-7 prayer kicked into gear at Hemel Community Church, Haven House on Sunday at 8pm with a well-attended prayer meeting, presided over by Graham Richardson, Chair of Churches Together, Hemel & associate pastor at the church.

HHCC will be holding three gathered prayer meetings a day with focussed, prayer, praise & worship. The address is

Hemel Hempstead Community Church
Haven House
389 London Road
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP3 9AB

Here are the opening times

These special 24/7 Prayer meetings at Haven House will take place in the Prayer Room.

10-11am
1-2pm
8-9pm

These will be held Monday to Friday between 16th to 20th October 2006.

If, of course, you would like to pray outside these hours then feel free to set aside some time to seek God for His will for our lives, our churches and our town.

And remember to join us for some precious times of enjoying God together!

Google Map of Hemel Community Church, Haven House

Success at Carey

A prayer booklet used as a prayer aid in the prayer room at Carey Baptist

Carey Baptist has held a successful week of prayer, hosting all sorts of people who have made a sterling effort to support Stephen's pioneering prayer in the town centre. Not without its unique challenges and opportunities, Carey has hosted a wonderful sense of God's presence as they tabernacled in a very poignant prayer journey.

Stephen Wood, Senior Minister at the church was struck by the sense of privilege at being able to come before the presence of God, passing through into the physical tent from the prayer room in such an easy manner was a symbol of the spiritual access granted us only in and through Christ.

Prayers are are about people. A great little idea of recording human prayers on the wall.

The sense of God's presence was tangible, and in the prayers an urgency and fervency that was very real. Well done, Carey, and all those who have prayed with them this week.

Opening Times for Carey

Although 24-7 prayer will be going on to the best of our ability, the prayer room may not be open 24 hours a day. But the candle of prayer is travelling across to Carey Baptist.

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Here are the times when the prayer room will be open if you would like to visit. Remember Carey is well-placed as a town centre church so take the opportunity to visit if you can!

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If it is outside of these opening hours then use the numbers on this website to call to be let in. Details will be on the door of the church also.

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Monday 10.00am - 8.00pm

Tuesday 10.30am - 9.00pm

Wednesday 9.00am - 3.30pm and 7.30pm - 10.00pm

Thursday 9.30am - 3.30pm and 5.45pm - 10.00pm

Friday 10.00am - 3.00pm and 7.00pm - 9.15pm

Saturday 9.30am - 4.00pm

Sunday 10.00am - 4.00pm

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That's a sterling effort from Carey already so MAKE GOOD USE OF THEIR HOSPITALITY. Last week at Adeyfield there was a real sense of God's presence in the Prayer Room. One person visiting said that they found themselves praying with a fervency and sense of God's anointing that they rarely experience. So you have been ENCOURAGED!

How to get in to Carey's Prayer Room

If the Prayer Room is locked then please call one of the following numbers:

Ken Nicks on 01442 211980 on Monday and Tuesday
Ring Brian Jones 07779 205827 on Wednesday
And Ken, Brian or Stephen Wood 07969 311584 any other day

Non-traditional aids to prayer

Prayer & Creativity Go Hand in Hand

Adeyfield have had a tremendously successful first week of 24-7 with some real creativity and heartfelt expressions of prayer. Prayer requests and prayers line the wall. Kettles are pressed into service. Cushions become prayer stools. And people begin to call on their Father God and draw near to him.

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"I have posted watchmen on your walls, Hemel Hempstead; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD, give yourselves no rest, and give him no rest till he establishes the City of God and makes her the praise of the earth."

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Next Week of Prayer at Carey Baptist Church

View of Carey Baptist from outside Council Buildings, Marlowes

Carey Baptist Church (opposite the Civic center Marlowes) is hosting a launch meeting 8pm on Sunday 8th October 2006 and will be open for business during the day for most of the following week.

Carey's Prayer Room in readiness for their Prayer Week

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You can go to a map of Carey Baptist Church's exact location by clicking on the link below:

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Google Map of Carey Baptist Church

How to get into the Prayer Room at Adeyfield

The Prayer Room at Adeyfield is housed in a Portakabin connected with the church. It is accessible in hourly slots by phoning one of the following three phone numbers in this order:

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Diana Major on 01442 217066

John Hardaker on 01442 405133

Adeyfield Free Church on 01442 260175

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Please feel free to phone Di or John and they will be able to let you know when & how you can get into the Prayer Room and spend a session in prayer.

247 Prayer has begun in Hemel

Congregants file forward to light many small candles of prayer in a special opening service to celebrate churches coming together to pray 24-7 across the town of Hemel

24-7 prayer in Hemel has begun with a marvellous send-off at Adeyfield Free Church last night. Jane Hogg, former Mayor of Dacorum (pictured above) lit the first candle of prayer as a good crowd of folk representing at least ten churches in the area gathered together for a time of worship and prayer.

Graham Richardson, Chair of Churches Together in Hemel, said: "Any great (!) leader leaves a legacy. If the result of my chairing of Churches Together over the last three years is 24-7 prayer then I would be absolutely thrilled."

He went on to say, "I am delighted that this initiative has now come to fruition. 24-7 prayer is another step towards the vision of there being ‘one church’ in Hemel Hempstead with different congregations."

Jane Hogg, former Mayor of Dacorum relights the fire of prayer in Adeyfield's Prayer Room

Jane Hogg spoke of the inspiring example of the Moravians who started a 100 year continuous prayer meeting and then lit a candle as Marie Allen sang a stirring, unaccompanied rendition of "Go Light Your World" by Kathy Troccoli.

Our thanks to all the folk at Adeyfield who hosted us so superbly yesterday.

First Week of Prayer at Adeyfield

The first week of Prayer will be held at Adeyfield Free Church in a specially converted Portakabin as from 8pm this evening on Sunday 1st October and will run through to Sunday 8th October. To book up a time slot, either see Di Major or call the church on 01442 260175.

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Normal opening hours for the Portakabin will be 10am to 7pm, all other times by appointment. The address for Adeyfield is

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Adeyfield Free Church

Leverstock Green Road

Hemel Hempstead

Hertfordshire

HP2 4HL

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And you can go to a map of Adeyfield's exact location by clicking on the link below

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Google Map of Adeyfield URC Church

New Fire Spreads in Hemel

A new season of 24-7 continuous prayer, praise & worship will spread like wildfire all the way across the town of Hemel Hempstead from this Sunday and is set to keep going at the very least for the next two months.

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This initative was inspired and encouraged by a number of people & organisations, including the previous Mayor of the Borough of Dacorum, Cllr Jane Hogg, the Chairman of Churches Together, Rev Graham Richardson & others and has been fully endorsed by Churches Together in Hemel.