Tony Anthony will be visiting us on Sunday 12th July @ 10.30am. Raised in China, Tony was trained in the way of Kung Fu becoming a three-time world champion. In his early twenties, he worked as an elite bodyguard, travelling the world protecting some of the world’s richest, most powerful people. He fell into sinister circles and was incarcerated in a Cypriot prison. Talking to a stranger who began to visit him, Tony found his anger beginning to disappear as his priorities shifted and his life took a massive turn. Tony now works locally in Leigh with Avanti Ministries. We are very pleased that he is coming to Rayleigh Vineyard and look forward to what he has to say to us.

We celebrated Dave & Laura’s daughter’s first birthday with a dedication service on Sun June 21st. It was a special day for many reasons. It was a birthday service, it was Father’s Day and Mike Pearson came to speak to us. Mike is the leader of MercyVineyardSouthampton along with his wife Maggie. We also shared lunch together afterwards. Mike did the dedication and spoke to us about the four friends who brought their paralysed mate on a stretcher to Jesus for him to be healed. It was a graphic account that spoke directly to us about our church regarding teamwork to get the job done and to show others about Jesus and the impact He can make on their lives as well. To see more pictures of the day, follow this link.

We’ve got a full couple of months coming up here at Rayleigh Vineyard, with something for everyone! Events include Book Club evenings, a cinema visit, painting in Sussex, baptisms, RV at Costa Coffee. Here is the THE COMPLETE LIST!

Last Sunday (June 7) saw our inaugral get together at Costa Coffee shop in Rayleigh High Street. Live music, great coffee, great chat – a good time was had by all. Its after hours on a Sunday at Costas, starting at 5pm, with great coffee to sample, live music to listen to and friends and new acquaintances to hang around with. Our plan is to meet at Costas every couple of weeks (next event is due on Sunday June 28). Why not join us? You can give us a call on 01268 771101 to let us know you are coming. Or email us at admin@rayleighvineyard.org.uk or just turn up at 5pm on the 28th. We’d love to see you!