Route One Bus: November 08 Update

The Bus outside

You may already be aware that the exterior facelift of the bus is now complete and looking fantastic. This wasn’t just a lick of paint or a cover up job but a complete overhaul of the bodywork to the highest standard by the same people who do allot of the formula 1 transporters and who are doing the buses for the 2012 Olympics. The whole of the bus has also had a vinyl wrap applied which really makes it stand out.

 

The Bus inside

The bus interior is now top off the "to do" list and Jon Stuart and Simon have already made a good start on the refit. We have made good progress on remodeling the rear of the downstairs to create the Jesus Zone which is a seated area. We have also ripped out some other parts of the old layout to maximise space in view of being able to accommodate a class of 32 students + Teacher and R1 tour guides.  Mark Chadwick and Simon spent a day scraping the floor of the upstairs which was hard work but necessary before laying any new flooring.  We have also had an electrician look over the bus and he will be rewiring it in the next few weeks.

 

The Exhibition

We were expecting to take delivery of the Life Zone boards before the information evening last month but due to an error on the address label- they arrived the day after (how frustrating). However, they are looking brilliant (a round of applause please for Sam who designed them). Sam has now almost completed the Bible Zone and the Jesus Zone is also underway.

 

The Finances

We have been blessed to be able to complete the exterior of the bus and are currently raising the money to complete the interior and the exhibition. Please pray with faith for release of the money to get this resource operational. From an earthly perspective we will run out of money very soon but we are believing and praying for another miracle to happen.

It’s essential for us to keep our focus on Jesus and the commission he has given us. This is an exciting journey to travel learning not to worry but to trust him.  Please join with us in praying for these things and pray that we would be obedient to the voice of God.

 

If you are keen to get involved with the refit of the bus then please contact us. Even if you don’t have any professional skills to offer there are ways you can help.

 

To see photos of the bus, the interior refit and the exhibition go to the Route One Facebook.

 

Thank you for your prayers and support.

Simon Ford   
07534 904488
simon@routeone.org.uk   
www.routeone.org.uk

Come and see The Miracle Mysteries Play

The Miracle Mysteries
Sunday 30th November, 2008
15:00 - 17:30
Cost: Free
Venue: Leigh Road Baptist Church, Marguerite Drive, Leigh, SS9 1NN

A non-stop, action-packed, fun-filled, family-friendly trip through a fantastic adventure book! Well known stories as you've never seen them before! The Reduced Shakespeare Company… meets Monty Python…meets… the Bible!

For further information please contact Ruth Rotherham on 01702 478698 or click here to email.

Other information about this event:
LRBC & Rhema Theatre Company present...

The Miracle Mysteries a feel-good entertainment for all the family! Featuring the stories of Creation, Abraham, Moses, Peter and St. Paul, The Miracle Mysteries is an action-packed trip through the Bible from the beginning of the world to the beginning of the church!

"I was speechless at the end of the show! Words cannot describe the magnificent performance that we witnessed today. We were blown away and loved every second! The children were all gripped from beginning to end. Thankyou so much for a wonderful show!- From raising the roof to hearing a pin drop!”
Kate Breakwell, St. Matthews CE (aided) Primary School, Teleford.

“Absolutely fantastic… we loved every minute of it”
Styal Primary School

“Excellent… a delight to watch so many children spellbound!”
Bollinbrook C.E. Primary School

"Zinging, bright, fast-moving and fun! Family fun with
depth to suit all ages! ...Children watched transfixed...”
The Scotsman, Readers Review, Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2007

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Route One Update Sept 08: THE EXTERIOR FACE LIFT IS COMPLETE

Great News!
The Route One bus is now looking mighty fine and ready to enter the next phase of the refit.

The vinyl wrap was applied to the bus in an air controlled room/oven to keep it at the idea temperature. The design took two days to apply and was completed at 6.30pm on Tuesday 23^rd.

Photos will be posted on the Route One Facebook ASAP but there are 2 opportunities to get a proper look at the bus in the next few weeks-
 
Route One information evenings:
20^th October @ The Plaza, Southchurch rd
7.30pm to view the bus- meeting starts at 8.00pm
 
And another
11^th November Venue TBC
7.30pm to view the bus- meeting starts at 8.00pm

 

These are not just opportunities to see the bus but to also catch the vision of the project. We will be explaining how each of the four zones of the exhibition work and showing some of the display boards and other interactive content. You will also see how the bus will be used and how you can partner with us in communicating the message of Jesus

 

Please get these information evenings advertised in your church notice sheet and feel free to forward this information to anyone you feel needs to hear about what is happening.

More info?
Simon Ford   
07534 904488
simon@routeone.org.uk    
www.routeone.org.uk

LSY: Prayer for schools night

On Friday 19th September Love Southend Youth are holding a town-wide prayer event focused on worship and praying for local schools; for those who study and work in school across Southend.

We have wanted to do this for some time, and in view of time commitments and the fact that many students will soon be returning to universities all over the country, we have combined this event with the monthly TRANSFORMATIONS PRAYER evening.

So basically, we are looking at a cross-generational, cross-denominational youth-led prayer and worship evening where we focus on praying for more of God’s love, presence and power in our schools.

Who wouldn’t want to come and be a part of it?

It really is a case of the more the merrier, particularly if you work or study in a local school!

7.30pm start @ the Plaza Centre, home of Southend Christian Fellowship (Southchurch Road).

Hope to see you there.

Route One Bus Project: Update July 08

What is the Route One?

Route One is an initiative based in the South East Essex. It aims to help equip churches to communicate the message of Jesus clearly and creatively.

To do this we have developed a mobile interactive exhibition onboard a double-decker bus. The resource is designed to help people explore the significance of Jesus and his message. It can be used to deliver lessons in schools or for outreach in town centres and communities.

Here is a brief update on the project:

The Bus
Gavin Dixon of King's Church, Southend and Simon Ford, Project Coordinator travelled up to Suffolk this week to check on the progress of the bus. We were very pleased with how things are going (See photos). If you have been following on the Route One facebook you will realise how much needed doing as parts of the exterior of the bus needed replacing this is much more than a re-spray.

However, the bus is now ready for the final spray which will take place next week and will include the whole thing being baked in an oven to seal the paint on to the highest standard (YES they have ovens that big).

After this the vinyl wrap will be applied which will make the whole thing look stunning.

The Exhibition
Sam Nudds is hard at work designing the exhibition and we took the opportunity last weekend to try some of the boards out on the general public at the Rayleigh Churches fun day. This enabled us to get feedback and make some adjustments to the display before the final printing.

The Team
We have begun building the project team which will be responsible for the running of Route One. This is of course a gradual process but we already have people offering their time and skills to see this vision become a reality. Could you help out in some way? Please get in contact.

The Next phase
We are in need of a further £10,000 to complete the setting up of the project and we estimate our yearly running costs at around £35,000. The bus will soon be back in South East Essex enabling the start of the internal refit.

We will be holding a meeting after the summer (date and venue tbc) as we are keen for people to see the resource and to catch the vision of the project which is:
To equip the church to communicate the message of Jesus clearly and creatively.

PRAYER POINTS

1. For the final stages of the external work to go smoothly
2. For Sam to find the time in his busy schedule to complete the exhibition
3. For the project team to be established with the right people in place
4. For blessing to continue to flow and grow in the area of finance

Thanks for your support and prayers

Simon
Route One
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Simon Ford
07534 904488
simon@routeone.org.uk
www.routeone.org.uk

Route One update June 08

Things are really starting to happen now which is all very exciting.

The sponsored cycle went really well with the weather being set to perfection and the all aspects of the ride going smoothly. Everyone enjoyed themselves some so much they decided to ride home afterwards making the distance they rode around 23 miles. We are still waiting for all the money to come in and will let you know the final figure raised in next months update.

The bus is now in Suffolk undergoing an external face lift. This involves steam cleaning, panel replacements and other bodywork processes, spraying and baking. Once this is all completed the bus will look all white and shiny.

If you are on Facebook you can become a friend of Route One/Si Ford and see photos of the bus as it changes. If you are not on Facebook why not join and get connected.

The designers are busy finalising the external vinyl wrap design and the exhibition design. I’d say we have completed about 35% of the exhibition and are aiming to complete and send the exhibition to print by the end of the summer. The interior of the bus has been gutted and the internal refit will begin as soon as we get the bus back down from Suffolk.

Please pray for:

• No hold ups or complications in the external refit.
• We are starting to put a project team together.
• Please pray for the right people to come forward to resource this project to see it become everything God wants it to be.

Thanks for your prayers
Simon Ford
Route One
07534 904488
simon@routeone.org.uk
www.routeone.org.uk

Thundersley: Radiate with Manchester's LZ7

Dear Friends

 

Just a small reminder that our monthly youth event 'Radiate' is on next Saturday. We would like to extend invitations out to other youth groups due to the nature of this coming Radiate. We have managed to book the band LZ7, who are part of the Message Trust in Manchester they often play at festivals including Soul Survivor and are very evangelistic in style and have a high level of professionalism. To see these guys live you could pay anything up to £12.00. You and your youth group can come and see them as part of Radiate for only £2.50! Not only will LZ7 be performing a one hour long set but you can also enjoy all the other radiate goings on.

 

Radiate Saturday Night Live

7th June 7:15pm - 10:00pm

 

LZ7 Live in Concert, Bouncy Castle, Pole Joust, Sumo Suits, Face Painting, BBQ, Football Competition, PS3, Wii on the Giant screen, plus The Pad the boys chill out room and The Salon a room for the girls including hair braiding, nail painting etc. Also Cafeanation, Tuck Shop, Pool, PS2 Zone and loads more!

 

If you would like flyers sent to you please let me know however more information is available through the website www.radiate.faithweb.com

 

Please Note - Radiate is for those in school years 5 through to 8.

 

As part of the evening a Gospel message and appeal will be given, if you bring any youth that respond they will be sent the usual Radiate things and we will do our best to let you know, we don't want to steal  kids into our church or events but see them enter the Kingdom!

 

Hope to see you next week, any questions please let me know

 

Yours

Richard Keeler

Office - 01268 754731