ANGOLA

Please continue to remember Stephen Richardson (Jarrow) and his visit to Saurimo to help Ruth Hadley.

MALAWI

Jonathan and Ruth Newell (Blantyre) have a GLO team from Zambia coming to help out at Bethel Chapel this month. It is hoped that they will build on the work done by the British team and that a youth group will be started at the Newells’ home. Jonathan and Ruth would also like to start a children’s club and a midweek Bible study. Pray that the Lord will stir up interest among the local people so that these plans can be put into action.

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

Paul and Dorothy Grieve (Murchison) have been encouraged to see three ladies being baptised and brought into fellowship recently. Pray that these new believers will grow in the knowledge of Christ.

ZAMBIA

Paul and Angela Hannay ask us to pray for a man called Brian, whom Angela has been visiting regularly in Kalene Hospital. He has recently been discharged, but needs 24-hour care as he is quadriplegic. Pray that he will be able to cope at home and that his faith in the Lord will grow.

Please also pray for Jean-Luc Hainaut (Eliya) (left), who injured his leg two weeks ago and has now developed an infection. He and Rita are travelling to Chitokoloki so that he can get medical treatment from David McAdam. Pray that the treatment will be effective and that Jean-Luc’s leg will heal completely.

 

 

JAPAN

Ronnie Cairns (Akashi) (right) is responsible for the studies at the Ashiya Bible Camp this coming week, and will be speaking on ‘The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit’. Around 50 people have registered for the camp. Pray that they will be built up and encouraged in their faith.

BAHAMAS

Mark and Carol Lacey request prayer for Troy, a student at The Haven who has shown considerable promise since coming to know the Saviour last year. He has expressed interest in helping with night duties and would also like to develop his skills in the carpentry shop. Pray that he will continue to make progress.

Remember also in prayer the need for a Night Manager and a Workshop Manager so that the facilities can be used more fully.

MEXICO

Eglon and Judith Harris (left) report that in addition to the swine ’flu that is causing such panic in Mexico, there has also been an earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale that is making many people think about eternal matters. Pray that Christians will be able to point them to the way of the cross so that they can find peace in these troubled times.

FRANCE

Amanda Burger (Ventabren) requests prayer for a seminar taking place at l’Eau Vive from 7th to 10th May, on the theme of ‘Wounds resulting from early childhood experiences’. The teaching is aimed at those needing healing in this area and wanting to grow in Christian maturity. There around 60 participants. Please pray that the Lord will work powerfully in the lives of those present, and for His protection on the speakers and the team.

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

Noel McMeekin hopes to distribute 20,000 tracts this month, round the towns and villages of Co. Cavan and Co. Monaghan. He asks us to pray for receptive hearts.

OTHERS

Please pray for Andy Street (Echoes) who will be visiting missionaries in the Bahamas and Jamaica from 8th to 25th May. Pray for safety in travel, good health and a time of mutual encouragement. 

LOCAL

"Coffee & Chat" each Wednesday morning at 10:30 am.

The monthly visit to Wheatacres, a Senior Citizen's Home, is planned for this coming Sunday at  5:15 pm.

David Stuart (Harrogate) is planned to be responsible for the Gospel Service this coming Sunday evening.