INDIA

Ron Penny would value prayer for his health. Following on from his bout of shingles in July, he was in constant pain, but, with treatment, the pain lessened after a month or so. However, the nerves on the left side of his neck are still badly affected. Ron’s ministry is on hold at the moment, as any exertion causes a relapse, and he also tires easily. He is improving slowly, but is, understandably, quite frustrated. Please pray not only for healing but that Ron will hear the Lord speaking clearly to him during this time. Pray, too, for Lilo as she cares for Ron.

JAPAN

Ken and Christine Cowell ask us to pray for a special outreach for women on 8th November. The ladies from the assembly will be performing a play with an evangelistic message, and Hiro, their full-time worker, will preach the gospel afterwards. Many unbelievers are expected to attend.

BELGIUM

Anne Dryburgh requests prayer for her work with individual ladies. Pray for the Lord to speak through His Word, and for those who lead to be increasingly Christ-like. Anne also asks for personal prayer - for wisdom, love and strength – as she meets with so many people.

FRANCE

Jonathan Hanley was involved last Friday in a public discussion on “Is the Bible relevant today?”. He reports that the talks went well, although he felt there were too many people involved to get a real discussion going. However the 100 or so people in attendance seemed to appreciate the content.

See Willie Naismith’s BBC broadcast on this subject on www.redcargospelhall.org.uk.

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

Noel and Liza McMeekin advise of special outreach meetings from 7th-11th November, when Ian Campbell will speak at Drum Gospel Hall on subjects relating to evolution, and the resurrection and return of Jesus Christ. Appointments have also been made for him to speak at some of the local secondary schools, so praise God particularly for this breakthrough, and please pray for the Lord’s help and blessing.

GENERAL

Please pray for Andy Street (ECHOES) as he travels to Africa on Friday to visit a number of missionaries. He will be spending ten days in Botswana, and then going on to Cape Town, in South Africa, for a further ten days, finally returning on the 29th. Pray for safety of travel and that his visit will be a blessing and encouragement to those he meets.

LOCAL

Paul Richardson (Harrogate) is expected to be with us next Sunday evening for the preaching of the Gospel.

Materials were stolen from the Edenhall Grove building last weekend—presumably by children to help with a bonfire. Floor insulation boards and plaster board were the main items taken, valued at about £1,000.

There is a meeting scheduled with Richard Hackett next Tuesday (14th November) to review final requirements on the new Hall at Edenhall Grove.