BAHAMAS

Mark and Carol Lacey are making a concerted effort to move The Haven ministry to its new site by Christmas. Cooperation from the utility companies is still needed, so please pray that those who are helping in this vital area will expedite their responsibilities without further delay.

BRAZIL

Jeff and Denise Watson request urgent prayer for Najet, a Lebanese friend, who has serious problems with her health in the eighth month of her pregnancy. Pray, too, for Jonathan Watson, in Recife, who is under pressure at the moment with various difficulties. Please pray for the Lord’s help and protection for him.

Walter Alexander advises that he is due to speak at a missionary conference in Sao Paulo on the 14th and 15th October, and would appreciate prayer as he prepares and carries out this engagement.

CANADA

Peter Smith is next week, Monday to Friday, at Calgary, doing a Treasure Seekers series.

HONDURAS & GUATEMALA

ECHOES report that Sam Hanlon was called Home on 2nd October. Please pray for Edna and other family members and friends at this time, that they will experience the Lord’s help and comfort in a very real way.

FRANCE

Alan and Valerie Kyle Dunkerque) advise that the Onésime bookshop will be participating in a national secular event over the weekend 13th-15th October, which is aimed at encouraging people to read more. As well as events planned in the shop, permission has been received to allow the puppet teams to perform in the main square and on the seafront – an answer to prayer. The young people from the Petite Synthe assembly will be hosting a special evening in the hall on Saturday evening, when members of the Gideons will be present. A special outreach evening, with the theme ‘The Bible – a Book that knows no frontiers’, is planned for ladies on Friday, when a French assemblies’ missionary from Chad will be speaking. Throughout the weekend, literature will be distributed and it is hoped that there will be many conversations which will encourage people to read God’s Word. Please pray for all these special events.

Gerry and Dorothy Seed (Nantes) are looking forward to six people being baptised on 15th October, including their two older daughters, Naomi and Laura. This is a great encouragement to the church, as well as a good opportunity to invite unsaved friends along. Each candidate will share their testimony, so please pray for the Lord’s help for them, and that He will work in blessing and salvation in the hearts of those who listen.

BRASS TACKS

Dennis Bowman, currently in Kalene, Zambia, advises that the project is progressing well. He asks specific prayer for safety and protection as the team begins to erect the steel-framed workshop donated by IKEA.

LOCAL

Jim McMasters (Bensham) is planned to be the Gospel Speaker next  Sunday.