ZAMBIA

Paul and Angela Hannay report that there have been riots on the border between Zambia and Tanzania. Several lorries and vehicles held in the customs clearing bay were burnt or looted, and these included a container from Medical Missionary News, believed to have been carrying electrical goods for Chengelo School. Please pray that future containers will arrive safely at their destination.

Eric McCaughren is going to Johannesburg this week for tests and possible eye surgery. Our prayers would be appreciated.

INDIA

Prayer is requested for Benji Daniel, who has gone with a team of six people to some difficult mountainous areas this week for outreach. Pray that they will not encounter harassment from extremists, or flash floods from the  weather.

JAPAN

Ken and Christine Cowell ask for prayer over the weekend of the 17th and 18th September, when they will have a Gospel Workshop for their choir. Ken will preach three messages during this time. There are more than 30 choir members who are not believers, but their hearts are open to the gospel, so pray that God will bring them to repentance and faith in Christ.

SRI LANKA

Rajeev Nicholas has sent  a report on the severe outbreak of war in this country and he asks us to pray for believers. Many have had to leave their homes and are being cared for by believers in other areas.

THAILAND

Peggy Ferry has recently undergone some medical examinations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and the neurosurgeon there has suggested further surgery, to take place on  Thurs 14th Sept.

AMERICA

Charles Morris main priority is preparation at the Muller Bible Institute in New York of  a 3-year course for 50 students from 10 Spanish speaking Assemblies in New York, which starts on Sept. 16th. He is responsible for supplying notes for the students for 140 lessons covering 8 subjects with notes for the instructors.

BOLIVIA

Please remember Walter Alexander in your prayers as he prepares and speaks at a youth congress being held in Muriae from 15th-17th September. Walter also mentions his recent surgery and implant to both eyes. There have been complications which makes reading and writing most difficult. Please pray for the Lord’s help for Walter, especially as he has several engagements over the next couple of months.

JAMAICA

Prayer is requested for the Midland Bible Institute in May Pen, as this Thursday, 14th Sept., they will be visited by a team from the University Council of Jamaica. This is a first step towards the college being accredited by the university, so please pray that a good impression will be made.

FRANCE

Ian Newberry asks us to pray for a seminar which he will be taking in Glasgow on Saturday 16th, on “How to revive the Prayer Meeting”. Pray that God’s people would be encouraged and that the Holy Spirit would challenge people to pray.

NORWAY

Nat and Jennifer Rodgers  from the  13th-22nd September, will be travelling to the Ukraine with believers from the west of Norway. Nat is responsible for the morning and evening Bible talks. Please pray that he will be helped with this and that believers will be encouraged and built up in their faith during this time.

FINALLY

Please remember the GLO Team which is involved in evangelistic outreach activities this coming week: in Italy (Tuscany). Graham Edwards’ daughter, Lorna and her friend Louise Brown are involved. Please pray that the team members will enjoy safety of travel and good health during this time.

LOCAL

NE Assemblies Missionary Conference, September 15th -18th.

Sunday evening Gospel Speaker is Gary Woods (Isle of Man).

Meet Jonathan & Ruth Newell & Family (Malawi)  at Hebron Church, Stockton, Saturday, 23rd September at 7:00 pm.