Redcar GH:Missionary

The following information comes mainly from the Echoes weekly prayer bulletin and further details can be found on their web site. Other prayer requests have come from direct communication with the missionary involved. The prayer requests listed here are, as far as is sensibly practical, for activities that are happening on the particular week. A list of previous weekly Missionary Prayer requests can be found here.

The Assembly also publishes a monthly Missionary Prayer Newsletter, for prayer requests on a longer time-scale. Click here for this month's prayer newsletter.

ANGOLA

Ruth Hadley (Saurimo) recently returned to the UK for medical tests and has been diagnosed with Hepatitis B. Please pray for her as she undergoes further tests and treatment. Give thanks that she is feeling well in herself.

Brian Howden (Castle Camps) in the will of the Lord, plans to return to Angola for a further 3 week visit on the 9th Feb 2010. Brian's latest report is included here.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

Give thanks that William Rew is comfortable and able to eat well. Please continue to pray for him. He is with his daughter Elspeth and her family in Worcester. He always says he is comfortable and at peace resting in the Lord.

Bethany Smith (Wallsend) is due to return to the UK in February, and Peter Smith is going out to accompany her home and do a “few jobs” whilst there.

TANZANIA

Ron and Maria Cunningham (Moshi) (left) has recommenced his work among secondary school students, now that the new term has started. Last week he was able to speak to over 200 students and many have received Bibles during the past year.

ARGENTINA

Jim and Betty Burnett (Parana) have returned to the UK for a short while following the loss of Betty’s brother-in-law. Pray that the Lord will comfort the family at this time. Jim and Betty’s son, Gordon, has lived with his uncle and aunt since he was 11 years old, so will feel the loss keenly.

BRAZIL

Walter Alexander’s father was called Home at the weekend, having reached the age of 99. Pray for Walter and Elizabeth as they make plans to come home for the funeral.

HAITI

Please pray for all those who are suffering as a result of the recent earthquake. Over the last week Ecboes have been able to establish contact with the Emmaus school and Al Adams (an assembly member who works in Haiti) to determine how best to send aid. We have been strongly advised by our assembly contacts in Haiti that immediate emergency needs should be left to the government and other relief organisations which are better equipped to handle them. Echoes are still in the process of gaining more information about the situation; it is obviously confused.

FRANCE

Beryl van den Hogen (Ronco) would value prayer for a special meeting for women taking place in Lille on 23rd January. A speaker from Belgium has been invited to give a talk on the theme “Worship – a way of life”. Pray that this meeting will be an encouraging time for all who attend.

Allan and Anne Kitt (Villefranche) have had to move their bookstall due to road works next to the market square, but have been allocated a far better spot right next to the indoor market. Weather has so far prevented them from using the spot.

ITALY

David and Marion Mead report that there has been blessing in the assembly at Paullo, Milan. A number of people have been converted in recent months and the church has been able to purchase larger premises. David will be speaking at the official opening ceremony on 7th March. Pray for unbelievers who will be present, and for the future witness of this new fellowship.

LOCAL

Jonathan Gibson (Harrogate) is planned to be with us next Sunday evening for the preaching of the Gospel.

There will be no “Missionary Prayer Requests” published for the next 2 weeks.

The next Missionary Prayer Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, 3rd February. Stephen Richardson (Jarrow) has been invited to give a report on his visit to Saurimo (Angola).