JAPAN

Ken and Christine Cowell request prayer for next Sunday afternoon, 28th January, when the assembly will have their annual church meeting, called Vision 2007. Their theme for this year is Growth, so they are looking to God for growth in every aspect of the work. They are also thinking of building a larger hall, as their current building is too small. Pray that they will know the Lord’s will in this matter. Also next Sunday they will be having an English service in the evening, and prayer is requested that many of their English contacts will attend.

MALAYSIA

Eric Kirton is now home from hospital. Give thanks that he is breathing quite well, and is in no pain. Please pray that this will be sustained. He is receiving very good medical care

BAHAMAS

Mark Lacey returned to the Haven on Monday 22nd and asks us to pray that those desperately needing help will soon know of the Haven’s move and find their new premises. He says they will be ordering new machinery for the workshop and would appreciate prayer that they would obtain government permission to import this duty-free, as it would save them 50% of the cost.

BOLIVIA

Mario and Helen Ponce advise that a serious situation has arisen in Cochabamba due to political tensions. Over the last few days, large numbers of country folk have been coming into the city and protesting about the new mayor. Roads have been blocked making travel difficult, and there have been two deaths as well as over 200 wounded in the rioting. Mario and Helen are staying indoors and say they have a good supply of food. They have had to cancel the meetings for the present. Please pray that the believers will be kept safe, and that a peaceful solution will soon be found.

AUSTRIA

Rosemary Atkinson had major surgery on 23rd January and expects to be in hospital for approximately ten days. Please pray that the outcome will be positive.

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

Colin and Rosemary Sheldon’s son Peter was called Home following a seizure on Tuesday 16th January. Please pray that the Lord will comfort the family in their sorrow.

 OTHER OVERSEAS SERVICE

Peter Hedley has just returned to Albania. He will be preaching and teaching in various places, and helping to put the final arrangements in place for the Easter camp at Vlore. He will also be holding discussions with the Albanian brothers about a possible new church plant in a small town called Orikum.

LOCAL

Mike Oakes is responsible for the Gospel Service this coming Sunday at 6:30 pm.

Next Wednesday (31st January) John Wallace is with us for ministry of God’s Word.