ANGOLA

Brian & Debbie Howden have returned safely from their visit to Saurimo  and describe it as “a very profitable visit”. They were so thankful for the prayers of the Lords people especially this first visit back without the boys.

Please remember in prayer the National Conference meetings being held this week in Benguela (sea-side resort on the west coast) from 24-28th August. Ruth Hadley (right) is attending to report on work that has been done in Angola. Prayer is asked for those leading the conference.

There is a growing call amongst some brethren to 'modernise' local assemblies and these meetings could well determine the course of the work for the future. Please  pray that God will raise up national believers who will be faithful to Biblical principles and that there may be a spirit of obedience and submission to the Word of God.

ZAMBIA

Philip and Deborah Cole (Chingola) – Philip thanks all who have prayed for him over the past months regarding the accident last October when a cyclist died.  They attended court in Solwezi on Friday 19^th August where the judge acquitted him on the basis of ‘no case to answer’.  The acquittal papers were issued along with the return of his passport and driving licence. 

Debbie Scott (Chingola) would appreciate prayer as she prepares for the new school term at Amano School starting, 5^th September. On 27^th August Debbie will be travelling to Lusaka to pick up Hilary Millard returning from furlough. Debbie would value prayer for safety as it will be her first long drive on Zambian roads.

 FRANCE

Jonathan and Amanda Hanley - Prayer would be appreciated for the ‘Bible Training Course’ camp held during this week at the Centre des Jeunes, St Lunaire.  About 30 young adults are expected to attend. Prayer is asked for those participating, and those teaching.

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

Andrew Shanks and Colin Burnett (Canada) will be taking the ‘Ultimate Decision’ tent to the Limerick Show on 27th and 28th August.

ITALY

Rod and Debbie Jones (Naples) - Prayer is asked for Rod and Debbie as they lead this week a children’s camp with about 100 children present. The family camp follows from the 28^th August which gives them an opportunity to spend some quality time with families from the church and surrounding area.

FINALLY

Please remember the GLO outreach team this month in Hungary (Domos) 27^th   August - 4^th September.

LOCAL

Coffee & Chat each Wednesday morning at 10:30 am. 

Alan Barber is planned to be with us on Sunday evening for the preaching of the Gospel at 6:30 pm. Please remember Alan and this outreach in your prayers.

Bob Loughborough (ex Open Air Mission) would value  prayer for his wife Pearl, who is suffering with spinal stenosis and also arthritis of the spinal cord. She is in a very serious condition, struggling to walk.