ANGOLA
Pray for
Brian Howden
as he visits Angola from
1st-24th
May. Pray for safety in travel and
that his ministry will be a blessing to the
believers there.
Sam Balmer
and Stephen
Gillham are going to Ethiopia,
Tanzania and Kenya
30th
April – 16th
May for ministry and training.
Please remember them as they travel and seek
to take forward the work of Bible
Educational Services.
THAILAND
Geoffrey
and Pat Atkinson (Mae Sariang) have
received news from
Chrestos
Mission that the Bible School at Mae
Lah refugee camp, in Thailand, has been
burnt to the ground along with Dr Simon’s
house (the Principal). This would have
included the large library, computer room
and all of Dr Simon’s and his wife’s
belongings. The Bible School has 300
students. Please remember this situation in
your prayers.
Echoes of Service have sent monies from its
Disaster Fund to help in the provision of
temporary shelter and food supplies.
FRANCE
Malcolm and
Hannah Coombes - The Orange assembly
Young People’s leaders have asked them
to give an informal talk to the Youth Group
on the subject, ‘What Islam is and what
Muslims believe’, and ‘How to reach them
with the Gospel’, on Saturday evening, May
5th. Hannah will be cooking a Middle
Eastern meal. Please pray for all those
attending and that Malcolm and Hannah would
be given wisdom as they speak.
Chris and
Michelle Hall (Laval) would value
prayer as they prepare for several
musical events. On
Saturday 5th
May Laval Church has an open day and
they are hoping to perform some of their
songs. Also a choir named Singlish, formed
earlier this year, and made up of about 15
members, many who are not attached to the
assembly, are preparing some material, which
is intended to provoke thought about faith
in God, and His intervention in people’s
lives. Pray
for the witness these opportunities will
provide.
Alison
Packer (Laval) is improving rapidly
and is putting on weight, although she is
still attached to an intravenous feed. She
has been able to go out for short walks and
is gradually increasing her food intake.
REPUBLIC OF
IRELAND
Andrew and
Gillian Shanks (Newcastle West) -
Andrew
would value
prayer as he plans to visit
Killmallock
market with some believers from
Charlesville, Co Cork on
Monday 7th
May. Although they have been given
permission from the market organisers they
pray
there would be acceptance from other stall
holders.
Pray for good weather and good
opportunities to reach many people with the
gospel.
ITALY
Adino and
Eleanor Ricossa (Monbello Monferrato)
would value
prayer for a ladies’ weekend, taking
place in
Oulx from
4th-6th May.
Pray for a time of fellowship and
blessing
The monthly visit
to Yew Tree
Care Centre is planned for this
coming Sunday at 5:15 pm.
LOCAL
Coffee
& Chat each Wednesday morning at
10:30 am.
Derek Taylor
(Wallsend) is planned to be with us (D.V.)
on Sunday evening for the Gospel Service.
Charles &
Gloria Morris (USA) send their
warmest greetings to us.
