ZAMBIA

Barry & Rachel Haigh (Nyangombe) report that they have had a children's camp with over 800, a Bible school with 300, and 5 days teaching Dr John Woodfield, Lunda. It has been a busy time. They start a 10 day Bible School for Elders this week.

With regards to the court case about the ownership of the land and property at Nyangombe, there has been a court session to decide how the case should proceed. The two men who sued them falsely claimed to be the representatives of the Christian Brethren Churches and were suing on their behalf. The judge said this was impossible as each Brethren Assembly is autonomous. He ruled that the name Christian Brethren must be deleted from the case, an initial victory for us. But he also ruled that they could sue as private citizens if they wish but not as church representatives. They have said they will go ahead anyhow. They have also said that if they lose the case, they will mobilise a gang to come with weapons and throw us out. So they still need prayer.

Stephen and Jo Grove (Chingola) ask us to pray for a member of the youth group who was caught stealing from the mission building two weeks ago. He made a profession of faith a couple of years ago, but it seems doubtful that he was sincere. Pray that the Lord will speak to him through this experience.

JAPAN

David and Esther Dexter Miyazaki) request prayer as they travel back to Japan on 1st September. A typhoon is expected to hit north Kyushu and Korea on 2nd, which could cause problems when they change planes in Seoul. Pray that they will soon settle back into their regular activities. Special meetings are planned on 18th and 19th September, with brother Okimi as the speaker.

 

PAKISTAN

Please continue to pray for the flood victims and for those who are trying to help them. Further sums have been sent from our Disaster Fund to Yunis and Haroon Lal Din and we are awaiting updates on the situation.

BRAZIL

Give thanks that Walter Alexander’s surgery went well and he was discharged two days later. Pray for him during the recuperation period, as he finds it hard to step back from the Lord’s work.

FRANCE

Geoff and Annette Cawston (Angers) would value prayer for the church in Angers. Local authorities have asked them to move out of their current building to make way for new developments, but as yet they have not been able to find a suitable alternative. Consequently they do not know where they will be meeting after 21st September. Pray for a solution to this problem. They expect to meet in homes or in a hotel for the time being.

NORWAY

Mrs Margaret Hewitt has asked us to pray for her Sunday school work, which she hopes to start up again in September. She mentions that she needs to find suitable workmen to carry out repairs on the hall.

SPAIN

Ken Barrett (Madrid) requests prayer as he goes to Las Palmas, Canary Islands, on Monday 6th September. He will be on board the OM ship ‘Logos’ to represent the work in Spain to ship members, local church leaders and visitors for an intensive week. He has also taken a sketch-board to get involved in onshore evangelism and training. Pray that the Lord would raise up new labourers from Spain for both the ship’s ministries and the national work.

GLO

Please remember the GLO team outreaches taking place in Vlorë, Albania, from 3rd to 13th September and in Reggio Emilia, Italy, from 4th to 11th September. Pray that the team members will be kept in good health and be effective in their witness.

LOCAL

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

Open Air witness in Redcar High Street on Sunday, 5th September, at 2:00 pm.

Visit to Yew Tree Care Centre, a local Senior Citizen's Home on Sunday, 5th September at 5:15 pm

Mike Oakes (Redcar) is planned to be with us (D.V.) on Sunday evening for the Gospel Service.