Overseas Focus February 2010
Even before he prays, Paul assures those in Colossae that he is constantly praying for them.. As part of our Mission partners’ Prayer support team our commitment must be like that of Paul.
‘For this reason we have not stopped praying for you.’
As we continue in prayer for the partners needs mentioned in this leaflet and information available in the Missions Zone at the back of Church, we can use this prayer from Colossians to focus our praying.
Colossians 1
9 For this reason we also, from the day we heard about you, have not ceased praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so that you may live worthily of the Lord and please him in all respects – bearing fruit in every good deed, growing in the knowledge of God, 11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might for the display of all patience and steadfastness, joyfully 12 giving thanks to the Father who has qualified you to share in the saints’ inheritance in the light. 13 He delivered us from the power of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Bethany Barker
Sent from Ulverston Parish to work with YWAM –
- Just completed a short term assignment in India when
- More than 500 hygiene kits and 17 glasses given out
- Gospel being furthered in places not reached before
- Ministry in Agra with plans for YWAM base there in the future.
- Pray for strength and passion for the future and health.
- A clear vision of Gods plan for her life.
Alan Bing
Preparing to go from Ulverston Parish to work with SOMA in Angola May 15th – 30th.
Pray
- for the funding for the team
- for good preparation in Angola for when the team arrives
- That many will be trained to teach the course ‘Rooted in Jesus’
- That this will indeed change peoples’ lives.
Brian and Celia Bull
Leaving for overseas on March 8th
Pray
For the future plans for the next two years including
- The application to Pastor the English speaking church in the city
- The building of a translation team who can complete the task
- The training in Scripture Use and Chronological Bible Storying for National believers.
Harry Chisali
Working with the Church of Southern Malawi
No up to date news right now so pray even harder!
Tim and Kate Lee
Based in UK working with Jigsaw programme
in Philippines with CMS
Pray
- That their house in Huddersfield sells quickly and that they can begin to put down roots.
- That Kate will find a new job with less hours.
- For Tim as he makes regular trips to Manila to work on the project.
- For the continued needs following the Typhoons last September which did major damage to many of the areas where Jigsaw works.
Ary and Danny Morrison
Working with SAMS International in Chile
Pray for
- The Sunday School with many young children coming to Christ through outreach events.
- The young people who are motivated to study Scripture and take responsibility in the Church
- The womens group who are ‘the back bone of the life in the local church
- As well as the home groups and marriage encounter group.
Nathan and Sue Wilson
Working in a Desert Oasis and received a gift from the Parish towards their childrens’ schooling.
Pray for
- Nathan and Sue as they build relationships and prepare a dictionary.
- Mario as he struggles with school now in grade 4)
- Lucien as he has made a good start in first grade
- For Naima who has come to teach the boys during this year.
Read more in their latest letter in the folder.
We also have a number of Agencies that we support including:
Tear Fund
Our representative is Steve Parkinson
Prayer requests from Tear Fund have kept us updated on current needs in areas of disaster as well as focusing on needs for clean water, food and health issues.
Latest prayer requests from Haiti
- For Haitians who continue to suffer after the Earthquake that help gets to them soon.
- The response to the earthquake and those directing that response
- For good coordination and that good decisions are made despite the testing circumstances.
- Tear Fund staff and partners as they deal with their own losses while still helping others.
- The Church in Haiti to be able to give a response of love care and hope to the population.
Tools with a Mission
George Sharpe is coordinating a collection of tools which will be sent to those in the world who have need of them.
Operation World
This is now available on-line and you can down load daily prayer information for specific countries.
All our partners are with agencies who have good web sites.
Explore them and get up to date information for prayer and action!
STEWARDSHIP, GIFT AID
AND THE GRACE OF GIVING
Our personal giving pays for the running costs of the Church
and our Parish Share to the Diocese, which covers clergy
stipends, accommodation, and charitable giving. All members
of the congregation are asked to give generously to meet
these extensive commitments. The Stewardship scheme allows
individuals to set aside a regular amount each week, in
proportion to their income, and for the tax to be reclaimed
through gift aid.
For more information please contact: Anthony Bryson (Tel:
587513).
Local Mission
The Parish have been involved in local mission in the recent past with Walk Cumbria in 2007 and a Deanery Mission in 2008. Ongoing mission is focussed on the Alpha course, which runs at least once during the year.
Each year there is a Children's Holiday Club which runs for five days at the start of the summer holidays. In the past we have used the Scripture Union materials Pyramid Rock and Champion's Challenge.