Wednesday 29 December 2021

NBA Prayer Requests

We are asked to pray this week (from Sunday 2nd January 2022) for our hopes dreams and fears for the New Year
Rev Paul Revill (Regional Minister for Mission) has composed our prayer
I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year: "Give me a light, that I may tread safely into the unknown."  And he replied:  "Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the Hand of God. That shall be to you better than light and safer than a known way."  So I went forth, and finding the Hand of God, trod gladly into the night. And He led me towards the hills and the breaking of day in the lone East.  (Minnie Louise Haskins)


As we begin a fresh year, still living with much uncertainty and anxiety around Covid, the climate and global politics amongst other things, this is a time for reaffirming our trust in God and committing our lives afresh to him.  

Ask God to take a stronger hold of your life and your church in 2022, to guide you deeper into the light of His presence and power.  
Invite God to lead you into a more wholehearted love for him and dependence upon him.  
Ask for fresh vitality and energy in every part of your own life and the life of your church.
Take some time this week to pause and listen to God.  
What are God's desires for you this year?  
Where is God wanting to work in your life?  
What does God want to lead you into doing this year? 
 What should your priorities be?
Finally give thanks, for all that has been in 2021 - even the difficult aspects of life, because God has been present and at work in your life through the trials as well as the blessings.  
Give thanks for all the significant people who have made a difference to you over the past year. 
Give thanks for all the ways in which you've seen God at work.  
And give thanks for all the wonderful things which he has yet to do, which will unfold for you in the coming year. 

Mike Cross NBA Prayer Co-ordinator
0191 - 5488329

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Ephesians 1: 15-16 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God's people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.


NBA Registered Office: 23, Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU

Company Number 04340889. Registered Charity Number 1092595

The Northern Baptist Association is a Registered Charity No. 1092595 and a Limited Company No. 04340889, Registered Office: 23 Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU. This email (including any attached files) may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this email in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail. Any opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily the agreed policy of the Northern Baptist Association. Any unauthorised copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this email is strictly forbidden. The Northern Baptist Association has made reasonable efforts to ensure that any attached files are virus-free, but you should use your own virus checking system to confirm this. We do not accept liability for loss or damage which may be caused to computer systems or data. The Association through its staff, officers and volunteers are asked for their opinion on a wide variety of concerns relating to the life of the Church. However, it is the responsibility of those seeking/receiving advice to identify when the matters arising require formal legal advice.  The Association does not provide legal advice and therefore does not carry insurance that covers loss that might arise from such advice.  Communications with the Association staff, officers and volunteers should not be relied upon as a substitute for obtaining specific and more detailed advice in a particular matter. Further communication will signify your consent to this.

Sunday 28 November 2021

NBA Prayer Requests

We are asked to pray this week for the Advent Season

Dear Lord
We pray that You would help us to experience afresh the joy, peace, hope and thankfulness of this Advent Season
We pray that You would help us not be distracted by the business of the season but help us to create space to encounter You afresh at this time.
We pray that You would help us to encourage those who find Christmas a struggle either through loneliness, unhappy memories or missing loved ones.
We pray that You would help us to make the most of the many opportunities which this season presents for sharing our faith in a gentle, sensitive and confident way

The next NBA Prayer request will be 29 December when we pray for the Lord's blessing and help in the New Year

Mike Cross
NBA Prayer Co-ordinator


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Ephesians 1: 15-16 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God's people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.


NBA Registered Office: 23, Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU

Company Number 04340889. Registered Charity Number 1092595

The Northern Baptist Association is a Registered Charity No. 1092595 and a Limited Company No. 04340889, Registered Office: 23 Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU. This email (including any attached files) may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this email in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail. Any opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily the agreed policy of the Northern Baptist Association. Any unauthorised copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this email is strictly forbidden. The Northern Baptist Association has made reasonable efforts to ensure that any attached files are virus-free, but you should use your own virus checking system to confirm this. We do not accept liability for loss or damage which may be caused to computer systems or data. The Association through its staff, officers and volunteers are asked for their opinion on a wide variety of concerns relating to the life of the Church. However, it is the responsibility of those seeking/receiving advice to identify when the matters arising require formal legal advice.  The Association does not provide legal advice and therefore does not carry insurance that covers loss that might arise from such advice.  Communications with the Association staff, officers and volunteers should not be relied upon as a substitute for obtaining specific and more detailed advice in a particular matter. Further communication will signify your consent to this.

Friday 19 November 2021

NBA Prayer Requests

We are asked to pray this week for Berwick Baptist Church
Minister John Hodgkins
Thanksgiving
We give thanks to God that our church family has been growing over the past months, and that we are thriving as a church family in spite of the pandemic.

Prayer
Please pray that God will continue to give us the wisdom and
strategies that we need to reach out into our community and help
people come to faith.

That as we begin to look at renovating our hall in order to use it
more for community groups that God would help us in being successful in applying for grants to do this work.

And lastly, that God would raise up leaders within our church family
and bring to us the people we need with the giftings that appear to be
missing from our church family, which are vital to our ongoing growth
and development.

Mike Cross NBA Prayer Co-ordinator

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Ephesians 1: 15-16 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God's people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.


NBA Registered Office: 23, Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU

Company Number 04340889. Registered Charity Number 1092595

The Northern Baptist Association is a Registered Charity No. 1092595 and a Limited Company No. 04340889, Registered Office: 23 Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU. This email (including any attached files) may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this email in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail. Any opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily the agreed policy of the Northern Baptist Association. Any unauthorised copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this email is strictly forbidden. The Northern Baptist Association has made reasonable efforts to ensure that any attached files are virus-free, but you should use your own virus checking system to confirm this. We do not accept liability for loss or damage which may be caused to computer systems or data. The Association through its staff, officers and volunteers are asked for their opinion on a wide variety of concerns relating to the life of the Church. However, it is the responsibility of those seeking/receiving advice to identify when the matters arising require formal legal advice.  The Association does not provide legal advice and therefore does not carry insurance that covers loss that might arise from such advice.  Communications with the Association staff, officers and volunteers should not be relied upon as a substitute for obtaining specific and more detailed advice in a particular matter. Further communication will signify your consent to this.

NBA Prayer Requests

Thanksgiving
We give thanks to God that our church family has been growing over the past months, and that we are thriving as a church family in spite of the pandemic.

Prayer
Please pray that God will continue to give us the wisdom and
strategies that we need to reach out into our community and help
people come to faith.

That as we begin to look at renovating our hall in order to use it
more for community groups that God would help us in being successful in applying for grants to do this work.

And lastly, that God would raise up leaders within our church family
and bring to us the people we need with the giftings that appear to be
missing from our church family, which are vital to our ongoing growth
and development.

Mike Cross NBA Prayer Co-ordinator

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Ephesians 1: 15-16 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God's people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.


NBA Registered Office: 23, Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU

Company Number 04340889. Registered Charity Number 1092595

The Northern Baptist Association is a Registered Charity No. 1092595 and a Limited Company No. 04340889, Registered Office: 23 Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU. This email (including any attached files) may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this email in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail. Any opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily the agreed policy of the Northern Baptist Association. Any unauthorised copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this email is strictly forbidden. The Northern Baptist Association has made reasonable efforts to ensure that any attached files are virus-free, but you should use your own virus checking system to confirm this. We do not accept liability for loss or damage which may be caused to computer systems or data. The Association through its staff, officers and volunteers are asked for their opinion on a wide variety of concerns relating to the life of the Church. However, it is the responsibility of those seeking/receiving advice to identify when the matters arising require formal legal advice.  The Association does not provide legal advice and therefore does not carry insurance that covers loss that might arise from such advice.  Communications with the Association staff, officers and volunteers should not be relied upon as a substitute for obtaining specific and more detailed advice in a particular matter. Further communication will signify your consent to this.

Thursday 11 November 2021

NBA Prayer Requests

We are asked to pray this week for The Filipino International Church Whitley Bay

Thanksgiving
For the Lord's faithfulness as we celebrate our 8th Anniversary on 28th November 2021
For the success of our October Praise this year
For the Lord's continuous blessing of every family involved in TFIC

Prayer
For the seventeen Missionaries working in the Philippines that the Lord would provide for their needs in the challenges they face.
For the upcoming AGM this month and the election of Officers of the Church

Thank You
Virgilio Pansacala

Mike Cross NBA Prayer Request Co-ordinator

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Ephesians 1: 15-16 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God's people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.


NBA Registered Office: 23, Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU

Company Number 04340889. Registered Charity Number 1092595

The Northern Baptist Association is a Registered Charity No. 1092595 and a Limited Company No. 04340889, Registered Office: 23 Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU. This email (including any attached files) may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this email in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail. Any opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily the agreed policy of the Northern Baptist Association. Any unauthorised copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this email is strictly forbidden. The Northern Baptist Association has made reasonable efforts to ensure that any attached files are virus-free, but you should use your own virus checking system to confirm this. We do not accept liability for loss or damage which may be caused to computer systems or data. The Association through its staff, officers and volunteers are asked for their opinion on a wide variety of concerns relating to the life of the Church. However, it is the responsibility of those seeking/receiving advice to identify when the matters arising require formal legal advice.  The Association does not provide legal advice and therefore does not carry insurance that covers loss that might arise from such advice.  Communications with the Association staff, officers and volunteers should not be relied upon as a substitute for obtaining specific and more detailed advice in a particular matter. Further communication will signify your consent to this.

Wednesday 3 November 2021

NBA Prayer Requests

We are asked to pray this week for 
1 - Annual Autumn Assembly at Oxford Road Hartlepool BC on Saturday 05 November 9.30 am till 1.00 pm
2 - The work of Home Mission in our region and our Pulpit Exchange Sunday

Thanksgiving
For the hospitality of the Church at Oxford Road
For the hard work gone into the planning of our Assembly
For the work of Ray Richardson over many years now as our Home Mission Co-ordinator
For the work of Jackie Buckle again over many years in the planning of Pulpit Exchange Sunday

Prayer
For all the Churches receiving alas a much reduced Home Mission Grant
For a better than expected Home Mission Grant next year
For our blessing and encouragement at our Assembly
That our churches may be drawn closer as a result of our Pulpit Exchange Sunday

Mike Cross NBA Prayer Co-ordinator

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Ephesians 1: 15-16 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God's people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.


NBA Registered Office: 23, Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU

Company Number 04340889. Registered Charity Number 1092595

The Northern Baptist Association is a Registered Charity No. 1092595 and a Limited Company No. 04340889, Registered Office: 23 Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU. This email (including any attached files) may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this email in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail. Any opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily the agreed policy of the Northern Baptist Association. Any unauthorised copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this email is strictly forbidden. The Northern Baptist Association has made reasonable efforts to ensure that any attached files are virus-free, but you should use your own virus checking system to confirm this. We do not accept liability for loss or damage which may be caused to computer systems or data. The Association through its staff, officers and volunteers are asked for their opinion on a wide variety of concerns relating to the life of the Church. However, it is the responsibility of those seeking/receiving advice to identify when the matters arising require formal legal advice.  The Association does not provide legal advice and therefore does not carry insurance that covers loss that might arise from such advice.  Communications with the Association staff, officers and volunteers should not be relied upon as a substitute for obtaining specific and more detailed advice in a particular matter. Further communication will signify your consent to this.

Thursday 28 October 2021

NBA Prayer Requests

We are asked to pray this week for North Shields BC
Minister - Liz Edwards
Minister in Training - Barbara Revill
Thanksgiving
We had a Home Mission Grant for just one year, running up to the summer this year. It was a special one off because we found ourselves in the happy position of hosting a Minister in Training when we had not planned on doing so.
As a result, we can report that there are many reasons to thank God for His provision. 
Our Minister in Training, Barbara Revill, (with us for a further 2 years but supported now by the church) has been a very positive addition to our fellowship, providing a ministerial boost, just as I am needing to start stepping down a little. 
We would give thanks for her enthusiasm for the task now ahead of us, namely one of transition into a new way of being church.

Prayer
We would ask for prayer for our continued recovery from the Covid era (not that we have yet truly escaped it). We have had to strip back some of our activities, as people are less willing now to volunteer in all sorts of roles, as they once did.
However, we continue to be amazed at how God is continuing to bring in a number of new people into our number and we would ask for wisdom to know how best to encourage them into being full-hearted followers of Jesus.

Thanks for your prayers
Every blessing.
Liz Edwards

Mike Cross NBA Prayer Co-ordinator


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Ephesians 1: 15-16 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God's people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.


NBA Registered Office: 23, Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU

Company Number 04340889. Registered Charity Number 1092595

The Northern Baptist Association is a Registered Charity No. 1092595 and a Limited Company No. 04340889, Registered Office: 23 Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU. This email (including any attached files) may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this email in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail. Any opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily the agreed policy of the Northern Baptist Association. Any unauthorised copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this email is strictly forbidden. The Northern Baptist Association has made reasonable efforts to ensure that any attached files are virus-free, but you should use your own virus checking system to confirm this. We do not accept liability for loss or damage which may be caused to computer systems or data. The Association through its staff, officers and volunteers are asked for their opinion on a wide variety of concerns relating to the life of the Church. However, it is the responsibility of those seeking/receiving advice to identify when the matters arising require formal legal advice.  The Association does not provide legal advice and therefore does not carry insurance that covers loss that might arise from such advice.  Communications with the Association staff, officers and volunteers should not be relied upon as a substitute for obtaining specific and more detailed advice in a particular matter. Further communication will signify your consent to this.

Wednesday 20 October 2021

NBA Prayer Requests

We are asked to pray this week for Durham City BC
Moderator - Rev Paul Revill
Church Secretary - Bill Hawes 

Thanksgiving
For a joyful and interesting celebration Saturday sharing our love, appreciation and thanks to Pastor Ronnie and Miriam in their retirement following eighteen years with DCBC
For the re-opening of the new craft group and the effective development of our men's group
For the skill, passion and enthusiasm of the Search Team (three deacons; three volunteers
To God, the Lord Almighty, who is with us in the Spirit of his Son Jesus

Prayer
For the Search team, guided by Paul Revill as Moderator, as they seek the mind of Christ as to how to proceed with pastoral applicants.
For those who apply for half time pastoral vacancy and their sense of God's leading.   
For the Sunday services and the choice of those who preach and those who will lead the services; for the welcoming team and the music team.  
For the new group on Monday evenings: informal sharing of joys, problems, Scripture, matters for prayer.   
That we may learn to be a church family.  

Bill 

Mike Cross NBA Prayer Requests Co-ordinator
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Ephesians 1: 15-16 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God's people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.


NBA Registered Office: 23, Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU

Company Number 04340889. Registered Charity Number 1092595

The Northern Baptist Association is a Registered Charity No. 1092595 and a Limited Company No. 04340889, Registered Office: 23 Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU. This email (including any attached files) may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this email in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail. Any opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily the agreed policy of the Northern Baptist Association. Any unauthorised copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this email is strictly forbidden. The Northern Baptist Association has made reasonable efforts to ensure that any attached files are virus-free, but you should use your own virus checking system to confirm this. We do not accept liability for loss or damage which may be caused to computer systems or data. The Association through its staff, officers and volunteers are asked for their opinion on a wide variety of concerns relating to the life of the Church. However, it is the responsibility of those seeking/receiving advice to identify when the matters arising require formal legal advice.  The Association does not provide legal advice and therefore does not carry insurance that covers loss that might arise from such advice.  Communications with the Association staff, officers and volunteers should not be relied upon as a substitute for obtaining specific and more detailed advice in a particular matter. Further communication will signify your consent to this.

Wednesday 13 October 2021

NBA Prayer Requests

We are asked to pray this week for Wallsend Baptist Church 
Minister Nick Megoran

Thanksgiving

  • That during lockdowns we could find creative ways to engage those outside the church with the gospel
  • For new people joining us and coming to faith

Prayer requests

  • Revival – that a new passion for God would be stirred up in the church.
  • Revival – that many more people would come to faith in Jesus Christ for the first time.
  • Revival!

Mike Cross NBA Prayer  Co-ordinator

Ephesians 1: 15-16 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God's people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.


NBA Registered Office: 23, Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU

Company Number 04340889. Registered Charity Number 1092595

The Northern Baptist Association is a Registered Charity No. 1092595 and a Limited Company No. 04340889, Registered Office: 23 Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU. This email (including any attached files) may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this email in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail. Any opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily the agreed policy of the Northern Baptist Association. Any unauthorised copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this email is strictly forbidden. The Northern Baptist Association has made reasonable efforts to ensure that any attached files are virus-free, but you should use your own virus checking system to confirm this. We do not accept liability for loss or damage which may be caused to computer systems or data. The Association through its staff, officers and volunteers are asked for their opinion on a wide variety of concerns relating to the life of the Church. However, it is the responsibility of those seeking/receiving advice to identify when the matters arising require formal legal advice.  The Association does not provide legal advice and therefore does not carry insurance that covers loss that might arise from such advice.  Communications with the Association staff, officers and volunteers should not be relied upon as a substitute for obtaining specific and more detailed advice in a particular matter. Further communication will signify your consent to this.

Thursday 7 October 2021

NBA Prayer Requests

It would be good if in the next few weeks we could pray for those Churches supported by Home Mission, particularly with the grants significantly reduced.
This week we are asked to pray for Marsden Road BC South Shields
Minister Dr Peter Webster

Thanksgiving 
Thank God for keeping us safe during the Covid pandemic and for the ability to meet continuously, either through Zoom during the lockdowns and in person since Easter Sunday. Thank God for the positive response to the Pete Greig prayer course that was run on Zoom for the church. Please pray for those that plan to continue to meet on-line for Bible reflection, sharing and prayer - that they would continue to grow in their faith and be encouraged. Thank God that some of our activities are re-starting and for wisdom as we consider starting a new project called The Bread Church.

Prayer
 Please pray that the church would remain united as we look to move forward in the future. That we would know when and what activities to restart. Please pray that we could become more missional in our activities and find ways to engage at a deeper level with those we come in contact with and also with new people in the community. Pray for an openness to the Holy Spirit's leading so that we can discern a vision for the work that God wants us to do. Please pray for Peter, the minister in training, for his studies and for wisdom in trying to balance the demands of study with his responsibilities at church.

Best wishes

Peter

Mike Cross NBA Prayer Co-ordinator

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Ephesians 1: 15-16 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God's people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.


NBA Registered Office: 23, Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU

Company Number 04340889. Registered Charity Number 1092595

The Northern Baptist Association is a Registered Charity No. 1092595 and a Limited Company No. 04340889, Registered Office: 23 Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU. This email (including any attached files) may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this email in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail. Any opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily the agreed policy of the Northern Baptist Association. Any unauthorised copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this email is strictly forbidden. The Northern Baptist Association has made reasonable efforts to ensure that any attached files are virus-free, but you should use your own virus checking system to confirm this. We do not accept liability for loss or damage which may be caused to computer systems or data. The Association through its staff, officers and volunteers are asked for their opinion on a wide variety of concerns relating to the life of the Church. However, it is the responsibility of those seeking/receiving advice to identify when the matters arising require formal legal advice.  The Association does not provide legal advice and therefore does not carry insurance that covers loss that might arise from such advice.  Communications with the Association staff, officers and volunteers should not be relied upon as a substitute for obtaining specific and more detailed advice in a particular matter. Further communication will signify your consent to this.

Wednesday 29 September 2021

NBA Prayer Requests

We are asked to pray this week for Westoe Road Baptist Church South Shields
Minister  Julie Price
Thanksgiving
We are thankful that, as a Church family, we have been able to return to  normality in Worship and Church activities. Also for the dedication and commitment of our Pastor Julie, the leadership team and leaders of our Children's groups who have worked tirelessly and creatively, especially during this last year when Church life became very much online. 
Prayer
We pray that as we move forward, into the coming months,  that God will surround the Church family with love so that we may be ambassadors for Christ in our local community. Also for those in our Church family who are struggling with 'life' right now, for whatever reason,  that they will know the peace and healing only Jesus can give.  
Thank You Angela

Mike Cros NBA Prayer Co-ordinator
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Ephesians 1: 15-16 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God's people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.


NBA Registered Office: 23, Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU

Company Number 04340889. Registered Charity Number 1092595

The Northern Baptist Association is a Registered Charity No. 1092595 and a Limited Company No. 04340889, Registered Office: 23 Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU. This email (including any attached files) may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this email in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail. Any opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily the agreed policy of the Northern Baptist Association. Any unauthorised copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this email is strictly forbidden. The Northern Baptist Association has made reasonable efforts to ensure that any attached files are virus-free, but you should use your own virus checking system to confirm this. We do not accept liability for loss or damage which may be caused to computer systems or data. The Association through its staff, officers and volunteers are asked for their opinion on a wide variety of concerns relating to the life of the Church. However, it is the responsibility of those seeking/receiving advice to identify when the matters arising require formal legal advice.  The Association does not provide legal advice and therefore does not carry insurance that covers loss that might arise from such advice.  Communications with the Association staff, officers and volunteers should not be relied upon as a substitute for obtaining specific and more detailed advice in a particular matter. Further communication will signify your consent to this.

Thursday 23 September 2021

NBA Prayer Requests

We are asked to pray this week for the NBA Prayer Pilgrimage led by Rev Paul Revill from Newcastle to Hamersley

Pray that they may hear from the Lord, that the weather may be kind to them, that their fellowship may be a rich blessing and that the Lord will keep them well physically.


Mike  Cross NBA Prayer Co-ordinator
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Ephesians 1: 15-16 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God's people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.


NBA Registered Office: 23, Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU

Company Number 04340889. Registered Charity Number 1092595

The Northern Baptist Association is a Registered Charity No. 1092595 and a Limited Company No. 04340889, Registered Office: 23 Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU. This email (including any attached files) may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this email in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail. Any opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily the agreed policy of the Northern Baptist Association. Any unauthorised copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this email is strictly forbidden. The Northern Baptist Association has made reasonable efforts to ensure that any attached files are virus-free, but you should use your own virus checking system to confirm this. We do not accept liability for loss or damage which may be caused to computer systems or data. The Association through its staff, officers and volunteers are asked for their opinion on a wide variety of concerns relating to the life of the Church. However, it is the responsibility of those seeking/receiving advice to identify when the matters arising require formal legal advice.  The Association does not provide legal advice and therefore does not carry insurance that covers loss that might arise from such advice.  Communications with the Association staff, officers and volunteers should not be relied upon as a substitute for obtaining specific and more detailed advice in a particular matter. Further communication will signify your consent to this.

Wednesday 15 September 2021

NBA Prayer Requests

We are asked to pray this week for Marske Community Church
Rev John Singleton

Thanksgiving

  • 1st birthday celebration on 29th August
  • For the welcome we have received from Marske Methodist Church, where we now meet
  • For those involved in leading the church
  • For the Baptist Insurance grant which has helped enormously with our starting up costs

Prayer requests

  • For the 7,000 invitations going out in the next week or so, that there will be those who come to join us
  • For the Alpha course starting on the 22nd September
  • For the continuing development of a website for the church
  • For those in the fellowship suffering from cancer

Many thanks John

Mike Cross NBA Prayer Co-ordinator


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Ephesians 1: 15-16 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God's people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.


NBA Registered Office: 23, Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU

Company Number 04340889. Registered Charity Number 1092595

The Northern Baptist Association is a Registered Charity No. 1092595 and a Limited Company No. 04340889, Registered Office: 23 Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU. This email (including any attached files) may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this email in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail. Any opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily the agreed policy of the Northern Baptist Association. Any unauthorised copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this email is strictly forbidden. The Northern Baptist Association has made reasonable efforts to ensure that any attached files are virus-free, but you should use your own virus checking system to confirm this. We do not accept liability for loss or damage which may be caused to computer systems or data. The Association through its staff, officers and volunteers are asked for their opinion on a wide variety of concerns relating to the life of the Church. However, it is the responsibility of those seeking/receiving advice to identify when the matters arising require formal legal advice.  The Association does not provide legal advice and therefore does not carry insurance that covers loss that might arise from such advice.  Communications with the Association staff, officers and volunteers should not be relied upon as a substitute for obtaining specific and more detailed advice in a particular matter. Further communication will signify your consent to this.

Thursday 9 September 2021

NBA Prayer Requests

We are asked to pray this week for Great Asby Cumbria
Thanksgiving
We continue to thank and praise God for His guidance here at Great Asby and our relevance in the local  community. 
Also for the friendship, fellowship and caring of fellow believers  of all the denominations within the village.
Prayer
We continue  to pray for the protection  of Christians in Afghanistan in the current turmoil, that they may know the power of prayer uplifting them during the desperate weeks ahead.
For the mental and  physical  wellbeing  of a number of our fellowship  who are ill at the  moment .

Yours  in His service,
Sheila  Taylor.

Mike Cross NBA Prayer Co-ordinator

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Ephesians 1: 15-16 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God's people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.


NBA Registered Office: 23, Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU

Company Number 04340889. Registered Charity Number 1092595

The Northern Baptist Association is a Registered Charity No. 1092595 and a Limited Company No. 04340889, Registered Office: 23 Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU. This email (including any attached files) may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this email in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail. Any opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily the agreed policy of the Northern Baptist Association. Any unauthorised copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this email is strictly forbidden. The Northern Baptist Association has made reasonable efforts to ensure that any attached files are virus-free, but you should use your own virus checking system to confirm this. We do not accept liability for loss or damage which may be caused to computer systems or data. The Association through its staff, officers and volunteers are asked for their opinion on a wide variety of concerns relating to the life of the Church. However, it is the responsibility of those seeking/receiving advice to identify when the matters arising require formal legal advice.  The Association does not provide legal advice and therefore does not carry insurance that covers loss that might arise from such advice.  Communications with the Association staff, officers and volunteers should not be relied upon as a substitute for obtaining specific and more detailed advice in a particular matter. Further communication will signify your consent to this.

Wednesday 1 September 2021

NBA Prayer Requests

We are asked to pray this week for Headland Baptist Church Hartlepool – Minister Fiona Preston

Thanksgiving

The way God is using our church for "The Bread and Butter Thing" with the help from St Hilda's church.

The wonderful Ecumenical work that is taking place on the Headland.

Safe return back into our church after Covid

 

Prayer

That we will be a church full of disciples taking time to be still to listen to what God wants us to do personally and together as we move forward.

For our church to make a noise outside into the community.

As we start our mid-week groups and various clubs it will be a safe return for all.

And that we won't have lost any while we have had to close.

 

Thank you

Fiona Preston

Minister

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Ephesians 1: 15-16 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God's people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.


NBA Registered Office: 23, Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU

Company Number 04340889. Registered Charity Number 1092595

The Northern Baptist Association is a Registered Charity No. 1092595 and a Limited Company No. 04340889, Registered Office: 23 Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU. This email (including any attached files) may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this email in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail. Any opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily the agreed policy of the Northern Baptist Association. Any unauthorised copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this email is strictly forbidden. The Northern Baptist Association has made reasonable efforts to ensure that any attached files are virus-free, but you should use your own virus checking system to confirm this. We do not accept liability for loss or damage which may be caused to computer systems or data. The Association through its staff, officers and volunteers are asked for their opinion on a wide variety of concerns relating to the life of the Church. However, it is the responsibility of those seeking/receiving advice to identify when the matters arising require formal legal advice.  The Association does not provide legal advice and therefore does not carry insurance that covers loss that might arise from such advice.  Communications with the Association staff, officers and volunteers should not be relied upon as a substitute for obtaining specific and more detailed advice in a particular matter. Further communication will signify your consent to this.

Wednesday 25 August 2021

NBA Prayer Requests

We are asked to pray this week for Lakeside BC Sunderland - Minister Peter Wallace

Thanksgiving – We are so grateful to the Lord that He has called Peter to Lakeside BC beginning 1st August. His Induction Service is Sunday 14th November

Prayer – As we start meeting in the church again in September please pray that the Lord will lead us with regard to renewing the Toddlers Group on Mondays (Wednesday Toddlers already established), how long to maintain Zoom services? AGM and election of Deacons, and Peter's new preaching series on Galatians

Mike Cross - NBA Prayer Co-ordinator
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Ephesians 1: 15-16 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God's people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.


NBA Registered Office: 23, Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU

Company Number 04340889. Registered Charity Number 1092595

The Northern Baptist Association is a Registered Charity No. 1092595 and a Limited Company No. 04340889, Registered Office: 23 Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU. This email (including any attached files) may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this email in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail. Any opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily the agreed policy of the Northern Baptist Association. Any unauthorised copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this email is strictly forbidden. The Northern Baptist Association has made reasonable efforts to ensure that any attached files are virus-free, but you should use your own virus checking system to confirm this. We do not accept liability for loss or damage which may be caused to computer systems or data. The Association through its staff, officers and volunteers are asked for their opinion on a wide variety of concerns relating to the life of the Church. However, it is the responsibility of those seeking/receiving advice to identify when the matters arising require formal legal advice.  The Association does not provide legal advice and therefore does not carry insurance that covers loss that might arise from such advice.  Communications with the Association staff, officers and volunteers should not be relied upon as a substitute for obtaining specific and more detailed advice in a particular matter. Further communication will signify your consent to this.

Thursday 19 August 2021

NBA Prayer Requests

We are asked to pray this week for our incoming Regional Minister Hayley Young and our retiring Regional Minister John Claydon

 

Thanksgiving

For Hayley's gifts youth and enthusiasm, for John's faithful and fruitful twenty year ministry

 

Prayer

That Hayley may settle into the role quickly, the practical details of her accommodation may be sorted out and she might see the NBA with fresh eyes.

That John may enjoy his retirement as he lays down his ministerial burdens and the Lord opens up new areas of service for him


Mike Cross

NBA Prayer Co-ordinator


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Ephesians 1: 15-16 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God's people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.


NBA Registered Office: 23, Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU

Company Number 04340889. Registered Charity Number 1092595

The Northern Baptist Association is a Registered Charity No. 1092595 and a Limited Company No. 04340889, Registered Office: 23 Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU. This email (including any attached files) may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this email in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail. Any opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily the agreed policy of the Northern Baptist Association. Any unauthorised copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this email is strictly forbidden. The Northern Baptist Association has made reasonable efforts to ensure that any attached files are virus-free, but you should use your own virus checking system to confirm this. We do not accept liability for loss or damage which may be caused to computer systems or data. The Association through its staff, officers and volunteers are asked for their opinion on a wide variety of concerns relating to the life of the Church. However, it is the responsibility of those seeking/receiving advice to identify when the matters arising require formal legal advice.  The Association does not provide legal advice and therefore does not carry insurance that covers loss that might arise from such advice.  Communications with the Association staff, officers and volunteers should not be relied upon as a substitute for obtaining specific and more detailed advice in a particular matter. Further communication will signify your consent to this.

Wednesday 11 August 2021

NBA Prayer Requests

This week we are asked to pray for Blackhill Baptist Church

Minister- David Etherington

Thanksgiving

We're giving thanks at B.B.C for an overwhelming response to our holiday at home project, which exceeded all expectations, with 30 something people (young and old) coming to be together on the first meeting and an equally exciting number due to attend the second. There are three in total.

 

Prayer

That our relationships, as a church, will grow with people in our community and that such ministries as our holiday at home, and our community memorial service due to take place on September the 19th, will afford opportunities to care for one another and join together in prayer and to share.

God bless.

Dave


Mike Cross

NBA Prayer Co-ordinator


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Ephesians 1: 15-16 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God's people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.


NBA Registered Office: 23, Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU

Company Number 04340889. Registered Charity Number 1092595

The Northern Baptist Association is a Registered Charity No. 1092595 and a Limited Company No. 04340889, Registered Office: 23 Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU. This email (including any attached files) may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this email in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail. Any opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily the agreed policy of the Northern Baptist Association. Any unauthorised copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this email is strictly forbidden. The Northern Baptist Association has made reasonable efforts to ensure that any attached files are virus-free, but you should use your own virus checking system to confirm this. We do not accept liability for loss or damage which may be caused to computer systems or data. The Association through its staff, officers and volunteers are asked for their opinion on a wide variety of concerns relating to the life of the Church. However, it is the responsibility of those seeking/receiving advice to identify when the matters arising require formal legal advice.  The Association does not provide legal advice and therefore does not carry insurance that covers loss that might arise from such advice.  Communications with the Association staff, officers and volunteers should not be relied upon as a substitute for obtaining specific and more detailed advice in a particular matter. Further communication will signify your consent to this.

Wednesday 4 August 2021

NBA Prayer Requests

This week we are asked to pray for South Hylton Independent Methodist Church Sunderland

They have recently had a fire in their building, thankfully not arson and thankfully not damaged the structure of the building

They returned to their building last Sunday 1st August though there is still a lot of work to be done

 

Thanksgiving

For being able to worship for six weeks in the Tansy Centre, and for the fact that we have still been "together " and known many blessings

 

Prayer

For the restoration and redecorating of the building

For the work of God that it will continue and the witness will be strong as we look to the Lord for guidance in the days ahead.

 

Thank you for your prayers

Anne


Mike Cross

NBA Prayer Requests Co-ordinator


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Ephesians 1: 15-16 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God's people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.


NBA Registered Office: 23, Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU

Company Number 04340889. Registered Charity Number 1092595

The Northern Baptist Association is a Registered Charity No. 1092595 and a Limited Company No. 04340889, Registered Office: 23 Church Wynd, Sherburn Village, Durham. DH6 1QU. This email (including any attached files) may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this email in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail. Any opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily the agreed policy of the Northern Baptist Association. Any unauthorised copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this email is strictly forbidden. The Northern Baptist Association has made reasonable efforts to ensure that any attached files are virus-free, but you should use your own virus checking system to confirm this. We do not accept liability for loss or damage which may be caused to computer systems or data. The Association through its staff, officers and volunteers are asked for their opinion on a wide variety of concerns relating to the life of the Church. However, it is the responsibility of those seeking/receiving advice to identify when the matters arising require formal legal advice.  The Association does not provide legal advice and therefore does not carry insurance that covers loss that might arise from such advice.  Communications with the Association staff, officers and volunteers should not be relied upon as a substitute for obtaining specific and more detailed advice in a particular matter. Further communication will signify your consent to this.