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.

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.

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.

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.