Prayer Request Video

Here is a video to accompany next week's prayer request for the Pioneer Roundtable -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCSSMPBq34c

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.

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NBA Weekly Prayer Request - 29 November 2020

This coming week in the NBA we are being asked to pray for the Pioneer Roundtable:

 

The National Pioneer Roundtable advocates meet every few months to connect and discuss the pioneering work which is going on in our different areas.

 

Please pray for the pioneers working in a variety of situations through the north.

 

·         In this time of disruption pray for God's Spirit to inspire them with the imagination to 'Sing a new song in a strange land'.

 

·         Pray for those within our churches who have a pioneering gift. That we may be able to spot them and release them.

 

·         Pray for those who are in tent-making or bi-vocational roles who may be struggling with finances during the lockdowns.

 

·         Pray that God will raise up pioneers across the UK to meet the Baptist Together focus for Pioneering.

 

How can we sing the songs of the Lord while in a foreign land

Psalm 137:4

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 Weekly Prayer Request - video

To accompany our prayer request for this week, here is a link to a video by Glen Cormack, Pastor at New Life Baptist Church -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkwbTA0joIg

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 Praying Together - 22 November 2020

This week, as part of our fellowship of prayer, we ask you to pray for New Life Baptist Church in Northallerton

 

• Give thanks because Jesus is still building His church.  Pray for New Life that we will get in step with what the Spirit is doing and not be afraid to try new things.  Community & Neighbourhood are two key areas where God has been sending us to work with the other churches in the town to be Good News: 

 

Pray for:  Our work in The Living Rooms, 'A quiet shared space where it's ok not to be ok'; Our work with Syrian Refugees, helping them to settle and find work, and our work in the new housing estates, welcoming people to our town.  Pray also that we will work out how to disciple people who are connecting with us through online church.     

  

• Give thanks because Jesus is still watching over His church.  Pray for New Life, that we will find new ways to stay connected by supporting and encouraging each other.  

 

• Give thanks because Jesus is still calling His church closer.   Pray for New life that we will have a fresh vision of Jesus.  Pray that the church throughout the NBA and in our nation will return to her first love, and draw closer to Jesus Christ our Lord.

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 Praying Together - 15 November 2020

This week, as part of our fellowship of prayer, we ask you to pray for Darlington Baptist Church

The church fellowship has been thankful to God for the recent opportunities to physically worship together, in limited numbers. The Grange Road site (10.30 am Sunday mornings); the Corporation Road site (6.00 pm Sunday evenings) and, again, the Grange Road site at 2.00pm on Wednesday afternoons have been attended by regular attenders and newcomers alike. We are so grateful to our joint ministers, Vicky & Barry Thompson and the church Elders for planning and presenting worship at these times.

We ask that you join us in thanking God for:

Ø  The appointment of Pete & Dawn Johnstone as leaders of our Basement Project and the tremendous progress which they have already achieved.

Ø  The team of helpers which is supporting Pete & Dawn in the packing and distribution of food parcels and the provision of hot food when the current situation allows.

Ø  For the benefits of electrical technology which is creating opportunities for group meetings as well as individual contact during the pandemic.

Ø  The efforts, already achieved, through which our ministers are combining with other church groups to bring the love and saving grace of Jesus to Darlington.

 

Please pray with us that:

Ø  The children in our church fellowship will soon be able to, again, meet together. Pray for the willing staff members who support 'Rock Solid' – the children's group – that their love for Jesus expressed Sunday by Sunday will always remain with each child.

Ø  During Covid-19 restrictions, God will inspire our ministers to continue in their quest to present the Gospel message through YouTube and Facebook.

Ø  Individual fellowship members will find ways of keeping in regular contact with each other.

Ø  God will guide those in the church, who feel isolated and forgotten, towards a fresh sense of belonging through shared faith and in the knowledge that their lives are cherished and valued by God and those around them.

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 Praying Together - 8 November 2020

This week, as part of our fellowship of prayer, we ask you to pray for our Military Chaplains.  Thanks to Pastor Bob Adams for the following guidance:

 

Military Chaplaincy is much like any other ministry because people are the same regardless of their circumstances.  There are, of course, some aspects that make the role different.  Wearing uniform is the obvious example, but working within a hierarchical structure, particularly from a Baptist perspective is rather unique.  The Chaplain's role is to work alongside the chain of command in order to be the 'neutral voice', and the 'advocate' for all. This means the role includes being a minister, priest, confidant, friend, companion, and even an irritant at times.

 

The one difference that does stand out is the age of those whom they minister.  There are no elderly, and very few long-term sick.  This means that they have as their community young, fit people with plenty of ambition.  This brings pressures of its own.

 

o   Chaplains are often isolated.  Pray that they would know the companionship of the Holy Spirit and to be strong when others are weak.

o   Pray for focus, motivation and relevance as the military machine continues to move and change. 

o   Pray for Chaplains' families as there are constant moves.

o   Pray for Chaplains who are married and serving unaccompanied, which brings unique pressures.

o   Pray for the Chaplain General and his team who must balance pastoral care of the team and the needs of the Army.

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.