NBA Prayer Requests

We are asked to pray this week (beginning 10 April 2022) for our NBA

May the NBA be more and more a Christ-focused, Spirit-empower, Gospel-preaching network of churches, where we stimulate, encourage and enable each other in the love and grace of God to offer a personal redemption which is available through the sacrifice of Christ on the Cross

 

This will be my final NBA Prayer Request post as I have been requested to offer my resignation from the NBA Council which was accepted at our recent NBA AGM and Spring Assembly

 

Every blessing in Jesus

Mike Cross

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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 (beginning 6 April 2022) for Rowley Baptist Church

 

Thanksgiving.

1 - The unity we share together in Christ.

2 -  For the increase in church membership.

3 - For the believers baptism service on Easter Sunday morning.

4 - Over 200 people who attended our Family Fun Day at Mooreside Church hall last Autumn.

5 - 17 Children at our messy church event and their parents.

 

For Prayer.

1 -  Our 370 church anniversary weekend.

On Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd July 2022 with a flower festival and Guest speaker Jonathan Lamb of Keswick Ministers.

2 - Our planned Summer holiday club with our children in August 2022.

3 - Our messy church event which has moved from a Friday tea time to a Saturday morning.

4 - Our on-going weekly Sunday worship meetings and church connections with our local people.

Kind Regards.

Paul Harris.

Mike Cross NBA Prayer Requests Co-ordinator

mikecross55@yahoo.co.uk

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.

NBA Prayer Requests

I need to apologise that I have not sent out any NBA Prayer Requests this week but currently I am submerged under an avalanche of Covid

Peter our Minister has Covid, Terry my wife has Covid, Paul Revill who was to preach last Sunday has Covid, Paul Knight who was to preach tomorrow has Covid and at least five members of the Congregation have Covid

Hopefully things will soon be back to normal

Every blessing in Jesus

Mike

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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 (beginning 20 March 2022) for Great Asby Cumbria

Prayer requests    

We here at Asby along with the world-wide Church bring before our loving and just God the  situation  in Ukraine. 

We pray that God  might intervene, change  the hearts of the wicked, and bring peace to a war torn  nation.

Our thoughts  are with those who have been bereaved, are homeless and those who have sought refuge in neighbouring countries. 

We praise and thank you Lord  for the kindness shown in these countries. 

On a local level we continue to pray  for those who have health issues within the fellowship and in the village community. 

Help us to be a relevant Church in these situations. 

Yours in His  service 

Sheila  Taylor 

Mike Cross NBA PRayer Requests Co-ordinator

mikecross55@yahoo.co.uk

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.

NBA Prayer Requests

We are asked to pray this week (beginning 14 March 2022) for 

the war in Ukraine

Thanksgiving

1 – For the universal condemnation of a Russian invasion of an independent sovereign state

2 – For the widespread perception that this war is a Kremlin war and not a Russian war and that Putin is an evil pariah

3 - For the Russians who are protesting on the streets of Russia against this war

4 – For the courage of President Zelensky and the resilience of the Ukrainian people

Prayer

1 – That a ceasefire may be established and sustained

2 – That a civilian evacuation corridor can be created

3 - That the severe economic sanctions will force Putin to the negotiating table for a peace settlement

4 – That the surrounding countries will be generous in their offer of hospitality to the fleeing refugees

5 - That there may be a speeding conclusion to this war and that all casualties can be kept to a minimum, particularly civilian casualties

6 - That those who have been bereaved may be consoled in their loss and grief and that casualties can be well cared for 

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 (beginning 07 March 2022) for 

some of our friends who are seriously ill

Paul Merton former minister of Westgate BC

Ben Cartwright former Minister of South Bank BC and Lakeside BC

Both have stage four prostate cancer

Thanksgiving

For the wonderful way they are modelling their Christian faith with the peace of the Lord and an intimacy with the Lord in the midst of very difficult circumstances

Prayer

That their pain may be kept to a minimum and wisdom for their continued treatment

 

Please pray for Gavin Monument our NBA Treasurer recovering from recent surgery

Please also pray for Tony Ruddle our NBA Moderator with ongoing concerns related to kidney stones

Mike Cross NBA Prayer Co-ordinator

mikecross55@yahoo.co.uk

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.

NBA Prayer Requests

We are asked to pray this week (beginning 27 February 2022) for Lakeside Baptist Sunderland

Peter Wallace Minister

 

Thanks for

1 – Peter's faith-building preaching ministry

2 – Website and social media transformed

3 – New Alpha course started

4 – New Baptismal course started

5 – Kid's Pancake party

6 – Eight new people attending regularly

 

Prayers for

1 – Two recent bereavements and families concerned

2 – Imminent funeral

3 – Imminent Church Quiz outreach

4 – Imminent Ladies Afternoon Tea outreach

5 – Regular Coffee mornings outreach

6 – Elderly member just returned home from hospital recovering from pneumonia

7 – Please pray for Peter who has caught a bug, is feeling quite poorly  and has actually lost his voice.

Mike Cross NBA Prayer Co-ordinator

mikecross55@yahoo.co.uk

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.

NBA Prayer Requests

We are asked to pray this week (beginning 20 February 2022) for New Silksworth IM Church Sunderland

Phil Oliver Leadership Team

 

We give thanks for:

Three new Church Member

Mid-week meetings that have now recommenced

Work in local schools has also recommenced

Please pray for:

Election of new Church Leadership Team

Those who have been recently bereaved

Those who are ill and undergoing treatment or have long term issues.

Every Blessing

Phil

Mike Cross NBA Prayer Requests Co-ordinator

mikecross55@yahoo.co.uk

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.

NBA Prayer Requests

We are asked to pray this week (beginning 13 February 2022) for South Hylton IM Church Sunderland

Minister Anne Chisholm

 

Thanks for:

Times of encouragement , outreach and blessing at Christmas time

Many blessings as we are led to return to some of our activities  again 

The completion of the work and refurbishment after the fire in the church

 

Prayer requests for: 

A number of our fellowship who are ill, and in care homes

The resumption of mid-week prayer meetings  Bible studies and fellowship meetings

The building up of our Sunday school following the restrictions etc. 

Contact to be built with the primary school again

Our planned celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in June.

Every blessing,   Anne

Mike Cross NBA Prayer Co-ordinator

mikecross55@yahoo.co.uk

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.

NBA Prayer Requests

We are asked to pray this week (beginning Sunday 06 February 2022) for Spennymoor Jubilee IM Church

Minister George Eales

 

We are going through a rich time of fellowship and praise after a poor start to the year

Seven of our members have decided to leave because we enforce the rule of mask wearing and social distancing

They said that they could not praise God so they have all resigned 

But God is good and our youngest attender has brought her mother and they visit every week

Thanks to the electronic knowledge of Ken Potter our fellowship is rich and sweet and blessed and we are ready to move forward in the Lord's name

 

Pamela 

Church Secretary

Mike Cross NBA Prayer Co-ordinator

mikecross55@yahoo.co.uk

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.

NBA Prayer Requests

We are asked to pray this week (beginning Sunday 30  January 2022) for Our Regional Ministers Rev Paul Revill and Rev Hayley Young, our NBA Moderator Rev Tony Ruddle, our NBA Council and Hayley's Strategic Report which will be available soon

Mike Cross NBA Prayer Co-ordinator

mikecross55@yahoo.co.uk

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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 (beginning Sunday 23 January 2022) for Morpeth Baptist Church

Minister John Copper

 

Thanksgiving

We're thankful we are now meeting again in person, for those who feel confident enough.

Albeit sporadically at the moment.

We're thankful for the human contact.

We're thankful for all of the YouTube church services that have enlightened us, and the Zoom meetings afterwards, that have kept us together.

We're thankful for all of the hard work that the leading members of our church have put in over this long journey to where we are now.

We're thankful that Our Lord God has brought us through this difficult period, and will continue to be so, because we know he will.

We are thankful we have so many wonderful servants of God in our church

Jilly - Church member

 

Prayer

Those in Morpeth BC who are serving on the frontline.

Our focus this year is on: Creating space to grow.

Please pray as we discern what God is calling us to and the courage to set down things which are ill fitting.

Within that emphasis on well-being as we learn to carry Jesus unforced rhythms of grace as individuals and as a church.

We would like to start a Renew Wellbeing Space but are struggling to find the right space.

Please pray that we will be patient, not be discouraged, and that God will show us the right building/ room.

Please pray for all God's churches in Morpeth, that together we can be salt and light in the town.

Thank you

John Cooper

Mike Cross NBA Prayer Requests Co-ordinator

mikecross55@yahoo.co,uk

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.

NBA Prayer Requests

We are asked to pray this week (beginning Sunday 17 January 2022) for Stocksfield BC

Minister Pete Jorysz

PRAISE

That God has kept our church family safe from serious illness from COVID.

For being able to start in-person services again and developing a tech team to stream on Youtube.

For our Mums and Tots group which is connecting well with the community with a renewed missional focus.

For new mission ventures including an ecumenical Renew Space cafe to serve the local community.

That God's plans and purposes for our church remain the same and we can put our faith and trust in him to work in, and through us.

PRAYER

That the church family can regain its sense of being family after being fragmented and scattered through the pandemic.

That we continue to develop our outward focus and that God will work through us to reach others.

That we continue to seek the Lord for what he wants us to do and where he wants us to go, rather than being led by "member preferences

Mike Cross

NBA Prayer Co-ordinator

mikecross55@yahoo.co.uk

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.

NBA Prayer Requests

We are asked to pray this week (beginning Sunday 09 January) for Alnwick Baptist Church

We give thanks:

1) that we've been able to remain connected as God's family through virtual means and in person.

2) that our missional communities alongside our Sunday congregation have been able to meet again.

3) that many people in the life of the church have brought their gifts in all manner of means which has provided a rich and eclectic tapestry of ministry.

4) that Karen has started as minister in training and for all that she brings to this role and her heart cry for people to know Jesus.

Please pray for:

1) Our new focus this year - Beatitudes: The Jesus I need to know. That we will grow in Christ as a church and seek to be more like Jesus in how we live our lives.

2) That we will see more of the vision of God's Hand opening up across Alnwick and the whole of Northumbria as this Cradle of Christianity is once more on fire for God's kingdom.

3) That we will be obedient to God's leading and step out with Him in faith into unchartered waters.

4) That we will manifest Jesus in both words and action and demonstrate the fasting of Isaiah 58 in seeking justice and reaching out to the marginalised.

Chris Friend

Mike Cross NBA Prayer Co-ordinator

mikecross55@yahoo.co.uk

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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.

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