NBA Prayers for 22nd September: Portrack BC (Stockton-on-Tees)

Thanks for what God did through the Kairos youth camp; a brilliant rebirth of a Harvest style festival - Kairos 14 here we come!

Thanks for how God keeps bringing Christian and other faith asylum seekers to our Friday DROP-IN and some into Sunday worship.

Pray for a greater sense of fellowship and pastoral care as we seek God's guidance during this period of pastoral transition.

Pray that God will rebuild our worship team and that there'll be an increase in our monthly giving, especially as we embark on some building alterations.

Ministers: Mr Pete Spence; Rev Jim Wright

NBA Prayers for 15th September - Durham Road BC, Gateshead

At Durham Road we have been blessed with a wonderful ministry from different speakers since our minister moved on - give thanks for those who lead our worship and also for the future that God has already prepared for us.
We are just embarking on some Youth Work with a view to helping local schools with assemblies and RE lessons, which in turn will help with Discovery Church which we hold once a month with the aim of contacting parents and children. Pray that both doors and hearts may open through these initiatives.
We are also starting regular Prayer Breakfasts. Pray that food and fellowship at the beginning of the day will lead to a daily life with Christ for those attending.
Harvest will be celebrated on 6th October followed by lunch and our annual Thankoffering. Pray for new and ripening fruit at Durham Road in the year ahead.
Website: www.gatesheadchurch.co.uk

NBA Prayers for 8th September - Boldon Independent Methodist Church (South Tyneside)

Thanks for:

the increased use of the church premises by community groups since the beginning of the year
the success of the drop-in after-school sessions over the past year
the upholding of members and their families who have been severely challenged by health and relationship problems

Pray:
that the faith of the fellowship will be deepened and strengthened through greater commitment to prayer and appropriate Bible study
that the message of the Gospel will be more effectively preached through the witness of our own lives
that God will provide what is necessary to extend the outreach work in local schools and the community and particularly for a fruitful outcome of our planned refurbishment project

NBA Association Prayers for 1st September

Give thanks:For the rest and refreshment of the summer

For outreach activities such as Holiday at Home, Holiday Clubs, and other summer mission activities

The Kairos youth weekend
Pray for:
A fresh outpouring of God's Spirit as churches restart their regular programmes and engage in activities such as Harvest Festivals and The Big Welcome / Back to Church Sunday (29th September)

The appointment of a new Regional Minister: Mission Enabler – interviews are scheduled for 10th October

Simon Burin and Glen Cormack as, this autumn, they move to ministries at Enon and Northallerton respectively

The Association Assembly with Lina Andronoviene on 19th October

Courses in Mission and Safeguarding being run in the Association
Provided by Rev John Claydon (Regional Minister, Team Leader & Pastoral)

NBA Website: www.thenba.org.uk

NBA Prayers for 25th August - Durham City Baptist Church

For Thanksgiving:
The church ran three youth nights earlier in the holidays which were very encouraging.
Our Holiday club, which we are in the middle of, has good numbers attending and all is going well.
In recent weeks we have had a dedication service and a request for baptism others have asked to become church members.
God's gracious working amongst and through us.
The twice monthly Drop in Coffee Mornings which are drawing in people from around the church.

For prayer:
The Alpha course we are planning for, which will commence in September.
God's guidance as we pray and think through the Springboard report.
God's equipping and empowering as we seek to serve him where he has placed us.

Minister: Rev Ronnie Wynd
Website: www.dcbc.org.uk

NBA Prayer Concerns for 18th August - Westoe Road Baptist Church (South Shields)

Thank God for those who have recently made a decision to be Baptised

That God will be with our recently appointed Pastor in Training – Julie Price as she works with us.· 

For those in our local community that we might be a Christian Witness· 

For students who attend our local college and Worship with us each Sunday· 

That God will give us a clear vision as we continue to seek his purpose.

Pastor in Training: Julie Price

Website: www.wrbchurch.co.uk

NBA Prayers for 11th August - Whitley Lodge Baptist Church (Whitley Bay)

Our pastor George Mackenzie and his wife Gail have been with us since October 2007. They are moving on (George's last service as our Pastor is today) and George is taking up a pastoral role at Hawick Baptist Church.

Thanks for:
1. George's time with us, his tremendous ability to connect with people, and for his being the first ever minister of Whitley Lodge Baptist - a title he will never lose.
2. An invitation by the local school to host a coffee morning for the parents and grandparents who have just dropped their kids off at the school.
3. An exciting baptism in the sea, where a number became Christians.

Pray for:
1. George and Gail as they start their new work.
2. For the church as a whole and the elder and deacons in particular as we pray and consider the next chapter.
3. And pray that we will pray!

Website: www.whitleylodgebaptist.org.uk