NBA Prayers for 6th October - Grange Road Baptist Church (Jarrow)

Praise God for:

• Those attending our ALPHA course
  
• The willingness of those prepared to undertake new areas of responsibility within the Church.
  
• The forthcoming year of 2014, which will commemorate 150 years of Baptist Witness in Jarrow.
  

Pray for:

• Our continuing seeking of God's will in regard to the future leadership of the church.
  
• Our plans to hold a series of special events to commemorate 150 years of Baptist Witness in Jarrow in 2014.

Minister: Rev Roy Merrin
Blog: http://grangeroadbaptistjarrow.blogspot.co.uk

NBA Prayers for 29th September - Rowley Baptist Church (near Consett)

It is not always easy filling preaching appointments Sunday by Sunday. We give thanks to God for all that are willing to help in this way and also that we are still able to hold both morning and evening services.

We thank God for the number of people that attended a Songs of Praise service, organised by the local churches together, in the village hall as part of Castleside's 150th Birthday Celebrations.

Please pray for our children's club on a Tuesday evening and also our "Castle-Siders" outreach, this is aimed at children and parents.

Please pray for those who carry out homes visits and school assemblies and also for those homes being visited.

Please pray for an increase in people attending Church services and also membership.

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