Praise for:
The 100+ children that again came into the church for the "Bible Comes Alive" presentation in November.
The Advent service where we welcomed the South Hylton Brownies and Guides and were greatly inspired by their special musical item.
The Christmas celebrations we shared with the residents of the two care homes and those who attended our church carol service.
Prayer for:
God's vision and guidance for us in the year ahead.
More people coming to know the Lord.
Our monthly assemblies in the village primary school and other seasonal school visits.
Further help with the work among children and young people.
Minister: Mrs A I Chisholm
Website: www.southhyltonimchurch.org.uk
Wednesday, 8 January 2014
Wednesday, 1 January 2014
NBA Prayers for 5th January - Norton BC (Stockton-on-Tees)
Give praise for the growth in our various outreach ministries into the local community:
Messy Church – Mothers & Toddlers – Babies & Bumps – Young @ Heart (over 50s) – Hubbub (Special Needs) – Craft Group.
Pray:
for the urgent search for new premises, as notice has been given for the church to vacate its current home on Norton Green;
for our Minister Ian, the leadership team and the fellowship as a whole, that we will know God's clear guidance for new premises which we will need to find by Easter 2014;
that we may be an increasingly effective witness within our community wherever we are based in the future.
Minister: Rev Ian Fulcher
Website: www.nortonbaptistchurch.org.uk
Messy Church – Mothers & Toddlers – Babies & Bumps – Young @ Heart (over 50s) – Hubbub (Special Needs) – Craft Group.
Pray:
for the urgent search for new premises, as notice has been given for the church to vacate its current home on Norton Green;
for our Minister Ian, the leadership team and the fellowship as a whole, that we will know God's clear guidance for new premises which we will need to find by Easter 2014;
that we may be an increasingly effective witness within our community wherever we are based in the future.
Minister: Rev Ian Fulcher
Website: www.nortonbaptistchurch.org.uk
Monday, 16 December 2013
22nd December - NBA Prayers for Christmas
Praise God for:
And celebrate the birth of Jesus – the wonder of Christ: the Word made flesh.
The creativity of those who help us to celebrate Christmas and gain new insights into such familiar events.
The churches we have seen recent growth in youth work and for new appointments of workers.
The generosity shown by many who care for those in need – especially at this Christmas time.
Pray for:
Those who hear the message of Jesus, the Saviour of the world, this Christmas that they may come to trust Him as Lord and Saviour.
Those for whom Christmas bring sadness – perhaps because of past memories, fears for the future, or difficulties and hardships, homelessness and illness, etc.
Rachael Ezra, as she seeks to bring Paid Youth/Children's/Community workers together for an evening in the New Year.
Paul Revill, as he prepares to begin his ministry as a Regional Minister, and Stocksfield Baptist Church, as they seek God for their own future.
Provided by Rachael Ezra (Youth Specialist) and Rev John Claydon (Regional Minister, Team Leader)
Website: www.thenba.org.uk
And celebrate the birth of Jesus – the wonder of Christ: the Word made flesh.
The creativity of those who help us to celebrate Christmas and gain new insights into such familiar events.
The churches we have seen recent growth in youth work and for new appointments of workers.
The generosity shown by many who care for those in need – especially at this Christmas time.
Pray for:
Those who hear the message of Jesus, the Saviour of the world, this Christmas that they may come to trust Him as Lord and Saviour.
Those for whom Christmas bring sadness – perhaps because of past memories, fears for the future, or difficulties and hardships, homelessness and illness, etc.
Rachael Ezra, as she seeks to bring Paid Youth/Children's/Community workers together for an evening in the New Year.
Paul Revill, as he prepares to begin his ministry as a Regional Minister, and Stocksfield Baptist Church, as they seek God for their own future.
Provided by Rachael Ezra (Youth Specialist) and Rev John Claydon (Regional Minister, Team Leader)
Website: www.thenba.org.uk
Thursday, 12 December 2013
NBA Prayers for 15th December - Darlington Baptist Tabernacle and Grange Road Baptist Church
Recently, the two Darlington NBA churches have been exploring closer cooperation and working together. Give thanks for:
the willingness of the two congregations to embark upon this journey with an unknown destination;
a wonderful day last Sunday, spent worshipping together, lunching together and singing carols together in the local Sainsbury’s supermarket, in the process collecting £140 for the Philippines Disaster Appeal.
Pray for:
Linda Donaldson, the Minister in Training at the Tabernacle, and Rodney Breckon, the Moderator of Grange Road, as they explore the future for their churches and for themselves personally;
closer bonding as the people of the two churches continue to meet socially, share a forthcoming Lent Course – and sing again at Sainsbury’s next Christmas!
the Spirit’s guidance as to how the churches can make Darlington beat more strongly to the heartbeat of Jesus.
the willingness of the two congregations to embark upon this journey with an unknown destination;
a wonderful day last Sunday, spent worshipping together, lunching together and singing carols together in the local Sainsbury’s supermarket, in the process collecting £140 for the Philippines Disaster Appeal.
Pray for:
Linda Donaldson, the Minister in Training at the Tabernacle, and Rodney Breckon, the Moderator of Grange Road, as they explore the future for their churches and for themselves personally;
closer bonding as the people of the two churches continue to meet socially, share a forthcoming Lent Course – and sing again at Sainsbury’s next Christmas!
the Spirit’s guidance as to how the churches can make Darlington beat more strongly to the heartbeat of Jesus.
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
NBA Prayers for 8th December - Whitley Bay BC
This Autumn we followed a church-wide programme: "Begin the Journey into Emotionally Healthy Spirituality". This has taken us to new depths, both individually and corporately, and we pray that what we have begun will continue to motivate us and move us into a deeper devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ. "Begin the Journey" will lead, next year, to the working out of our fundamental "Rule of Life" (framework of commitments) that will support us in our life and mission as a Church. It is our hope that this will in turn lead to a renewed commitment to evangelistic and compassionate mission in a Year of Outreach in 2015.
We give thanks for the number of young families, with young children, who are part of the church. We thank God for the work of Laura Spanswick, our Team Leader for Young People's Work. Pray for Laura as she moves, before Easter, into a time of maternity leave. Pray also for the continuing vitality of our young people's work.
On November 17 we celebrated with our Filipino Congregation of seven years as they became the Filipino International Church, a member church of the NBA and BUGB. They are a fellowship of some 26 families and include 25 teenagers. Pray for them and for their pastor, Virgilio Pansacala, and Deacons. The Church Commissioning came just a week after the terrible events of Typhoon Haiyan. Pray with us for and support the relief effort in that country.
On Saturday 14 December WBBC is holding an Outreach & Community Day in the Centre of Whitley Bay, including the handing out of free mince pies and hot drinks, a Nativity Hunt around the shops and craft activities at the church. Pray for successful contacts to be made.
Senior Pastor: Rev Paul R Newman
Website: www.wbbc.org.uk
We give thanks for the number of young families, with young children, who are part of the church. We thank God for the work of Laura Spanswick, our Team Leader for Young People's Work. Pray for Laura as she moves, before Easter, into a time of maternity leave. Pray also for the continuing vitality of our young people's work.
On November 17 we celebrated with our Filipino Congregation of seven years as they became the Filipino International Church, a member church of the NBA and BUGB. They are a fellowship of some 26 families and include 25 teenagers. Pray for them and for their pastor, Virgilio Pansacala, and Deacons. The Church Commissioning came just a week after the terrible events of Typhoon Haiyan. Pray with us for and support the relief effort in that country.
On Saturday 14 December WBBC is holding an Outreach & Community Day in the Centre of Whitley Bay, including the handing out of free mince pies and hot drinks, a Nativity Hunt around the shops and craft activities at the church. Pray for successful contacts to be made.
Senior Pastor: Rev Paul R Newman
Website: www.wbbc.org.uk
Wednesday, 27 November 2013
NBA Prayers for 1st December - Heaton BC (Newcastle)
Thank God for our continued and growing links with people in the Community.
Please pray:
that our Christmas activities will be an opportunity to strengthen those links further into our community
for our leadership, staff team and volunteers in the busy festive period.
for those, from many European, Asian and other countries who are part of our English Classes and International Lifegroups that, through them, they may grow in both their understanding of our country and of what lies at the heart of our faith.
Senior Pastor: Rev Mark Elder
Website: www.heatonbaptist.org
Please pray:
that our Christmas activities will be an opportunity to strengthen those links further into our community
for our leadership, staff team and volunteers in the busy festive period.
for those, from many European, Asian and other countries who are part of our English Classes and International Lifegroups that, through them, they may grow in both their understanding of our country and of what lies at the heart of our faith.
Senior Pastor: Rev Mark Elder
Website: www.heatonbaptist.org
Wednesday, 20 November 2013
NBA Prayers for 24th November - Oxford Road BC (Hartlepool)
We give thanks for our pastor Richard Hetherington and the church leadership team as they continue to love, care for and oversee the fellowship and pray for them as they seek God's direction for the future.
Pray for the ongoing work of The ORB centre, our community centre, which offers a variety of services to local people during the week helping them to deal with practical aspects of their lives.
Pray for our Christmas programme of events and special services this December that these might present opportunities for us to reach out and share the good news with those who do not usually enter a church any other time of the year.
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