Sunday, 11 June 2017

NBA Prayers for 2nd July - Berwick BC

Giving God thanks for:
1.    The work of renewal that is happening within the church.
2.    For the good relationships with Churches Together in our Town.
3.    The faithfulness of people in their giving, prayer and service.


Asking God for:
1.    Wisdom and knowledge for the way forward in developing evangelism as part of the DNA of our church life, together.
2.    That key people, with gifting and leadership abilities be lead to join us.
3.    Also, that God would bring families of mixed ages to our church.
4.    And finally, for our work amongst the Gypsy community, that we would see them grow in discipleship.


Pastor: Rev John Hodgkins

www.berwickbaptistchurch.com/621563136577.htm

Saturday, 10 June 2017

NBA Prayers for 25th June - Wolsingham BC

Give thanks for:

* Recent Baptismal Service of David Barker, the first baptismal service in 15 years at the church.

* 3 people who have joined the church membership in the last 3 months.

* The 10 to 15 people to meet each week for worship and Christian fellowship.

* The new people the Lord has given us to help us build up the church and extend Christ's kingdom to our local community.

 

Please Pray for:

* Our ongoing witness as a church to our local community and Weardale.

* The way forward as a small fellowship as we seek the Lord's vision and help for the future of the church.

* The new people who have worshipped with us and are looking for a church that they will make our church there home.

* The Churches together outreach at the Wolsingham Agricultural show on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd September 2017.

* Our housebound and unwell members.

* Our Pastor's on-going studies and training with Spurgeon's College.

 

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (Hebrews 13:8)


Pastor: Paul Harris

NBA Prayers for 18th June - Heaton BC

Give thanks:
·         Thank God for his faithfulness and provision during this time of interregnum.
·         For all the non-church groups who use the Life Centre (our church halls) during the week. For God providing us with such a wonderful resource. 

 

Pray for: 
·         Guidance as we seek a new Senior Minister. 
·         The Heaton Festival - organised by Heaton Churches Together on 24th of June. 
·         Messy Church - that we would begin to make disciples through this event.


heatonbaptist.org (and FB)

Wednesday, 7 June 2017

NBA Prayers for Sunday 11th June (Trintiy Sunday) - Middlesbrough BC, in Cambridge Road

·         We give thanks for signs of new growth in our children's / youth work.

·         We rejoice that another Christian fellowship has recently begun meeting in our premises.

·         We pray also for discussions surrounding other new initiatives in our youth work and outreach.

·         We pray for those members who battle with health concerns, or who are caring long‑term for a loved one.

·         We pray for Emanuel, who has recently left the UK to return to Romania.

·         We pray too for the courage to seek God's voice and obey - as we discern His plans for our church's future.


Pastor: Rev Nigel Riley

https://sites.google.com/site/mborobaptistchurch/home (and FB)


Wednesday, 31 May 2017

NBA Prayers for 4th June (Pentecost)

Give thanks for

·         the gift of the Spirit showered upon God's people at Pentecost and His work within us today

·         the fellowship, faithfulness and support churches offer to each other

·         the opportunities to share together with other Christians in the fellowship of worship, mission and prayer

 

Pray for

·         a deeper awareness of and fresh experience of the Holy Spirit in our lives

·         prayer initiatives such as 'Thy Kingdom Come' and 'Beacons of Prayer' and pray for specific people to come to Christ (see: https://www.thykingdomcome.global/ and http://www.baptist.org.uk/Groups/260844/Beacons_of_Prayer.aspx )

·         for the mission weekend at Rowley Baptist Church led the NBA team and others on 16th to 18th June

·         the NBA and NBC mission visit to Lithuania from 19th to 26th June. Gary Collier, David Skeet, Mel Nixon and John Claydon will be engaging with five of their churches.

 

Jesus said 'I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.' Acts 24: 49


thenba.org.uk

Prayers provided by Rev Dr John Claydon (Regional Minister: Pastoral, Team Leader)

Wednesday, 24 May 2017

CORRECTED NBA Prayers for Sunday 28th May - Bishop Auckland BC

Thanks:

1  For the ministry of Trevor Rowe who has just left us on 16th April; we wish him well in his next phase of ministry

2  For positive renewed contacts within the local fellowship of churches, particularly with the Methodist Church across the road from us

3  Positive responses to an Easter egg hunt Easter day after the service, and also bunches of Flowers and Chocolates given out on Mothers' Day to people passing by 

 

Prayers:

1  For the next step after Trevor leaving and a small, faithful ageing Membership and congregation

2   For wisdom and encouragement to hear from God as to how we can be a blessing within the local community 

3  For a new leadership team, Marion and John 

4  Physical strength and support to carry out some gardening and other tasks that need doing


Team Leaders: Marion Hodgson & John Gaines

bishopbaptists.co.uk

NBA Prayers for 28th May - Bishop Auckland BC

Thanks:

1  For the ministry of Trevor Rowe who has just left us on 16th April; we wish him well in his next phase of ministry

2  For positive renewed contacts within the local fellowship of churches, particularly with the Methodist Church across the road from us

3  Positive responses to an Easter egg hunt Easter day after the service, and also bunches of Flowers and Chocolates given out on Mothers' Day to people passing by 

 

Prayers:

1  For the next step after Trevor leaving and a small, faithful ageing Membership and congregation

2   For wisdom and encouragement to hear from God as to how we can be a blessing within the local community 

3  For a new leadership team, Marion and John 

4  Physical strength and support to carry out some gardening and other tasks that need doing


Team Leaders: Marion & John Hodgson

bishopbaptists.co.uk