NBA Prayers for 28 January - South Hylton IMC (Sunderland)

Praise for:
·         Our joyous nativity and carol services and for the many who came to share with us as we celebrated the birth of Jesus.
·         The continued focus on the centrality of Scripture and the spiritual growth of those who attend our Bible study groups.
·         Our ongoing links with the village primary school through monthly assemblies, special events in the church and the annual "Bible Comes Alive" presentations.
·         The determination of the fellowship to share together in the Lord's work.

Prayer for:
·         A full recovery for Anne, our minister, after her recent hip fracture and for adequate care provision for her and her husband in the immediate future.
·         Several other church members suffering from health problems at present.
·         Help with the work among children and young people, especially the restarting of midweek activities.
·         The best use of all our giftings and efforts for the future growth of the fellowship and of the Kingdom in our area.

Minister: Anne Chisholm
southhyltonimchurch.org.uk

21st January - NBA Prayers for Durham Road BC, Gateshead

Thanks:

 

For considerable growth in the congregation over the last 18 months (we've doubled in size!)

For new leaders being raised up

For God blessing us with a rich sense of his presence and grace in our life together

For people being willing to step up and try new things

 

Prayer:

 

For our building redevelopment to be granted planning permission quickly (it's Grade 2 listed)

For people to come to faith (we have a number of people getting close)

For us to be able to continue to nurture and release leaders

For continuing to clarify the calling of the church and to put in place the right structures

Team Leader: Duncan Moore

gatesheadchurch.co.uk

NBA Prayers for 14th January - Lakeside BC (Sunderland)

Praise

1 - For the Christmas outreach and response to it - number of people attended as a result of placing knitted angels near bus stop and shop and throughout the estate

2 - Faithful and effective ministry of Pastor Ian Wren

3 - Faithful group of core workers

 

Prayer

1 - A new year Tuesday night Bible study and prayer time looking at Baptist Principles, with John Claydon's help

2 - The re-launch of the prayer triplets

3 - Baptism of a young adult early in new year

4 - Continued and deepening sense of God's love among us to overflow into our community

5 - Guidance on how to serve our community in Christ's name

Minister: Rev Ian Wren

lakesidebaptistchurch.co.uk

NBA Prayers for 7th January - Norton Baptist Church (Stockton-on-Tees)

 ·         Give thanks for the ministry of Ian Fulcher during these past ten years, together with the invaluable support of his wife, Heather.
·         Give thanks for the various Church outreach groups that they may continue to grow and be an effective witness within our community.
·         Give thanks for those church members serving in the international field, that God will sustain and protect them.

·         Pray for God's leading for Ian and Heather as they enter retirement.
·         Pray for us as we enter a period of interregnum; for wisdom and discernment for our leadership as we seek God's minister for us.
·         Pray as we resume the search for a site / building following our disappointment of the recent land purchase falling through.

stocktonbaptistchurch.org.uk

NBA Prayers for Christmas - 24/25 December

Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. (Luke 2:10-11) 

We give thanks and praise God for the wonder of Christ born amongst us and for all that it means for us.

 Give Thanks for
·         the many opportunities to praise God and give thanks for the birth of Jesus
·         all the ways the story of Jesus is portrayed and told and for the occasion to share this news with those outside of the church
·         the good news of forgiveness, hope, peace and new life
·         the blessings of this past year – recall what God has done in your life and the life of your church

Pray for
·         those who will find this Christmas time difficult in any way
·         that people would receive the good news of Jesus and His transforming power
·         Linda Donaldson as she takes up the role of Northern Baptist College Hub Tutor at Cranmer Hall
·         Elisabeth Jordan, Ian Fulcher and Paul Merton who retire from their current ministries yet remain open to God's calling in new ways.
the Re-Imagine programme which begins in January, that those churches engaged may find it a time of transformation and enriching in life and mission
·         2018 to be a year of peace and blessing for all

Prayers provided by Rev Dr John Claydon (Regional Minister, Team Leader)
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NBA Prayers for 17th December - Whitley Bay BC

2018 Refurbishment
It is hoped that the year 2018 will see a major refurbishment of the worship area and a new heating system for the whole ground floor of our premises.  We expect the total spend to be around £270,000 of which £20,000 will be a donation to BMS World Mission to help with church building in another part of the world.  In connection with this we would be grateful for prayer in the following areas:
·         as we move from a plan to detailed specifications under the leadership of our appointed professional Project Manager, pray for continued unity within the Church family and for the work of our Refurbishment Team;
·         most of the finance has already been pledged from within the fellowship but there is still an amount of money to be raised through grant applications and other funding; pray for God's providence to continue in relation to this project;
·         once the work starts in late summer, it is expected that we will need to be out of the premises for up to three months; please pray for our Ways & Means Group as it is busy seeking alternative accommodation for our various activities.

Questionnaire
In September the Church membership undertook the completion of a questionnaire concerning church life. We are now at the stage of sifting through the responses and discerning what God is saying to us in relation to our life as a missional community exploring new ways of reaching out, as we seek to 'reboot' our small groups and pastoral care systems and enrich our worship life. Pray for positive outcomes.

Open the Book
Please pray for our contacts with schools through the Bible Society's "Open the Book" scheme, which allows us to present Bible stories in assemblies at four local first schools and which has recently seen 240 children in the Church for a presentation of "Christmas Castaways" by the 4Front Theatre Company.

Take 5 and Chat
"Take 5 & Chat" provides a fortnightly café-style drop-in for parents of children with additional needs.  Although not overtly evangelistic, conversations frequently become spiritually focussed. Pray for wisdom and discernment in this work.

The Light
Pray for "The Light" a group that provides a monthly opportunity for worship to adults with learning disabilities.

Senior Pastor: Rev Paul R Newman
wbbc.org.uk (and FB and Twitter)

NBA Prayers for 10th December - Thornaby BC

We give thanks to God for His unfailing love and faithfulness to us.We have many people who are unwell and unable to attend Church. Please pray for return to health and blessings on families and helpers who work to help.
We would ask prayer for the church to grow with families and younger people.
We give thanks for the Food Bank and all those who come to it. For all those who contribute food and fulfil the needs of the less fortunate.
We give thanks for all the volunteers who give their time week after week.
Please pray for our finance circumstances. We believe God will supply all our needs and prayers will sustain us until His timing comes to fruition.
We give thanks for those who preach and for the leaders of our services.
May we be encouraged and comforted through God's grace and love.
In Jesus' precious Name,
Amen

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