NBA Prayers for the Association - 21st Decembe

Praise God for:

The wonder of His love revealed in Jesus – 'the Word made flesh'.

The joy, wonder and peace, that is at the heart of the Christmas message.

The unique opportunities for sharing the good news at this Christmas time through services and events.

The support and encouragement we find in our Association life and for the recent National Teams Retreat that was a time of renewal and refreshment for all involved.

 

Pray:

That God's Spirit may enable people to receive the message of Jesus, who is Emmanuel, and look afresh to him.

For those who will find Christmas a difficult and challenging time that they may know something of God's love and goodness.

For Paul to be used missionally within Prudhoe as he and his family settle into their new home.

That God may deepen our relationships and commitment together within the north and as part of our national family, and for the deepening of relationships between and across our churches as we move into 2015.

Prayers provided by "The Team"

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Next Prayers, after the New Year, for 11th January

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

Items for Praise

The way Ian and Maureen have integrated into the Fellowship and the leadership they are giving

Ian's visits to local primary school (fortnightly)

Encouraging financial situation

Encouragement from faithfulness of group of key workers in the Church

 

Items for prayer

Good response to invitations to Christmas Services

Christmas Services including:

            1 - visit of local primary school choir on Sunday 7 December

            2 - Christingle Service Monday on 22 December

Growth of recently introduced Craft Club (fortnightly) and Coffee Morning (monthly)

Ministers: Ian and Maureen Wren

Website: www.lakesidebaptistchurch.co.uk

NBA Prayers for 7th December - Durham Road BC, Gateshead

Give thanks for a meeting with Chris Bambrough yesterday to look at outreach from the church and the challenges we face. Pray that the discussion we had may lead to action in the future and that we may have the resources to carry this out. Pray as we seek God's guidance between now and a further meeting with Chris which is planned for 11 January.

 

Pray for the combined Carol Service which will be held at Westgate on 14 December and will include Durham Road and Beacon Lough churches. Pray as we continue to work together for mutual support.

 

Pray for us as we work towards forging links with two local churches, one Methodist and one Anglican to reach our community.

Website: www.gatesheadchurch.co.uk

NBA Prayers for 30 November (Advent Sunday)

Praise 

We give praise and thanks to God for:
- a well-attended and encouraging Association Assembly with Jeff Lucas, grateful for the help of Westoe Road and Enon during the day.
- the encouragements gained and given, and the connections made, during the Season of Prayer.
- the growth and impact of the Kairos Youth weekend; for young people encouraged and enabled to move on in their faith.

Prayer
- In this coming season of Advent, pray for our churches as they celebrate the coming of Jesus and share that good news with their communities through Carol Services and other Christmas events and celebrations.
- As the Association Mission Strategy is finally drafted and launched on 22nd February, pray that it may a have significant impact on the life and mission of our churches and Association.
- Pray for those churches seeking special funding to enable them to engage in specific pieces of youth work, that they may receive the resource to help them reach out to young people.

NBA Website: www.thenba.org.uk

NBA Prayers for 23rd November - Durham City Baptist Church

Our Minister

• Give thanks that, after a serious operation and convalescence, Ronnie Wynd is now back at work, gradually phasing in what he does.
• Pray that Ronnie may both feel encouraged by what he can do and aware of what he cannot yet manage.
• Give thanks for all those who have led worship during Ronnie's absence and who continue to take some Sunday Services. 

Our Church Anniversary - it is this weekend!

• Give thanks for all who have gone before us and for those who will follow in our footsteps at Durham City as followers of Christ.
• Give thanks for yesterday's Mission Evening, incorporating a Celebration Meal and a presentation by BMS World Vision speakers.
• Pray for us as we conduct our Anniversary Service this morning and for Rev Rodney Breckon as he leads our worship.

Minister: Rev Ronnie Wynd

Website: www.dcbc.org.uk

NBA Prayers for 16th November - New Silksworth IM Church (Sunderland)

Thanksgiving:

 

Success of Holiday Club held in the summer and the recent one day Holiday Club & Hallelujah Party held in October school holidays, with the gospel being heard by families and children.

 

'Bible Comes Alive presentations to children, staff and helpers from three local schools and the ongoing links with these schools through assemblies and visits.

 

New after school initiative 'Stay & Play', for the encouraging response and further contacts made through attendees.

 

The increasing community influence of the church with the young, through Fun Club, Toddlers, Detonate, Stay'n'Play@Church, Summer Holiday Club, Seasonal Kids Club sessions and leaders acting as local school governors.

 

Prayer:

 

Wisdom in considering the leadership of the church and the way that God would take us forward.

 

Hearts and minds of the Silksworth Community are open to the Gospel.

 

Upcoming events and outreach activities planned for the Christmas period are prayerfully upheld and fruitful.

 

The increasing work with children and families in the local community

 

The re-kindling of God's Spirit within our community.

 

Our involvement with Nehemiah Global Ministries, supporting and encouraging the work in Ghana - building a school, health centre and church.

Minister: Alan Bickle

Website: www.silksworthimchurch.org

NBA Prayers for 9th November - Grange Road BC (Darlington)

Thanksgiving:

• For a year of encouraging growth in church numbers, with new faces nearly every week and with more people in the Sunday congregation who have been worshipping with us for less than two years than "the old timers"
• For Rodney's committed and inspired leadership, supported by a group of hard working members, during the period the church has been without a Pastor
• For lives that have been radically turned around in the church and for the testimony they give 

Prayer:

• For everyone at Grange Road to develop a deeper and closer relationship with God
• That the old and the new will grow together in unity and Godly purpose as we move through a season of change
• That God will guide and equip us as we consider how and where we should work to impact the town for Him
• That the ongoing journey of working together with our friends at the Darlington Baptist Tabernacle will bear increasing Kingdom fruit locally

Moderator: Rev Rodney Breckon

Website: www.grangeroad.org.uk