Reformation Anniversary Task Group Church, Mission ‘Faith at the crossroads’ is a special celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. There will be three opportunities to share in this free celebratory event – 17th October in Dublin, 18th in Londonderry and 19th in Belfast. The guest speaker will be Dr. Conrad Mbewe from Kabwata Baptist Church in Lusaka, Zambia and music will be provided by New Irish Arts. Pray for the Convener, David Johnston, and the members as they work to make things come together for these events. Pray that they will be inspirational for all who attend. Remember in particular Conrad Mbewe and New Irish Arts, as they prepare over the coming months.
Taking Care – Access NI Social Witness, Child Protection The Taking Care programme seeks to promote a safe environment for children, young people and leaders. Give thanks for the Taking Care programme. Pray for Access NI staff who facilitate the police check forms for those who work with children and young people in Northern Ireland. Pray for their manager, Tom Clarke. Give thanks for the excellent working relationship between Access NI and Taking Care.
Asians in the UK Global Mission Christopher and Nivedita Benjamin send the following prayer requests from the Wembley area of London where they seek to reach out to the large number of Gujarati expatriates there. Pray for the two monthly prayer meetings the Benjamins’ organise. Pray for them as they seek to witness their Christian faith daily to others and offer support and pastoral care to people in the community. Pray that Nivedita’s weekly meditation ‘Manna’ will encourage many of their Hindu contacts to follow Christ.
Bray Presbyterian Church – Rev. Chris Kennedy (Stated Supply) Mission in Ireland Chris asks that you: Give thanks for the faithful members of Bray congregation who continue to attend services each week; Pray for God's wisdom and leading as they discern the most effective way to share the gospel with their local community; Pray for more people to come along on Sunday mornings, and for Chris Kennedy as he preaches; Pray for the town of Bray, that many would turn to Christ.