This Sunday, Fredrick and Reeba, missionaries our church supports from India, will be with us, sharing more about the work they do and what God is doing in that country. Come along to the evening meeting to find out more!
During November, we will be praying especially for national and international issues:
Pray that God will:
- bless Fredrick & Reeba who work in India. Pray that God will continue to use the tailoring empowerment programme and that He will bring many people to know Him through their ministry.
- bless Steve & Katuska, working in the Bible college in Mozambique. The college needs more teachers and a youth worker for the English speaking community
- meet the financial, practical, emotional and spiritual needs of these missionaries and help their children to grow up in God
- help all in local, national and international government to make wise decisions and handle difficult situations with sensitivity and godly wisdom
- bless local councillors and all who are involved in implementing policies in our area, especially those who are Christians
Ps 67:4 says ‘May the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you rule the peoples with equity and guide the nations of the earth.’ It’s easy for us to feel there’s little point in praying for national or international issues because these things are too big for us to influence. The Bible is adamant, however, that God is the ruler of this earth and that He is reigning over all. Ps 2 reminds us that the One enthroned in heaven laughs at the schemes of man to overthrow Him; He is in control of world events just as much as He is in control of all that happens to us and we are a people privileged to bring our requests and petitions before Him. Abraham pleaded for God to spare Sodom and saw Him move to rescue Lot from that place. (Gen 18:16-33). James reminds us that the prayer of a righteous person is both powerful and effective. (James 5:16) Let’s approach God with confidence and allow Him to use us to change situations all around the world, even if we never get to leave our homes.