PRAYER DIARY. A daily prayer guide for the work of The Faith Mission DECEMBER MARCH 2019

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1 PRAYER DIARY A daily prayer guide for the work of The Faith Mission DECEMBER MARCH 2019 The day is Yours, the night also is Yours; You have prepared the light and the sun. you have set all the borders of the earth; You have made summer and winter. Psalm 74:16,17

2 A WORD FROM THE BIBLE COLLEGE PRINCIPAL It is a dark and rainy November day here in Edinburgh. It s winter! This is not a time that I particularly relish. Apart from an occasional trip to the ski slopes, I prefer the freshness of spring and the warmth of summer. However, winter comes every year without fail, whether I like it or not. The grey skies and the cold days are not an accident, nor are they a mistake of nature. Instead, they are part of God s design for creation. Winter is an important season, a period of rest for the earth. The writer of Ecclesiastes states that: for everything, there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven. In Psalm 147:17 the cold of winter is described as the Lord s cold. As you read this, you may feel that it is winter in more ways than one. Dark and difficult seasons have descended unexpectedly, not to mention the changing spiritual landscape that is called society. Yet none of this has caught God by surprise and His plan is still intact (see Ephesians 1:11). The good news is that it is possible to stay warm and bright even in winter. Our faith-filled love for God can continue to be kindled by the Word, and the flames of prayer that rise up toward heaven from needy hearts can still warm the soul. It takes work to keep a house warm. If you heat your house with solid fuel, then trees need to be cut, logs need to be split and fires need to be kept stoked. It also takes work to stay aglow spiritually. The Bible needs to be read and pondered in a thoughtful and engaging way. Time for meaningful communion and conversation with the Lord needs to be carved out of our daily routines. Opportunities for fellowship with the Lord s people need to be cultivated and enjoyed. The dividends of this hard work make winter bearable. Warmth and light make grey skies and dark days more tolerable and sometimes even joyful. The work of keeping our spiritual lives warm is equally as rewarding. The darkness of difficult circumstances and the grim state of society can all become bearable when we experience the warmth of heaven on earth. How tedious and tasteless the hours, When Jesus no longer I see! Sweet prospects, sweet birds, and sweet flow rs, Have lost all their sweetness to me. The mid-summer sun shines but dim, The fields strive in vain to look gay; But when I am happy in Him, December s as pleasant as May. John Newton e Robert Murdock Seek first the kingdom (Matthew 6:33) Have faith in God (Mark 11:22) GENERAL HEADQUARTERS Add: Tel: Fax: Govan House, 548 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, EH17 7JD (0131) (0131) Web: hq@faithmission.org We respect your privacy and will keep your data secure. You may ask us to tell you what information we hold about you and, at any time, ask us to delete that data. To view our full privacy notice please contact General Headquarters and request that a copy be sent to you. The Faith Mission is a charity registered in Scotland No. SC005119

3 MISSION NEWS POINTS FOR PRAYER AND PRAISE We value prayer for a number of personnel changes currently underway. For personal reasons Kyan & Clair Frith concluded their ministry with the Mission on 30 September. However, they are caretaking the Centre at Harby through until the end of 2018 to allow time for their replacements to be appointed. In addition, Andrew & Barbara McIlroy recently indicated their intention to withdraw from the Mission at the end of the year. We are grateful to both these couples for their commitment to ministry with the Mission and trust they will know God s rich blessing as they move on. They will appreciate prayer as they and their families adjust to these changes. Timothy & Emma Condy s departure to The Faith Mission (in Canada) during the summer left a huge gap in the North Irish District. Jim & Hilda Lyons have agreed to take oversight of the District from January through to the end of July 2019 and The Faith Mission Board and Council will appreciate prayer as they decide who to appoint to this District from next August onwards. Decisions are also to be finalised regarding who should take responsibility for Harby Centre in the new year and some key leadership appointments created by the retirements taking place next summer. In October Stephan Dundas, who has served on our Bookshop staff in Northern Ireland for nine years, was appointed as the regional manager of the Northern Ireland Bookshops. He will fulfil this role as a missionary member of the Mission and he and his family will appreciate prayer for the changes and challenges this will no doubt bring. We are delighted that former Bible College students Stewart and Jill Megaw are to join the College staff as maintenance manager and house manager respectively. They and their daughters will appreciate prayer as they sell their house in Canada and relocate to Edinburgh early next year. WILLIAM & CAROLYN HARRISON write of blessing We rejoice in God s presence and blessing at the recent men s and ladies events. The men s Recharge weekend in September was a time of rich fellowship and blessing and really appreciated by all who attended. We took some time out on Saturday afternoon to enjoy the scenery and do a little off-roading through the beautiful Galloway countryside. For some in particular it was a very timely occasion. God ministered to us all through the challenging and practical application of the Word brought to us to us by Garry Tutty throughout the weekend. We had a very blessed time at our ladies day of ministry and fellowship in November, with thirty-six attending, a number joining with us for the first time. A wide range of needs and situations were represented. The ladies enjoyed some time to do Christmas crafts, chat together and drink coffee in the afternoon! Linda Townend brought very challenging and anointed ministry in the two sessions as she spoke on Mary, the mother of Jesus, focusing on her life and her song. It was a day of fellowship, sharing, fun an opportunity to come apart and take time out of busy lives. We are already planning for next spring s events. Thank you for your fellowship and support in prayer. e John Townend

4 DONNIE & CATHERINE MACLEOD share of gospel impact in the Highlands and Islands POINTS FOR PRAYER AND PRAISE Over the past year, we have known a real blessed time of missions and we praise God for His goodness. Thank you sincerely to all who pray so faithfully for the work here in the Highlands and Islands. The Lord has certainly answered prayer. In August, we held a mission at the Riverside, Wick a familiar site, in years gone by, for gospel outreach. We had a good team to help put up the tent and the meetings ran for two weeks. Attendances were fairly small to begin with but, as the nights went on, more people began to come, including some who are not familiar with going to church. It was lovely to see folks bringing friends, keen for them to hear the clear gospel message each night. It was thrilling to have around fifty people of all ages sitting around tables, getting to know each other better at the Saturday coffee morning. After refreshments, there was a time of singing followed by a Thought For The Day. Through these events, we believe God worked in hearts, and we pray that the effects will live on. During November, we held three weekends as follow up from the tent missions in Harris, Lewis and Skye. How encouraging it was to return to those places again and sense the enthusiastic desire for the Lord to continue working. We truly thank God for all He has done and look ahead with anticipation for what He will yet do. Acts 14:7: and there they continued to preach the gospel. GARRY & ALISON TUTTY witness to God at work Praise the Lord for two great missions recently. Many unsaved attended a two-week mission in Largy at which Trevor Gillanders preached. During the second week, God moved by His Spirit and four young people and one of their mothers sought the Lord for salvation; most of these folk had been on drugs. They are going on well with the Lord, and are now regularly attending prayer meetings. Trevor Matthews joined us for a most worthwhile fortnight in Milford Mission Hall. The highlight was being able to pray in a number of homes and to leave a Bible with a young lady who is really disillusioned by religion but open to the gospel. Many unconverted attended, some regularly. The sense of God s presence was real and the local Christians gave 100% support. One young lad, much prayed for in Milford and who often attended the hall, has sought the Lord and is witnessing to others. Praise Him. Thank you for your part; please pray on. ARABELLA PAUL tells of opportunities in schools Children asked some incredible questions in the recent Bible Explorer series at which I taught. Are you 100% sure about God? one child inquired. Another wanted to know: Where is heaven? One of the lads asked: Can you take my sins away? No, I replied, but Jesus can. Please pray that he and many others will seek the Lord.

5 Page DECEMBER 23 WAL/CED/NED This morning Paul Crowe preaches in Llandrindod Wells and Andrew Morton at Long Clawson. Paul Curwen speaks at morning and evening services in Westhouse Methodist Church today. CED Pray that many local people will come to the Earlesfield Community Church carol service tonight and hear the good news of great joy! 27 BKS Pray for renewed strength for staff as they return to work after the busy run-up to Christmas. Ask especially for ministry opportunities. HD Justin & Carol Cummings request prayer for guidance as they take various meetings for those with addiction problems over these weeks. Pray that folks who attend will find strength and comfort from God. 24 SSD Remember Gordon Thomson as he preaches tonight at the Christmas Eve service at Drumchapel Baptist Church. Many local unsaved usually attend. IMD Praise God for how Durrow FM Centre is being extensively used by many church groups, and for the blessing which each has received during their stay. 28 IBD Leslie & Mabel Brush rejoice that Portadown FM Centre is a venue used by many groups to teach God s Word. The quieter period during December and January gives opportunity for a deep clean and maintenance. SSD Gordon & Janice Thomson are thankful for the doors that are opening for missions in Pray for wisdom and guidance in planning. 25 Praise the Lord for his great salvation. Rejoice with those for whom this is the first Christmas since they have come to know the Lord Jesus as their personal Saviour. CED Pray for Earlesfield Community Church as they hold a Christmas Day service in Hope Community Café. 29 CID Pray for the many gospel calendars which Trevor Bennett and others have distributed around homes in South Down. IHQ Remember Jonny & Amy Lennox in their work with young adults, including the monthly Meet Up groups which meet in three locations for Bible study and prayer. 26 FMBC Thank the Lord for an increase in families at the College. Pray that the children settle quickly into this new community and grow closer to God while living at the College. HQ Pray that members of the Faith Mission Board and Council will know God s wisdom and leading as they pray about situations which they will discuss at meetings in early January.

6 30 DECEMBER - 5 JANUARY Page 6 30 CID George Conn looks to the Lord for blessing as he takes both services today in Knockbracken Congregational Church. CED Andrew Morton preaches in Ballycraigy Congregational Church (NI). SWED Pray that the Word will go forth in the power and demonstration of the Spirit as George Clayson takes the evening service at Greenbank Chapel in Derbyshire. 31 NWID Garry Tutty speaks on Roe Valley Christian Radio this morning. Ask the Lord to speak into the hearts of those who never attend church services. Praise God for His faithfulness in every situation in Confidently entrust the Mission members, individually and corporately, into His hands for the year ahead. HOW GOOD IS THE GOD WE ADORE! OUR FAITHFUL, UNCHANGEABLE FRIEND: HIS LOVE IS AS GREAT AS HIS POW R AND KNOWS NEITHER KNOWS MEASURE NOR END. FOR CHRIST IS THE FIRST AND THE LAST; HIS SPIRIT WILL GUIDE US SAFE HOME; WE LL PRAISE HIM FOR ALL THAT IS PAST AND TRUST HIM FOR ALL THAT S TO COME. Joseph Hart 01 SEED Pray with Stephen & Cynthia Walker that they will be able to complete the construction work at Earl Stonham FM Centre this year and see it used to its full potential. ASBD January is a time of planning and preparation for the year ahead. Pray for the Lord s wisdom and leading for William & Carolyn Harrison. 02 IBD Jenny McCullough speaks today and tomorrow at the monthly ladies coffee mornings in Portadown and Gibson s Hill. SWID Pray for Johnathan Slater as he speaks at the Oasis outreach lunch at Bandon FM Centre today. It has been encouraging to have new local faces along in recent months. 03 CID George & Andrea Conn start another round of Prayer Union visits tonight in Ballyhill and Ravarnet and thank God for these groups of praying people. ESD Kathy Wood is encouraged by the positive feedback from various meetings and rejoices that God s Word is taking effect in people s lives. 04 NWID Alison Tutty speaks at the junior assembly in Rossmar School this morning. FMBC Pray that God will continue to call His children to leave the normality of life to study at the College and step into ministry for Him. IMD Praise God for the increase in literature, particularly Bibles, which were sold in the runup to Christmas. 05 SSD Pray that Sandy Roger will come with a word in season as he preaches this afternoon at Edinburgh Rally. IHQ Remember Jonny & Amy Lennox as they share at Tempo Coffee Bar this evening. WID Pray for Graeme Orr and Samuel Patterson as they speak and sing at Stewartstown Rally tonight. FMBC Rejuvenate meets in Edinburgh FM Centre tonight. Pray that these young people will sense the call of God on their lives as Paul Friend speaks.

7 Page JANUARY 06 SWED Harry Clayson and George Clayson each take a service today at Newquay Reformed Baptist Church. NED Alistair Patterson speaks at Leyburn Mission Hall this afternoon. This worthwhile meeting takes place on the first Sunday of every month. WAL Paul Crowe will appreciate prayer as he speaks at the evening service in Newtown Evangelical Church. 07 IHQ Remember the preparatory administrative work for Bangor Convention. NED James Bovenizer values ongoing prayer as he begins a five-week series of RE lessons in five schools this week. He will teach in Westhoughton on Mondays, Chorley on Tuesdays, Slaidburn on Wednesdays, and in Chatburn and Wesham on Thursdays. CID Naomi Dudgeon takes ladies meetings in Richhill Park Baptist Church in Londonderry today and Moneymore Congregational Church tomorrowl. ESD Ruth Wilson speaks at Peterhead Congregational Church ladies meeting. 09 ESD Noel McClintock will appreciate prayer as he begins a series of three weekly Bible studies in Fraserburgh Baptist Church. CED Pray for the continuing outreach through Hope Community Café. 10 BKS Managers of FM Bookshops in NI have their first meeting of 2019 to plan for the year ahead. Ask for godly wisdom and vision. SWED Remember the Lunch for Locals outreach in Newquay. Pray that local people contacted on door-to-door visitation will come, hear and believe. WID Pray for the young folks who come to Meet Up in Omagh tonight. 11 NWID Garry Tutty shares the gospel at Roe Valley Integrated School assembly this morning. SWED Ask the Lord to touch hearts and convict of sin as Harry Clayson and George Clayson conduct open airs in Plymouth today. CID William McCandless speaks and Naomi Dudgeon reports at Moira Rally tonight. Pray for encouragement for those who gather. 08 WID Heather Wilson speaks at Lisnaskea Independent Methodist ladies meeting. SWED Alistair & Yvette Park value prayer for the village of Lewdown as they follow up on the people who came to the carol service. SEED Pray for the drop-in for school children and parents at Leighton Road, Ipswich, this afternoon. Also remember James Brown as he takes the Bible study beforehand. 12 NID Pray for Philip Dunn and Buckna Praise Group as they share at The Anchor in Ballymena tonight. IBD Jim Lyons speaks at the annual day of prayer and fellowship in Portadown. Pray for a good number to attend and for blessing. SSD Remember Gordon Thomson as he preaches tonight in Airdrie and tomorrow morning in Kelty.

8 13-19 JANUARY Page 8 13 ESD Nigel Wilson speaks at Fraserburgh Baptist Church morning service. NED Pray for Alistair Patterson and James Bovenizer as they preach in Snape and Banks respectively. WAL Paul Crowe takes services this afternoon in Cregrina Mission and at Llandrindod Wells. Ask the Lord to work in lives this evening as Trevor Matthews speaks at Derrycrew Mission Hall, Jim Lyons at Castlegore Mission Hall, Robert Little and Scott McFarland take the monthly meeting in Killycurragh, and George Conn has a theme night in Portaferry. 14 FMBC Pray for students as they start back into their studies after the Christmas break. IMD Rachel Tomb resumes the ladies Bible study in Durrow this morning. WID Marjorie Bennett speaks in Mountjoy tonight, and Heather Wilson shares at the weekly children s club at Tabaugh. HD Carol Cummings begins a series of five onehour Bible Alive lessons in three schools this week. Pray that children and staff will hear God speak. SEED Arabella Paul has a five-day after school club in Eccles this week. Pray for salvation blessing. 15 CID Naomi Dudgeon continues with door-to-door work in West Belfast today and returns with bridge-building visits on Thursday. She often has opportunity to pray in homes: ask the Lord to open hearts. NWID Pray for Mervyn Carter as he speaks at conferences in Mabuoy tonight, Coleraine on Thursday and Cullyvenny on Friday. NOW A CERTAIN WOMAN HEARD US THE LORD OPENED HER HEART TO HEED THE THINGS SPOKEN Acts 16:14 16 NID Jenny McCullough shares at the coffee morning at Laymore Mission Hall. IMD The weekly Sparks kids club recommences in New Ross. Pray for continued desire among the children to come and learn about God. HD Justin & Carol Cummings restart SU in Lochaber High School. Pray for this weekly lunchtime group. 17 NWID Garry Tutty speaks at the ladies Bible study in Ballykelly this morning. SWED Pray that people in their twilight years will come to know Jesus at outreach events in Penhaven Court in Newquay today. ESD Remember the District rallies in Footdee tonight, Boddam tomorrow night, and Fraserburgh on Saturday night. SSD Gordon Thomson preaches this evening at a gospel outreach meeting in Motherwell. Pray for salvation. 18 SWID Johnathan & Janet Slater value prayer for the sleepover for 9-12 year olds at Bandon FM Centre tonight. Remember Margaret Roberts as she teaches. WID NEW BEGINNING starts this evening (see Events page). 19 CID Pray that God s Word woven into the talks given by George Conn at theme nights will arrest hearts. Tonight George shares in Fahan, County Donegal. NID Jim Lyons preaches at Castledawson Rally.

9 Page JANUARY 20 IMD/CID Pray for God s blessing as Mervyn Tomb speaks at Thurles this morning, Naomi Dudgeon in Middletown today, and Trevor Bennett at Commons tonight. ESD The District team asks prayer for the services in Fraserburgh and St Combs today. SSD Remember Gordon Thomson as he preaches at services today in Moodiesburn. SWED/SEED George Clayson speaks in Strete this morning, James Brown takes services in Ipswich today, and Stephen Walker preaches at Carleton Rode this morning and Saxlingham this evening. Pray for the help and presence of the Holy Spirit. 21 WID Pray for Robert Little and Scott McFarland as they visit in the Killycurragh area in preparation for the gospel mission there. ESD There are special times of prayer in Cairnbulg tonight, Macduff tomorrow night and Aberdeen on Thursday night. Pray with those who gather that God will move in the District. 22 SWID Johnathan & Janet Slater have the weekly children s club in Bandon FM Centre today, and Esther Stevenson has a club in Ballydehob. Pray for the boys and girls of West Cork to respond to the gospel message. SEED Cynthia Walker values prayer as she preaches at Barking Chapel ladies meeting. 23 WID Heather Wilson takes a school assembly in Florencecourt. Remember the children who hear God s Word today, and those she shared with in Ballinamallard last Friday. CID Trevor Bennett speaks at Primacy Methodist Church in Bangor this afternoon. ESD Ruth Wilson shares at Peterhead Salvation Army this afternoon. 24 BKS Bookshops staff prepare for the annual stocktaking. Ask the Lord for help to do this safely and patiently so that opportunities for witness are not hindered. CID Naomi Dudgeon speaks at ladies meetings in Ballygowan today and in Saintfield next Tuesday. Also tonight, David Bennett speaks at Kilkeel Rally. Pray for hearts to be stirred. 25 IHQ FAHAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 300 TH ANNIVERSARY MISSION begins tonight (see Missions page). WID Pray that those who Come And Meet Each Other at CAMEO in Drumquin this morning will clearly hear God s voice. Also remember Heather Wilson as she takes Parisee Good News Club. ESD Noel McClintock appreciates prayer for tonight s monthly meeting in Gourdon. 26 CID Remember Victor Maxwell as he shares at the fellowship meal in Lisburn tonight. SWED Alistair & Yvette Park praise God for the opening into their village school. Pray that they will be as wise as serpents and as harmless as doves in their approach in the assemblies.

10 27 JANUARY - 2 FEBRUARY Page FMBC Andrew Quinn preaches at Ballycraigy Congregational Church (NI) today. IMD Margaret Roberts recommences the monthly children s club Superkids in Enniscorthy. Pray for continued interest in the club and that local children will come to know the Lord. HD/ESD/SSD Justin Cummings preaches today in Fort William. Tonight Nigel Wilson speaks in Boddam, and Gordon Thomson shares in Bo ness. NED Pray for James Bovenizer speaking in Preston, and Alistair Patterson preaching in Leeds. 28 ESD Kathy Wood asks for prayer as she speaks in Methven House today. She is touched by how much some residents appreciate hearing about the love of God. WID Tonight Marjorie Bennett and Heather Wilson speak at ladies meetings in Carrickfergus and Omagh respectively. 29 SWID Every Tuesday morning Janet Slater is involved in Mainly Music in Bandon. Pray for the many unsaved who are attending this new mums and tots group. NWID Remember the young folk who join Jonny & Amy Lennox at Limavady Meet Up tonight. 30 SWID Janet Slater speaks to the boys and girls in Deerpark, Bandon, this afternoon. SWED Pray with the District team for favour with evangelical churches that would desire to work together to reach their communities. 31 WID/NWID Ask the Lord for prepared hearts at school assemblies tomorrow as Heather Wilson shares in Ballinamallard and Garry & Alison Tutty in Limavady. IBD Pray for Sydney Kerr speaking at Keady Rally tonight, and Andrew McCullough as he speaks at Rockcorry monthly meeting tomorrow night. FROM CHILDHOOD YOU HAVE KNOWN THE HOLY SCRIPTURES, WHICH ARE ABLE TO MAKE YOU WISE FOR SALVATION THROUGH FAITH WHICH IS IN CHRIST JESUS. 2 Timothy 3:15 01 BKS Ask the Lord to bless abundantly as FM Bookshops and Cafés begin a new financial year. WAL Elizabeth Crowe helps with a coffee morning outreach in Newtown Evangelical Church. IMD As a follow-on from summer camp, many year olds are expected at Durrow FM Centre for a youth weekend. Pray for those who teach. SWID Johnathan & Janet Slater appreciate prayer for the teenagers who will attend the sleepover tonight. For some it is their only contact with the gospel. ASBD CUMBRIA BIBLE RALLIES commence tonight (see Events page). 02 NID/WID Hilda Lyons speaks at a coffee morning in Irvinestown, and Heather Wilson and Geraldine Cherry share at another in Kinawley. SSD Ian Loughrin preaches this afternoon at Edinburgh Rally. CID George Conn takes a theme night in Killycurragh. Pray that unsaved who have been to many special meetings here will respond to the voice of God. FMBC Alistair Chalmers speaks at Rejuvenate in Edinburgh tonight.

11 Page FEBRUARY 03 WID Pray for David Bennett as he speaks at both services in Omagh Baptist Church today. CID Trevor Bennett speaks at Bethel Hall tonight in his home town of Donaghadee. NED Paul Curwen speaks at the monthly meeting in Leyburn Mission Hall. FMBC Andrew Quinn preaches at Holyrood Evangelical Church this evening. WID KILLYCURRAGH GOSPEL MISSION begins this afternoon (see Missions page). 04 SEED Pray with Arabella Paul for a good number of children to attend the after school club in Vigo each afternoon this week. IHQ Pray for Bangor Convention, especially for the preachers as they seek God for messages. CID Andrea Conn takes a ladies meeting in Glastry Methodist Church tonight. George visits the Donaghmore area this week for the mission commencing there on Sunday. ESD Ruth Wilson speaks at Calvary Church in Fraserburgh. 05 CID Naomi Dudgeon shares about her work at meetings in Craigantlet tonight and Carrickfergus tomorrow. Ask the Lord to raise up prayer warriors. IBD Mabel Brush leads a ladies Bible study on Colossians this morning in Tartaraghan Presbyterian Church. Pray also for Leslie as he continues with visitation and meets with two men on Thursday mornings for Bible study. 06 IMD Margaret Roberts has Sparks kids club in New Ross today. Pray that the children will continue to grow in God s Word. ESD Pray for those who gather for the annual rally in Glenrothes tonight. 07 NWID Hazel Gilkinson speaks at the ladies Bible study in Ballykelly this morning. SWED Remember the District team as they share the gospel at outreach lunches in Newquay and Tiverton. Pray that many unsaved people will attend. 08 SEED Katie Brown leads Little Stars each Friday morning. Ask God to work in the hearts of the mums on the Gainsborough Estate. WID David & Marjorie Bennett share in Ballynakelly Rally tonight. Also remember Heather Wilson today at the monthly club in Parisee NWID Trevor Matthews brings God s Word at Milford Conference tonight. HD Remember Gordon Thomson as he speaks at rallies tonight in Maryburgh, on Saturday in Fortrose, and on Sunday in Balintore. 09 NID Pray for Stephen McNie and Caroline Jones Band as they minister in word and song at The Anchor tonight. SWED Ask the Lord to speak through Harry Clayson and George Clayson as they preach in the open air in Plymouth today. CID Local unsaved usually attend Glenavy Rally. Pray for Jonathan Currie as he shares God s Word.

12 10-16 FEBRUARY Page NED Remember Paul Curwen as he takes the family service at Nether Kellet Congregational Church this morning. Also pray for James Bovenizer as he speaks at Banks Methodist Circuit. WID Robert Little speaks at Ballinagh monthly gospel meeting. CID DONAGHMORE MISSION commences today (see Missions page). 11 WID Pray for the ladies who attend the Wartime Baking event at Richhill at which Marjorie Bennett will speak. IBD This afternoon, the weekly children s club takes place in Portadown FM Centre. Tonight, Sydney Kerr ministers God s Word at Acton Conference. 12 NWID Pray for Ballykelly Bible Club at which Alison Tutty helps each Tuesday afternoon. NID Ask the Lord to speak through Trevor Matthews as he preaches at this week s District conferences, in Tullygarley tonight and in Kylestown on Thursday night. CID Naomi Dudgeon takes a ladies meeting tonight in Kells, and another on Thursday in Ardstraw. CED Andrew & Grace Morton lead a Bible study group in their home tonight. Pray that God s Word will transform lives. 13 BKS Pray for a time of encouragement and blessing as Scottish Bookshops and Café managers meet today in Edinburgh. SWID Pray for safety and fulfilment as Johnathan Slater continues with ongoing maintenance at Bandon FM Centre. Ask that this facility is used to reach many with the gospel. 14 IMD Margaret Roberts meets with Slaney Writers Group in Enniscorthy today. Pray that relationships will continue to build and for inroads to share the gospel. CED Remember the various volunteers and the new apprentice who help in Hope Community Café. Pray that spending time with believers, listening to conversations about Jesus and watching the team pray together, will have an impact on their lives. 15 SHQ FM personnel in Scotland meet for prayer and fellowship today in Edinburgh and value prayer for the reality of God s presence. SWID Esther Stevenson asks prayer as she teaches the children tonight in Drimoleague JOY club. SEED Pray for all the young folk who will attend the Rejuvenate reunion weekend. NED Paul Curwen shares in meetings at the Young Life North West Area weekend away at Quinta. THY GRACIOUS PRESENCE, O MY GOD, ALL THAT I WISH CONTAINS; WITH THIS, BENEATH AFFLICTION S LOAD, MY HEART NO MORE COMPLAINS. THIS CAN MY EVERY CARE CONTROL, GILD EACH DARK SCENE WITH LIGHT: THIS IS THE SUNSHINE OF THE SOUL; WITHOUT IT ALL IS NIGHT. Anne Steele 16 HQ Ask the Lord to grant enabling and vision to those involved in administrative duties in Edinburgh. Uphold John Townend as he leads the work of the Mission. WAL Paul & Elizabeth Crowe appreciate opportunities to visit people and to distribute good Christian books. WID Pray for Mervyn Carter as he speaks at Edentilone/Aughnacloy Rally tonight.

13 Page FEBRUARY 17 FMBC Andrew Quinn is involved in a church missionary weekend in Ballymoney (NI) today. Remember those ministering in the Republic of Ireland today: Johnathan Slater speaks at Church Cross this afternoon, and tonight David & Marjorie Bennett share in Loughoona, and Andrew & Jenny McCullough at Corlea. Also pray for the annual Gurteen Rally tonight. NED Alistair Patterson speaks at the evening service in Greenbank Chapel, Derbyshire. CID CARRICKFERGUS MISSION begin today (see Missions page). 18 SWED Pray that God will give boldness in the proclamation of the gospel as Harry Clayson and George Clayson regularly conduct open-air outreach in Plymouth. FMBC Robert Murdock and Ben Fiddian will share at the weekly Monday night lectures this term. Pray that God will challenge and encourage local Christians. 19 IBD Jenny McCullough speaks on Elisha at this morning s ladies Bible study in Portadown FM Centre. SSD Ask the Lord to enable Gordon Thomson as he preaches this afternoon at Silverliners in Plains. 20 WID Pray for the ladies with whom Marjorie Bennett will shares God s Word at the meeting in Magheraberry tonight and at CAMEO on Friday morning. NED Pray for the children with whom Paul Curwen shares the gospel at holiday Bible clubs this week, in Kirkby Stephen yesterday and in Lancaster today and tomorrow. 21 HD Donnie & Catherine Macleod value prayer as they prepare for the Highland Youth Weekend beginning in Inverness tomorrow evening. Ask God to touch lives and encourage the young people who attend. SWED Pray for the District team as they share at the outreach service at Penhaven Court this morning. 22 IBD The annual ladies fellowship evening takes place tonight in Portadown FM Centre. Pray for Heavenly Sunshine as they sing and Catherine Campbell as she speaks. SWID Johnathan & Janet Slater have Connect youth group in their home tonight, and Esther Stevenson has YPF in Drimoleague. 23 FMBC Satellite courses continue in Portadown and Durrow today. Pray that those who attend will benefit from the lectures on Minor Prophets, Bible Study Skills, Apologetics, and Discipleship. IMD Pray for missionary representatives as they speak and share at the mission vision day at Durrow FM Centre. NED This is the annual FM weekend in Chipping Congregational Church, Lancashire. Ask the Lord to use all who share in the meeting tonight and the services tomorrow. NWID Jonathan & Janet Slater speak and sing at the annual fellowship meal in Eglinton this evening.

14 24 FEBRUARY - 2 MARCH Page IBD Today Mervyn Tomb leads a family service at Lacca and Margaret Roberts shares at Superkids in Enniscorthy. Pray that children will come to know Jesus. CED Pray that God s presence will be very near as Earlesfield Community Church meets this afternoon. Remember also the very lively Sunday Club during the service. 25 SWID Esther Stevenson helps at a mums and kids Bible study group in Drimoleague this morning. ESD Pray for Kathy Wood as she has the meeting in Methven House today. NED Remember the many children who James Bovenizer will teach as he begins a five-week series of RE lessons in Langho on Mondays, Woodplumpton and Lea on Tuesdays, Westhoughton on Wednesdays, and New Longton on Thursdays. 26 NWID Limavady Meet Up is on tonight. Pray that the young folk who attend will find help, fellowship and challenge. SSD Remember Gordon Thomson this afternoon as he preaches in Paisley. 27 SEED Arabella Paul has the first of five weekly Bible Explorer lessons in Vigo today and in Hurst Green tomorrow. Ask the Lord to open children s hearts. CID Trevor Matthews speaks and Naomi Dudgeon reports at Clonduff Rally tonight. George & Andrea Conn trust some will come who attended the nearby Donaghmore Mission. 28 FMBC Grace McKeown speaks at Gorgie Mission Church this afternoon. Pray that the message will encourage and challenge. IBD Trevor Matthews preaches tonight at Druminan Rally; ask the Lord to speak. 01 CID George Conn takes a theme night in Bessbrook. A man who attended a previous night here went into eternity the next day. Pray that people will see the urgency in responding to the gospel. NWID Garry & Alison Tutty share the gospel with pupils and staff at assemblies in Limavady this morning. SEED Each Friday afternoon, James & Katie Brown and helpers run B4t children s club. Pray for God to work. SSD Remember those who gather for the monthly meeting in Gourdon and Noel McClintock as he speaks. NOW IS THE ACCEPTED TIME; BEHOLD, NOW IS THE DAY OF SALVATION. 2 Corinthians 6:2 02 BKS Bookshops in NI hold a day of prayer at Portadown FM Centre to pray for ministry opportunities. WID Sandra Irvine speaks at Kinawley Coffee Morning today. Pray for all who attend. IMD Pray for divine appointments for Margaret Roberts at a family craft day in Enniscorthy. IBD Andrew & Jenny McCullough speak at Ballymena Disabled Christian Fellowship monthly meeting this afternoon. SSD Edinburgh Rally takes place this afternoon. Pray for McKie Munn as he brings God s Word.

15 Page MARCH 03 SEED James Brown takes services at Leighton Road Evangelical Church and Arabella Paul shares at an all-age service in Istead Rise. Pray for the Lord s anointing. CED/NED Andrew Morton preaches in Desford Free Church and Alistair Patterson speaks at Leyburn Mission Hall. FMBC Andrew Quinn takes services at Bo ness Baptist Church today. ESD Nigel Wilson speaks this evening at Boddam. 04 IBD Ruth Lavery speaks at this evening s ladies Bible study in Portadown FM Bookshop. SWID Janet Slater shares at MOPS Bible study group this morning in Bandon FM Centre. CID Naomi Dudgeon values prayer as she takes ladies meetings in Drumreagh tonight and Limavady tomorrow. Ask the Lord to bless His Word and inspire others to pray for her outreach in West Belfast. SEED Arabella Paul s teaches Bible Explorer in Eccles today and Brenchley & Matfield tomorrow, the second in a series of five lessons. Remember this weekly outreach. 05 WID Marjorie Bennett speaks to the ladies at Coagh Presbyterian Church this morning, and in Poyntzpass tomorrow. HD Pray for Justin & Carol Cummings and their ongoing work with youth in the Lochaber area, which includes a number of school assemblies. 06 ESD Kathy Wood is joined by students from FMBC for the ladies meeting in Pathhead Baptist Church. IHQ Remember Bangor Convention: pray for fresh interest, and particularly that young people and those recently converted will have a real desire to attend. 07 NWID/NID Remember Sandra Matthews as she shares at the ladies Bible study in Ballykelly this morning, and Hilda Lyons as she speaks at a ladies meeting in Coleraine tonight. IBD Pray for the gospel shared at coffee mornings today as Mabel Brush speaks at Lisdown and Andrew McCullough shares at Gibson s Hill. IMD Mervyn Tomb has Thursday Bible Club in Mountrath tonight. WID Pray for all who attend Meet Up in Omagh tonight, and Curglassan Rally tomorrow night. 08 IMD The District team lead Youthmix, an event for year olds this weekend. Pray for the Holy Spirit s help as Bible truth is shared. SEED Each Friday in March, Arabella Paul teaches Bible Explorer in Istead Rise. Pray for receptive hearts. CID LARNE CONVENTION begins tonight (see Events page). 09 HQ Ask our ever-faithful God to continue to provide for the needs of the Mission. NID Pray for Keith Lindsay and Ignite as they share at The Anchor tonight. Also remember the outreach in Ballymena town centre last night.

16 10-16 MARCH Page ESD Nigel Wilson speaks at Fraserburgh Baptist Church morning service. CED Andrew Morton preaches in The Gospel Hall in Carlton. NID Jim Lyons testifies at Ballymena Independent Methodist Church tonight. 11 IBD Pray for the children at the weekly club in Portadown FM Centre this afternoon. ESD Nigel Wilson s visitation of homes in Mintlaw has led to good conversations with needy folk. Pray that the literature left in hundreds of homes will bear fruit. NWID Alison Tutty asks prayer as she speaks at the ladies meeting at Newbuildings Independent Methodist Church tonight. 12 SWID Pray with Esther Stevenson that God s Word will bring light into the children s hearts as she speaks at the monthly JOY club in Dunmanway. NID Pray with Jim & Hilda Lyons for God to move at the Dromore Rally tonight, at which Jonathan Currie will preach. IBD Trevor Matthews speaks at Derrycrew Conference tonight and Andrew McCullough speaks at Lisdown Conference on Thursday night. Pray that believers will be encouraged through God s Word. 13 CED Pray that today will be a great day in Hope Community Café and that the volunteers will engage people in conversations about Jesus. FMBC Ask the Lord to give Stewart & Jill Megaw His wisdom and help as they settle into their new roles at the College. 14 WID Marjorie Bennett speaks to the ladies in Castlederg Baptist Church tonight. NWID Pray that believers will be strengthened and stirred as Jim Lyons speaks at Strabane Conference tonight. HD Pray that people will respond positively at Hope for Life mission weekend in Broadford, Isle of Skye, at which Donnie Macleod and Justin Cummings will share each night until Sunday. 15 SWED Remember Harry Clayson and George Clayson at the openair outreach in Plymouth today. SWID Janet Slater appreciates prayer for the ladies who she shares the gospel with at the Christianity Explored course. Pray that God will take a hold of their lives. SSD Gordon & Janice Thomson praise God for a teenager who put her trust in the Lord recently and pray that she will grow in her understanding of God s Word. GO OUT INTO THE HIGHWAYS AND HEDGES, AND COMPEL THEM TO COME IN, THAT MY HOUSE MAY BE FILLED. Luke 14:23 16 WID Ask the Lord for a time of real fellowship and blessing at the District fellowship meal this evening. CID Garry Tutty speaks at tonight s rally in Comber and David Bennett shares at Ballyfore on Monday. Trevor Bennett reports at both meetings. Pray for encouragement for those who attend.

17 Page MARCH 17 CID Pray with Trevor Bennett that the Holy Spirit will work through the literature given out at St Patrick s Day events in Newry over this weekend. WAL/NED Pray for the anointing of the Lord as Paul Crowe speaks in Ackhill Baptist Church and James Bovenizer speaks at Bryn Independent Methodist Church this morning. WID/IBD Pray for lasting fruit as the gospel is preached in mission halls tonight, with Robert Little speaking in Derrycrew and Andrew McCullough sharing at Lismacarrol. 18 ESD Pray for the forthcoming meetings in Shetland at which Noel McClintock will speak. Ask the Lord to save souls and build up His own people. CID Naomi Dudgeon looks to the Lord to bless as she shares with ladies at Glengormley Methodist Church tonight. 19 NID Pray for Garry Tutty as he preaches at Craigs Conference this evening. IBD Jenny McCullough speaks at Portadown Baptist Church ladies meeting tonight. Remember also the final children s club of this session on Thursday night in Cootehill. 21 ESD Kathy Wood appreciates prayer as she speaks at Templehall Church of Scotland friendship hour this afternoon. NED Pray for Lynda Bovenizer as she speaks at the fellowship meeting in Bethel Evangelical Church, Clapham. CED Engage Youth Group meets in both Hope Community Café and Morton s home. Pray for understanding as they study God s Word together. 22 BKS As Easter approaches, pray that children s books given as gifts will help young ones understand the meaning of the resurrection of Christ. WID Heather Wilson shares at an assembly in Ballinamallard this morning and at the children s club in Parisee this afternoon. Pray for the Lord s enabling. 23 IBD Garry Tutty gives a PowerPoint presentation on the Titanic tonight and speaks at a music and ministry evening tomorrow in Cootehill Presbyterian Church. Pray that these special events will be a blessing in this community. WID Pray for a real sense of God s presence at Trillick Rally tonight. SSD SHOTTS MISSION begins today (see Missions page). 20 CED Pray for deepened relationships, gospel conversations and good times, at this morning s Tots & Toys group. HD The annual Inverness Rally takes place tonight. Pray that people will be inspired and blessed through reports of FM work and the Word shared by David Reimer.

18 MISSIONS TAKING PLACE AROUND BRITAIN AND IRELAND Friday 25 January Sunday 3 February 300 TH ANNIVERSARY MISSION in FAHAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (DONEGAL) Trevor Matthews Sunday 3 February no closing date KILLYCURRAGH GOSPEL MISSION in PORTABLE HALL Robert Little and Scott McFarland gospel meetings: weeknights at 8pm; Sundays at 3.30pm Sunday 10 Sunday 24 February DONAGHMORE MISSION in GLENN ORANGE HALL (NEAR NEWRY) George & Andrea Conn gospel meetings: weeknights at 8pm; Sundays at 3.30pm Sunday 17 February Sunday 3 March CARRICKFERGUS MISSION in VICTORIA EVANGELICAL HALL Ian Booth and Trevor Bennett gospel meetings: weeknights at 8pm; Sundays at 7pm Saturday 23 Saturday 30 March SHOTTS MISSION in DYKEHEAD MISSION HALL Gordon Thomson and William Harrison nightly gospel meetings

19 EVENTS TAKING PLACE AROUND BRITAIN AND IRELAND Friday 18 Sunday 20 January NEW BEGINNING in SILVER BIRCH HOTEL, OMAGH Speaker: Trevor Matthews nightly meetings at 8pm SAT at 9am: ladies breakfast with Catherine Campbell Friday 1 Sunday 3 February CUMBRIA BIBLE RALLIES FRI 1 Kirkby Stephen in Baptist Church at 7.30pm SAT 2 Carlisle in Edward Street Free Elim Church at 7.30pm SUN 3 Plumbland in Evangelical Chapel at 11am West Cumbria in Castle Sowerby Chapel at 3pm Kirkby Stephen in Evangelical Church at 6.30pm Speaker: John Townend Taking part: William Harrison and FMBC students Friday 8 Sunday 10 March LARNE CONVENTION in LARNE MISSION HALL Speaker: Trevor Matthews Reports: Naomi Dudgeon and Trevor Bennett Friday & Saturday at 8pm; Sunday at 7pm ADVANCE NOTICES Friday 29 Sunday 31 March CORICK HOUSE BIBLE WEEKEND in CORICK HOUSE HOTEL, CLOGHER Speakers: John & Isabel Bennett (FM Canada) Friday 26 Sunday 28 April FOCUS LADIES WEEKEND at NEWTON STEWART FM CENTRE (contact Carolyn Harrison for bookings) Tuesday 28 May Sunday 2 June GALLOWAY BIBLE WEEK 2019 at NEWTON STEWART FM CENTRE Speaker: Sam Gordon Sunday 30 June Friday 5 July EDINBURGH CONVENTION 2019 at FM BIBLE COLLEGE Speakers include: Christopher Ash and Jeremy McQuoid

20 BANGOR CONVENTION EASTER APRIL 2019 MINISTRY TO ALL AGES INCLUDES: BIBLE TEACHING PRAISE & WORSHIP WORLD FOCUS FELLOWSHIP & CHALLENGE CRECHE AGE 0-3 ADVENTURE TIME AGE 4-11 TEEN PULSE YOUNG TEENS LIVING HOPE LATE TEENS & TWENTIES SPEAKERS INCLUDE: VAL ENGLISH Ballymoney PAUL MALLARD Bath ROBERT MURDOCK Edinburgh CHARLES PRICE Toronto DAVID REIMER Edinburgh

21 WORKERS IN IRELAND NORTH IRISH DISTRICT (NID) IRISH HEADQUARTERS (IHQ) Jim & Hilda Lyons Superintendent, BALLYMENA Trevor & Sandra Matthews Director for Ireland, LISBURN NORTH WEST IRISH DISTRICT (NWID) Jonny & Amy Lennox FM TRANSITION, Working with young adults BOOKSHOPS (BKS) John Matthews, Director of Bookshop Ministries Samuel Patterson MISSIONS AND OUTREACH CENTRAL IRISH DISTRICT (CID) Garry & Alison Tutty Superintendent, LIMAVADY George & Andrea Conn Superintendent, LISBURN NWID NID WEST IRISH DISTRICT (WID) WID CID Trevor Bennett NEWTOWNARDS IBD David & Marjorie Bennett Superintendent, OMAGH IMD Naomi Dudgeon WEST BELFAST Heather Wilson WEST FERMANAGH IRISH BORDER DISTRICT (IBD) Robert Little and Scott McFarland MISSIONS AND OUTREACH SWID Andrew & Jenny McCullough Superintendent, PORTADOWN SOUTH WEST IRISH DISTRICT (SWID) IRISH MIDLANDS DISTRICT (IMD) Ronnie Leslie & Carey Mabel Killops Brush Centre managers, PORTADOWN CAVAN Johnathan & Janet Slater Superintendent, CORK Esther Stevenson WEST CORK Mervyn & Rachel Tomb Superintendent, DURROW Margaret Roberts WEXFORD / WICKLOW margaret.roberts@faithmission.org

22 WORKERS IN BRITAIN BIBLE COLLEGE (FMBC) e: Robert & Elaine Murdock, Principal Linda Townend, Houseparent Andrew & Janice Quinn, Staff Grace McKeown, Administrator EAST SCOTTISH DISTRICT (ESD) GENERAL HEADQUARTERS (HQ) e: John & Linda Townend, General Director & Treasurer Carole Townley, Finance Manager Carl Braddy, Accounts & HR Manager John McCartney, Centre Administrator SOUTH SCOTTISH DISTRICT (SSD) Gordon & Janice Thomson Superintendent, GLASGOW Noel McClintock Superintendent, ABERDEEN Nigel & Ruth Wilson PETERHEAD Kathy Wood KIRKCALDY Gavin & Rebecca Harrison EAST DUMBARTONSHIRE HIGHLAND DISTRICT (HD) & SCOTTISH HEADQUARTERS (SHQ) NORTH ENGLISH DISTRICT (NED) Donnie & Catherine Macleod Director for Scotland, INVERNESS HD ESD Alistair & Sharon Patterson Director for England, YORK SSD Justin & Carol Cummings FORT WILLIAM ANGLO SCOTTISH BORDER DISTRICT (ASBD) ASBD NED Paul Curwen NORTH LANCASHIRE James & Lynda Bovenizer PRESTON CENTRAL ENGLISH DISTRICT (CED) William & Carolyn Harrison Superintendent, NEWTON STEWART WELSH REGION (WAL) WAL SWED CED SEED Simon & Rebecca Walsh Associate Workers, DERBYSHIRE SOUTH EAST ENGLISH DISTRICT (SEED) Paul & Elizabeth Crowe NEWTOWN Andrew & Grace Morton GRANTHAM SOUTH WEST ENGLISH DISTRICT (SWED) Stephen & Cynthia Walker Superintendent, SUFFOLK Alistair & Yvette Park Superintendent, DEVON George Clayson and Harry Clayson MISSIONS AND OUTREACH James & Katie Brown IPSWICH Arabella Paul KENT