PRAYER DIARY. A daily prayer guide for the work of The Faith Mission. My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth a MARCH - JUNE 2017

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1 PRAYER DIARY A daily prayer guide for the work of The Faith Mission MARCH - JUNE 2017 My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth a Psalm 121:2

2 A WORD FROM THE DIRECTOR FOR IRELAND Psalm 121 is undoubtedly one of the best known and best loved psalms. There were probably two writers: Hezekiah, expressing his great need in a desperate situation in verses 1 and 2, and Isaiah, coming with such great support and encouragement to him in verses 3 to 8. The city of Jerusalem was surrounded by the Assyrians under the leadership of Sennacherib, a cruel giant. Hezekiah needed intervention and help. Looking to the hills around Jerusalem, he knew they were polluted with Baal worshippers; so there was no help in the hills, even though the majesty and beauty of creation was inspiring. He knew he needed to look higher and he did My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. Hezekiah has taken a bold stand against the enemy and Isaiah prays that his foot will not slip, assuring him that if the Lord is his King, then the Lord will be his Keeper. No doubt, Hezekiah felt weary under the pressure; but what a blessing to know that He who keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. In his weakness, Hezekiah was assured that the Lord was his shade at his right hand, affording him protection on all sides. The heat of the battle was intense and the enemy threw everything at him but the mighty God of Israel would preserve him from all evil and watch over his comings and goings. It is a great privilege to serve the God of heaven, the maker of heaven and earth. Like Hezekiah, the Lord s people in today s society are under intense pressure. There is pressure to compromise on many of the core values of the Christian faith and increasingly to present a cringe-free gospel that is diluted of the great truths of scripture. Our constant prayer is that our foot will not slip ; that in the ongoing work of the gospel, the message of repentance and faith in Christ s atoning death can alone bring salvation and hope. We need the Lord s protection on all sides. May the Lord keep us low at His feet and usable in His work. May the Lord preserve from all evil and protect from every attack on body, soul and mind. How grateful we are to you, the readers of this Prayer Diary, for your constant support and faithful praying. God has answered and we give Him the glory. There have been some very clear conversions in recent months, with evidence of spiritual growth following. The Faith Mission was called into being to win the lost for Christ and we must remain true to our calling. May the Lord strengthen and encourage you as you stand shoulder to shoulder with us in His work. Warmly in Christ, e Trevor Matthews 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 Faith Mission & Missionary Training Home (known as The Faith Mission) is a charity registered in Scotland No. SC005119

3 POINTS FOR PRAYER AND PRAISE ROBERT LITTLE shares of encouragements KYAN & CLAIR FRITH have a dream We are very thankful for the fact that the Harby Centre is so busy. It s great to see so many churches, youth groups and Christian Unions coming in and making use of the facilities. We are especially pleased that Harby Primary School come in twice a week to use the sports hall for their PE lessons. Our prayer is that in coming to the Centre the children will become familiar with the surroundings and this, coupled with them getting to know Kyan as he takes fortnightly assemblies at the school, would open opportunities for them to come along to camp in future years. It would be a dream for us to see every child in the village come along to camp and hear the gospel. CAROL CUMMINGS tells of children with questions Praise God for the wonderful opportunities given through Bible Alive to share Him with many youngsters in the Lochaber area. These kids have excellent questions and are so hungry to know about God and how He works in people s lives. Pray that God would cause their interest to deepen and that they would grow to become strong and devoted to Him. Many are interested in summer camp; pray that they would book and enjoy more opportunities to have their questions answered and benefit from Christian company. TIMOTHY & EMMA CONDY thank God We are so thankful for the opportunity to be in Ballymena Primary School to take assemblies on a regular basis. The children listen intently as the Word is shared in a relevant way, and the teachers are also being impacted. There are quite a number of children from various religious backgrounds and it is a wonderful opportunity to share the life-changing gospel with them. Pray that some of these children will attend camp this summer and that this door will remain open for the Word. Back in November 2014, David Bennett and I conducted a gospel mission in Roughan Orange Hall, situated between the villages of Ballygawley and Augher in South Tyrone. I had just joined The Faith Mission and I wanted to nail my colours to the mast and reach my own neighbours before going into the uttermost part of the earth. Following a very successful mission the thought of conducting an annual carol service in the hall as a means of continuing a regular witness in the area came into my mind. I proceeded with this endeavour and it has proved to be very profitable. Prior to each service every home in the area is visited with calendars, invitations and tracts being distributed. At our third service, held on 4 December 2016, the hall was yet again packed to overflowing with 115 folk in attendance. Local children shared the Christmas story from God s Word, Roughan Silver Band accompanied the singing of carols, and a gospel message was brought by Andrew McMullan from Child Evangelism Fellowship. Tea and fellowship was enjoyed by all in the adjoining band hall. Since the gospel mission, there has been renewed interest in the Roughan Prayer Union, which is now in double figures and meets twice a month. An annual Christmas street outreach to Dublin has also been established by some Prayer Union members. We give God thanks for calling us to be his representatives to the people in this area, many of whom are still strangers to God s grace.

4 26 MARCH - 1 APRIL Page 4 26 NED/WAL Alistair Patterson preaches at services in York today, and Paul Crowe speaks this morning in Bala and this afternoon in Llandrindod Wells. HD/ESD Justin Cummings speaks in Mallaig this afternoon, and this evening Donnie Macleod preaches in Inverness and Nigel Wilson in Peterhead. CID/SWID/IBD Yvonne Bennett speaks at the Mothers Day service in Bangor this morning, Esther Stevenson teaches Sunday School in Bantry, and Jenny McCullough speaks tonight at a children s prize giving service in Portadown. 27 SEED James Brown and Stephen Walker take the assembly at Moreland School in preparation for the upcoming Easter holiday club. Pray also for their final Bible Explorer session in this school on Wednesday. NID Remember Ian Booth as he preaches each night at a mission in Limavady Independent Methodist Church. Pray for salvation blessing. 28 SEED This afternoon, like every Tuesday afternoon during term time, James & Katie Brown and others open Leighton Road Church for after school outreach. SSD Pray that the various outreaches that Gavin & Rebecca Harrison have been involved in recently at Allander Evangelical Church will bear much fruit. ESD Kathy Wood speaks at the ladies meeting in Rosyth Baptist Church. 29 SWED Pray that Alistair & Yvette Park will make contact with Christians who have not heard of the Mission as they help in a local Christian bookshop. WID Marjorie Bennett speaks on Wartime Baking at Derryanville Methodist Women in Ireland and Heather Wilson takes the assembly in Florencecourt Primary School. 30 SWID Janet Slater has the ladies outreach CAMEO@ Carhue tonight, IHQ Pray for the upcoming Easter Convention at Bangor, especially today for the preachers: Jonathan Currie, Raymond Moore, Jacques Nadeau, William McCandless, Robert Murdock and Noel Darragh. 31 NED Paul Curwen takes the Adventurers children s club this evening in Preston. HD Justin & Carol Cummings share at the assembly at Lundavra Primary School. IBD Encounter 2017 begins tonight in Monaghan (see Events page). IMD Pastor Michael Quinn speaks at the Mountmellick Bible Weekend. Pray that God s people will be encouraged and challenged to live for Him. WID Ladies will gather for CAMEO in Drumquin where Marjorie Bennett speaks; Heather Wilson takes Togherdoo Methodist Christian Endeavour. 01 NID Timothy & Emma Condy value prayer as they take the meeting at Ballymena Disabled Christian Fellowship. WID Timothy Condy speaks at the joint rallies of Edentilone & Aughnacloy. Heather Wilson has Kinawley Coffee Morning.

5 Page APRIL 02 SEED/CED This morning Arabella Paul speaks at an all-age service in Istead Rise and Kyan Frith preaches in Broughton; Daniel Howson speaks in Derby this evening. HD Donnie Macleod takes both services at the Free North, Inverness. IMD Mervyn Tomb speaks in New Ross Church of Ireland, Wexford this morning. Praise God for this new opening. NID Please uphold Timothy Condy as he shares at two outreach meetings in Tildarg and Ballymena. IHQ Trevor Matthews preaches at Mullaghmeen Baptist Church tonight. 03 SEED Remember the threeday holiday club that James & Katie Brown commence today. NED Paul Curwen presents the Easter story to school children in Clapham. HD Carol Cummings helps at Easter Cracked in Kilmallie today and tomorrow. NID Remember Andrew McIlroy and others as they commence a week of outreach in the Glens of Antrim. SWID Janet Slater meets with the MOPS mums for Bible study this morning and speaks at the Oasis outreach lunch on Wednesday. IHQ Sandra Matthews speaks at Seaview Presbyterian Women. 04 CID Naomi Dudgeon takes a senior citizens meeting today in Finaghy and trusts it will be a blessing to those who attend. SWID Esther Stevenson speaks at the JOY club in Dunmanway tonight and in Drimoleague on Friday night. 05 ESD Kathy Wood appreciates prayer for tract distribution at various events during April. CED Pray for good conversations at Tots and Toys on the Earlesfield Estate this morning. IHQ Remember the final planning and preparation for Bangor Convention. Pray for a great outpouring of the Spirit upon all the meetings and ask that God will send labourers into His harvest. THE WORD OF GOD IS QUICK, AND POWERFUL, AND SHARPER THAN ANY TWOEDGED SWORD. Hebrews 4:12 06 IBD Carey & Ronnie Killops speak this morning at Gibson s Hill ladies coffee morning and tomorrow night at Rockcorry monthly meeting. WID Robert Little speaks to the youth tonight at Meet Up, and tomorrow evening in Clogher Valley. Also remember Heather Wilson at Ballinamallard assembly tomorrow. 07 HD Justin Cummings speaks at the Friday meeting for people affected by addictions. CID George Conn continues to have the privilege of sharing the gospel at theme nights with folk who would not usually hear it, and is in Minterburn Presbyterian Church tonight. NWID Garry & Alison Tutty take their regular school assemblies in Limavady this morning. 08 NWID Ballykelly Boys Brigade display is on tonight. Pray that the friends and relatives who attend will be challenged through the epilogue. NID Pray for The Anchor meeting tonight with Jonny Lennox singing and sharing the Word.

6 9-15 APRIL Page 6 09 NED Alistair Patterson preaches at Bethel Evangelical Church, Ripon, in the morning and at Barmby on the Marsh Lookout service in the evening. NID Ian Booth would appreciate prayer as he speaks at Tullynure Mission Hall. WID Heather Wilson takes the LifeLiners parents night in Irvinestown. 10 SWED Pray that people will be receptive to the Word of God as Alistair & Yvette Park visit doorto-door with the Baptist Church in Newquay. IHQ All Faith Mission workers in Ireland meet in Portadown for three days ministry, training, prayer and fellowship. 11 BKS Pray that the many children s Easter books given as gifts would be used by God to teach the true meaning of Easter. IMD Durrow FM Centre is being extensively used over Easter. Remember the organisers, camp leaders, cooks, and others who are involved in the running of these Christian camps. 12 SEED Arabella Paul trusts for twenty-five children to book in to Kent Camp (28-30 April) and for all the preparation to go smoothly. IHQ Pray for the youth events at Bangor Convention, Living Hope and Teen Pulse. Pray that some will hear a clear call to Christian service. 13 CID Yvonne Bennett has the Easter special for the CAMEO@ Scrabo ladies today. FMBC Continue to pray that God would call students to the College in preparation for His service. 14 IHQ Bangor Convention commences tonight. Pray that this will be a significant event in the lives of God s people and that many will be stirred to attend regularly over the weekend. SSD Gordon & Janice Thomson praise the Lord for people who have put their trust in the Lord in recent missions and are going on well spiritually. 15 HD Pray for a new venture Kiltarlity Easter Village Outreach, arranged jointly with Willie Matheson, Kiltarlity, with marquee events and a barbeque. Also remember the Easter Sunday afternoon service in the marquee when Donnie Macleod will speak. CED Pray for groups using Harby FM Centre: that they would meet with God during their stay and leave feeling refreshed and challenged. CHRIST DIED FOR OUR SINS ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES; AND THAT HE WAS BURIED, AND THAT HE ROSE AGAIN THE THIRD DAY ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES. 1 Corinthians 15:3,4

7 Page APRIL 16 NED Alistair & Sharon Patterson have a special Easter outreach service in Leyburn Mission Hall this afternoon and in the evening, Alistair preaches at Bethel Methodist Church, Norton. CED Earlesfield Community Church celebrates four years today. Pray that it would continue to grow and have a deep impact in the community. Ask that the special Easter outreach event planned today will reach many families with the hope of the gospel. SWED Alistair Park preaches at both Easter services in St Thomas Baptist Church in Exeter. ESD Nigel Wilson speaks at St Andrews Church of Scotland, Peterhead, this morning. 19 WAL Paul Crowe greatly values the opportunities to visit the sick in hospital and to read the Bible and pray with them. Pray for this ministry. CID George & Andrea Conn were encouraged to have quite a few Prayer Unions represented at the united prayer times in the District in January and look to the Lord for rich blessing as a result. 20 NID Ian Booth is visiting today and tomorrow for a mission at Taylorstown. WID Anne Brown s mother needs much more care following a recent illness. Pray for Anne as she looks after her. 17 WID David & Marjorie Bennett and Trevor Matthews rejoice in the encouragements received during the recent mission in Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh. Unsaved attended every night. Ask the Lord for genuine fruit that will remain for His glory. NED Gordon Thomson speaks at the annual Leyburn Rally this afternoon. 21 NID Tonight is the Just 4 Ladies outreach in Ballymena FM Centre. Pray for Esther Gillanders as she shares her testimony, and that hearts will be touched. FMBC Students begin their three-week placements today. One team works in Scotland and the other in Donegal. Pray that each student would know the Lord s enabling and be used to His glory. 18 IHQ Remember the World Focus Rally this afternoon at Bangor Convention. Pray for Maud Kells, Jacques Nadeau and others as they share. ASBD Pray for William Harrison and Gordon Thomson as they prepare and visit for the mission commencing in Stranraer this weekend. 22 WID Pray for Rev William Smylie as he speaks tonight at Donaghey Rally. SSD Remember the young people who Gavin & Rebecca Harrison share the gospel with at Ignite youth meeting every Friday and Energize on the second and fourth Sunday of each month.

8 23-29 APRIL Page 8 23 Pray for the Word to be effective in lives today as James Bovenizer preaches at Martin Top, Kyan Frith in Harby, Daniel Howson at Stonedge, Alistair Park in Brewham, and Paul Crowe in Newtown. SSD/ESD Andrew Quinn preaches in Airdrie today and Nigel Wilson speaks in Peterhead this evening. IMD/NID Mervyn Tomb speaks at a family service in Lacca this morning and Ian Booth takes services today in Moneymore. 24 NED For the next six weeks, James Bovenizer teaches Bible Explorer in Blackpool on Mondays and in Caton on Tuesdays. Pray for receptive hearts. ESD Kathy Wood makes her monthly visit to Methven House Care Home to share the gospel with residents and staff. CID Leslie Brush speaks tonight at the rally in Ballycraigy. NID Remember Andrew Quinn as he shares tonight at Boveedy Rally, tomorrow night at Desertmartin Rally, and on Friday night at the rally in Lisnafillan. 25 CID Yvonne Bennett speaks at Saintfield Baptist Church ladies rally tonight. CED Pray for third-year student Gillian Elder as she joins the Earlesfield team for a four-week placement. Ask that it would be a time of learning and God s blessing on the church there. WID Robert Little and Ronnie Killops ask prayer for opportunities to share the gospel in homes as they visit for Maguiresbridge Mission which commences on 7 May. 27 WID Remember the District team as they share at the rally at Creagh tonight. CID Remember George Conn as he shares the gospel in Newry tonight and at a coffee bar in Omagh on Saturday. 28 SEED Kent Camp takes place this weekend with all the District team involved. Pray for safety, good weather, fun and for the Lord to speak powerfully. WID Keith Lindsay is the speaker at the ladies coffee morning which is the commencement of a weekend of outreach in Corick House. 29 FMBC Remember the final Satellite course of this series in Portadown and Durrow today. NED Paul Curwen uses the Tabernacle scene from the Bible Roadshow to teach at Yorkshire Camps this weekend. IHQ Pray for Trevor Matthews as he speaks at the Disabled Christian Fellowship annual conference in Lisburn. IBD Paul Johnston speaks at Derrycarne Conference tonight. Pray for God s blessing on the Word. 26 SWID Janet Slater speaks at both clubs in Deerpark today. Pray that the young people will really grasp the gospel. CED Grace Howson speaks at Syston ladies meeting in Leicester this afternoon.

9 Page 9 30 APRIL - 6 MAY 30 HD Justin Cummings takes the morning service at Acharacle Free Church of Scotland. WID Robert Little takes both services in Springfield Congregational Church. CID Trevor Bennett appreciates prayer for God s help and blessing as he speaks at Shimna Gospel Hall, Newcastle, this evening. NID Timothy Condy shares tonight at a mission focus event in First Magherafelt Presbyterian Church. NWID South West Donegal Tent Mission commences tonight (see Missions page). 01 SWED Pray that as Alistair & Yvette Park continue to visit Christians they would be an encouragement to them. ASBD William & Carolyn Harrison ask prayer for the practical work in and around Newton Stewart FM Centre and grounds. Pray too for the contacts that will be made and the ministry they will have among the various groups and visitors who use the Centre. 02 IBD Kenneth Martin speaks at Corwillis Rally tonight and Noel Darragh at Camagh Conference on Friday night. BKS Pray that all bookshop and café staff would be sensitive to the Spirit s leading in conversations with customers. 03 SWID Johnathan Slater speaks at the Oasis outreach lunch at Carhue today. ESD Pray for the one-to-one contacts that Kathy Wood has opportunity to speak to and the gospel literature given. 04 NWID Pray that Marjorie Bennett s ministry will be a blessing to those who attend Alison Tutty s ladies Bible study. IBD Jenny McCullough begins a new series of Bible Explorer lessons in County Armagh primary schools on Thursdays and Fridays. NID Pray for the Christian Leaders Breakfast and Seminar this morning at the Rosspark Hotel and for John Shearer as he shares. 05 NWID Garry & Alison Tutty take their regular school assemblies in Limavady this morning. HD Justin & Carol Cummings take the assembly at St Columba s Primary School. Many of these kids showed an interest in camp; pray they will book. SSD Gordon Thomson speaks at a special weekend of meetings in Springburn Assemblies of God. SEED Cynthia & Stephen Walker have the youth club at Mickfield every Friday during term time. 06 SSD Pray for Joe McNeilly as he speaks at Edinburgh Rally this afternoon. IMD The 4 th Seed youth group meet at Durrow FM Centre this evening. Pray that God s Word will impact their daily living. SWID Esther Stevenson is responsible for the children s programme throughout Westside Baptist s church weekend. WID Heather Wilson has Kinawley Coffee Morning. LET THE LITTLE CHILDREN COME TO ME, AND DO NOT FORBID THEM; FOR OF SUCH IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD. Mark 10:14

10 7-13 MAY Page SWED Pray that people respond to God s Word as Alistair Park has the opportunity to preach in The Salvation Army in Launceston. CID Naomi Dudgeon takes a meeting tonight in Ballynahinch CWU Hall and shares about her work in West Belfast with those who gather. WID Maguiresbridge Mission begins today (see Missions page). Pray for the wives and families of Robert Little and Ronnie Killops as they conduct this mission. 08 IBD Mabel Brush shares at the first of three Fit 4 Life events for ladies in Portadown FM Bookshop. HD Pray for Donnie Macleod and all who will join in prayer tonight in Tarbert, Harris, for the tent mission there 28 May 11 June. WID Elaine Johnston speaks at Walk for Life in Bellanaleck. 09 IBD Andrew McCullough speaks at Lisburn Independent Methodist Bible study tonight and David Bennett speaks at Moyrourkan Conference tomorrow night. SEED Arabella Paul is trusting for further schools to open up for her to teach Bible Explorer. 10 SWED Alistair & Yvette Park ask prayer for wisdom for as they think through their work with Newquay Baptist Church. NID Pray for Rev David McGaughey as he speaks tonight at Ballee Conference. 11 IMD Andrew McIlroy speaks at two rallies this week, in Kilkenny tonight and in Roscrea tomorrow night. WID Monaghan Elim Church Fit for Life is tonight. Pray for Marjorie Bennett as she speaks to the ladies who gather. 12 WID Heather Wilson takes the assembly in Ballinamallard Primary School today and again later in this month. SEED On Fridays James & Katie Brown have Mums and Tots in the morning and B4T children s club in the afternoon. CED Pray for the men who gather at Harby FM Centre for a weekend of fellowship and teaching based on the theme Awake the Warrior. CID Tonight starts a weekend in Newcastle which George & Andrea Conn share with Lisburn Torch Trust group. Pray for lives to be touched. NWID Garry Tutty requests prayer for the annual North West Convention in Lismacarrol Mission Hall with William Harrison speaking (see Events page). ESD Fraserburgh Convention Weekend begins tonight (see Events page). 13 NID Tonight is The Anchor in Ballymena; pray for Matthew Campbell and band as they minister in Word and song. WID Pastor William McCandless is the speaker at the rally in Gorey.

11 Page MAY 14 SEED Stephen Walker preaches in Great Moulton this morning and has a Focus on The Faith Mission service in Barking this evening. NED Alistair Patterson preaches at Carthorpe Methodist Church anniversary service in the morning and Paul Curwen takes the evening service at Holden Chapel. NID Timothy Condy values prayer as he takes a youth service at Knockbracken Congregational Church, Belfast. WID David Bennett speaks at Crea Methodist Church. 15 FMBC Remember the students as they begin lectures again today after their placements. WID Over the next three Mondays, Marjorie Bennett and Heather Wilson speak at Walk for Life in Bellanaleck. SWID Janet Slater has MOPS this morning. 16 IHQ Pray for The Faith Mission superintendents in Ireland who meet today for prayer, future planning and fellowship. CED Pray that Hope Community Café would continue to attract people from the estate and relationships would be made for the advance of the gospel. 17 SEED This afternoon Cynthia Walker will speak at a ladies event at Burlington Baptist Church. CID Many Wednesday nights, Naomi Dudgeon is involved with a group in West Belfast for Bible study and thanks God for reality in some there who have definitely met with God. WAL Pray for Paul Crowe in the ongoing ministry of circulating good Christian books. 18 SEED Arabella Paul begins a series of five weekly Old Testament Bible Explorer lessons in Northiam. SSD Noel McClintock speaks at the annual Greenock Rally in Barnard s Court Mission tonight. Pray that those who gather there regularly to pray will be encouraged. NID/IMD Pray for Ian Booth as he preaches at Dervock Rally and for Rev Ivan Dungan, speaker at Enniscorthy Rally tonight. 19 SWID Esther Stevenson is thankful to God for all who attended the Christianity Explored course in Dunmanway; and also for one-to-one Bible studies and evident spiritual growth. NID Tonight is Ballygelly Rally; pray for Pastor Alan Hoey as he brings the Word. WID Marjorie Bennett takes the final CAMEO meeting for this session. 20 NED Alistair Patterson preaches at the annual SASRA Rally in Catterick this afternoon. SSD Pray for Stirling Rally this afternoon with Noel McClintock speaking. ESD Nigel Wilson speaks at Skene Murray Bible Weekend tonight and tomorrow night, and in St Andrew s Church of Scotland, Peterhead, tomorrow morning.

12 21-27 MAY Page NED/WAL James Bovenizer speaks at Holden Congregational Chapel today, and this afternoon Paul Crowe preaches in Cregrina Mission. SSD Pray for Gordon Thomson as he speaks at the 125th anniversary services today in Springburn Baptist Church. NID Timothy Condy takes the children s day service this morning at Abbots Cross Congregational Church. This evening Andrew McCullough speaks at Laymore Drive-In and Ian Booth at Tansy Mission Hall. SWID Johnathan Slater speaks at Bantry Christian Fellowship this morning and at Church Cross monthly meeting this afternoon. IHQ Trevor Matthews preaches at Ballysillan Gospel Hall morning and evening. WID Robert Little asks prayer as he prepares and speaks at Ballynanny Methodist Church coffee bar. 22 SSD Gordon Thomson speaks tonight at an outreach meeting in Fauldhouse Church of Scotland. BKS Sunday School prize giving is still an important event for most churches. Pray that teachers will be led to the right book for each young person, and that the Bibles given to those leaving Sunday School will be used and read and become the means of leading unsaved to the Lord. 23 CID Yvonne Bennett has the first of four special Fit4Life events in the Scrabo Estate, Newtownards, today. NID Pray for Timothy & Emma Condy as they take assemblies in Ballymena Primary School this morning and Friday of this week. SWID Johnathan & Janet Slater and Esther Stevenson have the final clubs at Carhue today and Deerpark tomorrow. It would be great if many of these children and young people came to camp. 24 WID David & Marjorie Bennett travel to Canada for two ladies weekends and Thirsting for God meetings. CED Pray for gospel opportunities for Clair Frith as she attends the toddler group in Harby, and remember Kyan as he takes fortnightly assemblies at Harby Primary School. 25 NID Tonight is Cloughmills Conference with Rev Tom Shaw bringing God s Word. NWID Pray for all the ladies who come along to CAMEO@Carhue tonight. 26 HD Justin & Carol Cummings have an assembly at Lundavra Primary School. CID Yvonne Bennett is involved this weekend with a group of ladies in Newcastle, and Trevor takes Commons Mission Hall on Sunday. 27 SSD Thank the Lord for the opportunities He gives Gordon & Janice Thomson for personal evangelism. CID Naomi Dudgeon speaks this evening at a missionary meeting in Mullartown House, Annalong. Pray this will be an inspiration for more to pray for the work in West Belfast. LORD, LAY SOME SOUL UPON MY HEART, AND LOVE THAT SOUL THROUGH ME; AND MAY I ALWAYS DO MY PART, TO WIN THAT SOUL FOR THEE. Leon Tucker

13 Page MAY - 3 JUNE 28 CID George Conn preaches in Magheragall Methodist Church this morning and looks to God to speak to those who gather of the necessity of responding to His voice. NWID Garry Tutty speaks at Cornfields Nursing Home afternoon services. CED Pray that God s presence would be felt and God s Word would bring conviction at Earlesfield Community Church this afternoon. 29 ESD Kathy Wood speaks at Methven House Care Home. CED The English conversation class in Hope Community Café, Grantham, has had a slow start but there is potential for growth. Pray for this. 30 ASBD Galloway Bible Week commences today (see Events page). Remember especially Donavan Lurrie as he ministers. Pray that God will draw in local folks as well as those who come from a distance, and that the impact of these meetings will have far-reaching effects for His glory. IBD Visitation begins today for Magheralin Tent Mission (11-25 June). CID Naomi Dudgeon continues to have many opportunities reaching needy people in West Belfast and praises God for many God-ordained moments to pray in homes. 01 WID Robert Little begins a month of Thursday night Bible studies in the Lifeboat Fellowship, Dungannon. CED Ask that God would really meet with the Engage teens tonight in Grantham. 02 FMBC Remember the secondyear students as they present their dissertations to staff, friends and local church leaders at The Edge conference. NWID Garry & Alison Tutty value prayer for the children they will reach this morning at school assemblies. Pray that the gospel will challenge both children and staff. CID Derek Maxwell is the speaker at the Ards Bible Weekend. Folk from this end of the District do not get to a lot of other meetings and so we look to the Lord for freshness and blessing at these gatherings. NID Castlegore Bible Weekend commences tonight (see Events page). SWID Bandon Convention begins tonight. (see Events page). 03 SSD Pray for Iain MacLeod as he speaks this afternoon at Edinburgh Rally. FMBC A team of students from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago join FMBC for the next three weeks. Pray that this will be a time of fellowship and blessing for all the students as they mix with different cultures. 31 SEED Soccer School runs from today until Saturday. Pray for young children to give their lives to God. WID Heather Wilson takes weekly assemblies in Florencecourt over the next three weeks.

14 4-10 JUNE Page SEED Arabella Paul looks to the Lord for inspiration and anointing as she speaks at St Barnabas allage service for Pentecost. NED Alistair Patterson preaches at the monthly meeting in Leyburn Mission Hall this afternoon. WID Timothy Condy values prayer as he takes the children s day services in Cuningham Memorial Presbyterian Church, Cullybackey. 05 SEED Earl Stonham FM Centre will need to be ready for camp next month. Pray for help, speed and finance to get it to a usable state. Pray for preparations for camps in many Districts over the summer. Ask the Lord to prepare the hearts of the young people. 06 NID Remember the assemblies this morning and on Friday at Ballymena Primary School; pray that God s Word would have an impact on young lives. CED Pray that lives would be changed by God s Word studied tonight at the Earlesfield Bible study. HQ Edinburgh Convention commences in three weeks; pray that the Lord would clearly guide the speakers as they prepare. 07 SEED Arabella Paul teaches Bible Explorer lessons weekly in Eccles, Vigo and Istead Rise for the next five weeks. SWID Esther shares God s Word at Oasis@ Carhue today. CED Pray for good conversations as Kyan & Clair Frith attend the Harby village lunch. 08 CID George & Andrea Conn and team share in four rallies this week and next throughout the District and trust the meetings will be a real encouragement to those who attend. ESD Nigel Wilson asks prayer for the gospel literature left in over 8500 homes in Peterhead and the conversations held with many needy people. 09 SWED Pray that Alistair & Yvette Park will develop meaningful relationships in the village of Lewdown where they live. NWID Rev Paul Acheson speaks at Roe Valley Bible Weekend (see Events page). Pray for much blessing over the three evenings. 10 NID Tonight is The Anchor BBQ with Keith Lindsay speaking and Dave Morrison singing. Pray that young people would hear the call of God. CID Trevor Bennett plans literature outreach at Armagh Agricultural Show today. Ask the Lord to use His truth contained in the gospel tracts to bring conviction and conversion. GOD DOES NOT CALL THOSE WHO ARE EQUIPPED, HE EQUIPS THOSE WHOM HE HAS CALLED. Smith Wigglesworth

15 Page JUNE 11 NED Alistair Patterson preaches at Bethel Evangelical Church, Ripon, this morning and at Clapham Evangelical Church this evening. IMD Mervyn Tomb has been encouraged by how people from Roscrea are benefitting from God s Word. Pray for further impact as Mervyn speaks in Oasis Fellowship this morning. SSD Gavin & Rebecca Harrison have Energize youth meeting. Pray that this small group of young people would grow spiritually and numerically. WID Killycurragh Monthly Meeting takes place with Robert Little as speaker. IBD Magheralin Tent Mission begins today (see Missions page). 15 WID It was a tremendous encouragement to the local Christians to see the young people from Meet Up and Teens Camp take the monthly meeting in Killycurragh. Pray that God will guide each one of these lives for His glory. Pray for John Townend and the staff at General Headquarters as they deal with the practical aspects of the running of the Mission. 12 ESD Ruth Wilson will appreciate prayer as she speaks at Peterhead Salvation Army. CID Pray that God s Word would speak into the hearts of those who attend Bangor Rally tonight and the rally at Tansy on Wednesday night. 13 CID Ask the Lord to definitely guide Naomi Dudgeon as she plans outdoor children s work in West Belfast. Last summer, it was so good when two mothers asked her after a meeting to explain to them what it means to be born again. NWID Garry & Alison Tutty value prayer for suitable helpers for their two camps in August. 14 SWED Continue to pray that Alistair & Yvette Park would be given opportunities to share the gospel amongst the people in the South West. HD Pray that the Lord would lead Donnie & Catherine Macleod to the right locations for future tent missions. 16 CED Pray for the teenagers meeting for Bible study at Connected in Harby tonight. FMBC Remember the students who are soon to complete their studies, particularly those in the second year. Ask the Lord to clearly guide them into His perfect plan for their lives. 17 ASBD William & Carolyn Harrison ask prayer for every child and young person who will attend the summer camps at Newton Stewart. Remember too those who are preparing ministry for these camps. CED Pray for a good attendance tomorrow afternoon at Earlesfield Community Church. Ask the Lord to bring in those who have been contacted in Hope Community Café.

16 18-24 JUNE Page SEED Stephen Walker preaches in Otley Baptist Church this morning and Bethel Chapel in Diss this afternoon. SWED Pray that as Alistair Park preaches at Halwill Baptist Church God would use His Word to challenge the Christians to reach out to their community. SSD Gordon Thomson speaks this morning at Motherwell Ebenezer Church. CID Trevor Bennett speaks at both services today at Knocknagoney Hall, Holywood. IBD/NID Carey Killops speaks at Irvinestown Independent Methodist Church children s day and Timothy Condy takes the youth Sunday services at Ballee Baptist Church. WID Robert Little speaks at the annual Glenageeragh Orange Service. Pray for Robert as he prepares and for the Orangemen who attend, many of whom are not saved. 19 NED James Bovenizer takes school assemblies in Calder Vale and Scorton today. ESD Justin & Carol Cummings have an assembly at Roy Bridge Primary School. Pray for the children and staff who will hear God s Word. 20 NWID Garry & Alison Tutty value prayer for camp preparation this week. Pray for open-air outreach planned in various locations over the summer months. Ask the Lord to draw souls to Himself. THE GOD OF THIS WORLD HAS BLINDED THE MINDS OF THE UNBELIEVERS, TO KEEP THEM FROM SEEING THE LIGHT OF THE GOSPEL OF THE GLORY OF CHRIST, WHO IS THE IMAGE OF GOD. 2 Corinthians 4:4 21 NID Andrew & Barbara McIlroy appreciate prayer for the Glens of Antrim. Pray that God would open the eyes and hearts of those with whom the truth about Jesus has been shared. Many are religious, but not saved. NED Pray for James Bovenizer as he speaks at Lea Endowed School assembly. Remember the many children who James & Lynda have shared the gospel with in various schools during this school year. 22 HQ Pray for the final preparations for Edinburgh Convention. Also ask the Lord to prepare the hearts of those who will attend. FMBC Thank the Lord for the students who have already been accepted to commence their studies in September. Pray for others to apply. 23 WAL Paul Crowe values your prayers as he speaks at the Kintyre Christian Fellowship (Scotland). NID Remember Emma Condy as she shares God s Word at Waveney Fold this evening. 24 CED Kyan & Clair Frith look forward to welcoming people from the local community for an open afternoon at Harby FM Centre. The first camps for this year take place during the first week of July. Ask the Lord for the salvation, spiritual growth, and safety of the many hundreds of children who will attend throughout the summer.

17 SUMMER Camps Camps are an important part of the work of The Faith Mission throughout the summer. Please begin to pray for the camps - for camp leaders as they plan and arrange, for those who will be preparing to teach, and for campers to book in. Pray for lives to be changed. 3-7 Jul NID Portadown FM Centre Timothy & Emma Condy Jul SWID Bandon FM Centre Johnathan & Janet Slater Jul SSD FMBC, Edinburgh Gordon & Janice Thomson Jul NID Portadown FM Centre Timothy & Emma Condy Jul SWID Bandon FM Centre Johnathan & Janet Slater Jul HD Kilravock Donnie & Catherine Macleod Jul IBD Portadown FM Centre Andrew & Jenny McCullough Jul HD Kilravock Donnie & Catherine Macleod Jul IMD Durrow FM Centre Mervyn & Rachel Tomb Jul CED Harby FM Centre Kyan & Clair Frith Jul ASBD N e wt on St e w a rt F M C en t r e Wi l l i a m & Ca r ol y n H a r rison Jul IBD Portadown FM Centre Andrew & Jenny McCullough Jul SEED Earl Stonham FM Centre Stephen & Cynthia Walker Jul NID Ballyhornan Scout Centre Timothy & Emma Condy Jul WID Ballymena FM Centre David & Marjorie Bennett Jul - 4 Aug WID Portadown FM Centre Garry & Alison Tutty Jul - 4 Aug SEED Earl Stonham FM Centre Stephen & Cynthia Walker Jul - 4 Aug SWED Manaton Alistair & Yvette Park Jul - 4 Aug IMD Durrow FM Centre Mervyn & Rachel Tomb Jul - 4 Aug CED Harby FM Centre Kyan & Clair Frith Jul - 4 Aug ASBD N e wt on St e w a rt F M C en t r e Wi l l i a m & Ca r ol y n H a r rison Aug WID Portadown FM Centre Garry & Alison Tutty Aug SWED Manaton Alistair & Yvette Park Aug IMD Durrow FM Centre Mervyn & Rachel Tomb Aug CED Harby FM Centre Kyan & Clair Frith 15+

18 MISSIONS TAKING PLACE AROUND BRITAIN AND IRELAND BETWEEN MARCH AND JUNE Friday 31 March Sunday 2 April ENCOUNTER 2017 in FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, MONAGHAN Heather Wilson and Esther Gillanders The Henry Ford story with George Conn - Fri Ladies Coffee Morning with Pauline Condy - Sat Night of Story and Song with Andy Cardy and Linda Lindsay - Sun Sunday 23 Sunday 30 April ISLE OF TIREE GOSPEL MEETINGS Donnie Macleod with FMBC students Scott McFarland and Alex Henderson nightly gospel meetings and Sunday services Sunday 30 April Sunday 14 May SOUTH WEST DONEGAL TENT MISSION Trevor Matthews, Garry Tutty & Students nightly gospel meetings (ex. Sat) Wednesday 3 Sunday 7 May ISLE OF RAASAY GOSPEL MEETINGS Donnie Macleod with FMBC students Scott McFarland and Alex Henderson nightly gospel meetings and Sunday services Monday 22 May Monday 5 June EARLESFIELD ESTATE MISSION with the team from Mississippi State University Sunday 28 May Sunday 11 June GOOD NEWS 4 THE NORTH COAST TENT MISSION North Irish District Team nightly gospel meetings (ex. Sat) Sunday 28 May Sunday 11 June ISLE OF HARRIS TENT MISSION in TARBERT Donnie Macleod, Gordon Thomson, Andrew Quinn and others nightly tent meetings (ex. Sat) coffee mornings Sunday 11 Sunday 25 June MAGHERALIN TENT MISSION Trevor Matthews, George Conn and Andrew McCullough gospel meetings weeknights and Sunday afternoons Sunday 7 Sunday 28 May MAGUIRESBDRIGE MISSION Robert Little and Ronnie Killops nightly gospel meetings

19 EVENTS TAKING PLACE AROUND BRITAIN AND IRELAND BETWEEN MARCH AND JUNE Thursday 4 Sunday 7 May NORTH ULSTER BIBLE WEEKEND at CARNLEA Speakers: Pastor John Shearer and Rev Graeme Orr Friday 12 Sunday 14 May FRASERBURGH CONVENTION WEEKEND in BAPTIST CHURCH Speaker: Gordon Thomson Friday 12 Sunday 14 May NORTH WEST CONVENTION in LISMACARROL MISSION HALL Speaker: William Harrison Monday 22 Thursday 25 May MAY RALLIES Speaker: Alistair Patterson Monday 22 STOWMARKET in BAPTIST CHURCH Tuesday 23 GREAT ELLINGHAM in BAPTIST CHURCH Wednesday 24 HORHAM in BAPTIST CHURCH Thursday 25 WHEPSTEAD in BAPTIST CHURCH Tuesday 30 May Sunday 4 June GALLOWAY BIBLE WEEK at NEWTON STEWART FM CENTRE Speaker: Donavan Lurrie ladies coffee morning with Naomi Dudgeon Sat Friday 2 Sunday 4 June CASTLEGORE BIBLE WEEKEND in MISSION HALL Speaker: Pastor Victor Maxwell Friday 2 Sunday 4 June ARDS BIBLE WEEKEND in PORTAVOGIE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Speaker: Derek Maxwell (Slavic Gospel Association) Friday 2 Monday 5 June BANDON CONVENTION at BANDON FM CENTRE Speakers: Rev John Magee and Pastor Mervyn Carter Friday 9 Sunday 11 June ROE VALLEY BIBLE WEEKEND in LARGY COMMUNITY HALL Speaker: Rev Paul Acheson ladies coffee morning with Sharon Acheson - Sat Friday 9 Sunday 11 June CAIRNBULG BIBLE WEEKEND in GOSPEL HALL Speaker: Pastor John Shearer

20 Edinburgh CONVENTION JUNE - 2 JULY THE FAITH MISSION BIBLE COLLEGE EDINBURGH, EH17 8QG THE FAITH MISSION EDINBURGH CONVENTION OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY QUALITY BIBLE TEACHING AND FELLOWSHIP WITH CHRISTIANS FROM ACROSS THE BRITISH ISLES AND BEYOND. With a programme for all ages, centred around solid, relevant Bible teaching from globally respected speakers, it aims to encourage God glorifying, contagious gospel living. BARNABY ALSOP DAVID COOK ANDY HUNTER SANDY ROGER CHARLES PRICE DAVID ROBERTSON JOHN TOWNEND STEPHEN WALKER w: faithmission.org/edinburgh e: edinburghconvention@faithmission.org t: Design and Print by

21 WORKERS IN IRELAND IRISH HEADQUARTERS (IHQ) CENTRAL IRISH DISTRICT (CID) BOOKSHOPS (BKS) Trevor & Sandra Matthews Director for Ireland, LISBURN NORTH WEST IRISH DISTRICT (NWID) John Matthews, Director of Bookshop Ministries NORTH IRISH DISTRICT (NID) George & Andrea Conn Superintendent, LISBURN Garry & Alison Tutty Superintendent, LIMAVADY Timothy & Emma Condy Superintendent, BALLYMENA Andrew & Barbara McIlroy GLENS OF ANTRIM Trevor & Yvonne Bennett NEWTOWNARDS WEST IRISH DISTRICT (WID) NWID NID Naomi Dudgeon WEST BELFAST WID CID IBD David & Marjorie Bennett Superintendent, OMAGH IRISH BORDER DISTRICT (IBD) IMD Heather Wilson WEST FERMANAGH Andrew & Jenny McCullough Superintendent, PORTADOWN SWID Robert Little DUNGANNON Ronnie & Carey Killops CAVAN SOUTH WEST IRISH DISTRICT (SWID) IRISH MIDLANDS DISTRICT (IMD) Leslie & Mabel Brush Centre managers, PORTADOWN Johnathan & Janet Slater Superintendent, CORK Esther Stevenson WEST CORK Mervyn & Rachel Tomb Superintendent, DURROW

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