We are getting news from our Elim Kenya leadership and other partners in that nation. The picture they paint is one of chaos and absolute horror with houses and churches being burned and people killed.
Our Elim Kenya General Superintendent says,
“So far the Elim Pentecostal Church has lost two churches, one in Nairobi and one in Eldoret. Most of our church members have been misplaced and killed. I have 22 families camping in my home. Transport has been damaged and shops looted. A convoy of buses and lorries carrying displaced people cannot move without paramilitary escort. People are having a difficult time picking up bodies and taking them to various hospital mortuaries, which are getting congested.â€
We rise with many believers around the world and pray for mercy and grace.
This email was sent to the church office this morning from Elim International Missions:
NIGERIA
This is a special request for prayer for Elim in Nigeria.
We have just been told that the Elim church in Bauchi, the first Elim church and the largest, has been burnt down by Muslims with everything inside. Thankfully all the church members are safe and also the schools (nursery, primary and secondary) which are a quarter of a mile away from the church. We understand that when trying to stabilise the situation, the police shot and killed the Muslim leader of the riot.
Matthew Ayodele, the President of Elim Nigeria, has moved from the area for safety as have many of the church members.
Please pray that God will surround our Elim leaders in Nigeria, the Bauchi church congregation and the schools with His protection. Pray that this terrible incident will not lead to further uprising. Pray that Matthew and the other leaders will have guidance and wisdom in everything they do.
We really appreciate your continued prayer support, thank you.
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please contact Kathy on kcooper@elimhq.net
I chose to do my four day silence from 10am Thursday to 1.30pm Sunday 31st
November to raise funds for the Big Dress festival in Sheffield…
I didn’t SPEAK on behalf of others who have no voice - namely:
- The many who are trapped in horrendous working conditions making clothes
and other produce for the Western world
- The children forced into work instead of having the education
they ought to receive
- The multitude of victims of injustice as a direct
consequence of the lack of accountability of multi-national companies in
- our world today
“The wages you failed to pay the workmen who mowed your fields arecrying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the
ears of the Lord Almighty” James 5:4
The Big Dress Campaign is seeking to make a difference in this area, by
hosting a 5 day festival in Sheffield in May 2008, highlighting these
issues, lobbying UK Government and exploring the relationship between the
creative arts, Christianity and social justice. Please support me however
you can by sponsoring me to raise essential funds that will make the next
leg of the Big Dress Tour possible in Sheffield.
http://www.speak.org.uk
Silence is great when it’s chosen, but hellish when it is forced.
On Sat 1st Dec Wycliffe Bible Translators are holding a “Wycliffe and Me” day at Acomb Baptist Church, which is for anyone who is interested in finding out more about them - whether they are thinking about joining, or are already supporters of Wycliffe members. All the details can be found on their website:
http://www.wycliffe.org.uk
just click on the link for the two-page pdf file.
This week we had a guest speaker, Alan Hobson, from an organisation that supports persecuted churches around the world, CWS (Christian Solidarity Worldwide).
Is there more to life than this?
Ask big questions in a relaxed environment. Enjoy a coffee and a bite to eat while you’re at it, all this for free!
Where?: FUSE Cafe, Swinegate, York. Next to the Biltmore Bar & Grill.
When?: Every Tuesday from 16th October, 5.30-7.30pm.
For more info telephone (01904) 767283 or 07737 729821 and ask for Graham or Penny, or email: mail@york-epc.org.uk.
Ministering to Muslims - One Day Seminars
- Letchworth - Tuesday 9th October 2007
- Halifax - Tuesday 30th October 2007
- Cheltenham - Thursday 1st November 2007
Star: 9.30am End: 3.30pm
Speaker Biography
Martin [British] lives in Bromley with his wife Jensie [Swedish] and their Swenglish sons . Martin & Jensie have a passion for taking the Good News to Muslims and have worked amongst them for over 25 years, having spent much of that time iun the Middle East.
Martin currently provides support and development for church planting teams, shares the Gospel with Muslim friends, teaches around the world on Muslim evangelism and represents OM on interagency networks. When he can fit it in he works as an independent cultural consultant and executive coach for clients such as GSK, PWC, Motorola, Rolls Royce, GM, Ford and Ericsson.
He has a Masters Degree from Fuller Theological Seminary where he completed a double specialisation in Islam and Christian Leadership Development. In 1997 Martin reveived the Paul Person Award for Innovative Vision and Creativity in the Task of World Evangelism.
Why Attend?
- Feeling equipped and able to share the Gospel with Muslims in your locality.
- Understanding the cultural adaptations needed, where appropriat, to increase trust and respect with Muslims.
- Being able to answer some of the standard Muslim objections to Christianity.
- Knowing some of the basic beliefs and practices of Muslims and be able to use these as bridges when sharing the Gospel.
- Encouraged that God is clearly and powerfully at work in the Muslim world.
- Motivated to increase your prayer for Muslims both here and abroad.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A BOOKING FORM
Yes it is true!
For the first time in almost 50 years, the camp will not be taking place this year. The field is just too waterlogged.
Go to the Fraisthorpe Camp website for full details.
There are a number of opportunities for helping with camp this year by using your car.
Tow-bar Help
Friday, 20th July, we need help from drivers who have tow-bars on their cars.
The task is to move caravans from storage to the camp site at Fraisthorpe. We meet at the storage place at 10:30 AM and move as many as we can in the time. When we finish we go for a lunch at the fish and chip cafe.
The storage place is Catfoss Industrial Estate, Brandesburton. To see where that is go to this MAP.
Lifts for Campers
Some young people and their luggage need transporting to camp on Sat 28th July or 4th Aug (depending which week they are booked in for).
Middle Sunday Barbecue
We usually meet for a 4;30 PM barbecue before going to the evening meeting. Some of our church would love to be there if transport was available. Can you help?
Yes it is that time of the year again. Next Friday, 20th July, we need help from drivers who have tow-bars on their cars.
The task is to move caravans from storage to the camp site at Fraisthorpe. We meet at the storage place at 10:30 AM and move as many as we can in the time. When we finish we go for a lunch at the fish and chip cafe.
The storage place is Catfoss Industrial Estate, Brandesburton. To see where that is go to this MAP.
