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Prayer Notes for week commencing Thursday 28th August, 2008
| Our
World |
INDIA –
Orissa – communal violence between Hindus and Christians
after prominent Hindu leader killed, allegedly by Maoist gunmen,
but blamed on Christians. 8 dead, at least one orphanage destroyed
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| Our
Nation |
Government
in Westminster, Holyrood and Brussels:- praying esp. for
Christians, of whatever party, witnessing in these difficult environments.
see 'Christians in Parliament' Christian life and witness Those administering law and justice – the courts, judges, police etc. Economic Downturn, Inflation etc. - those in difficulty because of rising food prices; loss of job or threat of loss of job; difficulties with mortgage Drug/Alcohol Addiction . National Life – huge differences in life expectancy between those in affluent areas and those in poor areas Bible Society; Gideons. BBC celebrating 200th Anniversary of Scottish Bible Society with special 'Songs of Praise' being recorder in Linlithgow St. Michael's Church at end of September The media; the Internet; etc. Our schools, colleges and universities- and SU, Christian Unions Children settling into new schools; Christian teachers and S.U. leaders National Church – praying for revival, new candidates for the ministry & remembering churches with vacancies |
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| Nearby
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Ministers
& others with whom our church has a particular relationship,
incl. Nigel Barge, Lynn McChlery, Fiona Gardner, Peter White,
Ramsay Shields, Malcolm Duff, Alan Hamilton, Stuart Matthews,
George Vidits, Gemma Stoddart Ramsay Shields is in Stornoway preaching at the Communion services at the High Kirk (Willie Black) –3 or 4 services! St. Columba Ch. (Geo. Vidits) has Family W/E Away this week-end with Alan Hamilton and David & Lorna speaking Torrance P. Ch. (Nigel Barge) had highly successful Holiday Club – with total of 110 children attending – between 84 & 97 each day International Christian College Business in Glasgow(BiG) – next meeting Tues. 2nd Sept. 12.30 for 1.00 p.m. Renfield Centre, Prof. Phil Hanlon 'How can I sustain my energy levels at work?' Open Door Trust , Glasgow City Mission; Lodging House Mission; Maxie Richards Foundation; Rainbow House etc.:- OPEN DOOR TRUST- 'Christianity Explored' course going well; Monday night street work continues –Norman and Janice involved GLASGOW CITY MISSION – has an 'Open Day' at Child & Family Centre in Govan on Sat. 30th August. |
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| Milngavie &
the Parish |
Local
churches, their ministers and leaders:- especially
U.F. St. Andrerw's and Allander churches seeking a minister or
pastor - St. Andrew's – Donald Jute & family are now on the South side of Glasgow (Rev. K. Roach retires shortly) The Youth of the area:- - praying for those back at school and those seeking employment or awaiting joining college or university - pray especially for new leaders for Allander and St. Pauls Friendship House & Friendship Circle - constant need for more help in both places Our councillors, police and fire services, medical and nursing services |
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The
Church |
Fergus
Buchanan and Gabrielle; Ken MacDonald & Evelyn |
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PASTOR 'BIKE'Pastor Zhang “Bike” Mingxuan, known for traveling across China on a bicycle to evangelize, was arrested by Chinese police just two days before the Olympics began.
Earlier this year, Pastor Bike pleaded with VOM staff to ask Christians to pray for persecuted Christians in China during the Olympics. The pastor voluntarily preaches the gospel openly in China despite being persecuted. He has asked for his identity to be revealed to bring continued attention to the persecution of Christians in Communist China.
Thanks to Pastor Bike’s inspiration and the commitment of concerned Christians across the United States, more than 800,000 prayer bands have been circulated. (see below). On Aug. 6, Pastor Bike was arrested while trying to deliver medicine to his ailing wife. His wife and another pastor were also arrested. We have also learned this week that Chinese officials are opening a full investigation of the Olympic Prayer Bands that were distributed to house church members within China. Despite this increased pressure from Chinese authorities, Chinese Christians continue to ask for prayer and to make their plight known.
Pastor Bike, president of the Chinese House Church Alliance, rode his bike more than 10,000 miles, visiting 24 Chinese provinces to introduce nonbelievers to Jesus Christ. Armed with a Bible and his business card, which declared “Believe in Jesus, Be Granted Eternal Life,” Pastor Bike brought the gospel to thousands of people. He and other Chinese evangelists have been repeatedly harassed by Chinese officials during this Olympic year.
Please pray for the release of Pastor Bike and his wife.
OLYMPIC PRAYER BAND
The eyes of the world are on the Olympics. But the eyes of God remain on His children and especially those who suffer for their faith.
Despite what you may hear in the news, Chinese Christians who refuse to register with the government controlled church are being persecuted. Many have undergone horrific suffering.
Recently a prominent representative of a group of house churches in China asked Christians throughout the free world to pray for China during the Olympics. The Voice of the Martyrs, in partnership with China Aid Associates, has accepted that call and has produced the Olympic Prayer Band. 800,000 have already in use in USA. Similar prayer bands will also be distributed to house church Christians in China and they will be praying for you as well.
