PL2010-13, 31-Mar-10
Wednesday, 31st March 2010 | No: PL2010-13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The 'Day' and 'Country' designations below refer to the respective right-hand page(s) in the 2010 edition of the Points for Prayer Handbook, which contains useful background information to these prayer requests.
Click on these links for further information on Countries, Partners and People.
Day 4 – SPAIN
Derek and Jane French with Gabriela leave Ireland this Friday (2nd April) to return to Spain following a short and busy home assignment, during which Derek attended two IFES conferences (one in Dublin and one in Rotterdam) as well as speaking in churches both in the north and south of Ireland and in universities.
Prayer Points –
- Give thanks for the opportunities Derek and Jane have had to share with others about the work of GBU in Spain.
- For safe and trouble-free travel back to Bilbao.
- Remember them as they settle back into work with GBU.
Day 5 – FRANCE
The Faculté Libre de Théologie Réformée (FLTR) in Aix-en-Provence trains men and women for ministry in various Reformed or Protestant denominations in France and the French-speaking world. Courses take account of today’s needs in ministry, with a growing distance learning programme to masters level and increased involvement with training programmes for French-speaking Africa. PCI continues to support FLTR through an annual grant, while Rev. Dr. Gordon Campbell(Professor of New Testament Studies at UTC, Belfast) who formerly taught there, makes periodic short visits to Aix to help FLTR deliver its courses.
FLTR is having a day of prayer and fasting on Holy Thursday (1st April), with a focus on the life and ministry of the College. Please join FLTR staff, students and friends of FLTR in giving over part of that day to the needs of FLTR.
Prayer Points –
- For the teaching staff, as they continue to teach amidst important ongoing reforms to teaching programmes and pathways. Remember especially three of them who are pursuing PhDs (one of whom is on sabbatical).
- For FLTR’s partnering work, and for two members of staff travelling to Korea and the US in this regard.
- For the students, both on campus and in distance-learning, especially those coming to the end of their studies and seeking prospects for ministry.
- For recruitment of students for next year, many students inquire/make decisions about their future study at this time of year.
- For the College's President (Pascal Geoffroy), whose fragile health has reduced his involvement in FLTR over recent months.
- For the College's financial situation.
Days 12 to 14 – KENYA
Edwin and Anne Kibathi continue to be busy with their work ministering the newly planted PCEA congregation for East African expatriates in London. Edwin will be travelling to Kenya this week to attend the PCEA General Assembly Committee.
The young man who drove the car that caused the death of two Kenyan girls in London last summer has been jailed for a total of sixteen years. Another young Kenyan has been jail for killing another youth. Both families are going through much agony over what has happened.
Prayer Points –
- For the Kibathis in their ongoing work and that the new church will continue to grow.
- That Edwin will have a safe trip to Kenya remember the family remaining in London.
- For the two young men who have been jailed, that the power of Christ will bring them to repentance.
- Remember all the families who have been affected by these two tragic incidents, and pray that God will give them peace.
Days 16 to 19 – MALAWI
Una Brownlie leaves Ireland today (31st) to travel to Malawi where she will return to her work at the David Gordon Memorial Hospital (DGMH) in Livingstonia. Una is travelling back to Malawi with Josephine Soko, a Community Nurse at DGMH who has been in N Ireland since February and accompanied Una on her speaking engagements.
- Give thanks for the opportunities Una and Josephine have had to share with others in PCI about the work in DGMH.
- Pray for safe and trouble-free travel back to Livingstonia for both Una and Josephine.
- Remember them as they settle back into work in the busy hospital.
Day 26 – MISSION INVOLVEMENT
The Board of Mission Overseas in partnership with MAP is organising two Training Events over the next couple of months aimed at those sendingteamsorshort-term workers overseas, and those leading / going onoverseas teams as follows:-
Overseas Teams Training (OTT) - for teams and individuals planning on being involved in short-term mission projects overseas in the coming year, being held on Saturday, 17th April in Hillhall Presbyterian Church near Lisburn. This day of training seminars aims to give helpful guidance and practical advice on a number of highly relevant issues. Whilst the programme is still to be finalised, it is likely to include such topics as Team Health; Health and Safety (for those involved in practical work);Child Protection in a Cross-Cultural Setting; and Personal Security Overseas. Although the closing date for bookings is Wednesday 14th April 2010, we would be grateful if bookings could be sent in as soon as possible.
Debriefing for Senders – for team leaders and those sending teams overseas to train them on the how to provide effective debriefing to those returning from short-term mission assignments overseas. Debriefing is an important tool that aims to help such people work through the impact of their feelings and emotions, helping them to benefit from their overseas experiences as they settle back into the routines of ‘normal life’ at home. The workshop will be held on Saturday 15th May in Banbridge Road, DromorePresbyterian Church. Closing date for bookings is Thursday 13th May 2010.
For Information Leaflets including booking forms on the training events click here.
Prayer Points –
- For those involved in organising and preparing for these events.
- For good attendance at these training events.
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