Abbotsham Baptist Sunday Newsletter – 08.09.24
“As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, ‘You shall be holy, for I am holy.’” 1 Peter 1:14-16
8th September: Sunday Service – 10.30 am
Title – Being holy
Speaker – Dave Hopwood
Bible reading –1 Peter 1: 13-25
Bible reader – Nick
Sunday 29th September – Harvest Festival and Harvest lunch
This is a lovely annual festival full of joy and thanksgiving. A terrific part of the festival is the bringing of gifts of produce and decorating the church. The church will be open from 10.00am on Friday 27th September to bring gifts and help with the church decoration. Linda will be there to welcome all volunteers. The produce will be sent on to the Food Bank. The theme of the service is BMS’ work in Bangaldesh and the collection from the service will be sent to the “Seek first the Kingdom” appeal.
After the service we will have a Bring and Share lunch. Marge is coordinating the lunch so please speak to Marge about how you can contribute and help on the day.
Prayer meetings
At the last church meeting it was decided to revert to prayer meeting in the chapel on the second Wednesday of the month. Unfortunately, since then people who can lead the prayer meeting have been away at that time. The next monthly prayer gathering will be on Wednesday 9th October, Barry and Jenny will lead.
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Prayer diary – Week beginning – 01.09.2024 “Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:29 |
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Household of the day |
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Sunday |
Abbotsham Baptist: Please pray for David and Nick as they lead our service today on the theme of holiness. BMS Uganda: Pray for reliable rainfall in Uganda this autumn and that farmers will benefit from the agronomic training sessions that Justice Livelihoods Health (JLH) is running. Abbotsham Baptist: This week Imogen started her first year at Tertiary College and Harrison his second year. Please pray that they will find their courses and friendships at college fulfilling. |
Marge |
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Monday |
BMS Uganda: Pray that the Church and Community Mobilisation Process (CCMP) training in Gulu and Kasese districts will empower communities in these locations. Abbotsham Baptist: Many of us have children in our wider families who have started a new school year, please pray for each one by name that they will be happy and learn at school and that they will also grow up to know and love the Lord Jesus. |
Anita |
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Tuesday |
Abbotsham Baptist: Please pray for those in the fellowship who are suffering from long term illness, who are regularly in pain and experiencing worry or grieving. BMS Uganda: Pray for the leaders of the Church in Uganda who support “Justice Livelihoods Health’s” work in transforming lives. Ask that God will help them be faithful in their walk with the Lord and help them grow in their love for God and his Word. |
Heather & Geoff |
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Wednesday |
BMS Uganda: BMS-supported workers within “Justice Livelihoods Health” provide safe drinking water, improve livelihoods through agriculture and advocate for gender justice. Pray that God will give all the staff wisdom, strength and a passion for the Lord. Abbotsham Baptist: Please pray for the teachers you know who have taken on new classes and courses, pray also for the teachers at St Helen’s CofE School and Bideford College. Pray for their health and well-being and that they will create an environment where children will prosper. |
Mary |
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Thursday |
BMS Uganda: Thank God for the relationship that BMS has with “Justice Livelihoods, Health”. Pray that God will strengthen this relationship and use it for his glory. Abbotsham Baptist: Pray for the Christian Unions or similar initiatives that happen in local schools, especially for the work of Counties in Petroc College and Ice in Exeter College. |
Jim & Claire |
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Friday |
BMS Uganda: Pray that the “Justice Livelihoods Health” Board of Directors will have creative energy and a clear vision of what God wants them to do over the coming year. Abbotsham Baptist: Pray for the staff and students who attend Wings, that relationships will be excellent and that the students will grow in confidence. |
Linda |
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Saturday |
BMS Uganda: Pray that the agroforestry projects in Gulu district will continue to reduce deforestation and provide farmers with another source of income. Abbotsham Baptist: Pray for Dave Symons as he leads our service on Jesus being the “Living Stone” to build our lives upon. Pray also for his work as an evangelist with Counties. |
Nick, Liz & Harrison |
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