7.45 Bible study and prayer meeting - Speaker β Paul John 13. "Why did Jesus wash His disciples' feet?"
Friday 7.30 to 9.00 FOY for secondary school children
Saturday 1pm Vanessa & Peterβs Wedding at Days Lane Baptist Church
Sunday 11.00 & 6.30 Sunday Services led by Pastor
Prayer for the church Please pray for the on going weekly activities that God may bless each.
Pray for Vanessa and Pete as they get married next Saturday.
Pray that He may bless the day and that they may have a happy day.
Pray for Mark Roper. His sister sadly past away last Sunday evening. The funeral is on Tuesday.
Continue to pray for Michelle away in Africa for six months.
Pray for Jonnie as he recovers from having his tonsils out last Monday.
Pray for Tuesday as we have our church business meeting. Pray that we may know Godβs wisdom.
For the Local Area Southend Please pray for us that as a fellowship we may indeed be "that dwelling in which God lives by His Spirit" (Ephesians 2:22)
For the Wider Area The Grace World View - North Korea The Korean peninsula is connected to north-eastern China and is west of Japan. The terrain is mostly hills and mountains and the climate can be harsh in the winter. Nearly 23 million people live in North Korea. With very few exceptions, all are native Koreans. Foreigners are not welcome. The economy is in shambles. The centralized communist system has not worked. In the past North Korea received aid from the Soviet Union and China, but that aid has been cut off. North Korea lacks the food necessary to feed its people. Many are starving to death. However, North Korea has made no significant reductions in military spending in the face of economic hardship. The Korean peninsula was occupied by Japan for the first half of the 20th century. Following World War II, Korea was divided into North and South. A communist government took control of North Korea in 1948. In 1950, North Korea invaded South Korea, but the attempt to take the south was unsuccessful. The North Korean government has consistently taken a combative stance against South Korea and western nations. The government has also harshly repressed all forms of religion. Before the communists came to power, may had come to Christ. Several hundred thousand Christians were forced to flee the country or were murdered. Today, there is likely a small number of Christians who worship in secret. Almost no North Koreans have heard the gospel. The government has been particularly effective in isolating the people from all outside influences. Christian radio is available but very few have radios capable of receiving the signals. Christian literature does not exist except for the small amounts smuggled into the country. Pray that these barriers would be broken down that the people may hear about Jesus. The North Korean government allowed a number of students to study in other communist nations. When the governments of these nations fell, many of the students heard the gospel and came to Christ. These Christians have the opportunity to return to their homeland and tell others. In recent years, the government has allowed residents to visit with relatives who live in the south, some of whom are possibly Christians. Pray for these means of reaching people in North Korea and for other means that may be available.
Weekly Bible Readings
Mon 12th June Haggai 1 Matthew 4
Tue 13th June Haggai 2 Matthew 5
Wed 14th June Zechariah 1 Matthew 6
Thur 15th June Zechariah 2 Matthew 7
Fri 16th June Zechariah 3 Matthew 8
Sat 17th June Zechariah 4 Matthew 9
Sun 18th June Zechariah 5 Matthew 10
Thought for the week: βFor the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which is lost.β Luke 19:10
Notice Board
General Announcements Cleaning Rota (this week) β Philip & Liz If you find you are unable to do the cleaning please let Marjorie or Paul know.
Door Rota (next Sun) β Mark
Christianity - an introductory course - If you are interested please see Pastor, Paul or Janet.
Church Outing (Saturday week) Please ensure you have let Joyce know if you are wanting to come.
Open Air We will provisionally arrange the next Open Air on Saturday 8th July
Contact details
The church website can be viewed on: www.free-grace.org.uk
To add contributions please contact Peter or Ralph at: news@free-grace.org.uk
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