We would like to extend a warm welcome to you for our services today which are led by our Pastor, Mark Gladwell.
Todayβs meetings 9.45am Childrenβs Bible Club
10.15am Sunday Prayer Meeting in cottage
11am Morning Service
6.30pm Evening Service All are welcome to the after church fellowship at. Mike & Rosemarys
Weekly meetings Wednesday 9.30 to 11 Mums & Tots
3.45 to 4.45 Childrenβs Hour
6.45 to 8.00 KIC club for Year 5 & 6 children.
7.45 District Prayer Meeting - Meopham
Thursday 2.00 Ladies Rest Hour - Speaker β John Lodge
7.45 Bible study and prayer meeting - Speaker β John Lodge M.E.R.F.
Friday 7.30 to 9.00 FOY for secondary school children
Saturday 5.45 B.B.Q
6.45 PowerPoint presentation on the life of William Carey
Sunday 11.00 & 6.30 Sunday Services led by John Alsopp
There is a list at front of chapel today for anyone able to donate a cake or cakes for B.B.Q.
Prayer for the church Please pray for the on going weekly activities that God may bless each.
Thank God for the birth of baby James Joseph Orchard to Philip and Elizabeth. Thank God for a healthy baby and that Liz was kept safe during the birth.
Praise God - Mona has received all the required stamps in her passport, and hopes to be able to confirm her exit flight this week!
Pray that God may continue to bless the mums & tots and the youth work as these groups begin again this week.
Pray for a successful outreach event this following Saturday as we invite friends and family to a B.B.Q and PowerPoint presentation.
For the Local Area Bexleyheath "We thank the Lord for His mercies to us and pray that souls will be saved amongst us. Please uphold our pastor in prayer."
For the Wider Area The Grace World View - Libya Libya is infamous for its dictatorial ruler and harsh government restrictions. Christians are allowed to meet, but their activities are severely limited. The government has been very effective in shielding its citizens from the gospel. Libya is located in North Africa. It shares borders with Tunisia, Algeria, Niger, Chad, Sudan, and Egypt. The land is almost entirely desert except for a narrow strip on the Mediterranean coast. Little land is suitable for agriculture. Nearly 6 million people live in Libya. Libya contains a mixture of many people groups. The predominant ethnic group is Arab, but there are several other groups including a large number of foreign workers. Libya's economy is based almost entirely on oil production. The discovery of oil has greatly increased the average income, but little of that wealth trickles down to the average person. Because agriculture is limited, Libya must import most of its food. The majority of people are dependent on government subsidies. Libya was under Italian rule between World Wars I & II, and gained independence in 1951. A military coup brought Muammar Qaddafi to power in 1969, and he still maintains power today. The Libyan government is one of the most repressive in the world. Libya is infamous for its sponsorship of terrorism. Islam is the official state religion and accounts for over 96% of the population. Christians among expatriate workers are allowed to meet, but they are closely monitored. There are very few native Libyan believers. Close government supervision has made evangelism practically impossible. No missionaries are allowed. Some expatriate workers have come for the purpose of sharing their faith, but speaking to others is dangerous for all involved. Few native Libyans have ever heard the gospel. Despite the restrictions, there are still means to get the gospel to the people. Several Christian radio stations can be received in Libya. In addition many Libyans have satellite TV on which Christian broadcasts are available. Literature can be smuggled in only with great difficulty. While Libyans traveling outside the country can be reached, their activities are often still monitored. Unfortunately, those reached through radio and TV have no means of follow-up. Pray for courage among the Christians in Libya. Also pray for breaking down of the barriers to the preaching of the gospel.
Weekly Bible Readings Mon 11th Sep Exodus 15 John 20
Tue 12th Sep Exodus 16 John 21
Wed 13th Sep Exodus 17 Acts 1
Thur 14th Sep Exodus 18 Acts 2
Fri 15th Sep Exodus 19 Acts 3
Sat 16th Sep Exodus 20 Acts 4
Sun 17th Sep Exodus 21 Acts 5
Thought for the week: βThen Simon Peter answered him, Lord. to whom shall we go? thou has the words of eternal life.β John 6:68
Cleaning Rota (this week) - Susanna and Lee
Door Rota (next Sun) β Ralph
Christianity - an introductory course - If you are interested please see Pastor, Paul or Janet.
Sunday 24th β Harvets Thanksgiving β and Thanksgiving for baby Carys.
B.B.Q. If you would like to help with general refreshments and setting up chairs/tables etc please arrive about 4.30p.m. B.B.Q. helpers please see Pete. There is a list at front of chapel today for anyone able to donate a cake or cakes. Marjorie would value an assistant!
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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