Overseas Mission Sunday
Genesis 1: 1 – 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFLPyGqXaYM
Isaiah 42: 1 – 12
42 ‘Here is my servant, whom I uphold my chosen one in whom I delight;
I will put my Spirit on him, and he will bring justice to the nations.
2 He will not shout or cry out or raise his voice in the streets.
3 A bruised reed he will not break, and a smouldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice;4 he will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth. In his teaching the islands will put their hope.’ 5 This is what God the Lord says – the Creator of the heavens, who stretches them out,
who spreads out the earth with all that springs from it, who gives breath to its people, and life to those who walk on it: 6 ‘I, the Lord, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and will make you
to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles, 7 to open eyes that are blind, to free captives from prison and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness. 8 ‘I am the Lord; that is my name!
I will not yield my glory to anothe or my praise to idols. 9 See, the formerthings have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being I announce them to you.’
10 Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise from the ends of the earth,
you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who live in them.
11 Let the wilderness and its towns raise their voices; let the settlements where Kedar lives rejoice.
Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them shout from the mountaintops.
12 Let them give glory to the Lord and proclaim his praise in the islands.
Let all the world in every corner sing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfXldoDnvq4
Living Lord, Light of the world : Let Your love shine in every land.
Be still and pause
Prayer
Lord we pray for those who go out from our country as missionaries overseas: to minister to the churches and to share their expertise in medicine, education, agriculture, engineering, or administration. Fill them with your Holy Spirit as they feed the hungry; teach young and old; heal the sick; bring sight to the blind, and good news to all. We pray for those finding life on the mission field hard or fustrating, those who are lonely and afraid and those who are overwelmed by their situation
Living Lord, Light of the world : Let Your love shine in every land. Amen
W.R. Union news letter
Romans 10:15 “And how shall they preach unless they are sent.” As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the Gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things.” First of all, I would like to thank everyone across the Union, for their support of the Overseas Missions Department, and for the project that we have supported over this past year; namely the Good News Hospital in Mandritsara in Madagascar. We have raised over £5,000 for the cystoscope they needed, and they are all very appreciative of our support. In 2020 it is the 25th anniversary of the commencement of the work in Mandritsara, and various celebrations had been planned during 2020. Obviously, these have been postponed due to the Corona Virus and the lockdown restrictions. It is hoped, however, that these celebrations will be able to go ahead in 2021. The Good News Hospital now includes a 44 bed hospital with surgical and medical facilities. A 13 bed maternity unit, a school of nursing and midwifery, and a school and a radio station, and members of the friends of Mandritsara team also assist with the training of village leaders. Friends of Mandritsara Trust aims to raise finance for the hospital and related activities in Mandritsara, and seeks to recruit Christian medical and support personnel to assist in the project on short or long term placements. This is achieved through hospital staff, volunteers, and trustees speaking at Church meetings and sending regular news and prayer letters. One of our very own WRU members Dr Lesley Noghti, volunteers out there, but is currently grounded back in the UK due to the Covid-19 crisis. She was planning to go back in May, but Madagascar remains officially closed with no international flights permitted. However, she is hoping to go back later in the year as they desperately need help. We, as a Committee, have decided to continue to support the Good News Hospital Project for a further year as they are building a new theatre block and they desperately need funds. We, once again, ask for your continued financial and prayerful support for this very important project. We have a goal to reach of £10,000 to help to support this wonderful work. Also, the Overseas Missions Committee has, due to your support, been able to continue to fund both WRU Missions Personnel and associated Missions Personnel during this year, and we will continue to do so. We also offer short and long term grants for anyone associated with the WRU, for training in Mission. Please contact Lindsey Hedley, OM Secretary for further information on this issue. We continue to seek God’s will in all that we do, and to be wise stewards of the gifts that are received. Once again thank you all for your support. If you require any further information on any of the topics in this update, please contact Lindsey Hedley, Secretary for the Overseas Missions Committee. Philippians 2:2 “Fulfil my joy by being likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord of one mind.” We are better together and stronger in unity in Jesus name! God bless, Lindsey Hedley Overseas Missions Secretary
Thou whose almighty Word
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNfR3r1WuEY
Living Lord, Light of the world : Let Your love shine in every land.
Be still and pause
Prayer
Lord we pray for those in this country who support the work of missionaries overseas, for those who raise money and offer prayers, and for those engaged in specific projects. We pray for those in the Wesleyan Reform Union who are responsible for the the pastoral and welfare of the missionaries and their famies.
We pray for those who have come from overseas as missionaries to this land that we may be open and wecoming to them, their famies and their word.
Living Lord, Light of the world : Let Your love shine in every land. Amen
Marching in the light of God
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoJE2HYx_Z8
1 John 1 : 5 – 7 The message Bible
This, in essence, is the message we heard from Christ and are passing on to you: God is light, pure light; there’s not a trace of darkness in him. If we claim that we experience a shared life with him and continue to stumble around in the dark, we’re obviously lying through our teeth—we’re not living what we claim. But if we walk in the light, God himself being the light, we also experience a shared life with one another, as the sacrificed blood of Jesus, God’s Son, purges all our sin.
Shine Jesus Shine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gr5Y63bDNNg
Please read Acts Chapter 13. St.Paul an early apostle and missionary
Please think and pray for missionaries known to you, And each day through out the coming week please pray for an overseas country.
We are aware that this blog is read in other countries around the world. Please pray for the readers in other countries.
A young missionaries remakable story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8g-w54kh24
Go forth and tell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNyDd9qtuk0
We walk in the light of God, We pray through the power of God, We tell through the Spirit of God. We give to God all praise and glory. Take us and use usto love and serve you, and all people,in the power of your Spirit and in the name of your Son,Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Go forth into the world in peace; be of good courage; hold fast that which is good;
render to no one evil for evil; strengthen the fainthearted; support the weak;
help the afflicted; honour everyone; love and serve the Lord, rejoicing in the power
of the Holy Spirit; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen.
Go and tell everyone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4wsPVyS2QM
God bless you.
Susannah
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