Weekly News By Kristian Thorpe

Hi Gang I hope you are enjoying a great week.
Ephesians 2 v 12 says at one time “we were without hope and without God in the world”;  this is a frightening verse. To be without HOPE and without God this is how we all once were until we met Jesus. To live Godless and Hopeless, yet there are hundreds of people in our worlds who this verse is true for. Our opportunity is to introduce them to the father Of GOD and the giver Of HOPE: Jesus. Lets grasp the privilege, challenge and opportunity. Lets be inviters and bringers. Lets share our faith, shine Jesus and if the opportunity presents itself be bold and bring them to church or Alpha.

Regarding Alpha if you are able to serve in any capacity hosting, cooking, serving, set up, pack down then please contact Adam Brown or pass your name to the Resource Hub – help is needed!We are starting our new teaching series entilted: VISION at both campuses. We are really excited about looking at the power of a unified vision. We will also be sharing practically about what we are seeing in the coming days. So please come and join with us.

DON’T FORGET ILKESTON STARTS AT 10:30 am. Please come early and lets believe God for great things! I would ask that we keep praying over the church, town, area, nation and nations! God’s power is mighty to bless, defend, heal and deliver. I am seeing in my heart a harvest across the world (including the UK), prayer changes things. Keep praying locally for FOODBANK as we serve the needy / Universal Youth / Shake Kids / Parent and Toddler group / The Meeting pLace 18-30′s / Mansfield campus for continued growth / Alpha starting 28 Sept.

Below are a few areas that Coleen has identified through Tearfund and the Persecuted Church Info. that need our prayer in the wider world:

One of Tearfunds Central Asian partners works with ex-prisoners who leave jail with few prospects and are treated as outcasts by society. Tearfund have partner’s who have a rehabilitation centre for these ex-prisoners. Please pray for good relationships with the centre’s neighbours and thank God for the centre and the people who work there. Tensions run high because many centre-users are becoming Christians, being healed and set free from addictions. When the USSR collapsed, family breakdown increased, leading to large numbers of orphans and vulnerable children. Please pray for Tearfund’s partner working with these children and their families, which is currently trying to prevent the authorities taking over ownership of its child development centres.

Please pray for Gospel for Asia’s supported pastor Kavi Das, who serves in a volatile region in South Asia.  Kavi endured a harsh beating while sharing the love of Christ with his neighbours. The unprovoked attack came without warning from a man Kavi was speaking to. Kavi is doing well and is on the mend, and even with all the persecution, Kavi remains joyful as he thinks about the way the Lord will continue to grow his ministry in the coming days.

Plus dont forget to pray for our own Missions partners across the world in Slovakia / Romania / Albania. In particular Ad as he works in the King David Medical Centre Ghana over the next 2 months. Why not send him an e mail to encourage him: ad.asuman@yahoo.com. Please keep praying for those needs closer to home, there are many.

A matter of praise and prayer, I met with Eric and Carol today and Eric was in really good heart, believing for a miracle! The consultants are happy with him and he is eating much better, Great News! They want to thank you for praying but ask that you keep praying.  Last week I concluded my Sunday ministry in Ilkeston entitled Whats in a name? by declaring: ”It’s all about Jesus, Jesus is the centre of My Life, the Head of this Church, the one I love,  long for and Hope in.” ANYBODY WITH ME? Love you guys see you Sunday.

Kind regards,
Kristian

Lead Pastor