Gospel Meeting 18/08/2013

REPORT.
Mr. Phil. Benstead gave a report on the work in Northern Cyprus.
He read Acts 13 vs.4-12 to show that there has been a Gospel influence in Cyprus since then, and that its geographical position is significant.
The church has a Turkish speaking part and an English speaking part which is made up of several different nationalities including many African students.
There has been 13 baptisms this year.
The Cypriot people in the north have a very strong national identity which intrinsically includes being Islamic so it is very difficult to reach them as it would mean them being cut off from family and friends if they were saved.
There is a good work going on with the students.
A book table is also used on the Greek side of the border.
So lots of encouraging things happening but still a great need for prayer especially for the local people.


GOSPEL.
Mr. Alan Green read Mark 10 vs.17-34
This man had an important question and he had some knowledge of the Lord Jesus and he realised that Jesus would be able to answer his question. We now have far more knowledge of Him and yet are we going to let the opportunity pass us by.
God is very patient and slow to anger and merciful.
This mans priority was wealth he turned away, how sad.
 Mr 8:36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
What is our response, God must punish sin. He sent His Son to be our Saviour, He came as a babe in Bethlehem  and grew and eventually died on the cross of Calvary to pay the penalty for our sin.
JOHN 3 vs.16  For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
We must come to repentance and faith. we have a choice like this man had will you turn away or accept Jesus as your Saviour.