Peter and Audrey Jones continue to make good recovery from their hip repair operations but are suffering with colds. We pray that the Lord will strengthen and encourage them. We also pray similarly for Terry and Iris Benstead. We pray for those who will be attending the Yorkshire Bible Study Week in Whitby next week and especially for those who have the responsibility of organising it, Philip Kaye and Jonathan Gibson.
I was pleased to join with saints at Loampit Gospel Hall, London around the Lord's Table during a weekend away and delighted to share fellowship with senior members of staff from the Midland Bible Institute, Jamaica.
I thank the Lord for journeying mercies and for His protection and care.
On 3rd October the speaker at the Gospel Meeting was Brian Dunning of York, on the 10th October Keith Clayton and on 17th October Stuart Gordon. The speaker this coming Lord's Day will be Mark Reynolds of SASRA (d.v.)
Thursday, 21 October 2010
Thursday, 30 September 2010
Gospel Hall News
Gospel Meetings continue weekly: Paul Richardson of Harrogate led our meeting on Sunday 12th September using the texts Romans 1 18-23 and John 15 21-22. One of his points was that atheists are motivated by a desire to evade being responsible for their acts.
David Heyhoe of Hull led our meeting on 19th September using verses from Jeremiah 17 and emphasized the spiritual truth that salvation depends not on doing "good works" but on trusting in what God has done in the Life, Death and Resurrection of His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.
We were pleased to have as visitors, Jack and Isa Douglas last Lord's Day. During the afternoon Jack gave a report on the ongoing work amongst the Pawaia, a people group in Papua New Guinea amongst whom Jack and Isa lived as missionaries for many years. Jack then led the Gospel meeting reading from Luke 2 and Matthew 22, asking the questions:what does it mean to be a Christian? how can we be made fit for heaven? What do you think of the Son of God?
David Heyhoe of Hull led our meeting on 19th September using verses from Jeremiah 17 and emphasized the spiritual truth that salvation depends not on doing "good works" but on trusting in what God has done in the Life, Death and Resurrection of His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.
We were pleased to have as visitors, Jack and Isa Douglas last Lord's Day. During the afternoon Jack gave a report on the ongoing work amongst the Pawaia, a people group in Papua New Guinea amongst whom Jack and Isa lived as missionaries for many years. Jack then led the Gospel meeting reading from Luke 2 and Matthew 22, asking the questions:what does it mean to be a Christian? how can we be made fit for heaven? What do you think of the Son of God?
Sunday, 5 September 2010
Gospel Meetings
On 22nd August Phillip Martin of our own assembly conducted the Gospel Meeting, preaching the Good News of Salvation freely offered in Christ Jesus and made some remarks concerning the priority of Gospel preaching in the life of the assembly and its ongoing work. The meeting began with a reading with commentary of Psalm 34.
We were blessed with the presence of visiting friends, Phillip and Lianne Tilsney with their two young children of County Down, Northern Ireland. Mary Midgley of Burniston and her son Andrew were also present.
Ewing Cross of Huddersfield led our meeting on 29th August with readings from Acts 25 23 &26 and ch. 26 1-3 and 24-29. He explained the meaning of the word "Christian"
Rex Maffey of Leeds led our meeting tonight, 5th September with readings from Psalms 1 1-3, 22 1-3, 14 1-3 and 32 1-2. He presented the Faithful Man [the Lord Jesus], Him Forsaken, the filthy man [all of us] and the forgiven man - he who has trusted the Saviour for Salvation.
Pray for our visitor, Alan a man recently discharged from Army Service due to injuries received and also visiting friends from Consett in County Durham, Keith and Lorraine Rodd who shared with us in the Breaking of Bread.
The girls 11+ group enjoyed a barbecue on Friday 3rd September.
The full programme of children's work begins tomorrow after the summer break.
We were pleased to see Audrey Jones among us once more following her recent operation and recovery programme. Praise the Lord!
We were blessed with the presence of visiting friends, Phillip and Lianne Tilsney with their two young children of County Down, Northern Ireland. Mary Midgley of Burniston and her son Andrew were also present.
Ewing Cross of Huddersfield led our meeting on 29th August with readings from Acts 25 23 &26 and ch. 26 1-3 and 24-29. He explained the meaning of the word "Christian"
Rex Maffey of Leeds led our meeting tonight, 5th September with readings from Psalms 1 1-3, 22 1-3, 14 1-3 and 32 1-2. He presented the Faithful Man [the Lord Jesus], Him Forsaken, the filthy man [all of us] and the forgiven man - he who has trusted the Saviour for Salvation.
Pray for our visitor, Alan a man recently discharged from Army Service due to injuries received and also visiting friends from Consett in County Durham, Keith and Lorraine Rodd who shared with us in the Breaking of Bread.
The girls 11+ group enjoyed a barbecue on Friday 3rd September.
The full programme of children's work begins tomorrow after the summer break.
We were pleased to see Audrey Jones among us once more following her recent operation and recovery programme. Praise the Lord!
Sunday, 15 August 2010
Sunday 15th August
An unusually large number of visitors transformed our Breaking of Bread meeting this morning. These were: Rob and Esther Thomas of Australia, Paul and Elizabeth Jackson of Harrogate, Paul and Nicola Cartwright of Northampton, Jack Giles of Luton, Colin and Carol Lamb of Chesterfield, Mary, a friend of Kathleen, Elizabeth Hearsum of West Mersea and Tom and Pauline McAlpine. Also seven children!
This evening Phillip Richarsdson of Harrogate led our Gospel Meeting. He gave a dramatic rendering of the story of Naaman from 2 Kings 5 - leprosy as a picture of sin. He also shared some thoughts concerning the Epistle to the Philippians, picking out a key verse from each chapter: Chapter 1 (v21), Chapter 2 (v5). Chapter 3(v7), Chapter4 (v13).
Both Peter and Audrey Jones are making good progress, and we continue to remember them and also Terry and Iris in our prayers.
This evening Phillip Richarsdson of Harrogate led our Gospel Meeting. He gave a dramatic rendering of the story of Naaman from 2 Kings 5 - leprosy as a picture of sin. He also shared some thoughts concerning the Epistle to the Philippians, picking out a key verse from each chapter: Chapter 1 (v21), Chapter 2 (v5). Chapter 3(v7), Chapter4 (v13).
Both Peter and Audrey Jones are making good progress, and we continue to remember them and also Terry and Iris in our prayers.
Sunday, 8 August 2010
Gospel Meetings
Neil Bedford of Leeds led our meeting on 1st August using the story of Zaccheus as recorded in Luke 19 1-10. A little man meets a big God!
John Stubbs took the meeting tonight at short notice and gave us a powerful message of salvation drawn from the well known verse, John 3 16 which speaks so much of the Love of God.
John Stubbs and his wife (Mayfield assembly) are presently on holiday at Bridlington. They and Tom and Pauline McAlpine of Whitburn and Mrs Helen Martin and her son Peregrine of Woodford joined us this morning around the Lord's Table.
Peter Jones is making a good recovery following a hip replacement operation last Monday. Praise the Lord! We continue to remember him, his wife Audrey, Terry and Iris Benstead and Brenda Hope in our prayers.
John Stubbs took the meeting tonight at short notice and gave us a powerful message of salvation drawn from the well known verse, John 3 16 which speaks so much of the Love of God.
John Stubbs and his wife (Mayfield assembly) are presently on holiday at Bridlington. They and Tom and Pauline McAlpine of Whitburn and Mrs Helen Martin and her son Peregrine of Woodford joined us this morning around the Lord's Table.
Peter Jones is making a good recovery following a hip replacement operation last Monday. Praise the Lord! We continue to remember him, his wife Audrey, Terry and Iris Benstead and Brenda Hope in our prayers.
July 2010 part 2
My apologies for falling behind in these reports!
Phillip Gibson of Ossett led our Gospel Meeting on 18th July. He spoke a little about the preparations for the Yorkshire Christian Camp to be held at the site at Missterton during the first week in August. Seven of the girls from our 11+ group will be attending. He urged us to draw near to God speaking from Luke 9 18ff, 2 Cor. 3 18, Romans 12 1 and Jude 9.
Stephen Davies(see earlier post) presented a Gospel message on 25th July using the parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15 11-24).
Phillip Gibson of Ossett led our Gospel Meeting on 18th July. He spoke a little about the preparations for the Yorkshire Christian Camp to be held at the site at Missterton during the first week in August. Seven of the girls from our 11+ group will be attending. He urged us to draw near to God speaking from Luke 9 18ff, 2 Cor. 3 18, Romans 12 1 and Jude 9.
Stephen Davies(see earlier post) presented a Gospel message on 25th July using the parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15 11-24).
Missionary Report 24-07-10
Stephen and Jill Davies went to Tanzania some years ago to take up teaching and administrative responsibilities at a school in the capital Dar es Salaam which served the children of missionaries and children of the local elite. They subsequently felt exercised to try to meet the needs of poorer. less privileged children and to that end have, after many struggles established a pre-school facility at Kinzudi a village (pop c 4000)on the edge of the capital. It is called "Watoto wa Thamani Day Care Centre". The daily programme (Monday -Friday) runs from 8am to 12.30pm, and includes the singing of the national anthem, choruses, Bible stories, literacy and numeracy skills and play. Some of the instruction is in Kiswahili; some in English. They have also been able to help local families in other ways e.g in the provision of mosquito nets, hygiene packs and clothing.
They have also been involved in establishing an assembly with local believers in the village, two of whom have been especially helpful in the work: Festo and Fabiola whom we were asked to remember in our prayers.
Stephen and Jill's two children, Hannah and Joshua, Hannah's husband, Charles and their granddaughter Isabella were also with us during the weekend.
After an excellent tea Stephen gave us some ministry from the Word (Hebrews 1 1-2 5, 9 and
2 14 - 3 1) under the Title "Consider Him"
Recordings of these meetings can be made available on request.
They have also been involved in establishing an assembly with local believers in the village, two of whom have been especially helpful in the work: Festo and Fabiola whom we were asked to remember in our prayers.
Stephen and Jill's two children, Hannah and Joshua, Hannah's husband, Charles and their granddaughter Isabella were also with us during the weekend.
After an excellent tea Stephen gave us some ministry from the Word (Hebrews 1 1-2 5, 9 and
2 14 - 3 1) under the Title "Consider Him"
Recordings of these meetings can be made available on request.
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