Dear Friends,
Prayer: How important this is for a healthy and happy church. So please note these two fixtures below which are, amongst many, stimulating the life of prayer across the Parish. If you cannot make it please don’t panic or worry but offer some prayers in the name of the Lord for what we are seeking to do. I am so glad many of you have found the so-called rule of life helpful and the daily thoughts from Deuteronomy. So good to see increasing numbers at our early morning Wednesday 8:45am meeting. Rosie, Steph and I also meet in church on Monday at 8:45am – the offer is there!
Healing service
The next one is next Sunday 15th May and then again on 17th July. The format, which I will unpack in detail on the evening, is to provide a comfortable and secure place for ourselves and visitors to be prayed for with the anointing of oil. There will be at least 5 or more stations around the church and then, to a background of quiet music, requests for prayer can be made at the stations for yourselves or others. I have found that there is great value in receiving prayer and this is especially appreciated by those who might not be part of our membership. The publicity is through you and your own thoughtful invitation to them by word of mouth.
Church prayer meeting
Our next one is on the 16th of June at 7:30. Numbers have varied but there is normally a very good turnout for teaching, fellowship, sharing of church family news and of course prayer. The format differs but it is a chance to hear first hand what is happening at ASE and intercede for the Lord’s work. I have been encouraged to see new faces; you are of course always welcome. These termly gatherings are going to be a regular features and will, in my view, undergird all we seek to do. Those in any form of leadership should see this as essential part of their involvement.
Thank you for your prayers and support for the team with its many changes. It is really appreciated but may I say formally, I am always happy to meet and pray with you for any particular personal concern.
Yours in His service
Mark Brown