Please keep in your prayers those affected by the Haitian earthquake. GCiM has made contact with agencies such as CMML (United States of America) and Echoes (United Kingdom) to establish the best way to bring aid into the affected area. There are 300 Brethren churches in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) and we would like to work with them as they have the expertise to give assistance.

 

GC Aid will be receiving financial support for the Haitian earthquake. Please send your gifts to GCIM, cheques can be made out to GC Aid. For internet banking you may send it to 06 0729 0522196 00 (National Bank). Please make it clear in the reference section that it is for Haiti. We do not take expenses for monies going through GC Aid.

 

 

Roger and Julie, Asia, write; Last week a massive fire swept through a Calcutta slum (Kolkata,  India) destroying about 1,000 houses. All 64 children from one of our smaller schools lost their homes. Prayer would be valued as we distribute clothes and blankets. This will be followed by assistance with rebuilding. Many are very receptive to the Good News.

 

 

Richard and Nancye, United States of America, write; A baptism is planned for Sunday, 24th January for four new believers. Pray for the Lord's blessing in their lives and for victory in the challenges that some of them face.

 

 

Craig and Darlene, Thailand, write; Please pray for our missions service on Sunday - a "No Bible Sunday" to highlight Bible translation, etc.

 

 

Graeme and Rachel, Philippines, ask for prayer in regards to the recovery of Graeme’s cell phones and wallet which contained cards and licenses, that was stolen during the night from their home on the outskirts of Manila on Wednesday. Rachel woke to see him in their bedroom. She yelled and Graeme woke up and chased the burglar, but injured his foot while rushing down the stairs. Please pray that the event would not be repeated and that they  would manage to sleep well again.

 

 

Richard and Connie, Japan, ask for prayer as their house split in the middle and the back half has slipped down a bank half an inch, putting the floor on a slant. Please pray as they try to resolve this problem.

 

 

Howard and Monica, Mongolia, ask for prayer as Howard is to see a surgeon this week. Healing is needed.

 

 

Neil and Philomena, Thailand, ask for prayer for Philomena's future ministry as she looks to move to be back with  Neil from early June. There is no obvious path at this time. Pray also for Neil as he looks to balance ministry and teaching needs.

 

 

Please continue to pray for the Ingestre St team who are currently on a Short Term Mission trip in Chennai. So far they have completed 4 houses, with another 5 half way done in the Tsunami hit area. Please pray that building supplies will continue to be readably available.