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An Pentecostal Church

GLOBAL INFLUENCE

SOUL FOODMoment of Truth

concerts help to feed the hungry

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SETTING THE CAPTIVES

FREE!ECC working more closely with CSW

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MAN & MONEY

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LIVING A FOCUSED

LIFEpage 7

WELCOMING NEW

MEMBERSTO ECCpages 8 & 9

BAPTISMSPECIALpages 30 & 31

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A word from the SENIOR PASTOR

GLOBAL INFLUENCE

Asachurch,Godwantsustobepeopleofinfluence – those who canbringamessage

ofhopeinChristtoothers.Amessagethatcanchangethelivesofindividuals,bothfornowandeternityandthatseekstochangethesocietyinwhichwelive.Onanindividualbasis,ourmainimpactwillbeinthelocalcommunitiesinwhichweliveandwork.Anditisencouragingtoseesomanyofusengaginginalldifferentwaystoachievethatend.Collectively,wealsohavethecapacitytoreachoutfarbeyondourlocalbordersintootherlands.

OneofthefeaturesofEalingChristianCentreisthat,becauseitsmembersaredrawnfromnationsallaroundtheworld,itoffersustheopportunitiestohaveaglobalinfluence. A prophetic word, givensomeyearsago,spokeofhowECCwouldbecomeanapostolicchurch.Overtheyearswehaveseenhowthishasstartedtoemerge.

ArecentvisittoECCofourmissionarytoNepalremindedusoftherapidprogressofthevisiontoplantachurchandatrainedworkerineveryvillageinthatnation.SupportedbyECC,BhabGhaleisheadingupateamofworkerswhouseinnovativewaysofspreadingtheGospelandestablishingchurchesthere.AteamofyoungpeoplefromECCwillsoonbeembarkingonashort-termmissiontoCebuinthePhilippines,toworkalongsidethethrivingchurchthere,pioneeredandestablishedbyPastorMarkandCoraKingwhich,inturn,hasalsodevelopedplansfornewchurchplants.InTanzania,studentssponsoredbytheECCMissionsDepartmentarestillbeingtrainedfortheministryattheBibleCollegethat

RajinderandIwentouttosetupnearly30yearsago.IntheWestIndies,weprovidesimilarhelptotheBibleCollegeinGuyana,anditisalsoheart-eningtohearhowtheLordismovinginsomeofthechurchesthere,includingtheoneECCcamealongsidethemtohelpestablish.

Amorerecentopportunityisto help influence the nation of Japan,throughgivingsupportandencouragementtoour

ECCJapaneseFellowship(ECCJ).PastorAoguandhiswifeChisato,aidedbyPastorTsuyoshi,havebeenworkingtirelesslytoreachouttothelocalJapanesecommunitywith

theGospel.Theyhavedonewelltoestablishthechurchonasoundfoundationinashortperiodoftime.

Onefeatureoftheircommunity,however,isthat,becausethepeoplearemainlyworkinginEnglandoncontractsofthreeorfouryears,eachyearasizablenumberfromthechurchreturnstoJapan.Thiscouldbedishearteningforapastor

seekingtogrowachurch– unless it becomes part of the strategy.

PastorAogurecentlytookRajinderandmetoJapanforthepurposeofseeingthespiritualsituationforourselves,withaviewtoseehowweatECCcouldhelpprovidestrategichelptoreachJapanesepeople.Theyareawealthynation,possessingallthelatesttechnology(eventhetoiletseatsplaymusicas the water is flushed!) and operating very efficiently in all theydo.Itwasanexperiencetotravelontheir200mph‘Bullet’trains.Andvisitinginautumn,theleavesonthetreesprovidedaspectacularlycolourfulbackdroptotheirparks.Itisacrowded,bustlingcountry,butasafesociety,whereprimaryschoolchildrencantravelaloneonthetrainstoandfromschool.Thepeoplehaveeverything-excepthope.

ItwashelpfultospendthreedaysataChristianconference,wheretalkingtodifferentpeoplehelpedusgainfurtherinsightintotheChristiancommunityofJapan.Thechurchesare,inthemain,smallandfewandfarbetween.Itseemedtoustheyareinneedofencouragementandasenseofempowermentsince,beinglessthan0.5%ofthepopulation,theyhavebecomeaccustomedtobeingatinyminorityinalargepopulation,wherethereishugeculturalpressureonindividualsto

One of the features of ECC is that, because its members are drawn from nations all around the world, it offers us the opportunities to have a global influence

OnbehalfofthefamilyhereatEaling Christian Centre,wewouldliketotakethisopportunityto

letyouknowthatwearegladtohaveyouworshippingwithustoday.Wehopeyouwillfeelathomeinourfellowship - whether this is your first time or yourumpteenthtimewithus.MayGodblessyou.

CONTENTS 2 AWordfromtheSeniorPastor 4 SoulFood:MomentofTruthbyRoyMcEwen 5 Setting the Captives Free! byPastorMarkKing 6 ManandMoneybyDrJidéSogbetun 7 LivingaFocusedLife byPastorRajinderBuxton 8 WelcomingNewMemberstoECC10ChurchOutsideFourWalls12 PrayerCentreTestimonies13 Two-monthPrayerDiaryPull-out21 SundayServicesataGlance/ ForthcomingEvents22 Finance&Attendancestatistics/ WhatWeBelieve 23Evangelism&PrayerMinistryDates24Fellowship25 HowtoWalkinFullRestoration byRoyMcEwen26 TheGreatestGiftbyChrisMatthews/ Classifieds27 WhoAreYou?byPastorJohnStarr28 LiveLounge-YouthMinistries29 Children United!!! - Children’s Ministries30 BaptismalService

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A word from the SENIOR PASTOR

GLOBAL INFLUENCE

conformandnottobecomeChristians.ItwasgoodforustobeabletomeetupwithsomeformermembersofECCJ,whomwehadknownhereandwhohadnowreturnedtoJapan,andtoheartheirexperiencesasChristiansinJapan.

TherearetwowaysECCJareabletoimpacttheirownnation. The first is to train uptheJapaneseChristianswhiletheyarestillhereinLondon,sothatwhentheyleavetheUKtheycanmakeanimpactonthechurchesastheyarrivebackinJapan.ItwasgoodtomeetoneformerECCJmember,whoisnowayouthleaderinachurchinJapan.Anotherwemetisco-ordinatingtheraisingoffundsinJapan,tohelptheworkofthechurchhereinLondon.

ThesecondwayistohaveannualconferencesandseminarsinJapanitself,forall

thosewhohavebeenthroughtheECCJFellowshiphereinLondonandwhoarenowbackhome,toinspire,equipandencouragethemintheirserviceforGod.Alreadyover30believershavereturnedfromhere,andanevengreaternumberwhoattendedtheJapanesechurchhereassympathisers,eveniftheyhadnotmadeacommitmenttothe

Lord.Eachyear,thatnumbercontinuestoincreaseastheirworkcontractscometoanend.IhavenodoubtthattherewouldbeagreatinterestfromotherChristiansinJapanalsoinattendingsuchconferences.Itwouldbeagoodmeansofimpactingandreachingintothisveryspiritually-needynation,whichfeatureswelltowardsthebottomofthenationsthataretheleastreachedwiththeGospel.

AsourJapanesechurchlabourstirelesslytobringtheGospeltotheirfellowcountrymenand-women,wehaveagreatopportunitytocomealongsidetohelpthemintheseways,intheirmissionaryendeavourstoreachtheirownnation.

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MISSIONS

ThemidmorningdriveuptheA1to Hatfield was pleasant; it was a niceclearday.WhenIarrived,a

volunteergreetedmeenthusiasticallyandsaid,“Comeseeourshelves.”Therewasjustenoughfoodforonemorefamily,buttheywereexpectingafewfamiliesthatevening. The volunteers had just finished theirmorningdevotion,prayingthat“GoodSamaritans”wouldbringlotsmorefoodtostocktheirshelves.AsIcarriedeachboxinside,containingfoodcollectedattheMomentofTruthConcert,atECC,sheexclaimed “Oooh, more!!!” There seemed tobemoreboxesthanIhadputinthecar,perhapsit’sbecausetheywereheavy,Ithink. When we finished unloading, the shelves were full again – ready for families inneedofassistancetopopalongandtopuptheirshelvesathome.

Thatwas2009.TheMomentofTruthConcertraisedover650tinsoffood,whichweredonatedtoachurchfoodbank in Hatfield. This food bank provides necessaryassistancetoworkingfamilies,strugglingtomakeendsmeetwithincreasesinenergy,petrol,foodand,atthesametime,incomestagnation.

When we first shared the vision for MomentofTruth,noonecouldpredictwherethejourneywasgoingtotakeus.This year will be concert number 8!! We have written and produced new songs; publishedtheMomentofTruthSoulFoodCD,whichmakesgreatChristmasandbirthdaypresents,andwhichhashelped

manytogettoknowJesusChrist.Yourfood donations have fed thousands; every tinhasbeenusedbyafamilyand,aboveall,theyknowforafactthattherearepeopleinLondonwhocareenoughtohelprelievetheirburdens-withoutaskingforanythinginreturn.

In2010,IcontactedachurchinHarrowandofferedthefoodtothem.Thepastorsuggestedwemeetforacoffee,whereIsatlisteningtohisstoryinawe.Someyearsprior,asamuchyoungerman,he

hadcomeoverfromtheUStoLondontoplantachurch.Hehadaclearvision:toprovidefoodtotheelderlyandyoungfamilies,buildtrustandwinsouls.Inthe first years of his church, he did just that,andhiscongregationgrewbeyondhisimagination.Then,inhiswords,“compassionfatigue”setinand,onebyone,histeamshrank.Thefeedingprogrammeended,andsodidchurchgrowth.Weendedthemeetingagreeinga

drop-offdate,andhevowedtorestarthisvisionwiththedonatedfood.IsGodgoodor what!!

In2011and2012,thefoodraisedfromMomentofTruthconcertswereprovidedtotheTrussellTrust,anationalfoodbankcharity.YoumayhaveseenthemontheTVnews.Foodpovertystatisticsareshocking,butwhatwasmostimpressivewasthis:withinsevendaysofprovidingfoodfromtheConcert,thissamefoodwould be collected by families. Wow!!! Previously,thestereotypicalthoughtaboutthoserequiringfoodassistancewerepeopledownontheirluck,livingonthestreetsorjusttoolazy.Perhaps,butthatwasthen.Today,it’speoplelikeyouandme:working,ambitious,withmortgagesandchildrenandcarswho,duetotheeconomic conditions, find their salaries cannotmeettheiroutgoings.Foodbanksandsoupkitchensareanecessarylifeline.

Thesegreatstoriesandyourgreatcontributionoftime,effortandfoodtotheMomentofTruthconcertsonlyhappenonceayear.However,spareathoughtforthefoodbanksandsoupkitchenswho,onadailybasis,providefood,awarmsmile,andheartyconversationtofamilies.

Please,continueyoursupport.

SOUL FOOD:MOMENT OF TRUTH

Food poverty statistics are shocking, but what

was most impressive was this: within seven days of providing food from the Concert, this same food would be collected by families

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MISSIONS

InLuke4:18-19,JesuslaysoutHisvisionstatementforHis‘world-changing’earthly

ministry.WhilstHeismainlytalkingaboutthespiritualandeternalaspectsofHisministry,Heisalsotalkingaboutthephysical – and this is what ECC InternationalMissions(ECCIM)continuestoengagein,bythegraceofGod,tohelpsetthecaptives free!

ECCIMhasbeensupportingChristian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) formanyyears,helpingfinancially and through prayer, toimpactthelivesofourChristianbrothersandsistersthroughouttheworld,whoareunjustifiably persecuted and imprisonedfortheirfaith.

CSWisaChristianorganisationworkingforreligiousfreedomthroughadvocacyandhumanrights,inthepursuitofjustice.Theirprimaryworkisadvocacy.(Advocacyisapoliticalprocessbyanindividualorgroup,whichaims to influence public policyandresourceallocationdecisionswithinpolitical,economicandsocialsystemsandinstitutions.Advocacycanincludemanyactivities

thatapersonororganisationundertakes,includingmediacampaigns,publicspeaking,commissioningandlobbying.)CSW has influenced and challengedmanygovernmentsandorganisationstorethinktheirpoliciesandplansinlinewithhumanrightsandjustice.Thesearesomeoftheaccomplishmentsfromlastyear alone!

• Influencing the reporting of religiousviolenceinNigeriatoensurethetruthwasreported.

•Breakthroughsinour

Burmawork,whenfourteengovernmentssupportedrecommendationsforaUNCommissionofInquiry.

•CSW’suniqueanalysisofNepal’sdraftconstitutionwasusedtobriefpoliticianstoensurethatitenshrinesreligiousfreedom.

•Providingevidence-basedreportstotheUNhumanrightsreviewsofsomeoftheworld’sworstabusersofreligiousfreedom.

Fromthebeginningof2013,ECCwillbesteppingupitsinfluence in the support of thePersecutedChurch,bypartneringmorewithCSW.Tothisend,wehaveaddedHelenCummingstotheECCIMteam,

asactingCSWrep.HelenwillbeworkingcloselywithCSWtoensurethatourchurchismobilisedtopray,protestandprovideonbehalfofpersecutedChristiansaroundtheworldand,bydoingso,ECCwillhelptoprovidesolidarityandsupporttothoseinneed– in other words, to be a voice for the voiceless!

You can become a CSW supporter

Itisunsettlingtothinkthat,rightnow,millionsofpeoplearesufferingpersecution

-includingtortureandharassment-onadailybasisbecauseoftheirreligiousbeliefs.Yoursupportmakesahugedifference,soifyouwould like to take the first step towardshelpingvictimsofreligiouspersecution,whynotsignupandbecomearegularsupporterofthework?

Connect & Encourage

Sendencouragementtothosepersecuted for their faith! You canbeanencouragementbysendingacardoralettertobringthemhope.Thistouchesthemrightwheretheyare,demonstratingthatthey’renotforgotten,andthattheyarecaredfor.

SETTING THE CAPTIVES

FREE!!!“the Spirit of the lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach the gospel

to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted; to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind; to set at liberty those who are oppressed;

to proclaim the acceptable year of the lord.”(Luke 4:18-19)

One card: Double the impact!

Yourcardscanalsoremindprisonauthoritiesthatwehaven’tforgottentheinjusticeofaprisoner’ssituation,andarepersistentlyadvocatingfortheirwelfareintheinternationalcommunity.ThepeoplelistedinConnect&Encourage – from human rightsactivistsandlawyerstochurchleaders,persecutedChristiansandtheirfamilies– benefit tremendously from yourlettersorcards.Ifyouwouldliketosupportinanyway,[email protected],orvisittheCSWwebsiteandregisterdirectwww.csw.org.uk.

Throughout2013,weplantohaveregularslotswithintheweeklyprayerandAll-NightPrayerMeetings,wherewewillengageinfocusedintercessoryprayerforthePersecutedChurchandtheoverseasmissionorganisationswecurrentlysupport.

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PastorMARK KING

It is unsettling to think that, right now, millions of people are suffering persecution on a daily basis because of their religious beliefs.

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men’S diSCiPleShiP

Iwas joking with a friend recently and said, “Man and money don’t part easily.” There is, of course,

a fundamental truth in this statement.

Man finds it difficult to part easily with money.Thereisalwaysawell-thought-outexcusenottogive,asmoneyseemstohaveaholdonman.LittlewonderChristsaid,“…YoucannotservebothGodandMammon.”

FortheChurch,thewholeprincipleoftithingandgivingstirsupalotofemotionsandargumentsindifferentquarters.“Tithingisunderthecovenantofthelaw”somesay,whileothersclaimthatgivingshouldjustbea“loveoffering”,asweareundergrace.Yetanothergroupsays,“Idon’tgivebecauseIdon’tagreewiththeway the money is spent.” It always baffles me why people find reasons not to give toGodorthethingsofGod,ifweclaimtoloveHimsomuch.Now, a point of correction to the first group: tithing and ‘sacrificial giving’ did notstartwiththelaw,butwithAbrahamwhoisalsotheFatherofFAITH,andtowhom the promise we so affirm was given. AbrahamgaveatenthofallhegotfromthespoilsofwartoMelchizedek,theHighPriest.Hewasnotunderthelaw,yethe

gave a tenth! He didn’t stop there,butwasalsowilling

to sacrifice his beloved sontoGod.

GivingtoGodthushasnothing todo

withthelaw,butwithasincereloveforGodandforthethingsofGod.

Tothe“loveoffering”group,yourargumentsoundssospiritualbutdoesnotstanduptocarefulscrutiny.Atrueloveofferingalwayscostsalotmorethan10%ofwhatyouhave.Considerthesefacts:Isaacisworth a lot more than 10% to Abraham; Jesusisworthalotmorethan10%totheFather.Trueloveofferingwouldcostyoueverything!

Tothelastgroup,notlikingthewaythemoneyisspentisnotavalidexcusenottogivetoGod.Chooseachurchthatfollows the principles of the Word; become part of it; have a well-structured financial accountability, and stick to this!

Theironyofthisgroup’sargumentisthattheystillpaytheirtaxes,eventhoughtheymightnotagreewithhalfofwhattheGovernmentspendsmoneyon.JustaswepayourtaxesbecauseitisourresponsibilitytotheState,soisgivingtoGodalsoourresponsibilitytoGodandtobuildingHisKingdom.Indeed,“towhommuchisgiven,muchisexpected.”

Giving to God should be something we find joyindoing.GivingtoGodhaseternaland

enduringrewards.GivingtoGodisreturningtoHima

littleoftheabundanceofHis

blessingsoverus.Itdoesgrieveme,therefore, when people find excuses not togive.IstartedgivingtoGodwhenIgavemylifetoJesus,inmyearlyyearsofmedicalschool.Ipersistedingiving10%ofmypocketmoney,thoughthiscausedmesomehardshipasthemoneywasreallymeantformysustenance.However,Igavenotwithstandingthis,asthejoyofdoingsowas enough for me! My desire, my passion wastobeinvolvedinKingdom-building,andasmyresponsibilityforbeingpartofthebodyofChrist.Mymotivewasnotforthe“goodmeasure,presseddown,shakentogetherandrunningover”reward,eventhoughItrustedthat,too,wouldcome.

Looking back now, I can confirm that Ihavebeenthroughthickandthin:times I had nothing, and times of plenty; manyhungrynights,andnightsIhadtoconsciouslyrefrainfromeatingmorethanIshould,becauseGod’sblessingswereinabundance.

Allinall,andwithhandonheart,Icanconfidently declare that, because I have showncommitmentingivingtotheKingdom,Godhasprovenmorethanfaithfultomeinreturn.Hehasseenmethroughreallyhopelessanddeadsituations,andhasalwayssuppliedmyneeds.HehasproventobeareadyHelpintimeofneed,andHisfaithfulnesscontinuestostirmetobemoreofagiver.

Myramblinghasonlyonepurpose:tostiryou,as2013progresses,intocommittingyour finances and other possessions to the workofGod,hereinthislocalassembly,asyouandIrenderourselvestoHimastoolsinHishandtobuildHisKingdomhereonearth.

Afterall,thereisnothingwehavethatHehasnotblesseduswith.So,let’s go!

Dr JIDÉ SOGBETUNPrimary Cell Leader

MAN AND MONEY

It always baffles me why people

find reasons not to give to God or the things of God, if we claim to love

Him so much


Women’S diSCiPleShiP

Sometimes,nomatterhowhardwetry,wedon’tseemtofocus

ourtimeonthethingsthataremostimportant.Atthebeginningofeachyear,wepromiseourselvesthatwewillspendourtimemorewisely.Forexample,wewillspendmoretimeexercising,andlesstime eating junk food; moretimereadingourBible,andlesstimewatchingTVorusingthe Internet; more time withourchildrenorgrandchildren,andlesstimeworkingovertimeatourjobs.

Itisthe‘MaryandMarthaSyndrome’(Luke10:38-42).

Beforewereadtheseverses,let’stakealittlequiz…

1.Whenlifegetsbusy,doesyourtimewithGodtendtogetpushedaside?

2.Whenyoutrytofocusonsomething, do you find that youareeasilydistracted?

3.Overall,wouldyou(orothers)saythatyoutendtobeaworrier?

4.Doyoueverfeelsorryforyourself?

5.Inyouropinion,doyouthinkyoudomorethanyourfairshareofwork?

6. Do you find at times that youareeasilyangeredbyothers?

7.Wouldyousaythatit’seasyforyoutoseethefaultsofothers?

8. At times, do you find yourself questioningifGodreallycaresaboutyou?

If you find that you answered ‘Yes’tofourormoreofthesequestions,thenyouwillprobably find that you are more likeMartha.Ifyouanswered‘Yes’tofewerthanfourofthesequestions,youwillmostlikelyrelatemoretoMary.

Ifyoureallythinkaboutit,manytimeswesetourtimewiththeLordaside,totakecareofotherbusinessthatwethinkisreallyimportant.Haveyoueverconsideredthatwhatwethinkisimportant,Godoftenconsidersadistraction?TheproblemofabusylifeissimilartowhatMarthafaced.ShewasofferedtheopportunitytositatJesus’feet,butfoundherselfbusy.Shecouldn’tspareJesusanytime.

WhatwasMartha’sproblem?WasherdesiretoserveJesustheproblem?No.

Firstly,shewasdistracted.Herpreoccupationwithservingdistractedherfromwhatwasmostimportant.Luke10:40saysthatMarthawasworryingoverthebigdinnershewaspreparing.

Secondly,shewasdepressed.Shebegantofeelsorryforherself.Luke10:40says“Lord,don’tYoucarethatmysisterhasleftmetodotheworkbymyself?Tellhertohelpme.”

Thirdly,shebecamedisapproving.ShebecamecriticalofMaryfornotdoingherpart.

Fourthly,shewasdemanding.ShetellstheLordwhatshewantsHimtodo,insteadoflettingtheLordtellherwhatsheshoulddo:“…Tellhertocomeandhelpme…”(verse40).

So,howdowefocusourtime?Jesusanswersforusinverses41and42.We must find a balance betweendoingthingsandwaitingonGod.Luke10:27saysthatweshouldlovetheLordourGod(waitingonGod,sittingandlisteningtoGod first) and love your neighbour(doingthingsforthem).

ThisishardbecauseweliveinaMarthaworld.Therearetimeswhenweneedtojuststopandbequietandstill,andrestinthepresenceoftheLord.Psalm37:7says,“BestillbeforetheLord,andwaitpatientlyforHim.”Itisgood for us personally;

goodforourrelationshipwithothers,andgoodforourrelationshipwithGod.

Isyourtimeabitoutoffocus?

Do you find that you spend too muchtimeonthingsthatarenotthemostimportant,andnotenoughtimeonthethingsthatare?

Itistimetofocusourtimecorrectly-ontheLord.

Living aFOCUSED LIFE

PastorRAJINDER BUXTON

Primary OverseerWomen’s Discipleship

Cells

Women’S enCounter WeeKendHigh Leigh conference centre: Friday 27th to Sunday 29th September 2013

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WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS

TO ECC

Havingaplaceyoucancall‘home’,andwhereresponsibilitiesandcommitment

areplaceduponeachother,isvitallyimportanttoeveryindividual.ThatiswhytheBiblesays,inHebrews10:25,“notgivingupmeetingtogether,assomeareinthehabitofdoing,butencouragingoneanother—andallthemoreasyouseetheDayapproaching.”

TheBiblehasseveralwaystodescribe‘church’.Ipersonallybelievethatoneofthepivotalanalogiesusedtodescribechurchisfoundin1Corinthians12:27,whentheChurchisdescribedasthe‘body’.

Lookingatthehumanbody,eachuniqueparthasitsownfunction.Clearly,notwodifferentpartshavethesamerole,andweknowthateachpart-whethervisibleorinvisible-isveryimportantfortheentirebodytofunctionatitsbest.Onecanonlyimaginewhatwouldhappenifoneofthefundamentalpartsofthebodyceasedtowork.Forexample,whatwouldhappenifthekidneystoppedfunctioningasitought?Whatwouldhappentotheentirebody?IbelieveeveryChristianshouldalwaysremembertheimportanceofbeingpartofthechurchfamily.Notonlydoesitbenefit that individual person, but each Christianshouldcometotherealisationthat they, too, are a significant part of thebody,andthatthey,too,areneededinthebody,inorderthatthechurchfamilycanreachitsfullpotential.Remember, the body is definitely defective without you (Romans12:4-8)!

Therefore,itispoignanttorealisethatwhetheryouareamember,thinkingofbecomingamember,orundecided,youarevaluabletothebodyofChrist.JustimaginewhatitwouldbelikeifwewerealltouseourGod-givengiftsandtalents for the benefit of the body.

To become a member of ECC, fill in anapplicationform,whichcanbefoundatthebackoftheAuditorium.Wewillsubsequentlyinformyouwhenthemembershipclasseswillbeheld.YoumayhavebeenattendingECCforalongtime,andprobablyinvolvedinministriesalready.Whydon’tyoutakethenextstep?Afterall,ineveryrelationshipcomesresponsibilityandcommitment.

Pastor William Anane-Forkuo

Shantha Luxmi SridevaIamaChristian,andhavebeen

attendingECCsince2007andwanttobecomeamember.

Nicole GordonIhavebeenactivelyattendingECC

for nearly five years, where I am part oftheYouthMinistries.Godplacedit on my heart to become an official

member.

Jude AlphonsusToidentifymyselfwiththebodyofChristandpossiblyhelpbuildthebodyfortheworkoftheministry.

Georgina KingIhavebeencomingtoECCfor

manyyearsandwantedtomakemymembership official.

Daniel KingIhavebeencomingtoECCfor

manyyearsandwantedtomakemymembership official.

Mylène DueviTobeplantedandtogrowina

prayerfulanddynamicchurch,andto benefit from the sound teaching

andministry.


Richa ThapaSupportthechurchvision.Toopen

mylifetoserveGod’sKingdom,andforHisglorytomychurchandthe

wholeworld.

MEMBERSHIP

Monique IbrahimIbelievethisistheplaceGodwants

metobe.SinceattendingECC,IfeelI’vegrownspirituallyasan

individual.

Joyce MassaquoiAtECCIfeelathome.Thepeopleare friendly and lovely – God is in

thischurch.

Noel PetersTheHolySpirithasgivenmejoyand

peace.

Afia PetersIfeelpeaceatECC.

Agnes OgunseyeWarmthandpreachingofdiversity.God’sWord,acceptingpeoplethe

waytheyare.

Harriet GomezIfeelathomewiththechurch’smission,teaching,andstyleof

service.

Raj FruzzaTofollowthebiblicalprincipalof

‘onebody’.


Nicole Kabangu

Benjamin Olosinmo

Mary GatuTo fulfil my commitment to God

throughfellowshipandservicewithinHislocalbodyatECC.

Thesunshonebrilliantly,asitgavejusttherightsettingforLighthouseEvangelisminDecember.Itwas

spearheadedbytheMen’sandWomen’sDiscipleshipCellgroups.Asthepeoplepassedbythechurch,theyhadopportunitytoheartheGospel.

SometeammembershandedtractstothepeoplegettingonandoffthebusesatthebusstopinfrontofECC.Manyoftheteammembershappilywalkedupanddownthestreetsdistributingtractsandwitnessingtothepeople.

PastorSamandtheECCchoirsangcarolsoutsidethechurch.Theyputtheirwholeheartandsoulintosinging,andsharedtheGospelmessagethroughsongs.ThosewaitingatthebusstopoppositeECClistenedattentivelytothesinging.Freeteasandcoffeeswithedibleswereservedtothepassers-by,andanumberofpeoplepromisedtovisitthechurch.Atourprayermeetings,wehaveregularlyprayedforanopenheavenoverNorthfieldsas,formerly,wefeltNorthfieldsahardplacetoevangelise.Butwearedelightedtosaythatthisischanging,andwearenowexperiencingresponsivenessfromthepeopleintheNorthfieldsarea.

Prayeristhekeytodrivingoutandbreakingdownthestrongholdsandpowersofdarknessoverpeople’slives,andthankGodwearebeginningtoexperiencethisinNorthfields.

“We felt sad that he had passed away, but also thanked God He had given us the opportunity to witness to him about Jesus before he died. We never know when death can come our way.”

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“Ken,Michael,KennyandIwentoutevangelising.

Wemetacouplewithteenagers,andexplainedtothemthatChristianityisnotareligionbutarelationshipwiththetrueandlivingGod.Weexplainedtothemhowtheycanbe‘bornagain.’WeexplainedhoweveryonewantingarelationshipwithGod needs to go through Jesus Christ first. Weareallsinners,butGodislove,andHeisaholyGod.HecametoEarthtodieonthecrossforalloursins.Theywereveryinterestedandstartedlistenedintentlytous.Astheylistened,theyexpressedtheirdesiretoinviteJesusintotheirhearts.TheyprayedtheSinner’sPrayeralongwithus.Wegavethemtractstoread,andtheycametochurchthefollowingmorning.Theyalsoreceivedawelcomepackfromus,andwearekeepingincontactwiththem.

Furthermore,aRussianbotherhasstartedcomingtoEalingChristianCentreasaresultofwitnessingtohim.Weprayhewillkeepcomingtochurch,sothathe,too,willcometoknowJesusChristashisSaviourandLordsoon.HeisfromaCatholicbackground.

TwoNepaleseyoungmen,whomwehavebeenwitnessingto,haveexpressed

interestincomingtochurch.Anotherman,around45yearsofage,livedinthetownwelivein.TheLordledustowitnesstohimatleasttwice.Thesecondtime,hewasarguingalotwithusaboutthesalvationmessage.Wemanagedtoexplainthesalvationmessagetohim.Sadly,weheardthisverymanwaseatingatacaféandhesufferedaheartattackthere.Hewastakentohospitalandpronounceddead.Wefeltsadthathehadpassedaway,butalsothankedGodHehadgivenustheopportunitytowitnesstohimaboutJesusbeforehedied.Weneverknowwhendeathcancomeourway.EveryoneneedstohearaboutJesusChrist.

Anothertime,amotherwasintownwithhertwodaughters.OneofthedaughterswasabornagainChristian,butshewasnot.ThemotheranddaughterwereveryhappytolistentoustalkaboutJesus.Again,weexplainedhowshecouldreceivesalvationfromJesus,andthatitwasafreegiftofGod.Themotherseemedmuchconvicted,andshethankedusforthemessageandtookthetractfromus.Wealsoreceivemanyopportunitiestoprayforvariouspeopleonthestreet.”

Jean Gato

‘We explain to people how they can be born again’


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‘Divine appointments, a direct result of prayer’

Istoppedaladyandaskedheraquestion:“DoyouknowthatJesuslovesyouandhasaplanforyourlife?”Shestoppedandbegantotellmethatshehaddonesomanybadthings,andthatshecouldn’tbelieveJesuswouldloveher.Shesaidshewasanalcoholic,andhasbeenoutofajobforalongtime.IsharedtheGospelwithher,andtoldherthatwehaveallhavesinnedandthatisthereasonwhyJesuswenttothecross:topayforoursinsandthatHeisourrisenLordandSaviour,whoiswaitingforhertoreceiveHiminherheart.

Isharedmytestimonywithherandaboutmychanged life; how Jesus cleansed me of all my sinsandisreadytodothesameforher.AssoonassherealisedthatJesusiswillingandabletoforgiveallhersins-past,presentandfuture-shebelieved,andsaidshewouldliketogiveherlifetoJesus.ShesaidthePrayerofRepentance,andaskedJesusintoherheart.Shewasoverjoyedtolearnthatshewasnowbornagain,andthensheburstintotears.

IalsogotintoconversationwithanelderlyIrishman,whoseemedasifhecouldhardlywalkbecauseofthestateofhislegs.Afterchatting

withhimforawhile,IaskedhimwhetherheeverinvitedJesusintohisheart.Hedidn’tunderstandwhatImeantsoIexplainedittohim.Hesaidhehadnevereventhoughtaboutit,butwhenItoldhimhowimportantitwas,hereadilysaidtheSinner’sPrayerandacceptedJesusintohislife.HesaidhewasverygratefulthatIcaredenoughtospeakwithhimand,evenmoreimportantly,makesureheisgoingto heaven!

Ononeoccasion,aladyapproachedthetableandsaidIwasadoingagreatjob.WhenIaskedherifshewasaChristianshesaid,“Yes,IwasonceaMuslimbutIamnowabornagainChristian.IloveJesusbecauseHevisitedmeinmybedroom,andtaughtmetoreadtheBibleonthecomputer.”SherelatedherexperienceabouthowshecametorejectIslam and believe in Jesus. She was on fire for Jesus – and still is.

Colleen Barry-Austin

‘Asking people questions about Jesus’Jesusdemonstratedtherelaxedquestioningoffriendshipevangelism.HerearesomeusefultipsfromRandyNewmanonevangelism.Hehaswrittenbookscalled‘QuestioningEvangelism’and‘BringingtheGospelHome.’Somewillaskthestrangeraquestion,“Excuseme,canIaskyouaquestion?WhodoyouthinkJesusis?”

Somewillsay,“Hewasagoodman.”“Hewasaprophet,”etc.

Sowecansay,“Hewasmorethanthis,andHediedandroseagainforyoursins.Doyoubelievethis?”Weneedtohavetheunsavedquestiontheirownbeliefsystem,whichiswhyaquestioningformofevangelismissuchausefultool.Ithelpsusfocusonwhatishappeningspirituallyintheirlives,sothatwecanworkwithwhattheLordisdoingaswetalk.

Wecanprogressto,“TheLordwantstohavearelationshipwithyou.IsthereanyreasonwhyyouwouldnotwanttohavearelationshipwithHim?”Thiscouldleadtoasalvationprayer.

Rowena Osmond


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JOB INTERVIEWAladyprayedwithoneoftheintercessorsinthemorning,becauseshewasgoingforajobinterview.TothegloryofGod,shegotthejobandwasduetostarton1stNovember.

HOME OFFICE WARNINGAnanonymouscallerrangthePrayerCentretosaythat police officers were at her door; they had come to arrestherforoverstayinghervisa.ShecalledbacktogivethankstoGod,becauseshewasnotarrestedbutwarned,andinstructedtoreportherselfto the Home Office. Praise God!

SCHOOL OF FIRESoniaprayedforaplaceattheEvangelismSchoolofFire,runbyPastorBonnkeatCfAN,andwassopleasedtogetaplacethere.Alsohersister,Colleen,whodoesevangelismwithhereveryFridayalsogotaplace.Theydidn’tevenexpectthistohappenduetothenumbersofapplicantsforthesameplaces,andtheavailableseatsleftwerejust120.PraiseGod,theyare excited!

PASSPORT FOUNDAladycalledthePrayerCentreregardingherdaughter’spassportwhichwasmissing.PraiseGod,they were able to find itthenextmorning,assheneededitforajobinterview.Godisalwaysontime.

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTAladycalledthePrayerCentretothankGodbecauseshewasabletogetanearlierappointmenttoseetheConsultantfor treatment; she had previouslybeenonalongwaitinglist.

PEACEFUL SLEEPAsisterwasfeelingdiscouragedbecauseoflackofprogressinhercalling,butaftercallingthePrayerCentre,shechallengedhersituationwiththeWordofGod,andsheisabletosleeppeacefullyandwantstogivethankstoGod.

BLOOD RESULTSAsistercalledthePrayerCentreforhealinginherbody.Afterprayer,shewentandhadvariousbloodtests,andtheresultsallcameoutnegative.ShegivesGodalltheglory,honourandadoration.Hallelujah!

CAR BLESSINGAsisterwantedtothankGodforthePrayerCentre,becausethereisalwayssomebodytheretopraywith.AlsoshewantedtothankGodforthegiftofacarshereceivedrecently.Praise God!

MONEY SAVEDAsisterwantedtothankGodfordivinedirection.Shewenttopurchaseamattressfor£400,butjustasthepaymentwasabouttobemade,shefeltsostronglytheLordwassayingNo,soshestoppedthepurchaseandreturnedhome.TothegloryofGod,afewdayslatershefoundthesamemattressfor£160. Praise the Lord!

TIMELY ARRIVALAyoungladywantedtothankGodbecauseshewasabletogettotheairport,inspiteraildisruption,alsoafriendwaswellenoughtoseehersonofftotheairport.

KIDNEY STONESAgentlemancalledtothankGodandthememberofthePrayerCentrefortheirprayers.Hewashealedofkidneystones.Hehadbeeninseverepainsufferingfromkidneystones,andwasdueforasurgerybut,whileundergoingsurgery,thedoctorssaidtheycouldn’tfind any stones in his kidney.PraiseGod.

HEALINGAladycalledthePrayerCentretoprayforhersister,whohasbeenhospitalisedsomedaysago.She couldn’t eat or drink; she had a very strong headache, and was very weak, but she is now backhomefeelingbetter.Alsoher3-year-oldnephewhasavirusinhisbrain.Hewasparalysed,andcouldn’teatormove.ShecalledforprayersbackinSeptember2011.Heisnowgettingbetter,andsheisstillprayingforhissecondlegtostartfunctioningproperly.


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ChurchhistorytellsusthatMarkspenttimeministeringalongsidetheapostlePeter,andthatMark’sGospelisasummaryofPeter’spreaching.MarkwaswritingprimarilytoGentiles,whohadnotheardtheOldTestament,andwerethereforenotfamiliarwithitspropheciesorJewishtheologicalarguments.Mark,therefore,concentratesonshowingwhoJesusis,andwhathehasaccomplished,bothinhisministryandsupremelythroughhisdeathandresurrection.

Markgiveslittlebywayofintroduction,butstartsoff immediatelyinhisfirstchapterbyshowingthepowerandauthorityofJesus.HeisannouncedbyJohntheBaptistasthepowerfulBaptiserintheHolySpirit,whoisaffirmedathisbaptismbyGodtheFather.Heovercomessatan’s temptations; calls his disciples, and immediately begins performing one miracle after another. He preaches the Good News; heals thesickanddrivesoutdemons.Thepowersofdarknessareearlyonrevealedasbeingcompletelypowerlessinhispresence,asJesusisseentirelesslydoingthewillofhisFatherashemovesfromonesituationtothenext.

Althoughheisoftensurroundedbycrowdsofpeoplewhowanthimtoministertothem,neverthelesshestillfindstimetoslipasidetobeonhisowntospendtimeinprayer.ForthosetimesaloneinthepresenceoftheHolySpiritarewhereheisspirituallyreplenished,andarethesecretofsustainingthatlevelofanointedministry.

MarkendshisbookbyquotingthewordsofJesus:“GointoalltheworldandpreachtheGoodNewstoallcreation.Whoeverbelievesandisbaptisedwillbesaved,butwhoeverdoesnotbelievewillbecondemned.Andthesesignswillaccompanythosewhobelieve:inmyNamethey will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands, and when they drink deadly poison it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people and they will get well” (Mark 16:15-18).

Heconcludes,therefore,bysaying, ineffect,“YouhaveseenwhatJesusdid.Hehassettheexample.HehasdelegatedthepowerandauthorityofhisNametotheChurch,andcommissionedittogointhepowerofhisNameanddothesamethings.”

So,aswepraythroughthesefirstthreechaptersofMark,weareprayingfortheLordtohelpusfollowhisexample,andfulfiltheGreatCommissionhegaveus,andtodotheworkhehascalledustodo,inallthefullnessofthepowerhehasequippeduswith.

1st – Mark 1:1-3Jesus’ messengers

1.Lord,helpustobefaithfulheraldsoftheGospel.

2.Lord,mayourlivesalwaysbeatestimonyofyourgracethatischangingusintotheimageofChrist.

3.FilluswiththejoyoftheLordthatcomesfrom living our daily lives in accordancewithyourwill,wepray.

4.Help us always be prepared to give anaccountof thereasonwhywechoosetofollowJesus,wepray.

5.HelpustodeliveryourGospelmessageinawaythatisclearandineverywayfaithfultothetruth,wepray.

2nd – Mark 1:4-5Repentance and confession of sins

1.HolySpirit,helpustobequicktorespondwhenyou impressonour spirits thatwehavesteppedoutofline,wepray.

2.Help our repentance to be total andcomplete, O Lord, never turning back inany way to following the ways of our oldnature.

3.O Lord, help us to live in an attitudeof continual confession to you, so thatnothingmayhinderour relationshipwithyou.

4.Mayyourpresencebesostrongamongstus, O God, that all who come into ourmeetingsmaybeconvictedofsin.

5.We pray that we will see many peoplegenuinelyunderstandingtheyaresinnersbefore God, and confessing Christ asSaviourandLord.

3rd – Mark 1:6-8Baptism in the Holy Spirit

1.WepraythatallinthechurchwillseekandreceivethebaptismoftheHolySpirit.

2.Holy Spirit, we ask that you woulddistribute all your spiritual gifts amongstthemembersofyourchurch.

3.HolySpirit,helpustostepoutinfaithandusethespiritualgiftsyouhavegivenus.

4.Mayweseekyoudaily,HolySpirit, tobefull tooverflowing,and fromthatoutflowtoministerofthosearoundus.

5.Stir up the spiritual fire within us, HolySpirit,weask.

4th – Mark 1:9-11Pleasing God1.Mayitbeourwilltopleaseyouatalltimes,

OLord,andnotjustourselves.2.Helpustopleaseyou,OGod,ineverything

thatwesay,3.Mayouractionsalwaysbeonesthatare

pleasingtoyou,OLord,4.Holy Spirit, may we be willing to be

mouldedbyyoutoalwayshavethesameattitudesasJesus.

5.When we have to make a hard choice,causeustoconclude:‘Yourwillbedone,notmine’.

5th – Mark 1:12-13Overcoming temptation1.Lord, help us to remain strong against

everyattemptoftheenemytocauseustofall,wepray.

2.We pray for all our Discipleship Cellsthat theywouldbeplaceswherewecanbe built up spiritually, and so be able toovercometemptation.

3.Help us to stay spiritually strong in ourschools, colleges, places of work, andeverywhere where we daily come acrossthevaluesoftheworld.

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4.Enable us to be disciplined in our timesof personal devotion, so that we arealwaysdressedinthespiritualarmourtoovercomeanytemptation.

5.Causeustobeapeoplewhoknowhowtoresistthedevil,andsoseehimfleefromus,wepray.

6th – Mark 1:14-20Fishers of men

1.Lord, in our own way, and with theopportunities you give to us individually,helpustobefishersofmen.

2.WepraythatseeingpeoplecometoChristwillbeournormalexperience,andnottheexception.

3.Wepray thateveryevangelisticoutreachfromthechurchwillresultinaharvestofsouls,OLord.

4.HelpeveryDiscipleshipCell tobe fruitfulin leading people to know and followChrist,wepray.

5.Wepraythatnotonlymaywebeabletosee people give their lives to Christ, butto become committed disciples of Christalso.

7th – Mark 1:21-26The authority of Jesus

1.Help us to understand, Lord Jesus, thatyouhavedelegatedyourauthoritytoyourChurch to minister in the power of yourName.

2.Give us the boldness to minister in thepoweroftheNameofJesuseachtimetheneedarises,foryourglory,OLord.

3.Causeustoriseupinpowerasachurch,OLord,aswegoforthinthepoweroftheNameofJesus.

4.Multiply miracles, signs and wonders inour midst, that will point people to thetruthoftheGospel,OGod.

5.WeprayforyourChurchacrossthelandtoriseupinpower,andtoseethetideofevilbegintobeturnedback.

8th – Mark 1:27-28Spreading the Good News

1.GrantusfruitfulnesseachtimewesharetheGospel,OLord.

2.We pray that you would use every tractandliteraturethatisgivenouttoreachalostsoulforChrist.

3.We pray that each time your Word ispreached, O Lord, it may go forth in thepowerandanointingoftheHolySpirit.

4.Asthelawsofthelandseektosuppressthe witness of the Gospel, may yourChurchrespondbyfindinganewboldnessineverypublicplace,wepray.

5.CauseyourChurchtogrowinthisland,OLord,andmaythegatesofhellbeunabletoovercomeit.

9th – Mark 1:29-31Healing the sick

1.Give us a compassion for the sick, andmayweministertothemthroughtheloveofChrist.

2.Multiplyhealingsamongstus,wepray.3.Helpus tohave theboldness topray for

thesick,expectingtoseethemhealed,OGod.

4.We pray that healing the sick, whereverthey are, may be a normal part of oursharingtheGospel.

5.Wepray thatall ourRevivalandHealingmeetingswillbepowerfulwitnessestothepresenceoftheLordamongstus.

10th – Mark 1:32-34Overcoming demons

1.Give us the wisdom to discern whenproblems are caused by spirits, and thewisdomtodealwiththem.

2.Holy Spirit, release the gift of discerningofspiritsamongstyourchurchsothatwemay be spiritually aware of the works oftheenemy.

3.Guide us in all areas of wisdom, HolySpirit,so thatwearenot ignorantof theschemesofthedevil.

4.Expose every plan of the powers ofdarknessagainstyourchurch,OLord,sowecanextinguishevery fierydartof theEvilOne.

5.Heavenly Father, deliver us from evil, wepray.

11th – Mark 1:35-39Time to pray1.Lord,teachustopray.2.Lord,teachustoprioritiseprayer,sothat

itdoesnotbecomesomethingwedoonlyif can find time, but is consistent andhabitual.

3.Aswewaitonyouinprayer,OLord,revealyourthoughts,plansandstrategiestous.

4.Causeustogrowspirituallystrong,aswetaketimetowaitonyouinprayer,OGod.

5.Aswewaitonyouinprayer,OLord,giveusthemindofChrist.

12th – Mark 1:40-42The compassion of Jesus

1.Giveusacompassionforthelost,andtheburdentoprayfortheirsalvation,OLord.

2.Give us a compassion for the lost, andtheburdentodoallwecantoseethemsaved,wepray.

3.Give us a compassion for those in needand,wherewehavetheabilitytohelp,thedesiretogiveit.

4.Giveusacompassionforoneanotherthatseekstobuildeachotherupineveryway,wepray.

5.Holy Spirit, help us to become moreChristlikedaybyday.

13th – Mark 1:43-45Learning obedience

1.Cause us to know when it is better tospeak and when to remain silent, wepray.

2.Enableustobemasterofourtongues,OLord.

3.Lord,teachustobeobedienttoyou,evenwhenwedon’tunderstand.

4.Help us, O Lord, to understand whenyou are disciplining us through hardcircumstances that are designed to helpusgrowinobedienceandtochange.

5.Cause us never to take short cuts, evenwhen it is easier to do so, but ratheralways to be fully obedient to you, evenwhenitishardtodoso.

14th – Mark 2:1-4Bringing people to Jesus1.HolySpiritshowusdifferentwayswecan

reach the unsaved people we know toleadthemtofaithinJesus,wepray.

2.Weprayforregular‘divineappointments’asyouleadus,HolySpirit,tothosewhoseheartsarereadytohearandreceivetheGospel.

3.Giveusafaiththatcanbelieveandprayforthesalvationofeventhosewhoseheartsseemtotallyhardened to theGospel,wepray.

4.We pray that you would save all ourunsavedfriendsandfamily,OLord.

5.We pray for a great move of the HolySpirit amongst us, that will enable us tosee many people brought to salvation inChrist.

15th – Mark 2:5-11Hard hearts1.Keepusclosetoyouatalltimes,OGod,

sothatwedonotallowourownheartstobecomecoolorhardened.

2.We pray for our nation, O Lord, that hashardened its heart against you; break downitsresistancetoyou.

3.Weprayforallthoseweknow,whochooseto believe in atheism; break down their hardenedhearts.

4.Weprayforallthosewecomeintocontactwith, who engage in the occult; touch their hardenedheartstorepentbeforeitistoolate.

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These three chapters in the book of Acts demonstrate the Church doing what it has been called to do. It shows us how the apostle Paul pioneered new churches. He adapted his strategy to the local circumstances. In Corinth, he went first to the Jews in the town, who would have already been familiar with the Old Testament, and then to those Gentiles who had a familiarity with the teachings in the synagogue, who were known as the “God-fearers” and, finally, to those Gentiles who had no knowledge at all of the Old

Testament.

He spent a year and a half pioneering the church in Corinth, which was a city that, in many ways, had a number of things in common with London. It had a population drawn from many nationalities, and contained people from all social classes and backgrounds, who Paul sought to mould into one family in Christ.

His subsequent letter to the Corinthians shows they were converted from all kinds of ungodly backgrounds, including idolatry, sexual immorality and prostitution; some had been thieves, drunkards, slanderers and swindlers. But they came to know Christ; were radically changed, and were fully familiar with the baptism and gifts of the Holy Spirit, even if Paul did have to give them a lot of subsequent correction and teaching to bring them to spiritual maturity.

His good friends, Priscilla and Aquila, who were running a tent-making business in Corinth, were examples of church members using their business and talents to further the work of the Lord, including using their homes for church meetings. After working with Paul in Corinth, they then moved their business to Ephesus, in preparation for Paul to later plant a church there. They are seen encouraging and enlightening Apollos on his way to becoming a very motivational international Bible teacher.

Later in Ephesus, starting with just twelve believers, whom he led into the experience of the baptism in the Holy Spirit and, helped by his friends, Paul proceeded to build up the church over the next two years, through Bible studies and discussions in the local community hall. In his meetings, he prayed for the sick and saw people healed and delivered. Prayer cloths also were used effectively for those who could not attend the meetings.

There followed a mass revival in the city, where people turned wholesale from witchcraft to Christ, bringing transformation to the neighbourhood. The church soon went on to become internationally renowned.The Book of Acts shows the Early Church in supernatural action. God’s purposes have not changed, nor has the Holy Spirit. This month, as we pray through these strategies and moves of God, we are asking to see the same things in our midst.

miniStering in the PoWer oF the holY SPiritActs chapters 18 to 20

1st – Acts 18:1-4Persuading others

1.GiveusthewisdomtoknowhowtosharetheGospelconvincinglytopeoplefromallkindsofbackgrounds,wepray.

2.Holy Spirit, as we spend time in prayer,give us a growing confidence to speakaboutJesus,wepray.

3.Giveus‘divineappointments’withpeople,who you know are ready to hear andreceive the message of the Gospel andrespond,wepray.

4.AnointourwordsaswesharetheGospel,O Lord, so that they are effective inopeningtheeyesofthosewhodonotyetbelieve,wepray.

5.O Lord, send revival to our church, ourborough,ourcityandournation,wepray,andstartyourworkinme.

2nd – Acts 18:5-6Discharging our responsibilities to all

1.OLord,grantusfavouraswewitnesstoatheistsandagnostics.

2.Give us favour as we witness to Sikhs,HindusandBuddhists,wepray.

3.As we witness to Muslims, grant usdivinefavourtocausethemtolistenandrespond,wepray.

4.O Lord, as we witness to nominalChristians and to those from cults, giveusyourfavourtohelptheirspiritualeyestobeopened,wepray.


3rd – Acts 18:7-8Many believed1.AsweseektoextendtheKingdomofGod,

cause us to see many come to faith inChrist,wepray.

2.Grant success in our times of individualwitnessing,OLord,thatmanymaycometofaithinChrist.

3.Weprayforourtimesofjointevangelism,OGod,thatasteamsgotoouttosharethe Good News, they may see a greatharvest.

4.We pray that in and through ourDiscipleshipCells,theremaybeaharvestofsoulswonforChrist.


4th – Acts 18:9-11Do not be silent1.Lord,putanurgency inourheartstobe

messengers of the Gospel in every way,wepray.

2.Cause us to be a people who cancomprehensively overcome the works ofevilinournation,bypersistentlyengagingin intercessoryprayer topulldowneveryspiritualstronghold.

3.May we be a people always ready tocountthecostofstandingupandbeingcountedforChrist,wepray.

4.HolySpirit,giveusaboldnesstospeakoutfor Christ in all circumstances, togetherwiththewisdomtoknowwhattosay.


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5th – Acts 18:12-17Enemies in confusion

1.Lord, we pray you would bring confusionto any plan of the enemy against us asindividualsandourfamilies.

2.Lord, we pray you would bring confusiontoanyplanoftheenemythatisdirectedtowardsusasachurch.

3.As we seek you with intercessory prayer,riseupinourmidst,OLord,andletallyourenemiesbescattered.

4.Keepusclosetoyou,OLord,sothattheenemy is not able to gain any footholdin our lives and therefore make usineffective.


6th – Acts 18-23Strengthening the disciples

1.Help us to always seek to build oneanother up, O Lord, and not to bringdiscouragement.

2.EnableustoseethefullpotentialinChristinothers,andtohelpthemachieveitforthesakeofyourKingdom,wepray.

3.Helpusalso,OLord,toreachthespiritualmaturitywhere, likeDavid,weknowhowtoencourageourselvesintheLord.

4.Cause us to change from glory to glory,OGod,asweseektodraweverclosertoyou.


7th – Acts 18:24-25Thorough in knowledge of the Scriptures

1.Give us a passion to read and studyyour Word, O Lord, so that we can becontinuallyputtingitintopractice.

2.Holy Spirit, we pray that you wouldenlighten our minds to understand newanddeeperrevelationsoftrutheachtimewereadtheBible.

3.May we not be simply readers of yourWord,OGod,butpeoplewhostrivetoliveitoutineveryareaofourlives.

4.AswereadandbelieveyourWord,OLord,quickenourfaithwithapowerfulanointingtomoveinthemiraculous,wepray.


8th – Acts 18:26-28Instructing one another

1.As we learn more of the things of God,motivateus toseek toguideothersalsoinGod’sways,wepray.

2.Raiseupwithinyourchurch,OGod,willingmentors in word and example, to thosewhoareyoungintheLord.

3.Raise up teachers of children and youthwithinyourchurch,OLord,whocanpassongodlywisdom,instructionandteachingtothenextgeneration.

4.Makeusconsciousofthefact,OLord,thatasambassadorsforChrist,weshouldbegoodrolemodelstoothersatalltimes.


9th – Acts 19:1-7Baptism in the Holy Spirit

1.We pray for an outpouring of the HolySpirit that will cause everyone in thechurchtobebaptisedintheHolySpirit.

2.Wepray,HolySpirit,fortherevelatorygiftsof word of knowledge, words of wisdomandthediscerningofspirits.

3.Wepray,HolySpirit,forthepowergiftsofhealings,faithandmiracles.

4.We pray, Holy Spirit, for the spoken giftsoftongues,interpretationoftonguesandwordsofprophecy.


10th – Acts 19:8-10Persistence in sharing the Good News

1.Give us opportunities to share our faithin different ways in all of our everydayactivities,wepray.

2.Anoint our evangelism teams each timethey go out to share the Good Newsof Jesus, we pray, and may they bearincreasingspiritualfruit.

3.Help us to overcome all forms ofdiscouragement, so that we remainpersistent and never give up being atestimonytotherealityoftherisenChristinourlives,OGod.

4.Helpus,wepray,tobepeoplewhomakeadifferencetothelivesofothersbecausewesharetheGoodNewsofJesus.


11th – Acts 19:11-12Extraordinary miracles

1.Lord,mayweseethegreatestmiracleofmanypeoplegivingtheirlivestoChrist,asyoumoveamongstusinrevivalpower.

2.Weprayforanincreasinganointingtoseeamazing healings whenever we pray forthesick,inourservices,onthestreets,inhomesandeverywhere.

3.We pray we will see the lame walk, theblind see, and the dead raised by thepoweroftheNameofJesus.

4.Weprayforeachprayercloththatistakenoutandlaidonthesick,thatyouwoulddoextraordinarymiracles,OLord.


12th – Acts 19:13-16Overcoming evil spirits

1.Wepraythatyouwouldopenuptheeyesofyourchurchtotherealityofthespiritualbattlewearein,andhelpustoovercomethepowersofdarkness,OLord.

2.We take authority in the Name of Jesusover every spirit of unbelief, religion andmaterialismthatblindstheeyesofthosewe witness to; save them, O Lord.

3.We take authority over every spirit ofimmorality,godlessnessand lawlessnessthat operate around us, and break theirinfluenceinJesus’Name.

4.We break the power, in Jesus’ Name, ofanyplanoftheenemysenttofrustratethefullpurposesofGodbeingfulfilledinourlivesandinthelifeofthechurch.


13th – Acts 19:17The fear of the Lord

1.Lord, let your church experience a holyfearthatcausesustowalkcarefullyinallyourways,wepray.

2.Mayyourpresencebesomanifestinourmidst,OLord, thatanywhocome inourmidstareconvictedofsinandchoosetoturntoChrist.

3.Mayyourmightyacts inourmidstcausethose outside to hear and to fear theNameoftheLord,wepray.

4.Beglorifiedinourmidst,OGod.5.O Lord, send revival to our church, our

borough,ourcityandournation,wepray,andstartyourworkinme.

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14th – Acts 19:18-22Repentance

1.Visit us in power, Holy Spirit, we ask, sothatweseetrueandgenuinerepentanceinthosewhoconfesstheNameofChrist.

2.Wepray thatmanywill standand testifypubliclyinourmidstthattheyhaveturnedfromungodlinesstoChrist.

3.We pray that all those around us, whofollow falsegodsand religions,may turntoChristandpubliclyconfessthechangeintheirlives.

4.We pray that all those around us, whoinvolvethemselvesinanyformofwitchcraftandtheoccult,maycomeconfessingtheirsinsandturntoChrist.


15th – Acts 19:23-27Strong in the face of opposition

1.MakeusfearlessinthefaceofoppositiontoourfaithinChrist,wepray,enablingustoalwaysmakeaboldstand.

2.Cause us to remain close to you in ourprivatetimesofdevotion,OLord,sothatinpublicwecanalwaysremainstrong.

3.Keepussafe,wepray,fromallenmitythatmaycomeagainstus,purelybecausewefollowChrist.

4.Whenwecomeunderattack,mayweendup stronger, not weaker, as a result, OLord.


16th – Acts 19:28-31Wisdom when to remain silent

1.Lord,giveusthewisdomwhentospeak,butalsowhentoremainsilent.

2.Maywebeapeople,whouseourwordsas peacemakers, and not as ones whoinflameasituation,wepray.

3.Help us keep a watch and a guard overourlips,OGod.

4.Mayourlivesbesuchpowerfulwitnessesfor Christ, that even when we are silentour actions speak for themselves, wepray.


17th – Acts 19:32-34False religions

1.Weprayforallthoseweknow,whobelievethat they will be saved by their good works; breaktheirpride,andopentheireyes totheirtruefallencondition.

2.Weprayforallthoseweknow,whobelievein the godless theory of evolution; reveal yourself to them before they die in theirsins,OLord.

3.WeprayforallMuslims,Hindus,SikhsandBuddhists we know; reveal to them their direneedofasinlessSaviour.

4.We pray for all nominal Christians andchurchgoers, who have no personalknowledge of salvation through Christ; savethem,wepray.


18th – Acts 19:35-41Peacemaking

1.Asfarasitrestswithus,helpustobeatpeacewithallpeoplearoundus,wepray.

2.Weprayforeveryfamilyinthechurch,thatyouwouldbringagodlyharmonyamongstthemembersofeachhousehold.

3.Inthechurch,maywealwaysmakeeveryefforttokeeptheunityoftheSpiritthroughthebondofpeace,wepray.

4.May your peace, which passes allunderstanding, permeate our individuallives,ourDiscipleshipCells,and ineveryoneofourmeetingstogether.


19th – Acts 20:1-3Encouraging one another1.Weprayforalltheleadersinthechurch,

that you would encourage them in theirserviceforyou,OLord.

2.Weprayforalltheteachersinthechurch,thatyouwouldencouragethembyseeingthose they teach being changed by theWordofGod.

3.WeprayforalltheDiscipleshipCellleadersin thechurch, that youwouldencouragetheirheartsbyseeinggrowthinthosetheylead.

4.We pray for the members in the church,that you would encourage them in everyministry they are engaged in, by seeingfruitfulnessfromtheirlabours.


20th – Acts 20:4-6Teamwork

1.Teach us how to fully implement thebiblical teaching on each of us being amemberofthebodyofChrist,sothatweeachfulfilthefullroleyouhavegivenus.

2.May we recognise one another’s God-givenabilities,andseektopromotethemtotheirfullestpotentialwithoutanyrivalry,wepray.

3.HelpusachieveourgreatestpotentialbyworkingtogetherintheunityoftheSpirit,OLord.

4.Helpustobepartofteamsinthechurch,wherewearedifferentbutcomplimentary,andthereforecanaccomplishmuchmorethantryingtoministeralone.


21st – Acts 20:7Communion1.Lord, bind us together as members of

yourchurch,inawaythatthedevilcannotsucceedinbringinganyformofdivision.

2.Aswetakecommuniontogether,OLord,may our commitment to living out thebenefits and commitments of the NewCovenantgrowstrongeranddeeper.

3.As we remember your great sacrifice onthecross,LordJesus,helpustolaydownour lives for you as living sacrifices, wepray.

4.As we remember your shed blood, LordJesus,maywe learn to liveandministerunderthepowerofyourblood.


22nd – Acts 20:8-12Raising the dead

1.Lord,mayweseethespirituallydeadcomealiveinChrist,throughourwitnessingandspreadingtheGoodNews,wepray.

2.Lord,whentheconditionsrequire it,giveus the faith to raise the physically dead,wepray.

3.Release the gift of faith among us, HolySpirit,wepray,sothatweseeyoumovinginastonishingways.

4.Lord,glorify yourself inourmidst,by thesignsandwondersyouusetoconfirmthepreachingofyourWord,wepray.


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23rd – Acts 20:13-19Humility and tears

1.Deliverusfrompride,OLord,sothatyoucan take your rightful place in our livesandbeglorifiedthroughus.

2.Mayweweepinsorrowoveroursin,OLord,and weep with joy over all the blessingsyougivetothosewhoarehumblebeforeyou.

3.In our concern for the lost and thebacksliders,helpuswaterourintercessoryprayerswithtearsthatseeajoyfulanswertoprayer,wepray.

4.When we weep through the pressure ofadversecircumstances,maywepressonuntilwecomethroughinvictory,OGod.


24th – Acts 20:20-21No hesitation to preach1.Maywebeapeoplealwaysreadytogive

anaccountofourfaithinChrist,whenevertheoccasionarises.

2.Helpustospeakthetruthinlovetothosewhoarelost,OLord.

3.Helpustospeakthetruthinlovetothoseof your people who are going astray, wepray,andifweourselvesarestraying,helpus to receive those words of correctionalso.

4.HolySpirit,wheneverweneedthewordstospeaktosomeoneaboutChrist,bringtoourremembranceallwehaveread,heardandlearnedthroughyourWord,wepray.


25th – Acts 20:22-27Ready to face hardships for Christ1.Helpustoalwaysremember,OLord,that

you have not promised us a trouble-freelife but, rather, to never leave us norforsakeusinallourexperiences.

2.Recognising that we are in a spiritualbattleagainstevilspiritualpowersthatwaragainst the church, make us strong anddeterminedtofightuntilweovercome.

3.Keepoureyesfixedonthefinishingtape,OLord,andnotonanypresenttrials,sothat we keep momentary hardships intheirtrueperspective.

4.Help us to remember, O Lord, thathardships can cause us to develop bothperseveranceandtrueChristlikecharacter,sothatwedonotlethardshipsoverwhelmus.


26th – Acts 20:28-31Wolves amongst the flock

1.Give us the wisdom to recognise wolveswhoenterthechurchinsheep’sclothing,and also the wisdom how to deal withthem,wepray.

2.Asyoumovemoreandmoreamongstus,O Lord, we recognise the enemy will domore to cause harm from within; help us toresistsuchploys,wepray.

3.Lord,wepraythatourleaderswillalwayshave the spiritual insight and the gift ofdiscernmenttodiscernthefalsefromthegenuine,andsononeverbebeguiled.

4.May theGodofpeacesooncrushsatanunderneathourfeet,


27th –Acts 20:32-34Tears1.Lord,causeustoweepforthelost,aswe

intercedefortheirsalvation.2.Lord,causeustoweepoverthegrosssins

of our nation, as we pray for a nationalrepentance.

3.Lord, cause us to weep over thegodlessness of our nation that once putGodandbiblicalvaluesasthefoundationof all they did, as we pray for a turningback.

4.Lord,causeustoweepforthosewhoaresincere in following their false religions,but are sincerely wrong, as we pray thattheireyesmaybeopenedtothetruth.


28th – Acts 20:35-37More blessed to give than receive1.Lord, may we know the blessings that

comefromgivingofour timethat isduetoyouinseekingandwaitingonyou.

2.Lord, may we know the joy that comesfromgivingourallinservingyou.

3.Lord, may we experience the blessingsthatcomefromgivingofourincomethatisduetoyou.

4.Lord, may we know the blessings thatcome from blessing others with ourtime, finances,helporanyother formofunselfishlygivingofourselves.


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5.ForallweknowwhooncewalkedwiththeLord,buthavegrowncold, restore them,wepray.

16th – Mark 2:12Amazing scenes

1.Holy Spirit, so move amongst us thatwe regularly see amazing scenes in ourmidst.

2.Helpustolivealifethatenablesustoseeyouatworkinallwedo,OLord.

3.Wepraywemayseeamazing scenesofpeoplebeingconvictedandsurrenderingtheirlivestoyou,OGod.

4.We pray for amazing scenes of signs,wondersandmiraclesaccompanyingthepreachingandwitnessingofyourWord.

5.Wepray foramazingscenesof revival inourmidst,OLord.

17th – Mark 2:13-14Following Jesus

1.Help us to follow you unconditionally, OLord.

2.Enableustofollowyourways,evenwhenitmeansstandingupagainst thecrowd,wepray.

3.Causeustostrivetoattainyourrighteousstandardsineverythingwedo,OGod.

4.Help us always to put you first, O Lord,even when the consequences do notmakeourlifeeasy.

5.Enableustobestrongenoughtotakeupand bear the cross as we follow you, OLord.

18th – Mark 2:15-17Reaching out to all

1.Give us a heart to reach all people, nomatterhowfartheyseemfromGod.

2.WepraythatyouwouldenableustoreachwiththeGospelallthoseyoungpeopleinoursocietywhoareingangs.

3.Wepraythatthoseweliveamongst,whoare addicted to drugs or drink, may findthroughusthemessageofsalvationandfreedom,andbesetfree.

4.Wepraythattherichinoursocietywouldnot gain a false sense of security fromtheirwealth,butunderstandtheirspiritualpovertyandneedofsalvation.

5.Wepraythatthoseweliveamongst,whoare inacycleofrepeatedcrime,maybesetfreebyrespondingtotheGospel.

19th – Mark 2:18-20Time to fast1.Lord,giveusthedesiretoaddfastingto

ourtimesofprayer,andtousethisspiritualweaponpowerfullyandeffectively.

2.Aswefastandpray,bringnewrevelationsofyourwill tousas individualsandasachurch,wepray.

3.Aswefastandpray,anointourintercessiontoseespiritualbondagesandstrongholds,brokenintheNameofJesus.

4.Aswefastandpray,powerfully reviveusasindividuals,OLord.

5.As we fast and pray, may we see revivalbreakoutinthechurch,OGod.

20th – Mark 2:21-22New wineskins

1.Give us open hearts and minds, O Lord,tobethenewwineskinsyoudesireustobe.

2.Holy Spirit, may we be willing to receiveany new thing you desire to do in ourmidst.

3.Help us not to stand in your way, HolySpirit,byholdingontotheoldwineskinsthat were good for yesterday but not fortoday.

4.Have your way amongst us, Holy Spirit,evenifitisradicallydifferentfromwhatweareusedto.

5.Fillusafresh,HolySpirit,weask,bothasindividualsandasachurch.

21st – Mark 2:23-27Lord of the Sabbath

1.We pray for a growing sense of yourpresenceatourSundayservices,OLord.

2.Help us come to the Sunday meetingswith hearts and minds already preparedto give ourselves in worship to you, OGod.

3.Enableustoalwaysworshipyou inspiritandintruth,wepray.

4.HelpustobeoneintheSpiriteachtimewe come together for collective worship,wepray.

5.Mayourwalkwithyoualwaysbethesameoneachdayoftheweek,OLord.

22nd – Mark 3:1-4Doing good

1.Give us a heart to always choose to dogood to those who are deserving and tothosewhoarenot,OLord.

2.Causeus tochoose togo theextramilewhenitisnecessarytodoso,wepray.

3.Helpourgoodworkstobringglorytoyouandnotourselves,OGod.

4.May we not trust in our good works, OLord, but see them only as a gratefulresponse to our salvation by your gracealone.

5.Asweseektodogoodtoothers,maytheonly reward we seek be that of knowingwehaveaccomplishedyourwill,wepray.

23rd – Mark 3:5-6Praying for those who reject Christ’s divinity

1.Weprayforallthoseweknow,whoareincults; save them, O God.

2. We pray for all Muslims we know; give themarevelationofthedeityofChrist.

3.WeprayforallHindusandSikhsweknow,that you would open their eyes to JesusbeingtheonlyGodincarnate.

4.WeprayforallBuddhistsandthosewhofollow New Age beliefs; cause them to find ChristastheironlySaviour.

5.Forall thoseweknow,whoregardJesusas merely ‘a good man’; open their eyes tothetruth,wepray.

24th – Mark 3:7-12Ministering to the needy1.Inouroutreachtothehomeless,through

themeetingof theirphysicalneeds,maytheyalsoexperiencethespiritualprovisionofsalvationinChrist.

2.Inourmissionswork,wherethepooranddisadvantagedareministeredto,wepraythey may be helped to progress in bothphysicalandspiritualareas.

3.We pray that those in our midst, whoarestrugglingemotionallyandfindinglifedifficult to bear, may find peace andstrengththroughfellowshipinChrist.

4.May those believers among us, who arephysically sick with long-term illnesses,know the peace of God and strengthto persevere, even when they do notunderstand.

5.We pray that all those in our midst,who are struggling financially, maysee breakthroughs in their personalcircumstances.

25th – Mark 3:13The mountaintop experience1.Give us the desire to have those

‘mountaintop’experiences,wherewearealonewithyou,seekingyourwill,OGod.

2.Help us to plan our lives, so that it ispossible to have those times alone withyou, O Lord, which cause us to grow inspirit.

3.Prevent circumstances from robbing usfromtheopportunitiestobeabletodrawasidefromthepressuresofdailylife,andtospendqualitytimeinyourpresence,OLord.

4.Give us fresh insights into your powerand glory, O God, so that we are freshlyenthusedtoserveyouwithallourbeing.

5.Cause us to seek those intimate timeswithyou,OLord,sothatwecanemergefrom them full of the power of the HolySpirit.

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26th – Mark 3:14-19Those sent out

1.Help us to remember, O Lord, that asmembers of your church, you have sentus out to be your representatives in thisfallenworld.

2.Cause us to be effective as yourrepresentatives, O Lord, amongst all thepeoplewemixwithdaily.

3.Enable us to use all the personal giftsandtalentsyouhavegivenustobegoodwitnessesforChrist,inwordandindeed,wepray.

4.Help us to fulfil the plans and purposesyouhaveforeachofusasindividuals,OLord.

5.May we remember, O God, that we areyour ambassadors 24 hours a day andsevendaysaweek,sothatwedonotslipinmaintainingyourstandards.

27th – Mark 3:20-21Speaking to crowds

1.Grantusspiritualfruitfulness,HolySpirit,eachtimewespeaktothecrowdsonthestreets.

2.We pray that each time the Gospel ispreached in our services, there may bethosewhorespondandgivetheirlivestoChrist.

3.We pray that each time your Word ispreachedinourservices,believerswouldrespondbygrowingdeeperintheirspiritualwalk.

4.Wepray for the faithful preachingof theGospelthroughtheradio,TVandinternet,that many may hear, believe, be savedandbuiltupinChrist.

5.Put a spiritual longing in the hearts ofthepeopleofthisnation,OLord,thatwillcausecrowdstobedrawnbacktochurchonceagain.

28th – Mark 3:22-28Overcoming satan

1.Openourunderstanding,OLord,torealisethe authority we already have within usto overcome the works and plans of theenemyagainstus.

2.Strengthen our resolve to be people ofprayer,OGod,sothatweremainspirituallystrongtostandupagainsttheenemy.

3.Keepus rooted in yourWord,OLord, sothat we always know how to deal withtemptation, and avoid the traps of theenemy.

4.Giveushumbleheartsbeforeyou,OGod,sothatwewillalwaysbeabletoresistthedevilandseehimfleefromus.

5.Helpustobecarefulnottogivethedevilanykindoffootholdinourlives,wepray.

29th – Mark 3:29-30Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit

1.May the warnings on the lips of Jesus,of the reality of hell for Christ-rejecters,motivateustoreachthelost,OLord.

2.As we consider the reality of eternaldamnation,moveustoprayforthelost,OGod.

3.Useus inallmannerofways,OLord, tobring those who do not know you to theeternalsecurityoffaithinChrist.

4.May the knowledge of the free gift ofsalvation through faith in the finishedworkofChristalwayskeepusgratefulforourgreatsalvation.

5.Helpusalways toguardour lips fromallcarelessandgodlesstalk,OLord,but tospeak only that which is honourable inyoursight.

30th – Mark 3:31-34The family of God

1.We pray for the family of God, that youwouldmakeusstrongtoliveforyouinthisfallenworld,OLord.

2.Wepraythatthewholechurchwillbebuiltup in love,aseverymemberdoeshisorherwork.

3.KeepustogetherintheunityoftheSpiritandintheknowledgeoftheSonofGod,wepray.

4.Help us to grow together in all spiritualmaturity,wepray.

5.We pray for all our unsaved familymembers,OLord,andaskthatyouwouldsavethem.

31st – Mark 3:35Doing God’s will

1.Maywedoyourwilltoday,OLord,whetherit turns out to be mundane or reallyexciting.

2.Aswebegineachday,mayourfirstprayerbe:‘HeavenlyFather,letyourwillbedoneinandthroughmylifethisday’.

3.Cause us always to remember, O Lord,that obedience is better than sacrifice,andsobecarefultofollowyourwaysinallwedo.

4.Helpustobedisciplinedwithourtime,OLord,sothatwefindopportunityeachdayto spend time reading the Bible and inprayer.

5.Helpuseachday,inaccordancewithyourWord,OGod, to ‘workoutoursalvation’,not through fear of punishment, butthroughafearoflettingyoudown.

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CELEBRATION SERVICE“Christ in the Passover Meal”

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1. THE BIBLE:WebelievetheBible,asoriginallygiven,tobewithouterror,the fully inspired and infallible Word of God and the supreme and finalauthorityinallmattersoffaithandconduct.2. THE TRINITY: We believe that the Godhead exists co-equally and co-eternallyinthreePersons,Father,SonandHolySpiritandthattheseThreeareoneGod,sovereignincreation,providenceandredemption.3. THE SAVIOUR:WebelieveinthetrueandproperdeityofourLordJesusChrist, inHisvirginbirth, inHis realandcompletehumanity, inHissinlesslife,inHisauthoritativeteaching,inHissubstitutionaryandatoningsacrificethrough His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to therighthandoftheFather,inHisheavenlyintercessionandHissecondadventtoreceiveHisChurch.4. THE HOLY SPIRIT:WebelieveinthedeityoftheHolySpiritWhoproceedsfromtheFatherandtheSonandthenecessityofHiswork inconvictionofsin,repentance,regenerationandsanctification,andthatthebelieverisalsopromisedanenduementofpowerasthegiftofChristthroughthebaptismintheHolySpiritwithsignsfollowing.ThroughthisenduementthebelieverisempoweredforfullerparticipationintheministryoftheChurch,itsworship,evangelismandservice.5. MANKIND:WebelieveintheuniversalsinfulnessofallmankindsincetheFall,renderingmansubjecttoGod'swrathandcondemnation.6. SALVATION: We believe in the necessity for salvation of repentancetowardsGodandfaithintheLordJesusChristbywhichthesinnerispardoned

andacceptedasrighteousinGod'ssight.ThisjustificationisimputedbythegraceofGodbecauseoftheatoningworkofChrist,isreceivedbyfaithaloneandisevidencedbytheFruitoftheSpiritandaholylife.7. THE CHURCH:Webelieveinthespiritualunityandthepriesthoodofallbelievers inChristand that thesecomprise theuniversalChurch, theBodyofChrist.8. THE MINISTRY: We believe in the ministries that Christ has set in HisChurch,namely,apostles,prophets,evangelists,pastorsandteachers,andinthepresentoperationofthemanifoldGiftsoftheHolySpiritaccordingtotheNewTestament.9. THE ORDINANCES: We believe in the baptism of believers in water inobediencetothecommandofChristandthecommemorationofChrist'sdeathbytheobservanceoftheLord'sSupperuntilHisreturn.10. THE COMMISSION:WebelievethattheGospelembracestheneedsofthewholemanandthattheChurchisthereforecommissionedtopreachtheGospeltotheworldandtofulfilaministryofhealinganddeliverancetothespiritualandphysicalneedsofmankind.11. THE COMING KING: We believe in the personal, physical and visiblereturnoftheLordJesusChristtoreigninpowerandglory.12. THE FUTURE STATE:Webelieveintheresurrectionofthedeadandinthefinaljudgmentoftheworld,theeternalconsciousblissoftherighteousandtheeternalconsciouspunishmentofthewicked.

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EVANGELISM & PRAYER @ ECC“evangelism without intercession is like an explosive without a detonator”

- Reinhard Bonnke

TUESDAY NIGHT EVANGELISM

infrontofECCEveryTuesdayevening6.30pm to 7.30pm

EVANGELISM EXPLOSIONinfrontofECC

LastWednesdayofeachmonth12noon to 2pm

Wednesday 27th FebruaryWednesday 27th March

BOROUGH-WIDE EVANGELISM11am to 1pm

Saturday 9th FebruaryWESTEALING(infrontofSainsburys)

Saturday 9th MarchEALINGBROADWAY

For all those wanting to take part in Evangelism, there will be meetings in the Auditorium on:

Sunday 3rd February - (after 2nd service)Sunday 3rd March - (after 2nd service)

LIGHTHOUSE EVANGELISMinfrontofECC

ThirdSaturdayofeachmonth11am to 1pm

Saturday 16th FebruarySaturday 16th March

ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN THE TEAM

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REVIVAL PRAYER MEETINGS

mondAY to FridAYMORNING MEETINGS

10.00am to 11.00am - Annexe Room 2*(*on the main street to the left of ECC's main doors

and can be accessed directly from the street) EVENING MEETINGS

6.00pm to 7.00pm - Foyer

TUESDAY NIGHTPRAYER EXPLOSION

7.30pm to 9.15pm - Foyer

ALL-NIGHT PRAYER MEETINGLast Friday of every month

10.00pm to 5.00amA night of intercession, celebration, thanksgiving and

praiseFriday 22nd February

Friday 29th March (Good Friday)

DELIVERANCE MEETINGSFor Ecc attenders: Before coming for deliverance for the first time, please make an appointment to speak

to Pastor RajinderSaturday 16th February

Saturday 16th MarchFor non-Ecc attenders: Please contact

ellel miniStrieS on 01252 794060

PRAYER & HEALING MEETINGSSecond Sunday evening of every month

6.30pmSunday 10th February

Sunday 10th MarchReceive personal prayer and hear powerful testimonies of god’s provision and healing

FELLOWSHIP

MONDAY 11th February‘MINISTERINGINTHESPIRIT’

LivinglifeabundantlySpeaker:PastorChrisRagg

DirectorofStudies,EITCComeandencounterlifeintheSpirit

1.30pmBring and share lunch

MONDAY 11th MarchARTANDCRAFTDAY

1.30pmCost: £3.50 for lunch

EVERGREEN CHORAL GROUPwillbeministeringduringtheEasterseason.ComeandjoinusaswesharethereasonfortheEasterseason.Foradditionalinformation,

pleasecontactSharonintheECCOffice.All welcome.

EVERGREENS

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THURSDAYS2.00pmto3.00pmLOW IMPACT AEROBICS

Inspirationalmovesandgrooves(pleasebringamat)

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WedneSdAYS10am to 12noon - Term time only

FeBruArY mArCh 6th Pancake day 6th mother’s day 13th valentine’s day 13th donate & Sell 20th HALF TERM 20th tbc 27th tbc 27th Last day of term

The DONATE & SELL EVENT will be hosted by Little Stars in memory of the second

anniversary of the Japan Tsunami. All proceeds will go towards survivors of the March 2011

disaster.

EVERGREENS CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT HAYES

LITTLE STARS BABY & TODDLER GROUPThisimage(below)isofthechildren’sChristingleartwork.Theword‘Christingle’means‘ChristLight’,andcelebratesthelightofJesuscomingintotheworld.

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PRAcTIcAL TRUTHS

“So I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten...” (Joel2:25)

Weknowthesewordsverbatim,andwespeakthemover

ourlivesregularly.WeoftenthinkaboutGodjustrestoringthethingsI‘had’.ButisthattheFULLstoryofrestoration?Arethoseyearsthatweredevoured,theonly‘lostyears’thatGodwantstorestoretous?Intrigued?Readon...

OK,inthephysicalrealm,toberestored,likeinsurance,means‘replacing’allthatwaslostwithnewitems.Irecentlyheardasongwiththewords,“I’mtakingbackeverythingthedevilhasstolenfromme...”andthesingerlistedamongthethings,health,job,children,etc.Question:Isthatallweshouldwanttotakeback?

Declared Blessings

Now,inthespiritualrealm,Godhasdeclaredblessingsoverourlives.Hehasconfirmed those declarations tousthroughHisHolySpirit,confirmed through His people,suchaspastorsandprophetsandeventhroughsigns.Wehaveacceptedthosedeclarations,andsomeofthemmayseemso

outrageous,we’vekeptthemsecret,ormaybeonlytoldafewtrustedpeople.Thebigquestionisthis:DoyoubelieveGodwantstorestorethosespiritualyears,too?

Do not stop short

Asanexample,theLordtoldAbrahamtoleavehisfather’shouseandgotoalandHewillshowhim.Weknowthestory:Abrahamtookhisfatherbutsettledalongtheway,anddiedwherehesettled-alittle

wayoffthePromisedLand.He’dstoppedshortofhisdestination.AsIunderstandit,AbrahamandhisoffspringweresupposedtoliveinthePromisedLand.

God’s fulfilment

However,didGodgiveupthepromiseHehadmadetoAbraham?Weknowthatstory,too.Afewhundredyearslater,Godbroughtaboutthefulfilment of the ‘promise’, andfacilitatedthegreat,

great,great,great,great,grandchildrenofMrIsraelintothelandthatwaspromised,byGodtoMrAbraham.Talkaboutrestoration... Wow!

CanwerecallthepromisesGodhasdeclaredoverourlives?Arewewalkingsquarelywithinthosepromises,orhavewesettledsomewayoffachievingthem?

Full Restoration

So,whatdoesthatmeanpractically?Walkinginfullrestorationrequiresrestoringthethingswe‘had’,butalsothosethingspromisedbyGod,whichwemaynothaveexperiencedjustyet.WalkinginFULLrestorationis challenging; it requires us togototheexactdestinationGodhasdetermined,nomatterwhatthechallenges.Itrequiresustounderstandwhenwe’vesettledinaplacesomewayoff,andhavingthecouragetogetupandmoveontotheplacewhereGodhasdeterminedforus.

Aswe’veseentimeandagain,circumstancesthatmayseemdishearteningare,infact,‘enabling’factorsinourlives.Recently,PastorRichardspokeaboutthetrialsofJob,andthe spiritual significance his sufferingsheld.WealsoreadthatJobwasrestorednotjusttohisoriginalposition,but

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Withoutagapélove,itisimpossibletopleaseGod.Everyrelationshiphastostartsomewhere.Weoften

thinkaboutwhatGodcangiveus,insteadofgettingtoknowHimforwhoHeis,andbuildingarelationshipbyspendingtimewithHiminHispresence.

Paultaughtthattheabsolutepriorityinabeliever‘slifemustbeGod’slove(1Corinthians13:1-3).Foranyformofministry,andforthespiritualgiftstobeeffectiveinabeliever’slife,themotivationmustbelove.ThisbecomesmoreevidentaswegrowinourrelationshipwithJesusChrist,andknowthefullmagnitudeofthepriceHepaidforusontheCross.WewilldesiretogrowmorelikeHimandshowlovetoothers.

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IntheBibleSchool(EITC),wehavebeenlearningfromaDVDentitled“Furious Love”,whereteamsofChristianshavegotinvolvedwithreachingouttoprostitutes,ladyboys,drugaddicts,peopleinvolvedinwitchcraft,andthedemon-possessed.Youcannotreachmarginalisedpeoplesuchasthesewithacondemnatoryspirit.Weoftenforgetwherewehavecomefrom,andactasjudge,juryandexecutioner.Thatistheattitudeofsomebodyintheworldbut,whilstwedonotagreewiththesin,wemustshowloveforthepersonalsinneriftheyaregoingtobewonforChrist.

Thesedays,wheneverIseeapersonandjudgetheminmyheart,asmallvoiceechoeswithinmesaying,“Idiedforhim/her,too.Nobodyissobadthattheycannotbe saved, and there is no little or big sin; sinissin.”

LoveThe Greatest Gift

InourChristianlives,wegothroughstagesandseasons,butourultimategoalistobecomemorelikeJesusChrist.

Letuslearnineveryattitude,thought,wordanddeedtodisplaylove-loveforoneanother’sgood,notfortheirdownfall.Letusrejoicewhenabrotherorsisterisgivenapromotion.Letuslearntoencourageothersandbuildthemup.Letussayapositivewordovertheirlives.

Chris MATTHEWS

Let us learn in every attitude, thought, word and deed to display love - love for one another’s good, not for their downfall.


PastorJOHN STARR

Doyouknowwhoyouare?Doyouhaveatrueordistortedself-image?

OneofthemostfundamentalissuesChristianscanstrugglewithisasenseofself-worth.Ourpre-Christianconditioningcanbesostrongthatanequallystrongorgreaterinfluence is required to breakthatstranglehold,andreplaceitwiththeChristianone.Insecurity,fearsandworthlessnesspredominatewhereanegativeself-imageexists.AstheBiblesays,“Asamanthinkswithinhimself,soheis.”TheScriptureshavealottorevealaboutthetrueidentityofthosewhoare

inChrist.Anditisentirelypositive.

Trythisonforsize:“Youareanewcreation.Theoldnaturehas gone; you have a new nature”(1Corinthians5:17).Noticethattheoldnatureisreferredtointhepasttense.TheBiblesaysthat,asyouareinChrist,youhaveanentirelynewnature.What’stheimplication?AccordingtoGod’swayofthinking,youdon’thavesometypeof“ying-yang”mixtureofgoodandbadwithin,andyouarenotinacontinuouscivilwarwithyourself.Isthatcredible?

Nowthinkaboutthis:theBiblesaysthatyoudiedonthecrosswithChrist,andyoursinnaturediedwithHim,eventhoughyouwerenotbornatthetime(Romans6:6-11).Therefore,asfarasGodisconcerned,asaredeemednewcreation,Godreckonsyouasnolongerhavingasinnature,andHetreatsyouaccordingly(Galatians2:20).Infact,theWordofGodsays,“ForbyoneofferingHehasperfectedinperpetuitytheonesbeingsanctified” (Hebrews 10:14, GreekInterlinearBible).

Canyoubelievethat?

Considerthis:Doyouconsideryourselftobeasinnerwhostrugglestobeholy,orareyouasaintwhosometimesstruggleswithsin?

BecauseGodseesyou“inChrist”,Hedoesn’tseeyouasasinner.ThereisnosininJesus,andyouareinHim.Therefore,theFatherhasnomorecondemningthoughtstowardyouasHedoestowardHisbelovedSon,Jesus(Romans8:1,32-34).YouareasmuchlovedbytheFatherasHelovesJesus(John17:23).YouareassecureintheFather’sloveandacceptanceasJesusis.

Canyoubelieveit?

TheSonofGodcametoraisemanysonstoglory,andtosetthemfreefromworthlessness,fearandinsecurity.Hecametosetusfreefromcomparingourselves with others; from competing with others; from competingforrecognitionandstatus; from seeking to earn significance. His salvation givesusforfreeanewnature,totalacceptance,completesecurityandastonishingsignificance. It’s a “done deal” achieved through the finished, completeandperfectworkofChrist on the cross. Grace! All weneedtodoislearnhowtopossess(layholdof)suchamagnificent inheritance, by believingandconfessingthefullprovisionofGodmadeavailabletousthroughChrist’ssacrifice.

YoucoulddonothingbetterthantoreviewtheNewTestamentchecklistofwhom

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Who areYOU?Who areYOU?

GoddeclaresyoutobeinChrist.Putatickagainstanydeclarationyoumaystruggletobelieve,andconfessthemdailyforawholemonth,untilyourheadandheartcomeintoagreementwiththetruthofGod’sWord.Liberty,peaceandjoy will eventually flood your being.WhatyouexperienceiswhattheFatherfeelsforeveryonewhoisinHisSon,JesusChrist.

Howmuchpastoralcounselling,healinganddeliveranceamongthesaintswouldnotbenecessaryiftheywere“transformedbytherenewingofyourmind”accordingtothetruthsofGod’s Word (Romans 12:2)! “Youshallknowthetruth,andthetruthshallmakeyoufree”(John8:32).

OurBibleSchool(EITC)isavailablepreciselyforthepurposeofhelpingbelieversappropriatethefullprovisionoftheirinheritancethatChristhaswonforthem.

You are as much loved by the Father as He loves Jesus. You are as secure in the Father’s love and acceptance as Jesus is. Can you believe it?

Children’S miniStrieS

We wish all our beloved Parentsand Guardians a happy andprosperousNewYear.Thankyouforsupporting

us throughout 2012 and for making it a fantastic year! May God’s blessings continue tobewithyouandyourfamilies.

LOOKING BACK AT 2012During thepastyear,weheld trainingworkshops for teachers. Childrenwerealso introducedto

Creative Dancing. The Sunday School lessons were based on the Old Testament, where childrenwere taught about serving God with faithfulness; knowing that God is on our side and gives wisdom to

those who ask; that God always provides for His children; and also that God hears and answers prayer. Theselessonsweretaughtthrough,amongothers,thelivesofMoses,Joshua,RuthandHannah.Children

thoroughlyenjoyedtheselessons,andeagerlyworkedontheactivitysheetsforeachstory.

Our Family Service was fabulous and well attended, and enjoyed by you all. We are proud of all the children; they didsowell.

LOOKING FORWARD TO 2013During the first quarter of this year, children will learn about the Life of Christ: His Miracles, Parables and Mission, leadingtoHisDeathatEaster.TheywillhearthestoryofJesus’TriumphantEntryintoJerusalemduringPalmSunday.We are also introducing Joint Worship for all the classes once a month, with the first one having taken place on 27th January. The aim is to enable children get to know other children in Sunday school; to learn new songs, and to

worshipandpraytogether.Ourteacherswillalsointeractwitheachother,andgettoknowthechildrenbetter.

Twicethisyear,wewillintroducechildrentoLighthouseEvangelism.Itwillbedoneinacreativewaytoenablethemtoenjoysharingtheirfaith.WealsoplantoholdEaster/VacationBibleSchoolActivitiesforchildrenduring

theirvacationbreaks.

Welookforwardtoyourcontinuedsupportandencouragement,asweteach your preciousones. We hope youenjoy the Family

Servicepictures.

Children’s Ministry Team

CHILDREN UNITED!!!


CHILDREN UNITED!!!

BAPTISMAL SERVIcE16 candidates from four churches got baptised at eCC on the evening of Sunday 2nd December 2012. Below are some of their reasons for doing so.

Ecc candidates were baptised by Pastor Sam Blake and Pastor Ruth Trbojevic.

Monica Martyn

I became a Christian inJuly 2012. I have a verygoodfriendwhointroducedme to ECC, and I mademy decision to join. Iam understanding Biblereadings for the first time, and attend regular weeklyCellmeetings.

Teeda Kintern

I became a Christian inOctober 2011. I wentto a church in WarrenStreet where I receiveddeliverance. Since then, IhaveacceptedJesusChristas my Lord and Saviour,andwanttobebaptisedtofollowGod’scommand.

Agnes Ogunseye

I was born and broughtupasaCatholic,untiloneSundayinJuly1990whenIgavemylifetoJesus.

Miriam Rahim

I was brought up as aChristian, but due tocircumstances I driftedawayfromtheLord.IcametoECC,andheard throughthesingingthatJesuslovesme,andIknewthenthatHewas my Lord and Saviourwhen I accepted Him. Mylife is completely changed,andIwanttobebaptisedtoshow my love for God andtofollowHiscommand.

Rachel ChellapahIwasbornand raised inaChristian family. I gave mylife to Jesus at the age ofeight. Through church andmyfamily,IacceptedJesusas my personal Saviour,and Iwant togetbaptisedto outwardly express mycommitment and devotiontoGod.

Troy McIndoe

My auntie invited me tochurch because I wassearching for the truth. InowbelievethatJesusdiedfor me and have acceptedHimasmyLordandSaviour,andIwanttobebaptisedinobediencetoGod.

Afia Peters

In 2009 I gave my life toJesus.Iwanttobebaptisedto follow the footsteps ofJesus.

Anna Janczarek

I was baptised in theCatholic Church as aninfant. In the last twoyears, I have been lookingforanswers,truthandrealhope. I have given my lifeto Jesus and want to bebaptisedastheBiblesays,the way that Jesus wasbaptised.

BAPTISMS


BAPTISMS

WepraiseGodthatwecontinuetoseemanysavedfromtheirsinsandbaptisedintothefamilyofGod.Asyoucanseefromthetestimoniesofthosebaptisedon

Sunday2ndDecember2012,someweresavedfromdifferentreligions and backgrounds. Most significantly, they all now believeandacceptJesusastheirSaviourandLord.

WaterbaptismisdoneinobediencetoourLordJesusChrist.“Goandmakedisciplesofallnations,baptisingthemintheNameoftheFatherandoftheSonandoftheHolySpirit”(Matthew28:19).JesusHimselfhadtobebaptisedinordertofulfil all righteousness.

ThedisciplesofJesushavecontinuedthisactofobedienceuntiltoday.Peter,inActs2:38,explainswhatisrequiredforbaptism:repentandbebaptised.HealsoorderedthattheentirehouseholdofCorneliusthecenturionbebaptised(Acts10:48).

It’simportanttonotethatwebaptisebecausewehavebelievedandacceptedJesusasSaviourandLord.Youshouldnotgotothebaptismalpoolthinkingthatbaptismwillsaveyou.Allthiswillmeanisthatyouaregoingintothewaterasadrysinnerand coming out as a wet sinner! It is important that, before yougetbaptised,youarecertainofyourstatusasachildoftheKing.Atthispoint,youwillunderstandthatfullimmersioninwaterismerelyapublicdeclarationofwhathasalreadyhappenedontheinsideofyou.

Whereveryouareintheworld,readingthesetestimonies,andwonderinghowyou,too,canhaveapersonalrelationshipwithGod,IwanttoassureyouthatGoddesirestohavethisrelationshipwithyouevenmore(John3:16).JustknowthatJesusChristdiedforyouonceandforall.

•Romans 3:23 “AllhavesinnedandcomeshortofthegloryofGod.”•Romans 6:23 “Thewagesofsinisdeath,butthefreegiftofGodiseternal

life.”•Romans 10:9-10 “IfyouconfesswithyourmouththeLordJesus,andbelieve

inyourheartthatGodhasraisedHimfromthedead,youwillbesaved.Forwiththeheartonebelievesuntorighteousness,andwiththemouthconfessionismadeuntosalvation.”

Wheneverandwhereveryoudothispersonally,aslongasyoumeanitwithallyourheart,youbecomeachildofGod(John1:12).LookforaBible-believingchurchor,ifyouareinWestLondonandwanttoknowmore,visitusatEalingChristianCentre, and you will not regret it!

Susan Vernon

SincecomingtoECC,Ihavere-connected with Christand become closer toGod. I went through someturbulent times recently,but God heard my cry andcarried me. Today, I givemyselftoHimcompletely.

Howard Taylor

I lost a good friend in avery sudden manner. Mysister invited me to church; I have accepted Christ asmy Saviour, and I am nowfriends with my friend’smother.

Emelia Yador

I was raised in a Christian home but attended church moreoutofhabitthandesire.IgraduallywentawayfromtheLordbut was never happy and couldn’t fill a void. I began attending church,whereIfeltagreatpeaceandpurposeand,inAugust2012,IgavemylifetotheLordandtrytolivemylifeaccordingtoHisteachings.


PastorWILLIAM ANANE-FORKUO

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONS

EALING CHRISTIAN CENTRE (ECC) is part of the Elim Pentecostal family of churches, of which there are around 600 in the UK,

and which is in fellowship with approximately 8000 churches worldwide. Year by year, ECC has continued to grow steadily with people coming from every continent, joyfully blending into a multi-ethnic family, drawn from approx 100 nationalities. With its emphasis on prayer, worship, fellowship, discipleship and evangelism, the church seeks to live out its motto.

Now hundreds of Christians - of all ages and backgrounds - meet together for lively celebration on Sundays in the beautifully-restored decor of the 1200-seater auditorium, a former Odeon cinema, and in small Discipleship Cell groups during the week.

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WEEkLY MEETINGS

SUNDAYS09.00 FIRST MORNING SERVICE09.30 LittleSeekers(Age2-5yrs)09.30 Finders(Age6-10yrs)09.30 TeensTalk(Schoolyears7-11) - single gender classes11.15 SECOND MORNING SERVICE11.45 Crèche(18mths-3yrs) Adventurers(Nursery3-4yrs) Discoverers(Age5yrs) Explorers(Schoolyears1&2) Investigators (Schoolyears3&4) Pioneers(Schoolyears5&6)11.45 NuTalk(Schoolyears7&8) Talkin'God (Schoolyears9,10&11) - single gender classes14.30 Polish Church Service14.30 Japanese Church Service18.30 SUNDAY NIGHTS AT THE CENTRE (seepage21fordetails)20.00 RefreshmentsinCoffeeLounge

MONDAYS10.00-12.00 DailyPrayerMeeting18.00-19.00DailyPrayerMeeting

TUESDAYS10.00-12.00 DailyPrayerMeeting19.30-21.15 Tuesday Night Prayer Explosion

WEDNESDAYS10.00-12.00 DailyPrayerMeeting14.00 WednesdayAfternoonFellowship18.00-19.00 DailyPrayerMeeting

THURSDAYS10.00-12.00 DailyPrayerMeeting18.00-19.00 DailyPrayerMeeting19.00-21.30 EITC-BibleCollege Registrationrequired

FRIDAYS10.00-12.00 DailyPrayerMeeting18.00-19.00 DailyPrayerMeeting19.00-21.30 EITC-BibleCollege Registrationrequired22.00-05.00 All-NightPrayerMeeting (LastFridayofeverymonth)

SATURDAYS11.00-13.00 StreetEvangelism

Evangelism & Missions • Fellowship for all Ages • Praise & Worship • Prayer • TeachingBOROUGH-WIDE EVANGELISM | LIGHTHOUSE EVANGELISM | EVANGELISM EXPLOSION

DIScIPLESHIP cELLS | Children’S miniStrieS | Youth miniStrieS | evergreenS (Ministry for the Retired)dAilY PrAYer meetingS | WeeKlY PrAYer eXPloSionS | All-night PrAYer meetingS | DELIVERANcE

EQUIPPERS INTERNATIONAL TRAINING cENTRE (teaching ministry) | REVIVAL & HEALING MEETINGS

For further information: tel 020 8840 7508, email [email protected], or visit www.ecc.org.ukeAling ChriStiAn Centre • 268 northfield Avenue • ealing • london W5 4uB

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