HE IS THE IMAGE OF THE INVISIBLE GOD, THE FIRSTBORN OVER ALL

CREATION. FOR BY HIM ALL THINGS WERE CREATED: THINGS IN HEAVEN

AND ON EARTH, VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE, WHETHER THRONES OR

POWERS OR RULERS OR AUTHORITIES; ALL THINGS WERE CREATED BY HIM AND FOR HIM.

COL 1:15-16

APRIL 2018

APRIL 19:TEAM PARTNER: Alice SchroersPray for Alice as a GP; demonstrating the caring love of the Lord Jesus as she provides medical help to the people of Alice Springs. May she shine Jesus' light in Central Australia.

APRIL 20:WOORABINDA: Martin, Rose & Najwa EbelPlease pray for Woorabinda. Some Christians have left the area due to the unrest and continued breaking in of homes. Pray that God will strengthen and encourage Martin, his family, Pam & Linda to remain steadfast in their commitment to Him. Pray fervently that the Lord will remove the community’s blindness so that the people can know the forgiveness, peace and contentment that comes through Jesus alone.

APRIL 21:BORROLOOLA: Vincent Charlie, Muldoon NoblePray that the believers will seek to be an encouragement to one another and will build one another up in their faith. Pray they will be faithful and powerful witnesses of the Lord and that many others will turn to the Lord and become faithful members sharing in the ministry of this church.

APRIL 22:DUBBO: David & Rose CoxWe're thankful for God’s blessing in having a few men willing to preach. Pray that they will be equipped more and more through the Holy Spirit and good example, realising too, the responsibility to minister God’s Word. Pray also for the upcoming Women’s Conference to be held in Peak Hill. Please pray that God will continue moving the hearts and minds of the church folk to an ever deepening love for Him.

APRIL 23:BARUNGA: Anita Painter & Jocelyn McCartneyThank God for the weekly opportunity the ladies are taking to share God's Word at a nearby rehab centre which has many Barunga participants. Pray that God's Word will break through the hearts and minds of those listening and bring them to wholehearted commitment to Christ.

APRIL 24:SUPPORT MINISTRY: Richard & Sue DaviesPraise the Lord! Following the cardioversion on 22nd March in Wagga Wagga, Richard’s heart is now properly in rhythm. Pray that God will keep Richard’s heart in rhythm from now on.

APRIL 25:ELLIOTT - MARLINJA:Continue praying for the children here that they will grow up to love and adore the Lord Jesus as the only true and living God. Pray again that the few Christians here will have a deepened concern for the Lord; for the lost; and will be faithful witnesses.

APRIL 26:TAREE: Young, Eunice, Joy & Kevin LeePray as Owen grows in God’s grace that the Lord may provide a godly spouse for him. Pray that the students undertaking SRE will be given ears to hear and eyes to see Jesus, the true saviour of the world. Pray too for Eunice's health, that the thyroid gland will function properly.

APRIL 27:CAMOOWEAL:Pray for Cyril and Thelma Anderson and the small group of ladies who gather together here to worship, giving thanks and praise to Jesus for his goodness, mercy, love and grace poured out for them.

APRIL 28:INALA: Apenisa & Lolou RabaiPray for harmony and good health for the members and that a suitable property can be purchased to continue the work in this part of Brisbane.

APRIL 29:MEMBER CARE NT: Cliff & Carolyn LetcherWe give thanks to God for Carolyn's improvement in health. Please pray as we plan for our trip to the Northern Territory; expecting to travel mid-year.

APRIL 30:ROCKHAMPTON:Pray that God’s spirit will be evident during the 2018 Family camp May Day Weekend.

Prayer points for the work of the gospel in the Indigenous Church

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Want to find out more about who you’re praying for? Navigate to the ‘ministry’ page on our website and you can! You’ll find summaries of the places, ministry and people working in each place. There is even opportunity to email and support our workers!

APRIL 1:BREWARRINA: Ike & Eileen GordonPray as the Rivers Convention in Dubbo closes today that God will have touched many hearts and lives. Continue to pray as Ike leads a team to Collarenebri, Walgett, Lightning Ridge, Goodooga, Weilmoringle and Brewarrina – three days in each town. Pray especially for the youth to hear and heed the gospel.

APRIL 2:DARWIN: Simon, Tirzah, Abigail & Sophia McKeeThank God for safety during cyclone Marcus. Please pray for restoration of services and continued safety as the clean-up continues. Pray as the NT government bring down a decision regarding Fracking that they will have listened to the voice of Indigenous people.

APRIL 3:SUPPORT MINISTRY: Bob, Lucy, Miriam, Lizzie, Alex & Will QuinnPray that Bob’s sharing the Word with young people last weekend at Bimbadeen will bear much fruit into the future. Pray too that the time spent with the indigenous folk at the Mt Druitt church was very helpful, as they seek a new pastor.

APRIL 4:CANTEEN CREEK, EPENARRA:Give thanks for the messages Tim Letcher delivered over the Easter weekend. Pray that the people were built up in their knowledge and love for their Saviour. Continue to pray for Jane as she undergoes further heart treatment in Perth. Please uphold them as a family while they are away.

APRIL 5:DIRECTOR: Trevor & Pamela LeggottPray for Trevor as his service with AIM draws to a close in May after 21 years. Pray for the AIM Council and their search for a replacement CEO to carry on the much needed work.

APRIL 6:MOREE:Paul, Erin, Grace, Reuben, Maleah, Seth & Shauneisha StrahanPraise God for the donation of a car for our interns to use. Praise God for a great start back with tutoring and Sunday school, including a few new families. Pray for wisdom and God’s favour as we deal a bit more with council in regards to a more permanent facility.

APRIL 7:SUPPORT MINISTRY: Richard & Sue DaviesPlease pray that the messages preached and taught at Easter conventions will keep challenging people’s hearts and lives. We would value your prayers for our son Simon and Lydia as they make their marriage vows today, in Auckland. After we return from NZ, we will finish packing up and head to Canteen Creek in the Northern Territory for 5 1/2 months. Please pray that our time there would be fruitful and honouring to God.

APRIL 8:GILGANDRA: Henry, Maria & Joshua LouieGive thanks that Henry was able to preach over the Easter weekend in Maitland. Pray that God’s word will have an everlasting impact in faithfulness and love. Give thanks also for the growing numbers desiring to Worship and learn the scriptures in Pilliga. Three committed their lives to Jesus on Sunday the 18th March. Praise the Lord! Earnestly pray for more regular financial support for Henry’s and his family.

APRIL 9:MOREE: Phil & Fiona SpiersThank the Lord for safety as we travelled. Please pray for wisdom and insight as we seek to serve the Lord each and every day. Please pray for the salvation of souls here in Moree.

APRIL 10:AIM COUNCIL:Ask once more, for rich blessings upon the council members as they gather together today. Continue to pray for unity in focusing on the best way ahead to support the AIM churches.

APRIL 11:ELLIOTT: Michael JonesPray for Michael and his wife as they have moved to Elliott to be an encouragement to Harold & Kaye Dalywaters and Raymond & Thelma Dixon. Pray that God will do a marvellous work here. Ask that God would provide work for Harold to support the family. He was attending a job interview in late March.

APRIL 12:MISSION AWARENESS TOURS:Rob, Jenni, Miriam, Katie & Isaac AlleyPlease be in prayer for our first trip of the year as ‘Across the Divide’, with a group from Canberra helping with the River Convention run by Aboriginal leaders throughout Western NSW. Pray for those who attend and those the team meets, that it will be a time that glorifies God. As the trip in the middle of the year was cancelled, please pray for us as we consider how best to move forward regarding booking further trips for this year, with one other confirmed trip in October.

APRIL 13:SABBATICAL IN RUTHERGLEN:Jono, Grace, Elijah, Tjanara & Manoah WrightPray for the children as they continue to adjust to the different school and education culture, and that they will be able to make good friends. Continue to pray for Jono recovering from Ross River Virus and as he starts studying. For the whole family that we will all be spiritually filled and encouraged as we adjust to this time off the field.

APRIL 14:DARWIN: Rhonda CoatsPlease join in giving thanks to God for the opportunity of serving Him among the Aboriginal people for so many years now. Please join us in asking the Lord to provide the person of His choice to lead the AIM team in light of the upcoming retirement of Trevor.

APRIL 15:ROCKHAMPTONPray for David and Fay as they continue travelling around the Qld centres. Also for Sister Lesley and Pastor Bill Power, giving thanks for their wisdom and faithfulness and for their willingness in helping the Qld Churches with wise guidance and leadership. Pray too, for Neville and Judy as they work amongst the Rockhampton folk and cottage outreach.

APRIL 16:TENNANT CREEKPray that the Tennant community will realize the only true and lasting solution for alcohol fuelled violence comes through God. Pray for the church members as they witness in the community about the love, mercy and goodness they have found in surrendering their lives to Jesus.

APRIL 17:TENNANT CREEK: Peter & Karen DixonPlease keep praying for: effective policies and resourcing for all remote communities; the Tennant Creek church to be powerful in sharing the Good News; and good relationships and learning for the children at church and school.

APRIL 18:AIM KATHERINEPray for the organising committee of Katherine Christian Convention (KCC) as they finalise plans. Pray also for Neville Naden, as he prepares biblical material to teach at the convention. Please pray for available and reliable transport for all those who are making plans to travel from remote communities. Praise God for His grace through Jesus Christ and his continuing mercy daily.