Raymond and Rebekah Brown - South Africa |
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September 2007
In Everything Pray
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus”. - Philippians 4:6-7
We thank all of you for faithfully reading our letters and praying for the work we are involved with in Durban. We hope our updates have reflected the fact that God does hear and answer our prayers in all the big and small things of our lives.
Our last letter reflected the way God has been at work here for the last few years and in this one we write with our “Home Leave” in view and request prayer for the Future.
Highlights from the last few months…
Vaughan Roberts came out to speak at The Bible Talks Mission week on Campus back in April. With talks on three different sites, we saw large numbers attending and many responding to the gospel.
Our Mid Year Conference in July was attended by around 80 students who reported being transformed by the teaching and excited to return again next year.
In August Carrie Sandom returned to Durban to speak at our annual KZN Women’s Convention which was attended by around 500 women from a mixture of denominations from around our Province. This was a very challenging and encouraging time.
September is ‘Service month’ wherein Christ Church Glenwood will be challenged to think through what it means to serve in the church. Following this, October is our MISSION MONTH. We will have four evangelistic Services and a number of Outreach events organised by our small group bible studies.
Family Fun
Rebekah’s Dad visited us in July for the kids two week school holiday. We spent this special time driving through Swaziland and up to Kruger National Park. Up at dawn and in the wild brought us close encounters with Lions and Elephant and much more. This was a real treat!
Between the Teachers strike action, a stolen car, a car accident and various sicknesses, Naomi, Nathanael and Natalia continue to progress at school. Naomi is an avid reader whilst Nathanael is proving himself on the Running track and the Hockey field. This week their school choir is performing with Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Another treat to enjoy! Natalia and Noah are growing up fast and each has their own character.
Home Leave
We are very much looking forward to being back with our family and friends, and would like to make the most of the opportunity to catch up first hand with as many of you as possible.
We will be in UK from 4th November until 4th Jan. Two months to catch up! You will be able to get hold of us at the following:
UK Contact Details:
34, Water Lane
Seven Kings,
Ilford,
Essex IG3 9HN
Tel: 0208 586 4816
rbrown(at)wol.co.za
Invitation to our Feedback Services
Please join us at one of the following services. This will be the best opportunity to hear details of what we have been doing and to have your questions answered.
Please email us at: rbrown(at)wol.co.za to let us know which Service you will be attending in order to facilitate catering.
- 11th November 11.00am Christ Church Alsager. (Church Rd, Alsager, Crewe) followed by lunch and feedback Presentation.
- 25th November 10.30am East London Tabernacle. (Burdett Rd, Mile End, London E3) followed by lunch and feedback Presentation.
We have a number of other churches to visit and speaking engagements scheduled as well as a conference for Ray, visits to Crosslinks and Christmas with family. Please pray for all of this.
SPECIFIC PRAYER POINTS
- Praise God for health and safety, and God’s continued provision. None of these we take for granted.
- Praise God for all He has done at CCG and TBT and that October Mission month would lead people to Christ.
- Please pray for all the practical arrangements of our UK trip and quality time with family and friends.
- Please pray that our Feedback services would be well attended and give clearer insight into the work in Durban and facilitate partnerships with the wider body of Christ.
- Please pray for wisdom with regard to the future and the financial provision to continue the work.
With much love,
Ray, Rebekah, Naomi, Nathanael, Natalia and Noah