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Organisations in the UK:
	The Birmingham City Mission (BCM) was founded in 1966 to respond to people in need with the Gospel, regardless of their age or background. Over the years BCM has grown in scope and effectiveness while retaining individual concern and care for all those contacted. BCM has many areas of operation across the city of Birmingham, England, including a men's hostel, an emergency women's night shelter, charity shops, mission centres, a furniture/clothing warehouse and a women's hostel. BCM is made up of evangelical Christians from various churches. There is a team of full-time staff, voluntary workers, and students on a one-year In-Service Training Course. Our Pastor served with BCM for a number of years. .

	London City Mission is committed to making the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ known to Londoners. "We want everyone, and especially the poor, to know enough to respond intelligently to God's offer of salvation in Christ. Will you pray for us as we go to every part of London with this Word of Life?"

	Stephen and Jean Gillham are the "Counties" evangelists in Dorset. They have a long and close relationship with our chapel. Their thought for 2008 is: "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everythin in love" 1 Corinthians 16: 13 & 14. They ask - "Please continue to pray that in 2008 we shall see much blessing on the teaching and preaching of the Word of God to all ages, in every situation and that we shall know the Lord's guidance in all we do." Stephen and Jean run the Christian Camps in Dorset. They are also involved with: School visits Postal Bible School Counties LIFE Expo GSUS Live For further details: Email : Sgillham@counties.freeserve.co.uk or Click here to view their prayer diary

	Rod Taylor is the local Pool & District evangelist with Home Evangelism. Home Evangelism are actively involved in sharing the Christian message, mainly through door to door visitation and in schools, prisons, gypsy camps and on the canal network. Several full-time and voluntary evangelists work in various parts of England and Wales alongside churches of different denominations. Home Evangelism encourages Christians to be active in evangelism and holds training sessions for churches and individuals.

	Christians at Work is helping to mobilise Christians to live out their faith in the world of work: * Workplace groups are being established and supported... * Individuals are being encouraged... * Local churches are being challenged... * Resources are being made available...

Organisations World Wide:
HEBRON HOSTEL	Hebron Hostel, Nidadavol, West Godavari, Andhra, South India 534 301 Hebron Hostel is a boarding school for girls, aged 4 to 20 years, who come from poor families and from all casts and creeds. At the hostel they receive food, clothing, education, medicine and are well cared for by the faithful staff. Handicapped children receive special attention. Some of the girls go on for further training such as nursing or tailoring in various towns after obtaining their school certificate. Their spiritual needs are met by daily devotions, Sunday school, worship services and annual retreats, etc. Please click the title (left) for a brief history and latest reports of the work.

	Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) was founded in 1945 by former World War II pilots who loved the Lord Jesus, loved flying, and wanted to see their two loves joined. Today, some 190 MAF families continue to overcome barriers on five continents.

	Barnabas Fund serves the suffering Church and makes their needs known to Christians around the world, encouraging them to pray. It provides practical help to strengthen and encourage the Church in many different ways. Barnabas Fund was established in 1993 and channels aid to projects run by national Christians in more than 40 countries.

	Bill and Jean Williamson Working in Women's and Children's programmes in Lima, Peru. Click on the graphic to view their web site.

STUDIO 5 FM	STUDIO 5 FM, Concarneau, France For ten years, Paul Gilbert and others in the Brittany, France, prayed that the Lord would open the door for a Christian Radio Station in the region. In August 2001 the Lord opened that door and Studio 5 FM was born. Paul, despite the handicap of a long illness, threw himself into the work. Paul was called home to be with his Lord in February 2003, but the work goes on. Click on the title (left) for a slightly edited version of the June 2003 newsletter from Jim Harris (former Pastor of our church). Click here Studio 5 FM to see their web site and hear the station (you will need a RealOne Player).

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