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Sep 2020

The local community center

Submited By: Cooney, Garnet & Gwen

We have not been able to go back to our rented facilities for our church meetings. We are currently in the process of trying to rent the local community center in our closest village. There would be room for social distancing there. Please pray for wisdom. […]

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Aug 2020

New school year

Submited By: Sheldon, Colin & Rosemary

The government has laid down plans for reopening schools at the beginning of September. We are praying that once again the opportunity will come for Colin to teach Bible Explorer in the new school year, and many children will be blessed. A number of principals have expressed interest in him coming again. […]

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Jul 2020

Face to face contact

Over the past few weeks, I have been able to resume face to face contact with some struggling believers that are not part of the assembly, to seek to encourage them. These are times that require wisdom from above in offering spiritual guidance and counsel and we pray that the Lord would bring about real […]

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Jun 2020

God’s protection, provision and direction

Now in our 12th week of COVID-19 lockdown, The Light House has handed out over 25,000 meal parcels and countless toiletry bags and essential clothing items. We have been operating using a small roster of volunteers to limit exposure, following health safety procedures. We are grateful to those that have been faithfully praying for us […]

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Jun 2020

Good progress

Submited By: Sheldon, Colin & Rosemary

Rosemary continues to make good progress in her recovery from COVID-19. She was taken off oxygen 24/7 last week. The only time Rosemary needs oxygen is when she is going out for a walk, or during excessive movements at home. We praise the Lord for answered prayer. […]

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Jun 2020

Lockdown relaxation

Submited By: Burnett, Colin & Natalie

On June 8th, some new relaxation of lockdown rules came into effect. With that in mind, we ordered a gospel tract from the UK written for Coronavirus. Please pray as we will be distributing them to each household in Newcastle West in the coming week. […]

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May 2020

A light in our community

We are seeking God’s direction on how best to be a light in our community during these challenging days. At The Light House, we concluded that the best way to help our homeless friends is to provide a daily meal during the late afternoon hours. Even though personal contact is limited, we pray that God […]

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Apr 2020

COVID-19 gospel tract

Submited By: Burnett, Colin & Natalie

Please pray for our fellowship. Due to the present conditions, we knew we needed to do something to reach out to our town. We have ordered a COVID-19 gospel tract for every home here, as well as a new poster for our outdoor sign. We do look to the Lord to touch hearts and see […]

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Apr 2020

Covid outreach

Submited By: Burnett, Colin & Natalie

Please pray for our fellowship. Due to the present conditions, we knew we needed to do something to reach out to our town. We have ordered a COVID- 19 gospel tract for every home here, as well as a new poster for our outdoor sign. We do look to the Lord to touch hearts and […]

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Apr 2020

Remarkable recovery

Submited By: Sheldon, Colin & Rosemary

Please join us in rejoicing and thanking God for Rosemary’s remarkable recovery from COVID-19. Colin let us know that she has arrived home on Monday. As we give thanks, please remember the many who are still in critical care and those who have been bereaved. Pray that they too will experience God’s touch on their […]

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Apr 2020

They do not have access

Submited By: Sheldon, Colin & Rosemary

A number of people in the assembly are older, and do not have access to laptops & digital programs. So our best way of contact is by telephone, and the elders have done this at regular intervals. We value prayer that each person connected with the assembly will know God’s peace and strength at this […]

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Apr 2020

Maintained contact

Submited By: Burnett, Colin & Natalie

We have maintained contact with the many neighbours that would have come along to our coffee time and lunch outreaches. With others in the fellowship, we have also done some baking and brought it to some of our contacts and this has been much appreciated. […]