DEDICATION SUNDAY - OCTOBER 2nd

POINTS FOR THANKSGIVING

WORLD VISION

1.  Praise for the many young people who have completed or are involved in short and medium term work overseas.
2.  Praise for the on-going work of Wycliffe, the progress with Dadjo translation, literacy and storying and the many people we are in touch with through the Dadjo project.
3.  Praise for the Lord's leading with Derek & Rachel's move to Thames Mead, Peter Dennis' improved heath, developing ministry and potential two new workers for Checkpoint, and for the ongoing work of Insight in our local schools.

WORSHIP, TEACHING, TRAINING

1. Church growth: 9 Baptisms and 13 new members in past year
2.  Preaching Team who serve other churches: 11 men sent out to preach regularly at local churches without pastors.
3.  Worship - Continuous development of music team and blessed times of praise during Sunday meetings
4.  Our 28.19 training scheme.  Ex-trainees now leading churches around the country.  Matt Neal is on his second year on this scheme with us.

PASTORAL CARE

1. People willing to take on responsibilities of overseeing the new care groups set up this year (these include practical, visiting and prayer groups)
2. People who are willing to help out in practical ways by joining these new groups
3. People who see a need in the fellowship and act on it independently providing necessary support in a loving way
4. Those who continue to run existing groups providing care and support to those who need it
5. For those who open up their homes showing Christian hospitality to others.

EVANGELISM

1. All our many opportunities to show and share our faith.
2. The welcoming and loving atmosphere and relationships formed through the work at Little Rascals.
3. Ongoing contacts established through Natter & Nosh.
4. The good series of events off-site for Men's Evenings.
5. The re-emergence of interest supporting Prison Ministry.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH

1. For the faithfulness of the previous Rainbow team in their many years of service, and for the way the new team is gelling together.
2. For a very successful Holiday Bible Club where we met a number of new families.
3. For the number of Young Disciples groups that are currently running.
4. For the enthusiasm of the DOS group as they study the Bible and pray for one another.
5. For the many new parents and carers we have met through Little Rascals over the past year.

FABRIC AND FINANCE

1. For our Deacons in their role of administration and the practical aspects of their work.
2. For the various teams that provide Maintenance, Cleaning, Stewarding, Transport, Printing Flowers, Food, Finance, First Aid, Crèche.
3. To the Lord for providing through his Saints the manpower and financial resources to enable the work to continue.