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Our Annual Conference takes place this coming Saturday.
We’re looking forward to a visit from Keith Watts, from Medical Missionary News in the afternoon from 4pm.
Medical Missionary News are an organisation who work to support missionaries and mission hospitals in various parts of the world.
Following a break for tea, we’ll be listening to Bible teaching from David Tinkler from 6:30pm.
Full details below.
Our Annual Conference takes place at Parkside this coming Saturday, 26 September.
We’re expecting Robert Revie to be joining us in the afternoon, from 4.00pm.
Robert will be giving a report on the ongoing missionary work in Ethiopia.
Tea will be served from 5.15pm and Robert will be continuing afterwards, from 6.30pm, with teaching from the Bible.
The evening should finish by around 7.30pm.
All are welcome to both sessions of the Conference.
Our Annual Conference took place on Saturday 28 September when we welcomed Jonathan Singleton with us to give a report on the work in Angola.
After tea, Jonathan lead us in a time of ministry from the Bible.
Report on work in Angola
Evening ministry
Our Annual Conference took place today, when we enjoyed a visit Robert Revie, from Scotland, giving a report on his recent work in Ethiopia.
After a break for tea, and a chance to chat, Robert shared with us some thoughts on Gideon, from Judges 6 and 7.
At the bottom of this post, you can listen to both messages.
Below are tweets from the afternoon report:
This afternoon's Conference is chaired by David Angell and we're delighted to welcome Robert Revie to give a report on the work in #Ethiopia
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
Robert expresses his delight at being back with those at Maidenhead. He begins by reading John 4: 30-35, highlighting verse 35.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
'Things are difficult at the moment. Remember to look up, God is still working in this world. We're urged to "Go into all the world."'
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
Robert and Sheena first went out to #Ethiopia in 1969 but had to come back in 1979. Able to return in 1993 after the downfall of Communism.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
The return visit to Ethiopia in 2012 was Robert's 19th since 1993. #Ethiopia has the second highest population in Africa with 79 million.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
In Addis Ababa, Robert has access to an office with guest house accommodation.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
The first place Robert refers to is Chobi. New buildings have been built over the last three years, including accommodation.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
Last year there were over 3000 people at a conference there. Many 'first generation' Christians in Chobi.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
Great work going on in Chobi with many people becoming Christians.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
The second place that Robert looks at is Asgori where they have a Bible Study at 7am!
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
In Ginchi there were 8 evangelists in 1993 and now over 200. Last year they had a conference for evangelists' wives in Ginchi.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
In Geldu they have a hall built big enough for 300 believers. In Koray they have a new hall as well, with around 28 meeting there.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
Travelling in Ethiopia is very difficult with many roads crossing through rivers. In Bikay there are now three new outreaches.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
In Gibre Guracha there are also now three new outreaches. In Ginda Birit there are now eight assemblies after starting from nothing.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
In the north of Ethiopia the population is 98% Islam. In Kamisay there were 80 young people meeting on a Saturday morning.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
Tremendous work going on in the churches of #Ethiopia. Ethiopians spend much time is prayer. God is moving powerfully there.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
Remember the leaders and evangelists in prayer as well as the books that have been produced. Remember the Ethiopian believers in prayer.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
Below are tweets from Robert’s evening session:
Tonight, in the second part of our conference, Robert is looking at Judges 6 and 7 – the story of #Gideon.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
The book of Judges begins with the death of Joshua. Chapter 6 is a contrast with what has gone before. 'You have not listened to me' – 6:10
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
Challenge to us all as to what is being achieved each year. Are we making progress for the Lord?
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
Second challenge on putting into practice the things we hear taught. So often we hear but don't do anything about it.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
Everything is seen by God. He saw #Gideon and his angel greeted him 'The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.' Another challenge to us.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
Judges 6: 16 The Lord answered 'I will be with you…' He is still with us today and will be forever.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
#Gideon sought guidance from God with the fleece (6: 36-40) We still look to Him for guidance in our lives today.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
#Gideon had too many men to fight against the Midianites and ended up with 300 men to defeat the thousands of Midianites with God's help.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
God can still work through us today, even though we may be few in number, His power is still with us. #challenge
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 22, 2012
Click below to listen to the two messages:
Afternoon report on work in Ethiopia:
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Evening ministry on Gideon
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We enjoyed a visit from Brian Howden for our Annual Conference this year. During the afternoon, Brian gave a report on the work in Angola and in the evening, after tea, he followed it up with ministry.
You can listen to both sessions at the bottom of this blog post (click on the arrow to play).
Tweets from the afternoon session are below:
Our 2011 Annual Conference begins with the singing of 'God and Father, we adore Thee' and prayer.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011
Victor welcomes everyone and introduces Brian Howden who will speak on the work in Angola. Our second hymn is 'We have a gospel to proclaim'
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011
Brian opens by reading Acts 9:6 'Lord, what will you have me to do?'. A challenge for us all.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011
Only one UK commended missionary in Angola – Ruth Hadley. Angola is 7th largest country in Africa.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011
Camundambala is a small village of 250 houses and site of a former mission station built in 1943. It is six miles from Saurimo.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011
Wisdom needed regarding how best to use the former mission stations.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011
One aspect of the work at Camundambala is the care of lepers. A number of them attend the meetings and are in fellowship there.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011
TB is more of a problem in Angola than leprosy.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011
First Annual Conference at Camundambala took place last year with many attending from other local assemblies.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011
One of the big issues in Angola is immorality among young people in fellowship. Much prayer needed.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011
Witchcraft is another big problem among the fellowships in Angola. More prayer needed regarding this.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011
Around 450 pupils from six local villages attend the school in Camundambala. IT classes take place for years 5 and 6.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011
Huge efforts made by local believers in clearing trees and creating tracks for the Land Rovers.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011
Mention made of the Angolan Literature Fund to provide Bibles and other books for local schools. Books are greatly appreciated.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011
Pray for: Peace in Angola, the Gospel may triumph over witchcraft, spiritual elders, Brian's visit from 18 Nov to 8 Dec and Ruth Hadley.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011
Our conference ends with the singing of 'We rest on Thee, our shield and our defender' and prayer. Our evening ministry starts at 6.30pm.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011
Report on Angola
Ministry
Parkside Christian Fellowship