AIM PRAYER NOTES for JUNE 2008...

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NEW SOUTH WALES
1. AIM Council: John Keane, Arthur Nicolson, Geoff Bartlett, Len Smith, Pierre Thielemans, Kevin Sylvester, Peter Dart, Cliff and Trevor. Field Members of Council: Jono Wright, Richard Davies, Elizabeth Ham, Dennis Tranter.
Praise: For the faithful work of the Council members, their general oversight and prayer support of AIM, and the special interest of those who visit the field from time to time.
Pray for: the meeting planned for 10th June, for wise decisions to be made.

2. Dubbo David and Rose Cox, Geoff and Ruth Higgins
Praise: More new faces, some are bringing others; Sunday-School is a blessing as well as the new teaching time on Tuesday afternoons; new faces at Men’s Breakfasts.
Prayer: Sunday-School children to be converted; men who attend breakfast to come to Sunday services; David and Rose as they lead the ministry team.

3. Moree Paul and Erin Strahan and Grace
Praise: Erin is expecting a new baby in December; good numbers at Kid’s church; more contact with adults.
Pray for: Paul as he prepares to speak at Collarenebri Convention on long weekend; guidance about reaching more teenagers in the time they have available; more like-minded people to share in the ministry.

4. Office Trevor and Pam, Rob and Jenni Alley, Cliff and Sue
Praise: For the financial gifts given to support the ministry; for the prayer support of many for the work of AIM; for the expansion of the team with the planned move of Rob and Jenni Alley and baby Miriam mid year to the office.
Pray for: A support team for the Alleys as they step out trusting God into the full time ministry of Mission Awareness Tours and Administration; for Cliff and Trevor in their various responsibilities; for Pam as she keeps things running smoothly.

5. Gilgandra Max and Tracy Conlon
Praise: For the acceptance of the Conlons; for the response of the young people to Max’s ministry
Pray for: Building of new relationships; more people to come back to the church fellowship.


QUEENSLAND
6. Camooweal Jono and Grace Wright and family
Praise: For cooler weather; visit of Grace’s parents; Grace’s renewed strength
Pray for: Jono and Grace as they go on deputation soon, that it will be rewarding and fruitful; that the Christians in Camooweal will continue to encourage each other in the Wright’s absence; Jono as he leads the studies at the Bible School over the Queen’s Birthday weekend.

7. Cherbourg
Praise: That Church leader Sammy Murray has been elected as the Mayor of Cherbourg.
Pray for: Sam Murray and family as they grieve the loss of Doris; more men in the church; the breaking of the cycle of substance abuse among the young people; those who teach RE in the schools. Pray for Sammy Murray and Neil Simpson as they lead the church.

8. Rockhampton Bill and Lesley Power David Chambers
Praise: David is building strong friendships among the young people; growth in interest among those at the Milbi Rehabilitation Farm where meetings are held weekly
Pray for: Church leader Irene Currie, whose husband Alex died recently. The funeral was 23rd May; for the Holy Spirit to work in the hearts of the Sunday School children, the church council meeting to be held at Inala on 6-8th June.

9. Woorabinda Martin and Rose Ebel
Praise: For open doors into the community; for various churches which want to help and support the ministry in Woorabinda
Pray for: The community as it becomes a dry community soon; for Martin as he has been approached by Dept of Communities to assist, especially with troubled youth; Rose as she does RE and helps in Day care.

NORTHERN TERRITORY
10. Darwin Rhonda Coats and Elizabeth Ham
Praise: Rhonda has been able to make an extended trip (about 8 weeks) to various centres with literature and to teach where possible; for the opportunities Elizabeth has in hospital ministry and in the school.
Pray for: Safety for Rhonda as she drives alone, for good openings to share and for people to be around when she visits their centres; for Neremiah, a young car accident victim from B’loola whom Elizabeth has met in Darwin hospital . Her family are very anxious about her.
Pray for: Marion Quinn, teaching at Woolaning Homeland Christian College, who has students from many centres including Belyuen. Each day is a challenge as they prepare students to face the future.

11. Katherine Greg and Debbie Piper
Praise: for the outreach already started at the Gorge and for God’s blessing so far.
Pray for: Continued blessing from the Gorge outreach; for the Lord to strengthen the church council and make them more committed

12. Borroloola Max and Doris Field Vincent Charlie Warren Timothy Miriam
Praise: For growth in Sunday School and Miriam’s faithful teaching; for the quiet confident way in which Shaelene faced her death, trusting in Christ and for the testimony at her funeral service.
Pray for: Shaelene’s young son in the care of family; Gemma who has turned her back o God but had contact with Max and Doris; health of the Fields; reaching out to those who have been baptised and drifted away

13. Elliott Harold and Kay Dalywaters; Raymond and Thelma Dixon at Marlinja
Praise: For Sunday School being run by Harold and Kay and the good number attending; for the faithful witness of the Dalywaters and Dixons in hard places

Pray for: These couples to live as examples in their communities and shine for Jesus in these dark places; for other Christians to be encouraged to reach out in the community.

14. Tennant Creek Richard, Cedric, Jeff , Ruth and Eugen
Praise: Growth in new converts, especially Brian Jakara; ladies and teenagers learning new sewing and tapestry skills; the church folk picking up extra responsibilities
Pray for: Ruth and Eugen as they travel to Canada to meet their new grand daughter, for safety and good health ; for the health of church members who struggle, especially in colder months; for those taking on new rolls in the church outside their comfort zones.

15. Epenarra Andrew and Cindy Hadfield and family
Praise: local ladies have taken over running the Sunday School and doing well; encouraging participation in Ladies’ meeting Tuesday night, men’s meeting Thursday afternoon. Praise for Rodney’s leadership
Pray for: continued growth in understanding among the church people; for Andrew and some men who are going to Elcho Island
3-10th June for dedication of New Testament. Andrew grew up there so will renew acquaintances and introduce the desert men to some Christians from salt water country. Pray for Cindy as she copes at home alone.

16. Canteen Creek Richard and Sue Davies
Praise: For those who stand strong and resist pressure; for opportunities to teach RE at the school

Pray for: Those who made commitments at Easter meetings and now face loneliness as they are cut off from friends and facing temptation; for trusting friendships to grow within the church family; for a Christian teacher to respond to the advertisement placed by the School Principal ( Ben)for an English teacher.

17. Alice Springs Bob and Deb McKerrell
Praise : For the wonderful ministry of Bob and Deb over six months; Bob’s successful nerve block treatment in Brisbane recently for a chronic back problem; for God’s sustaining strength and help to meet each situation; for those who have assisted during the past six months.
Pray for: Bob and Deb as they return to Toowoomba on 9th June; their planned trip to Aurukun with a team of workers to do ministry; for the new short term workers.

SOS - We have just learned Terry and Olga Manton are now unable to go to Alice Springs to carry on the ministry after the McKerrells depart. We have nobody available at such short notice to fill in. Please pray with us about what the Lord wants us to do regarding Alice Springs.