ABIDE IN ME, AND I IN YOU. AS THE BRANCH CANNOT BEAR FRUIT BY ITSELF, UNLESS IT

ABIDES IN THE VINE, NEITHER CAN YOU, UNLESS YOU ABIDE IN

ME.JOHN 15:4

NOVEMBER 2017

NOVEMBER 17:MEMBER CARE NT: Cliff & Carolyn LetcherPraise God for the safe arrival of our granddaughter, baby Laura, and that the clot in Jane's heart has dissolved. Praise for improvement in Carolyn's health. Pray for strength and complete healing. Ask for wisdom and ability to provide encouragement to the AIM workers in the NT even while we are a long way away.

NOVEMBER 18:HEALTHMany in the AIM family circle suffer chronic illness, and some are going through failing health. Please ask God to minister to each one and to strengthen those who care for them. 

NOVEMBER 19:BARUNGA: Anita Painter & Jocelyn McCartneyPray that the those who have been regularly attending in recent months will be committed to following Jesus. Pray that each one will participate in the ministry of the church and gospel outreach to the community and surrounding areas. Pray that they will look to Jesus and not others for their help and strength.

NOVEMBER 20:TAREE: Young, Eunice, Joy & Kevin LeePray that Eunice will enjoy better health and for her desire to help and work with disabled people. Continue to uphold Young’s SRE ministry in primary schools and give thanks for Owen, who is working at Biripi Medical Centre. 

NOVEMBER 21:TEAM PARTNER: Alice SchroersContinue to uphold Alice as she finishes the year working in Darwin hospital.

NOVEMBER 22:MOREE:Paul, Erin, Grace, Reuben, Maleah, Seth & Shauneisha StrahanPray for a suitable block of land to purchase. Pray for visiting teams and people during this month. Pray also for girls who are receiving tutoring. Praise God for their growth!

NOVEMBER 23:SUPPORT MINISTRY: Bob & Deb McKerrellBob and Deb are having a wonderful time with Peter and Julie and the grand-children. Exercise is important in Deb’s condition, so pray that she will be diligent in setting time for this and benefit greatly from it.

NOVEMBER 24:BORROLOOLA: Vincent Charlie, Muldoon NoblePray that God's Spirit will draw many to faith in Jesus in this community. Pray that the Christians will be serious about their faith and will grow in knowledge and obedience in their walk and daily living for Him.

NOVEMBER 25:CAMOOWEAL: Jono, Grace, Elijah, Tjanara & Manoah WrightJono & Grace will be leaving Camooweal this December, so pray for the Christians in Camooweal as they look to God to provide for their spiritual needs. Pray that people will place a high importance on gathering together for God regularly. Pray that the church family here will grow & develop and that they will use their gifts more as they get used to running things themselves. Pray for Jono & Grace and the family as they pack up and relocate and that God will give them the refreshing rest they need.

NOVEMBER 26:INALA: Apenisa & Lolou RabaiPray for the work of the ministry here in Inala.

NOVEMBER 27:SUPPORT MINISTRY: Richard & Sue DaviesPlease pray for the small church in Canteen Creek, that the people would be faithful in meeting together to encourage each other and to grow in their faith. Praise the Lord for those who have returned to faith and are joining the believers in their meetings. Please also pray for opportunities to promote the work of AIM.

NOVEMBER 28:CHERBOURG: Willie, Christine, Retta, Daure & Moses MosesContinue to pray for our transition to Townsville. Pray too, for God's direction for the Queensland AIM Council. Ask that God in his wisdom will provide the best pastor for Cherbourg.

NOVEMBER 29:AIM KATHERINEKeep praying that great blessings, encouragement and sweet fellowship will continue in the lives of those in the Katherine Christian community. May they know the nearness of Jesus & bring praise and glory to God.

NOVEMBER 30:TENNANT CREEKPray that the Tennant mob will be built up in their faith and fervour for their glorious Saviour. May greater holiness, a zeal for the truth and pleasure in doing God’s will be evident in the lives of believers.

Prayer points for the work of the gospel in the Indigenous Church

PRAYER

Want to find out more about who you’re praying for? Navigate to the ‘ministry’ page on our website and you can! You’ll find summaries of the places, ministry and people working in each place. There is even opportunity to email and support our workers! It’s still being updated so if you don’t find what you are looking for, keep checking in.NOVEMBER 1:GULARGAMBONE: Stephen, Fiona, Jess & Mike BignallGive thanks that Mike has found rental accommodation in Gunnedah, where his work is based. Praise, that Jess has made a good start to her HSC exams. Pray for the last three exams in the first week of November. Ask also for guidance and provision for Jess as a school leaver. Intercede for the continuing school SRE classes Monday & Wednesday, plus chaplaincy Friday. Pray for Steve as he prepares the agenda for the two day AIM Council meeting later this month.

NOVEMBER 2:ROCKHAMPTON:Jandalyn Mitchell, David Chamers, Lesley PowerPray for the Conlon family, David & Fay, on the loss of their mother Pat Weazel (Conlon) and also for Aunty Nora and family, on the loss of our dear brother in Christ, Mannie Cressbrook. Uphold the leaders: David, Sister Lesley and Jandalyn; our faithful members; and Neville and Judy Richards, who are a great help with preaching.

NOVEMBER 3:WOORABINDA: Martin, Rose & Najwa EbelPray for strength and steadfastness for the believers as youth in Woorabinda lack any parental restraint. Pray for safety for the people, that no-one is hurt through the actions of these juveniles. Pray especially for Martin, Rose & Najwa in this unruly situation. May the Prince of Peace, Jesus himself, turn these young people right around through his glorious gospel to honour & adore Him as their true & living Saviour.

NOVEMBER 4:TENNANT CREEK: Peter & Karen DixonPlease keep praying for the Waramungu Bible Translation Team. Pray for good learning outcomes in this last term for Karen's school class and for a teaching spot for her next year.

NOVEMBER 5:HUMPTY DOO: Roni, Yane, Ryan & Edith DamanikPlease pray for wisdom as we seek God's direction for future ministry.

NOVEMBER 6:WOOLANING HOMELAND CHRISTIAN COLLEGE: Marian QuinnPlease pray for all the Christian College staff as they look for new jobs and that they will find loving and supportive churches as they transition into new communities throughout Australia. Please pray too, that the Woolaning students would be able to find positons in schools and settle well in their new learning environments. Pray also, for Marian’s future and that God will lead and direct her paths as she packs up and returns home to Tasmania.

NOVEMBER 7:DUBBO: David & Rose CoxWe are thankful for the recent wedding of our daughter Janelle. The people in Peak Hill are organising their own outreach opportunities including a BBQ to celebrate Reformation day. Rose and I are busy and so somewhat tired as well. Please pray that the Lord will provide a renewed vision for me to move forward with, here in Dubbo.

NOVEMBER 8:GILGANDRA: Henry, Maria & Joshua LouiePraise the Lord for his grace, mercy and goodness in filling the church during the Rivers convention. Pray that God’s precious Word would continue influencing and challenging those who attended. Pray that Henry & Maria will always know where God would have them serve Him. Give thanks for the opportunity to attend a preaching conference in Newcastle today and tomorrow.

NOVEMBER 9:DIRECTOR: Trevor & Pamela LeggottGive thanks for the profitable trip for AIM and Pioneers personnel visiting the AIM centres in the NT. It was good to catch up with mission workers and the local Christians, with a special time spent at worship on Sunday with the Tennant Creek mob. Thanks to Rob and Jenni Alley for the excellent organisation, meals and itinerary.

NOVEMBER 10:MOREE: Phil & Fiona SpiersThank the Lord for the privilege to share the gospel and pray for continued growth in the members of the con-gregation. Thank the Lord for our eldest son, who married on the 21st October. Please pray for them as they start their married life seeking to honour the Lord. Please also pray, for Ben our 3rd son, who is getting married on December 9th.

NOVEMBER 11:MISSON AWARENESS TOURS:Rob, Jenni, Miriam, Katie & Isaac AlleyPraise the Lord for a fruitful and blessed time over our busy period of Mission Awareness tours in the last few months and that Rob is now home on a more regular basis until the end of the year. Praise God for a wonderful time at Manning Valley ReachOut and that it all came together for God’s glory. Pray for Rob as he once again plans to attend the MTS Trios Conference on the 22nd-23rd, that the discussions will go well. Pray for us as a family: as we pray, consider and lock plans in to place for the future.

NOVEMBER 12:SUPPORT MINISTRY: Bob, Lucy, Miriam, Lizzie, Alex & Will QuinnPray as Bob presses on with TAFE; as he preaches today; and leads two weekly Bible studies. Pray too, for growth in godliness within the family and indeed, in all of us.

NOVEMBER 13:AIM COUNCILPray for the full AIM council meeting today & tomorrow. Ask for God’s leading; one heart and one mind, to plan for the future of the indigenous people of this great southern land and the part that AIM should play.

NOVEMBER 14:DARWIN: Rhonda CoatsPray that Rhonda and Alice Schroers will enjoy fellowship and mutual encouragement while Alice works at Royal Darwin Hospital until Christmas. Ask God to give Rhonda wisdom and quickness of mind during phone calls from Christians from various AIM centres. Thank God for His continuing work of maturing people in their Christian faith and walk. 

NOVEMBER 15:DARWIN: Simon, Tirzah, Abigail & Sophia McKeeGive thanks for the Gospel - that God is transforming hearts and lives of people in the different communities here in the NT. Please pray for NT AIM field workers as we consider our future ministry. We give thanks for the opportunity for dialogue during the recent visit to the NT by Pioneers and AIM representatives. Please pray for Tirzah as she continues to recover from her surgery in August.

NOVEMBER 16:BREWARRINA: Ike & Eileen GordonContinue to pray that the encouraging work in Brewarrina will blossom and grow, blessed by God, and that many in Walgett will respond to the gospel.