…they cried out to God in the battle, and he granted their urgent plea because they trusted in him. (1 Ch 5:20)

The above verse is written about trained soldiers who believed that they could only win the battle by prayer! They had skill and weapons to fight, but they realized that victory comes only from God. May we also learn this important lesson.

Previously we reported being under spiritual attack, and so the attacks continue. Despite some relief, new challenges have appeared, including a terminal cancer diagnosis given to a woman in our church who we fully expected would be with us for another 20 years or so. She has no pain or other symptoms that say something is wrong. However, palliative chemotherapy is giving her unpleasant side-effects. God may yet heal her and so we pray. We also pray that no matter what, she and her husband will be able to run their race with joy until the day they meet Jesus.

We are burdened for God’s best for our church, our community, our marriage, our colleagues, and our children and their families. These are ongoing needs for which we are grateful to have your ongoing prayer support.

30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World

Starting on May 15th, many 1000s of Christians around the globe will join forces and pray for spiritual awakening in the Muslim World. You can enlist by going to 30 Days of Prayer website.

Thank you so much,

George and Karen King
Birmingham, England

Praise & Prayer Points

PRAISE: Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come and has redeemed his people. He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David (as he said through his holy prophets of long ago) – Luke 1:68-70

• Praise God that Karen’s new ‘conversation circles’ have been going well in answer to prayer. A good number of spiritual discussions have happened so far. More to follow, Lord willing.
• The Nov 4th nationwide conference in Birmingham was very well received by those who attended. Good speakers, good fellowship, and good food made it a memorable and helpful day for all.

PRAYER: to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, because of the tender mercy of our God – Luke 1:78,79

• Christmas season is a great time of year for outreach events. Please pray for gospel impact in the following:
• Dec 14 – Karen’s Christmas party for her ladies
• Dec 16 – Childrens Friendship Club Christmas party
• Dec 16 – Open-air Carol Sing in a main street shopping area
• Dec 17 – Carols by Candlelight service
• Dec 24 – Christmas Family
• Dec 31 – New Years Family Event

Thank you for praying,

George and Karen King
Birmingham, England

Praise & Prayer Points

PRAISE: The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. – Psalm 28:7

• Karen’s English classes are bursting at the seams with ladies. Her newest students are a Syrian lady and her 10 year old daughter who hasn’t been able to get a school placement yet. The mother came initially to access the church’s foodbank, but when she saw an English class going on, she begged to join in too!
• Karen is also praising God for her class helpers who make the larger classes more manageable.
• Various plans for outreach ministries are gradually coming together to facilitate God’s work here. The Lord gives wisdom and direction!

PRAYER: As for me, I am poor and needy, but the Lord takes thought for me. You are my help and my deliverer; do not delay, O my God! – Psalm 40:17

• Pray for Karen’s new ‘conversation circles’ and how to make them work well when ladies have such differing language abilities. She hopes to have more faith conversations in these Thursday afternoon sessions.
• Pray for a Nov 4th nationwide conference in Birmingham. George is part of a small group organizing the conference.
• Pray about the ongoing explorations and efforts to secure our church’s future land and facilities.

Thank you for praying,

George and Karen King
Birmingham, England