Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the
name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit
Matt 28:19
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Moira McInnes' assignment with A.I.M.in Sudan began in September 2005. Having worked for several years in a very fruitful ministry in Tanzania, God clearly laid a new burden and call on Moira's heart for the people of Sudan. Moira has spent two years working alongside a Sudanese pastor in Bucharest, Romania, in an exciting work among refugees from a variety of countries, including Sudan, and saw this as specific preparation for serving in Sudan itself. |
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With her assignment in Sudan completed, Moira returned to Scotland and, in the autumn of 2007, embarked upon a new venture with AIM International - reaching out to refugees and asylum seekers in the St Rollox church project in Glasgow, Scotland. Contact Moira by e-mail |
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'Thanks… because of your partnership in the gospel from the
first day until now.' Phil 1:4b, 5 Dear friends and supporters, Fresh back from Romania and with September upon us, I thought this would be a good time to update you on what has been happening over the summer. It's a real joy to be writing to you again and I do trust that you are well and have had a good summer break whatever that entailed. If you get the time, do drop me a letter or e-mail to let me know your news too. I do pray for you regularly - so if you have any prayer requests… The
usual Tuesday and Wednesday project activities at St Rollox had
a break during the school summer holidays, but many other events
took place. There were organised outings to parks (including the
Safari Park) in July and a wet, but very successful Fun Day in August.
I myself continued with home visiting and attended one or two meetings.
I was also involved in the Champions Challenge Holiday Clubs in
my home church. |
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Also, as I mentioned at the beginning of this letter, I had the great joy of returning again to Romania for two weeks. The plan to take a team to help Pastor Peter with evangelism didn't materialise but the Lord provided for me to go alone. I received a very warm welcome from the church in Bucharest where I served for two years and was invited to lead in their Bible study group and also to share with them, during Sunday Service, about the work of St Rollox. I also enjoyed a few days holiday in a chalet up in the Romanian mountains with Pastor Peter, his wife and daughter - Ruth. Since 1st September, there have been a few changes to my programme at St Rollox . I am no longer directly involved in the project activities on Tuesdays and Wednesdays - the shop and teaching English, but am working more closely with those who attend, chatting and listening to them, taking time to get to know them, with a view to setting aside days to do more home visits. I also help with a café in the church buildings on Thursday mornings; this started in September and is open to all in the community. |
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I continue to attend the church service most Sundays, the mid-week Bible study and Christianity Explored. I also still help out with the Sunday Club for the children (which has really grown numerically) and, once a fortnight, I join with the ladies in a women's fellowship… Finally, the Lord has found another home for me to stay in while I am in Glasgow. I will still be a 'lodger' but the house is nearer to St Rollox church - in a place called Torrance, just beyond Bishopbriggs, and my new 'landlady', Anne, attends St Rollox church. My most grateful thanks again for your partnership in this ministry through your prayers and in other ways. May God richly bless you all as we serve Him together. |
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| 'Reach out' Parts 1 to 41 | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 41 In times of credit crunch... is your hut burning? (November 2008) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 40 The mission of one (October 2008) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 39 Pilgrims' Progress (September 2008) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 38 What is the church? (July/August 2008) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 37 Roman road (June 2008) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 36 Who you are, where you are - part 3 (May 2008) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 35 Who you are, where you are - part 2 (April 2008) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 34 Who you are, where you are - part 1 (March 2008) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 33 Am I a Christian? (February 2008) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 32 The other Christmas (December 2007) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 31 Can I stop worrying? (November 2007) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 30 Feel like a failure? (October 2007) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 29 His name is Jesus (August & September 2007) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 28 His name is Jesus (June & July 2007) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 27 Do you believe in the Devil? (May 2007) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 26 Why Easter should be crucial in your life! (April 2007) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 25 The Pit (March 2007) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 24 Why not ask? (February 2007) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 23 Who's the minister? (December 2006) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 22 How to talk about Jesus. (November 2006) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 21 Ordinary people through whom God can do extraordinary things. (October 2006) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 20 Endless Hope. (September 2006) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 19 God has the answer. (August 2006) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 18 God's fingerprints (May 2006) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 17 Thankfulness... (April 2006) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 16 Please talk to me, please! (March 2006) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 15 Where you are... (February 2006) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 14 Handbook James. (December 2005) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 13 Ready for an adventure? (November 2005) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 12 How much does He mean to you? (October 2005) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 11 Buy one, get one free. (September 2005) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 10 Let us celebrate; let us love. (August 2005) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 9 Precious. Who, me? (June 2005) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 8 Reaching out in faith (May 2005) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 7 The value of a smile (April 2005) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 6 Did you know? (March 2005) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 5 Look out for Bronski! (February 2005) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 4 Reach out? Reach up (January 2005) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 3 You are perfect (December 2004) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 2 First show, then tell (November 2004) | ||||||||||||||
| 'Reach out!' Part 1 It is not that diifficult October 2004) | ||||||||||||||
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