PREPARING THE CHURCH

Church leaders and congregation members 

are invited to a great meeting of the Church in Windhoek.

Sunday Evening 3 August at 6pm
Preparing the Church for the End Times

Church at the Crossroads  – Gateway Conference Centre, Khomasdal.

Pastor, you and members from your church

 are most welcome. 

Come for a wonderful time 

of  Worship, Prayer and Fellowship.

We are looking forward to seeing you there.

More info: Roy Wallace 0811278867 or 061-220623 

The word "church" as rendered in the New Testament comes from the Greek term ekklesia which is formed from two Greek words meaning "an assembly" and "to call out" or "called out ones." In summary, the New Testament church is a body of believers who have been called out from the world by God to live as his people under the authority of Jesus Christ. (See Ephesians 1:22-23)

Pray for this meeting and for the Church in Namibia. Here are some scripture to consider:

His people under the authority of Jesus Christ: And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church,  which is his body, the fulness of him who fills everything in every way. Ephesians 1:22-23

And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Matthew 16:18

They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. Acts 1:14

And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. Hebrews 10:24-25

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Colossians 3:16

Not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. Hebrews 10:25

Christians are ambassadors for Christ.  

They are representatives from Heaven to this dying world.  

And because of our presence here, things will change. 

Corrie Ten Boom

ONE CHURCH – MANY CONGREGATIONS

Pastors and Church Leaders are invited 

to an evening of Worship, 

Prayer and Fellowship in Windhoek

 on Monday 17 February 2014

 
When we think about a big city we would say there are many different churches in that city. But I don't think that is how God sees it. I believe God sees only one church. 

I believe it is important that the leaders of congregations within a city or region know how to relate to one another. It's very easy to become self-centered - to think about "my church" or "our church" and to focus on that alone. But that is not a scriptural attitude. I believe we as leaders should see one another as co-elders in the same church.

Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Phil. 2:1-4

I think our broken relationships and lack of harmony cause God to stop up His ears in heaven.

In the Greek, "agree" is a musical word. It gives us the word "symphony". It speaks about harmony.

And Jesus says, If two of you can harmonize on earth about anything that they ask, it will be done for them.

Source: Derek Prince's teaching - The Ethics of Ministry.

Pray that:

• There will be unity in the Church in Windhoek - that church leaders will look out for the interests of others. 
• Christian leaders will stand-up against selfish ambition, rivalry and competition in the Church.
• Pastors will work on their relationships with other pastors - that they will have servant hearts full of love for one-another.

Trust that:

• Pastors in the city will see God's Big Picture - His plan for the city.
• The primary motive of every church leader and pastor in a city will be to please the Father. 
• Pastors will eagerly respond to this invitation to attend this evening of worship, prayer and fellowship. 
• Trust that harmony in the Church will build His Kingdom in Windhoek!

 Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth 

concerning anything that they ask, 

it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. 

For where two or three are gathered together in My name, 

I am there in the midst of them. 

Matt. 18:19-20 

TEACH EVERY NATION (TEN)

To help equip pastors in Namibia who was called to lead a church but has little or no formal training and make them part of a continuous educational process, Turn the Tide Namibia wants to introduce Teach Every Nation (TEN) this week. This initiative by Dr Bruce Wilkinson focuses on training and equipping these pastors and will be launched in Southern Africa Sept 11-14.

To introduce this new initiative Martin Deacon from Turn the Tide will be here in Windhoek to share with key pastors and leaders how they can be involved with this exciting and powerful strategy of TEN on the 2nd of July 2013.

The dream is that pastors from all regions and towns in Namibia would be part of TEN. Please pray for the event on Tuesday 2nd July 2013 where we will hear how to become part of raising the level of pastoring in Namibia. Pray also for the launched in Southern Africa Sept 11-14. There are thousands and thousands of small churches lead by pastors who need to set the example, study, apply and teach the Word, care and council their members and show them how to love God and love their neighbors.

Intercede for the church and their leaders, for their role and example here in Namibia.

FEET ON LEVEL GROUND

David Owuor, a Nairobi-based ‘prophet’, claims in a video posted on youtube.com that God told him an earthquake would hit Namibia if local churches do not repent and stop several acts they are currently involved in. He called on Namibian churches and pastors to repent from corruption, gospel of prosperity and the love of money, clean up the church from sexual sin, avoid false prophets and false apostles and the decay that has consumed the church.

A light tremor was measured in northern Namibia in the Oshikoto Region late Sunday 11 April afternoon.

Please pray for the Church in Namibia. Pray that all spiritual leaders will live an examined life. Ask God to show us if there are things that we need to repent. (Ps 51) Pray for the preparations for Global Day of Prayer on 23 May 2010 which offers an opportunity of the churches to unite in prayer and repentance before God.(2 Chron 7:14)

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Psalms 139:23

Test me, O LORD, and try me, examine my heart and my mind; for your love is ever before me, and I walk continually in your truth. Ps 26:2,3

Trust God that the church in Namibia will be able to say: My feet stand on level ground; in the great assembly I will praise the LORD. Ps 26:2

2010 A "PROMISING YEAR"

Bank of Namibia (BoN) Governor Tom Alweendo believes 2010 will be a “promising year” in which the economy of Namibia is projected to grow by “at least 4,2 per cent”. The central bank chief said there were “strong signs” of recovery everywhere and that it looks as if the global recession will not be a prolonged one.

Estimations are that the Namibian economy shrunk by one per cent last year, he said. “2010 should be a good year for all of us,” the Governor said though. The BoN’s growth projections for this year see the Namibian economy outperforming the world economy. The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) has forecasted world economic growth of 4,0 per cent for 2010. Alweedo expects a recovery in tourism, construction, diamond mining and strong growth in the uranium mining sector.

News and photo from http://www.namibian.com.na

• Pray that goverment and business will work together to ensure the recovery of our economy.
• Trust God that the church will equip their members to daily go to work with a Kingdom mindset.
• Interceed for the poor and jobless in our nation. Pray that they will also benefit from any recovery in the economy. Pray that bussiness, the government and the church will be a blessing to the needy in 2010.

Christ Has No Body

Christ has no body now on earth but yours,
no feet but yours,
no hands but yours.
Yours are the eyes through which the compassion of Christ
is to look out on a hurting world.
Yours are the feet with which he is to go about doing good.
Yours are the hands with which he is to bless all now.

Teresa of Avila (1515–1582)