Northfield Methodist Church

Dear Friends

Warm greetings! As many of you know. Northfield Methodist Church will soon be hosting for the fourth time our annual NORFEST. We would love you to share in this event in some way. But perhaps, first of all, you would like some information around why we host this event. Here are some reasons why we invest so much time and energy in this event.

Dear Friends,

Somebody said, “Preachers tell us that we should pray more and with more depth. I agree with them, but I have an embarrassing confession to make: I don’t know what to say when I pray. After 5 minutes, I am prayed out.”

So, for those who need some help, here’s some PRAYER POINTS to guide us in our prayer journey:

• National life: The “succession” battle in the ANC is “hotting” up. Let us pray for God’s will to be done and that God would protect us from cynicism and despair.

• Crime: Over 18 000 people are murdered in South Africa every year. Lord, protect us from evil and please break the forces of darkness.

• Health: Terrible plagues are sweeping our country – AIDS, TB, Alcoholism, drug abuse. Lord please heal us.

• Poverty: Over 30% of our population is unemployed and millions of people live in grinding poverty. Lord please help us to identify with the poor.

• The Kingdom of God: The Word needs to be received as Saviour and Lord by all people. Lord help us to tell and be the Good News of Jesus to a lost world.

• Lastly, please pray for the Methodist Conference meeting next week in Cape Town, our local church and for Benoni.

Much love to you

In prayer together

THE MINISTRY TEAM