Dear Friends

We have more exciting things to report in this edition of our e-prayer mailing:

Into the Schools

As the new term starts so does our schools work. Carl reports that the lunchtime clubs have all restarted and that he feels encouraged by the young people who have started coming along clubs. Please pray that the numbers will continue to increase.

Children in Prayer

Just before he left for America, Jon attended a highly significant meeting in Guildford. An invitation had gone out to those that we could identify who have an interest in Children in Prayer in the UK. Twelve people attended and there was a strong sense of the Lord’s presence. It was a very exciting day and one that promises great things. The Lord spoke to us very clearly that this is very close to His heart:
We are at the start of a move of God and therefore a movement, so there is going to be and we need to maintain momentum and he will give us a new mindskin.
Watch this space! and keep praying for Jon who may be being raised up to help lead this group.

Jon’s trip to New York

Jon had an amazing time which included two days praying and worshipping alongside 300 or so national intercessors, prayer leaders and young people in the headquarters of the United Nations. He made some significant contacts and he believes he has received confirmation of much of his vision for TTT.
He is now praying through aspects of the trip as he continues to ascertain God’s will for him and for TTT for the future.
Jon has produced a journal of his trip, including the conclusions and prayer points coming out of it. This should be e-mailed to you and posted on the website soon!

These two gatherings were very significant and may have considerable implications for the future ministry of TTT. Jon feels we may need to employ another member of staff, in order to release some of his time, for his direct ministry, for furthering the vision of TTT and for raising funds. Please see the note on Finance below.

New Charity – ‘Turning the Tide UK’

There is a brand new limited company at Companies house with the above name and the application for charity status has been sent to the Charity Commission! This is a huge achievement; a lot of paperwork goes into the process of achieving charity status, as we have been finding out first hand! We are grateful to God that so far the process has gone smoothly and all the feedback we have been receiving has been very positive.

Finance

The new charity may be coming on line just in time because the original legacy, which enabled Jon to launch TTT, has just run out. We are therefore seeking the Lord very earnestly about the next stage in his provision.
Currently our monthly income averages £8-900 but our outgoings (including our three members of staff and the cost of the office) come to over £3,000 per month.
In addition we are also praying about the addition of a new member of staff.
Clearly this shortfall cannot be sustained indefinitely but we know that the Lord will provide because we are in His will. We are believing for God to provide for our needs in His way and in His time. In the meantime we walk by faith!

And last but not least…

Please don’t forget our next Prayer Morning; it’s planned for next Wednesday,
10th October (10 a.m. until noon at St. Luke’s Church, Old Shoreham Road, Brighton, BN1 5DD).
Please would you pray anyway, even if you can’t join us?

Thank you.

Thank you so much for your support; it means a great deal to us and more importantly for the God we seek to serve.