"There are no borders, no prison walls, no doors that are closed to us when we pray." Brother Andrew, founder of Open Doors 

Current situations which need ongoing prayer
Continue to pray for an end to the war between Ukraine and Russia and that hostilities in Israel and Gaza will end. Pray for all who are injured, traumatised, homeless, and hungry and those bereaved by recent events. Listen to the news and lift up in prayer the people and situations which are mentioned.

BMS World Mission works in fragile states and unevangelised communities, serving some of the world's most marginalised people. They also work with people on the move, supporting them on their journey from insecurity towards peace, or enabling them to remain in the nation they call home. Please pray for restrictions on women’s freedom in Afghanistan to be lifted, and pray that God’s peace and justice will be known across the country.
Baptists Together Home Mission  is all about helping Baptist churches and individuals to reach their mission potential and bring the love of God to their communities. It is the Baptist family purse, and each year the Baptist Union has an appeal to raise money for Home Mission.    

Latin Link, Britain and Ireland, have over 100 workers sharing God's love and hope in 15 countries across Latin America and Europe using 3 inter-related programmes: Step, Stride and Stay.     

London City Mission  LCM shares the gospel alongside the local church of London, equipping everyday Christians to lovingly bring a message of hope in Christ to those least likely to hear it. The Impact Report is available to read at church.
Benfleet Baptist Church collects toiletries, knitted hats and scarves for the "Mission to Seafarers" who distribute parcels at Christmas to seafarers calling at Tilbury and other berths on the Thames and Medway. The harvest offering is given to LCM to support the work they do in London.
                                                                                                                     
Mark and Judith Woolley are members of WEC International.
  

Mark and Judith WoolleyMark grew up in Benfleet Baptist Church and since returning from a time living abroad, he and Judith have been using their skills and experience to refresh and encourage mission workers. They welcome guests to "Ergata" where they can find space to rest, retreat or recover in a beautiful location in N.W. England.
 




OpenDoors is the organisation founded by Brother Andrew who spent decades supporting persecuted and oppressed Christians by smuggling Bibles, raising awareness and making sure the persecuted church was not forgotten. Brother Andrew died in 2022 but for over 65 years the work continues, bringing hope to millions of persecuted Christians in almost 70 countries around the world. Persecution of Christians is at unprecedented levels (1 in 7 Christians around the world are persecuted for their faith). Click here to access Open Doors website and see how you can support and pray for those who follow Jesus whatever the cost.

More information about each mission can be found on their own website. Please follow the links provided.

"And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To Him be the power for ever and ever. Amen" 1 Peter 5:10-11