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March Mission Focus – Interlink

March Mission Focus – Interlink. 22/03/16. Interlink. At this months mission focus we learned about the work of Christian organisation, Interlink and the missionaries they support

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March Mission Focus – Interlink

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  1. March Mission Focus – Interlink 22/03/16

  2. Interlink • At this months mission focus we learned about the work of Christian organisation, Interlink and the missionaries they support • We also shared our past experiences of a number of different Interlink organised events that members of the church have attended and the blessings they received

  3. Tonight • Song • Bible Reading • Who are Interlink? • Interlink Special Events • Mission Training • Final Thoughts

  4. Acts Chapter 9:1-9 • 9 Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. • 3 As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven. 4 Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” • 5 And he said, “Who are You, Lord?” • Then the Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads.”

  5. Acts Chapter 9:1-9 • 6 So he, trembling and astonished, said, “Lord, what do You want me to do?” • Then the Lord said to him, “Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.” • 7 And the men who journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice but seeing no one. 8 Then Saul arose from the ground, and when his eyes were opened he saw no one. But they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus. 9 And he was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank.

  6. Acts Chapter 9:1-9 • After reading this passage we thought of the example of Paul’s Conversion and how in many ways he became one of the first missionaries for Christianity • We should always remember that anyone can be saved by Christ and can go on to be an effective servant of the Gospel • We also thought about verse 6 and the importance of asking God what He wants us to do

  7. Scots who have responded to the challenge

  8. History of Interlink • Began in 1876, 1881 • Scottish Based • Originally the ‘Home and Foreign Mission Funds’ • Wanted to care for the missionary brethren • Organisation began to grow • Monthly newsletter started in 1958

  9. Scottish Missionaries • 54 missionaries are serving on 4 continents in 15 countries • Asia 5 • Middle East 1 • South America 21 • Africa 4 • Europe 23

  10. Criteria for Missionary Service • Call of God to service • Commendation of Local Church • Suitability for service • Welcome in the field

  11. HOW DOES INTERLINK HELP? • SUPPORT • Pastoral • Financial • Medical • Emergency Relief

  12. Emergency Relief Fund • 26.01.12Haiti, £10,000 water supply project • 20.01.12 Pakistan £7,000 to help build new hospital clinic for flood area • 11.11.11 Turkey £5,000 to help relief earthquake victims • 26.10.11 North Kenya £3,000 to help feed Somali refugees in border camps • 26.09.11Pakistan. £3,500 to help with victims of flooding. • 25.5.11Mississippi Delta, £3,000 sent to help relief work following the tornado damage. • 25.5.11Haiti, £7,200 to help people become self sustaining through micro-loan project.12.4.11Japan, £2,000 to the Christian relief effort CRASH. • 26.1.11Brazil, £3,000 for victims of torrential rain around Rio.

  13. Partnership with other Missions agencies Echoes GLO CMML. USA MSC. Canada …

  14. INFORMATION • Website: www.interlink.org.uk • Facebook • Bi -Monthly Magazine • Prayer Card • Interlink Brochure • Prayer Calendar • Visits to local churches

  15. Different Interlink Events • March Missionary Weekend • Men’s Prayer Breakfast • Ladies Coffee Morning • Wider Horizons

  16. Youth Event • Youth Event • Second Friday of March • Different Church each year

  17. Friday 11th March • Ardgowan Evangelical Church, Greenock • 8 of us went from Church Youth Group • Speakers – Michael and Jamie • Testimony and Congo Report • Three local young Christians shared their stories • Praise and Fellowship afterwards • Challenge to all who attended

  18. Missions Event • Annual Missions Day– • Second Saturday March • Hamilton College • Bookstall, Exhibitions, Buffet

  19. Saturday 12th March • A number of us travelled to Hamilton this month to attend the Interlink Missionary Day • We talked about our experience and what we learned during the day

  20. Programme • Time of Prayer • Afternoon Session – 2 Speakers • Tea Interval • Time of Prayer • Evening Session – 2 Speakers • Children's Programme throughout

  21. Two Different Countries Ireland Ethiopia Reports from Robert Revie and Mulugeta Ashagre Heard about the good progress being made Two different viewpoints The importance of prayer Different Challenges • Report from Michael McKillen • Started a church plant in early 2000s • Different Outreaches • 1st Generation Christians • Plenty of people being reached • Different Challenges

  22. Men's Prayer Breakfast • Members of the church attended the event last year and was a good and challenging time • Speaker - Wesley Downs • Subject - Helping people with addictions

  23. Ladies Coffee Morning • Saturday 16th April • Ebenezer Evangelical Church, Airdrie • Ruth Hinshelwood (visit to Romania) and Anne Dyrburgh (Belguim) • Always popular

  24. HOW DOES INTERLINK HELP? • Wider Horizons • (Residential Weekend) • Bible Teaching • Meeting missionaries • Discussion groups • Next Weekend: • End of January

  25. Mission Training • Interlink helps supports a number of different Christians looking to become missionaries

  26. How can I help? Short-term workers. • A good introduction to the work of mission. • The opportunity to assist others already heavily involved in mission. • Many go on to full commendation as missionaries.

  27. GAP-year Scheme Aimed at 18-25 year olds Spend 4-5 months in overseas placement A personal growth experience

  28. Joint programme GLO, Echoes, Interlink • Induction at Tilsley College 3 weeks • UK Church placement 4-6 weeks • Spend 4 months in overseas placement • Discipleship course

  29. Final Thoughts • Important to pray for all the missionaries under the Interlink umbrella • Pray for the different events organised during the year to help / encourage local Christians • Pray for the staff at Challenge House, Glasgow • Pray for the church in Ireland and Ethiopia

  30. Next Mission Focus • Tuesday 24th May • Kenya • DV

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