November Mission Focus Renewal North West and OM International

24 th November 2015 At November’s mission focus we talked about two different Christian organisations Through DVD and presentation we learned a bit more about Renewal North West and OM International

Isaiah 58:6-7 6 “Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? 7 Is it not to share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him, and not to hide yourself from your own flesh?

Two different organisations One is local – Renewal NW Another is international - OM But both share a common bond of helping people

Programme 1. Renewal North West 2. DVD 3. Reflections on Renewal North West 4. OM International 5. DVD 6. Final Thoughts

Renewal North West From Stockport Christian Charity Helps people struggling with homelessness and addictions Assists in giving them better education and training Work Experience

People based Helps various people in need Have a number of contacts

Business based Services 1. Garden Maintenance 2. Appliances 3. Computers Maintenance 4. Furniture Disposal/Renovation

Renewal North West Website Can donate to them Can shop online!

DVD Clip We watched a 17 minute clip on Renewal NW Gave a clearer picture of the work and vision of Renewal North West

Men's Prayer Breakfast On Saturday 24 th of October a number of men from Bethany attended Interlinks Men’s Prayer Breakfast at East Kilbride We heard from Wesley Downs and the work of Renewal NW

Reflections on Renewal NW Wesley Downs spoke at Men's Interlink Prayer Breakfast Very Interesting and Challenging Area of work can be very difficult It’s a 24/7 Job What can we learn here in Paisley?

OM International During this months Mission Focus we also learned about OM International

OM International Founded by George Verner Peter Maiden Lawrence Tong (Singapore)

Works Globally “Declare his glory among the nations, his marvellous deeds among all peoples” - Psalm 96:3 “I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring my salvation to the ends of the earth.” - Isaiah 49:6

Three ways to help OM 1. Pray 2. Give 3. Go

OM Five areas 1. Evangelism 2. Relief and development 3. Church Planting 4. Justice 5. Mentoring and discipleship

OM Ships Logos Hope Serves the nations by the seas Bookshop on board Aid and Relief Mostly volunteers

OM Website Twitter – Highlights Prayer Requests Various different videos showing OM work Blog

DVD We watched a 4 Minute DVD Clip on OM Very interesting and showed clearly the good work of the organisation

Reflections on OM Christian Faith is growing in global terms The countries of Iran, Saudi Arabia are seeing people respond to the gospel