At St Mary’s we’re supporting Open Doors UK in 2017 in their work with persecuted Christians around the world, and each month we have chosen a country from the World Watch List to focus our prayers on as a Church. Please join us this month as we pray for Christians in Mexico.
You can find out more about Open Doors UK and ways to support them here.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, we being before you the people of Mexico. Despite being a nominally Christian country, current drug related violence has made it a dangerous place to follow you in Spirit and in Truth.
We pray for physical protection for persecuted believers in that country and that they may know of your provision and grace when denied access to basic social services and resources.
We especially pray that those involved in drug cartels will come to know Jesus and encourage positive change. We ask this for the sake of your Son, who died and rose to new life for us.
During 2016 you have helped to raise over £14,000 for our Charity of the Year, Gaddesden Place Riding for the Disabled Association.
A cheque was presented to representatives of the charity at this morning’s service, and they announced that they will be using the funds to purchase a new tractor for use on the site. Their existing tractor is 20 years old and almost beyond repair and , so lets hope our gift will serve them for the next 20 years at least!
This will make a huge difference to the young people supported by this wonderful charity – thank you!
Fundraising events through the year have included:
Harvest Supper
Concert by Dagnall Community Choir
Sponsorship of Claire Gibbs’ Cross Channel Swim
‘Give as you Live’ Online Shopping Initiative
Carols & Beer at The Cricketers (2015)
Donations from visitors to Redbourn in Bloom Open Gardens
Town & Country Estate Agents Charity Valuation Scheme
St Mary's Church, Redbourn 