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Here's all the latest news from our overseas and homeland missionaries around the world. You can also find out more about events taking place within the UK as well as forthcoming opportunities to serve with OMS.

13 June 2012

The Submissiveness of a yielded will

Matthew 26:39 “…… O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.” Mark 14:36; Luke 22:43 Jesus was always submissively yielded to his father. Right through his earthly ministry he constantly referred to the fact that he was sent by His...

12 June 2012

OMS Scotland Conference

On Saturday 19th May we had the privilege of hosting the OMS Scottish Conference in Burnside Church. We were delighted that 35 people attended, travelling from all around the Glasgow area, Stepps, Kilsyth, Denny and as far afield as Perth. It was a full programme of worship, teaching, seminar...

06 June 2012

6th June 2012 – D-Day for the Cossletts!

“People of Western Europe: A landing was made this morning on the coast of France by troops of the Allied Expeditionary Force. This landing is part of the concerted United Nations’ plan for the liberation of Europe, made in conjunction with our great Russian allies … I call upon...

02 June 2012

The Bat and the Ball

There are moments, even with Radio 4, when you stare at your radio open-mouthed and drop frying pans. Yesterday some improving afternoon programme was competing with other background noise, when they wheeled in psychologist Daniel Kahneman with two quickfire questions for the listening nation to...

22 May 2012

Short-term teams 2013

UKRAINE 14th-27th July (1st Camp) 4th-17th August (2nd Camp) approx £500 + flights Teaching English to Ukrainians as a form of evangelism and building relationships with Ukrainian students. Closing date for applications: 3rd May, 2013 REPUBLIC OF HUNGARY – CAMP 11th-26th July Approx £630 +...

20 May 2012

Body Building !

Yesterday, I (Melvin) had the privilege of working as a volunteer at our Intaka Church. Alongside 15 or 16 other volunteers we made concrete to form pillars, mixed mortar and built blocks. I am encouraged to see the pride that the guys shared as they offered their time to help construct a...

17 May 2012

Central Asia

“…the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” Joshua 1:9 Please remember Robin in prayer. He left this afternoon for Dublin, where he flies out early tomorrow morning (Friday 18th) for Frankfurt, Germany. Pray for him as he is tired, and that he will know a sense of God’s presence...

02 May 2012

Happy Birthday, Girassol !

Today we celebrate Girassol Charity Project’s 3rd birthday! Join us in Praise to God for His faithfulness; three years of generous giving toward the cause of the Gospel in Mozambique and three years of faithful witness within the town of Antrim! We express our thanks to all that have...

22 April 2012

Lean on…the Promiser!

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10 ___________________________________ On 16th April, we read out of the Streams in the Desert,...

19 April 2012

Outreach in Republic of Ireland

This summer, Lord willing, we have four teams going to the Republic of Ireland! Places still available on two of the teams, and your prayers are needed for all four! 1. Led by Andrew Black who will be graduating from the Irish Baptist College this year and is funding to become a full time...