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Page 1 Building at Maparu, Arnhem Land, NT. During late February and March, MMM’s John Cooper was working on the teachers residence at Mapuru. Due to the poor wet season in the Top End this year, the task was made easier, although John felt the humidity after a mild summer in QLD where all the rain seemed to go this year! This project is going to provide the much needed extra accommodation for teachers at the school. It was good to have the assistance of local elders and men, keen to see this house finished for the teachers. May 2013 “You have searched me, LORD, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways” Psalm 139: 1-3 Did you know MMM Australia have a Facebook page? If you have a Facebook account, search for MMM Australia and click “LIKE”. This will give you extra updates on what is happening around the country, prayer and praise stories and a great link to send your friends. Any photos of MMM projects or news that you’d like to share can be emailed to [email protected] MMMTEAMNews AUSTRALIA MMM Australia Ltd 5/621 Whitehorse Rd, Mitcham VIC 3132 Ph. 03 9837 2700 Fx. 03 9837 2799 [email protected] Would you like to Unsubscribe? Please contact us on the above details. Aerial view of Mapuru Local Elder’s giving a hand

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Building at Maparu, Arnhem Land, NT.

During late February and March, MMM’s John Cooper

was working on the teachers residence at Mapuru. Due

to the poor wet season in the Top End this year, the

task was made easier, although John felt the humidity

after a mild summer in QLD where all the rain seemed

to go this year!

This project is going to provide the much needed extra

accommodation for teachers at the school. It was good

to have the assistance of local elders and men, keen to

see this house finished for the teachers.

May 2013

“You have searched me, LORD, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways”

Psalm 139: 1-3

Did you know MMM Australia have a Facebook page? If you have a Facebook account, search for MMM Australia and click “LIKE”. This will give you extra updates on what is happening around the country, prayer and praise stories and a great link to send your friends. Any photos of MMM projects or news that you’d like to share can be emailed to [email protected]

MMMTEAMNews AUSTRALIA

MMM Australia Ltd 5/621 Whitehorse Rd, Mitcham VIC 3132

Ph. 03 9837 2700 Fx. 03 9837 2799

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Would you like to Unsubscribe? Please

contact us on the above details.

Aerial view of Mapuru

Local Elder’s

giving a hand

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MMM Safari 2013 is underway! Phill and Gwen Hall com-

pleted the first project at Port Pirie by themselves, painting

the Baptist Church. The rest of the Safari Team are now mus-

tering at the Katherine Christian Convention to assist with the

set up and smooth running. Only one emu hit so far!

2nd May - 8th May Katherine Convention Set up/pack up, general help.

13th May – 30st May Katherine Anglican Church Building a storage shed + maintenance

13th May – 30th May Katherine; Morrows’ Christian Bookshop Assisting with renovation of shop/residence

3rd June – 19th June Team 1—Lajamanu Repairs to transportable buildings

3rd June – 19th June; Team 2—Kalkaringji Fit out Sunday school hall

24th June – 10 July Team 1—Halls Creek AOG Church Internal Fit out 2br house

24th June – 10 July Team 2—Halls Creek Peoples Church Concrete slab, roof on Donga +fit out.

16th July – 31 July Team 1—Darwin; Riyala Camp Site, Humpty

Doo

Maintenance/Repairs

16th July – 31st July Team 2—Darwin; Marara Christian School As per John Cooper

16th July – 31st July Darwin—YWAM. Bathroom/internal R&M

5th – 24th August Darwin; Croker Island Finishing off previous work

12th Aug– 23rd Aug Mt Isa - Water of Life Christian Church; Painting & internal R&M

29th Aug – 13th Sept Normanton TBA

19th Sept-2nd Oct Mareeba - Carl &Gail Musch House fit out + external amenities

7th– 18th October Townsville; YWAM TBA

Interested in

helping out? Please call Peter Tay-

lor 0409 959 181

MMM Australia Email: [email protected]; [email protected]. Phone: 08 8932 7322 Anne: 0430 200 942 , John: 0407 696 298 Web: www.mmm.org.au

MMM NT & QLD News

Port Pirie Baptist ChurchPort Pirie Baptist Church Gwen HallGwen Hall

Phill HallPhill Hall

Prayer Meeting All Welcome!

Meeting at:

Jeff & Merrilyn Prosser’s, 4 Croton Crt, Karama, NT.

Come and hear updates about what’s happening & put faces

to names you may pray for with a Presentation from the

Prayer Coordinator

Psalm 127:1

“Unless the Lord builds the house,

Those who build it labor in vain.

Unless the Lord watches over the city,

The watchman stays awake in vain”

Look forward to seeing you there !

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Out with the furniture - In with the Church!

What a difference a week makes!! On the 2nd April, the Mango Hill centre starting changing very quickly, as a new church moved in to use parts of the property for their Church gatherings. They started converting the larger shed into a worship hall and spare house into offices and Kids Ministry centre and within a week, Dr Vorster and his church held their first worship service there, of which John and I were apart of, before we left for Darwin. A new era has begun on the MMM property in QLD, and we are so pleased that it is able to part-ner this ministry. We still have use of the caravan park and if you are travelling through and wish to stay at the cen-tre, please contact me to arrange this. [email protected] or 0430 200 942

Before

After

John Cooper, Hendrik & Ursula Vorster & Anne Cooper - after the first Sunday ser-vice held in the shed on Sunday 7th April.

MMM Australia Email: [email protected]; [email protected]. Phone: 08 8932 7322 Anne: 0430 200 942 , John: 0407 696 298 Web: www.mmm.org.au

MMM NT & QLD News

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MMM Australia WA Centre, 33 Furley Road Southern River 6110 Phone/Fax (08) 9456 0022 Mobile 0409 778 799 Email: [email protected] Web: www.mmm.org.au

MMM Western Australia News

Hi Everyone, As we write this news letter, Karen and I are preparing also to take a trip to the USA and bring home our son, Jacob, who has been there for the last four years on a Baseball Scholarship. His dream to play professional Baseball in the USA it would seem, has come to an end. How many of us have dreams that have been inspired and blessed by God but in the end don’t turn out the way we thought they would. Can we take the opportunity to encourage everyone to continue to “Trust in our Heavenly Father” for He is in control always. We may not see the full picture now, but later in life as we look back, we will understand and we will see God’s hand at every turn.

MMMWA Response “ Your work and ministry sound very encouraging. The project to fitout building is big for MMM but not impossible if we

can tap into some other resources. Can you send through some more details and photos” Since this initial SMS, MMMWA has been in contact with Peter Taylor who is familiar with this mission from contacts past. Together we have talked about the logistics of this Project, can it be serviced by a Caravan Safari or a dedicated project group leaving from WA, NT or both. Can MMM advise on alternative methods of construction: for example using MMM Build, what is the maximum benefit that we can get out of the limited funds and resources available. Additional information has been supplied building a picture of the ministry and its effect on the community it serves. Checkout the Web address http://blueskyreddirt.com/

John and Angela Wilmot are former missionaries having served in Malawi with Global Interaction. They are now working across East Pilbara with Martu People. Newman is the hub town. The Baptist Church was shutting down but is now growing - 40 plus adults regularly and increasing. Tonnes of kids. Every nation present - Tonga, Samoa, NZ, Malaysia, indigenous, Columbia, Africa, Philippines etc. The town desperately needs a healthy vibrant church. The town has broken People putting life on hold in pursuit of security in money, loose faith, family, marriages. Many leave poorer than what they came. Rents so expensive that $2500 per week Limits for Not For Profits like chaplains, coun-sellors, pastors etc putting strain on those who are here and further adding to the poor health in church and commu-nity. Martu live separately, isolated by a chasm that is not geographical. By having a healthy sister church we can lead the way in healthy community inclusion. We do this through combined services at times. Some Martu come to NBC slowly building relationship and trust both ways. Martu church often done at NBC building. Place to stay and camp for those Martu visiting.

Please pray for this ministry and for the decisions that the MMM Australia Leadership Team will be making over the coming months concerning God’s leading in our support and assistance to the Baptist Church in Newman

A Project in the Making - Blue Sky Red Dirt Ever thought where and how do MMM Australia Projects come about. Well we thought that we would begin a journey together and see where it ends. Last month we received a SMS message from Angela (Newman Baptist Church) “ I am hoping to get hold of Mobile Mission Maintenance. We live in Newman and a demountable house has come available for sale. The purpose is to convert for kids ministry. It’s in good condition structurally but guttered inside (metal poles are there but no gyp rock etc) We are with the Newman Baptist Church and have a strong relation-ship/mission expression with the local indigenous Martu Community. Our Congregation is incredibly multicultural many of whom are here working to support family and ministries back in islands such as Tonga, Samoa and Countries like Philippines, Columbia and Af-rica….our council is nervous about the cost involved in making it into a viable ministry area. Would there be scope for MMM to get involved”

MMMWA HAPPENINGS

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Are you on Email? If you would like to receive this news letter via email, please send an email to [email protected], this saves money on postage and printing!

Prayer Groups

1st Thurs every month 7pm at the home of Val and John Francis 550 Lower King Rd Albany

MMM in WA values the encouragement we receive from those who regularly pray for the work of MMM both here

in Western Australia, Nationally and Internationally. If you require help or assistance with prayer notes or

information updates please feel free to contact the WA Centre. If you are part of a group that meets for prayer or

would like to begin a group that would commit to praying for the ministry of MMM Australia we would like to hear

from you.

Become a “Prayer Warrior” for MMM Australia. A special Blessing to all those who continue to uphold

us in your daily prayer life.

Additional Prayer and Praise Points

Pray for some Volunteers to come forward with Painting and Tiling Skills. MMMWA have a number of projects

that require these skills that we would like to get started and completed over the coming months

Pray for the MMMWA State Committee as they seek guidance in finding and appointing additional Committee

Members, currently the Committee consist of the Associate State Managers and 2 Committee Members

Pray for Christian Tradesman to be moved to ask the question “Can I help in the Ministry of MMM Australia?”

Give thanks for the opportunity of MMMWA to do a presentation at Maida Vale Baptist Church 19th May. Pray

that those who hear will be moved to get involved in the ministry as God leads.

Staying in Touch

Looking for all MMM Australia News, be the first to know. Now available at - http://www.mmm.org.au/news/ Just click on to the State of interest, Newsletters and Prayer updates every month.

Attached to this ENewsletter is the MMM Prayer Bulletin and Prayer Force, these provide information on areas within MMM Ministries and people who have asked for your help through prayer.

We pray that you have enjoyed this Newsletter and catching up on MMM happenings. Feel free to further promote the ministry of MMM Australia by passing it onto your friends, Church, a Christian Organisation or Mission or displaying it on a noticeboard.

For all enquiries and assistance, please contact us at the MMM Australia WA Centre.

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197 695 Or MMMWA Centre 9456 0022

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OBO Maternity Hospital Report PNG, March 15 2013 The MMM team of four, Hudson, Siete, Max and

Kevin arrived at the site they had worked at just

seven months previously - when they had initially

erected the Hospital maternity ward and the Ablu-

tion block - but were unable to complete the pro-

ject due to lack of materials. However upon the

return visit, most aspects of the project went well

despite the team arriving to incredibly humid con-

ditions. They were there to complete the much

needed project and complete it they did!

Our MMM team, working with 22 local lads, in-

stalled many windows and internal doors and the

door furniture, mesh windows, laid metres of vinyl

floor coverings, the internal plumbing was com-

pleted as well as external locks and painting. The

cupboards and shelving were installed and the

water pumps installed and commissioned and fly

wire was attached to all the windows.

-continued page 6

New Maternity ward

New Ablution block

New Maternity ward

New Ablutions

The Team: Max Coates, Local Pastor, Siete Woldhuis, Hudson Binks & Kevin Barraclough absent)

Birthing suite

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From page 5

The job was completed on Thursday April 4th and on Friday April

5th the Grand Opening of the new facility was held. Local dignitaries

attended and 2000 ‘locals’, many of whom had travelled quite some

distance, joined together to give thanks to God for supplying this much

needed hospital. Within 24 hours of the hospital opening, a bay was

born. They called the baby Hudson after the MMM team leader, so we

hope the bay was a boy.

Many speeches were made but especially important to MMM

was the presentation by MMM of a ‘Certificates of Achievement’ to

each of the 22 local lads, for the hard work and dedication they gave, as

well as a recognition of the skills they had learned in the time they

worked with the MMM team.

Baby “Siete”, named after Siete Woldhuis, part of the MMM Team, as were other babies named after our team members. The wonderful news is that babies have started to be born in the maternity ward and there has been an immediate increase in the survival rates of children!

Visiting dignitaries flying in from Port Moresby

Opening Ceremony which included many dignitaries from PNG Health

Each of the local men who worked on the project were given an MMM Certificate of Achievement

Preparations for the feast!

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MMM had the privileged of serving Camp Jabez, a min-istry of Christian Growth Ministries, Philippines. The site consisted of the Home of Joy Orphanage, campsite, and Christian school and a goat farm!

The team included Ian and Ellen Dawson,, Bruce and Pam Collard and Barry Campbell. The team worked in concert with local Pinoy staff Benny de Leon (lead painter), Bong and Chris as paid contractors, and three staff from the Campsite. The project ran for 17 days from 6th-28th March. Which entailed painting the campsites buildings, total-ling an approximate area painted (two coats inclusive) – 4,500 m2. Approx Paint consumed – 1,040 lts ( Approx cost 160,000 pesos), And a total Man and Woman hours 952 hours! The ministry supplied us with good accommodation and food(rice, rice, rice!) and plenty of liquid, as it was very hot and humid every day. The cold shower at the end of each day was appreciated! The team generally adjusted well to the cultural and food differences, but it was obvious how privileged Australia is in comparison. However, the experience was a very positive one, we really connected well with people we worked along-side. The camp and orphanage ministry was amazing, some 20,000 people use the camp site every year, and we re-ceived very good feedback from groups using the facili-ties, how the newly painted building looked so much better and appealing. Mr Mayeighto was always helpful along with the staff, in particular a lady called Raquel, camp supervisor and cook, who helped us find our way around. Another highlight was one of the children from the orphanage was adopted to an Italian couple while we were there. Believe it or not, Bruce actually fitted in to a motor bicycle side car – though his legs were stick-ing out somewhat! Continued next page......

PHILIPPINES REPORTPHILIPPINES REPORTPHILIPPINES REPORT

Camp Jabez is a Camp Jabez is a Camp Jabez is a

ministry of Chris-ministry of Chris-ministry of Chris-

tian Growth Min-tian Growth Min-tian Growth Min-

istries, which in-istries, which in-istries, which in-

corporates camp-corporates camp-corporates camp-

site, orphanage site, orphanage site, orphanage

and school.and school.and school.

Bruce Collard

Ellen Dawson

Pam Collard

Barry Campbell

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To recover from our efforts and humidity, we took a short holiday down in Cebu, flew there, and back, and stayed at a resort owned by a lady who attends Lakes Baptist Church, NSW - a highlight was swimming with the whale sharks! After a lot of sweat, effort, bumps and bruises, we had a very successful trip and pray it will be a great blessing to this wonderful ministry. At the farewell ceremony all the team were given the opportunity to say a few words, there were some tears from both the team and the Filipinos. There is a lot of potential work and ministry at this site and other places in the Philippines for MMM in the fu-ture, so we pray others will consider joining MMM teams to make this possible. Thank you for the opportunity to do this work! Ian & Ellen Dawson. Team Leaders.

PHILIPPINES REPORT cont...PHILIPPINES REPORT cont...PHILIPPINES REPORT cont...

A Note from Camp Jabez..... Dear MMM, We are sincerely grateful for the MMM Australia Work Team for sharing their time, labor and ser-vice for the Lord's work in Jabez Campsite. We are indeed thankful for their labor of love. The humid climate and the sweat they experienced everyday did not hinder during their painting work. For twenty three (23) years the concrete exterior walls of the campsite facilities like cabins, session halls, chapel, office and comfort rooms, dining hall and kitchen were dull and colorless. It was never painted. After 3 weeks of continued painting with colorful and selected paints the camp-site surroundings become alive. The dullness and monotony is gone. The change of the environment is very obvious. Most of our customers/clients were amazed and expect more from us. They requested if we can paint the interior walls also. Thank you and God bless. Mayeighto Buenacosa, Manager,Jabez Campsite

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News from around the Country....

Wanted, MMM Team leaders for Safari’s, Off Shore and Local projects.

We are looking for MMM volunteers who would be interested in being

trained as prospective MMM volunteer Team Leaders. People who would

consider putting themselves forward to help lead teams both on Mobile

work teams, Safari teams and local projects. If you feel you would like to

contribute in this way and would like to know more about what is involved,

please contact Peter Taylor 03 9837 2700, [email protected]

Victorian Project

George Zomerdyke, Kim Roediger and Ian Story have been able to

replace some large wooden framed windows at Benwerren from

April 15 to 17, the facility had been needing for some time.

George manufactured the windows, and glassed them and they

were installed by the MMM team, securing the area from the

weather and painting the frames to complete the job. The ladies

who share that area with their children can do so without the

moisture and the wind being an issue any longer. Thank you

chaps!

Victoria Prayer Fellowship

Mitcham Head Office—Contact Peter Taylor (03 9837 2703) or Jane Bayliss (03 5786 1414)

— 3rd Wednesday of each Month

FOR SALE— Ride on Mower

Honda Harmony Model#2013 Ride on Mower.

36” cut, recently reconditioned & in excellent running order.

Being red it goes fast. $8oo.oo

Located in Melbourne, contact the office for details,03 9837 2700

Tasmania Update...

Graham and Gloria Scott have been in the Hobart area checking out a few projects these last few weeks. Last Sunday we had a very enjoyable luncheon at Kevin and Heather Filleul’s and a prayer time after and watched the Prayer update that Jane sends out. We thank the Lord that the Filleul’s are having this interest group every few months with a good number attending in the Hobart area. From the 29th April we commence at Camp Clayton at Ulverstone working on Clayton Lodge which is a staff residence. Devonport/Sheffield Contact Stan Jones 03 64911531

Launceston— Contact Judy Carpenter 6339 3341

Ulverstone—Contact Alan Beswick 6425 6412

Eastern Shore—Contact Heather Filleul 6248 1912

Future projects are— YWAM at Sorell - date to be confirmed. Margate Christian Church south of Hobart- date to be confirmed.

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MMM Craft Shop Open 10am – 2pm, 1st Thursday of the Month

Arts, Crafts, Woodwork, Preserves, Honey, Jewellery & many other hand made items. All proceeds go to support the ministry of MMM Australia

MMM NSW State Centre, 70 Wyee Rd Wyee. Ph. 4357 2921 for details.

NSW 2013 Calendar

Date Name Location Description Workers

needed? Van Spaces? Ac-

com. Avai

lable

Meal

s

Avail

able?

Project

Coordinator &

Contact

30th April - 17th May

Sherwood Cliffs

Glenreagh General Maintenance

Yes Yes Yes Yes Paul Barham [email protected]

02 4784 2734

Tentative

Late June

River Life Church

Henty, Southern

NSW

Build large timber deck, ground level,

9m x 13m

Yes, None yet.

Yes TBA TBA TBA

Tentative

July

Cobram Christian Outreach

Centre

Cobram, VIC.

(just over boarder)

Assist in the fitout of a

new church building.

Yes None yet.

Cobram Willows Van park

$10/night

TBA Day TBA

Please note, as we have many of our regular volunteers interstate we need all hands on deck to complete our NSW projects. The NSW Committee are meeting on the 1st May to update the project calendar and an updated project calendar will be sent out soon after.

Upcoming NSW events - 7th May Gift Shop open @ Wyee 20-24th May Help needed to Prepare for sale 25th May Wyee Garage Sale June Prayer & Information in Nowra 22nd June Mid Year Fellowship Lunch 16th November Wyee Garage Sale 30th November Annual Dinner

NSW MMM Garage Sale 25th May, 8am gates open.

Donations of quality items that can be sold to assist the mis-sion will be greatly appreciated. We also need a team of volunteers to set up and price on Fri-day 24th and then for pack up on Monday 27th.

Please contact the offie if you can assist in anyway. 02 4357 2921.

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Psalm 43 :3 Send forth your light & your truth, let

them guide me, O God; let them bring

me to your holy mountain, to the

place where you dwell.

1st — 7th May

Pray for Tim Cranna & the Board members to have

God’s guidance & leading with discussions &

decisions taken at the next MMM Board meeting

on 2nd May.

NSW Craft Shop at the MMM Centre, Wyee, open

from 10am - 2pm on Thursday 2nd

May. Give

thanks for items available for sale & those who

serve in the shop. Pray for people to come, make

purchases & build relationships with MMMers.

Pray for safety & unity for the Safari Team & for

them to reflect Jesus in all they say & do as they

assist with set up/pack up & general help at the

Katherine Convention in NT from the 2 nd

– 8th

May.

Pray for God’s wisdom for Phil & Gwen Hall leading

the 20 couples in the Safari team.

QLD Townsville Prayer Fellowship at Christian Live

FM Radio on Monday 8th

May. Give thanks for Bob

Beasley co-ordinating this prayer meeting & for all

who attend.

TAS - Prayer Fellowships at Devonport / Sheffield,

Launceston & Ulverstone, Eastern Shore on

Monday 8th

May. Praise God for those who faithfully

underpin MMM in prayer. Pray the prayer Fellow-

ships will be a blessing to those attending. Give

thanks for those who facilitate these, often in their

home.

Pray for Associates to be willing to assist with some

of the responsibilities that are part of the State

Manager’s role.

Pray for wisdom in how to attract younger people

to support the mission in prayer.

Hebrews 12 : 28 Since we are receiving a kingdom that

cannot be shaken, let us be thankful,

& so worship God acceptably with

reverence & awe.

8th — 15th May

Safari team working at Katherine Anglican Church

building a storage shed & doing maintenance from

the 13th— 30th May. Pray for safety & great

fellowship between each other & the locals.

VIC Prayer Fellowship at Mitcham office on

Wednesday 15th May. Pray for many to attend &

for a great time of fellowship & God’s leading for

prayer. Give thanks for Peter, Dave & Lil’s

involvement in preparations & on the day.

Give thanks for the commitment of the MMM

Board members. Pray they will know God’s wis-

dom & leading in their life & with decisions made

in Board meetings.

Pray for wisdom & sustaining for Rob Dux, the

Managing Director of MMMBuild, as he waits for

large projects to commence. Give thanks for the

valuable assistance given by Rob Saunders. Pray

that Rob will quickly receive the promised plans for

the project at Wallsend Baptist Church in NSW.

Praise God that MMMBuild has 6 new projects on

their books. Pray for these to be able to commence

soon.

Pray for effective ways & more opportunities to

promote how MMM is serving those who serve.

Pray God will prompt more people to become in-

volved & provide practical, prayerful or financial

support.

Pray for suitable people to respond to the need for

MMM’s assistance in Myanmar, Burma , with

building housing for orphans after the tsunami

there. The orphans require housing, feeding &

schooling & the provision of a Vocational Training

Centre for their future development.

Prayer Force May 2013 Welcome to the new-look Prayer Force. We have altered the format somewhat to accommodate more

prayer and prayer points on any given day by breaking the month up into weeks, rather than days. We hope

you like it and appreciate any feedback you have to your state manager or [email protected]

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Ephesians 1 : 17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord

Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may

give you the Spirit of wisdom &

revelation, so that you may know him

better.

16th – 23rd May

Pray for God to ignite enthusiasm in people’s hearts

to support the work of MMM in WA as Trevor &

Karen Beard promote MMM at the Maida Vale

Baptist Church on Sunday 19th May.

Pray for many people to be willing to help from the

20th - 24th May with preparations for the NSW

Garage Sale on the 25th May.

Pray for skilled people to come forward soon to en-

able a project to start in late June, to help River Life

Church in Henty, NSW, to build a large deck for their

outreach & community activities.

Pray that God will guard Tim Cranna, all the staff &

their family members against the Evil One. Pray for

God’s wisdom, sustaining and rich blessings on

them.

Pray for God’s wisdom to know how to raise the

finances necessary to operate MMM viably.

Pray for Associates to be willing to pay the new

membership fee to assist with the operational costs

for MMM.

Pray for good health & God’s provisions for the

MMM staff, Board members & Associates.

Pray for God’s blessings & comfort for those in

MMM who are unwell. May His will be done

through their circumstances.

Pray for more volunteers from every State, to join

many urgently needed teams in NSW,QLD & VIC.

Psalm 115 : 1 Not to us, O Lord, not to us but to your

name be the glory, because of your

love & faithfulness.

24th – 31st May

NSW Garage Sale on the 25th May. Pray for many

to come to the Garage Sale on the 25th May, talk

with MMM Associates about our mission & pur-

chase items. Pray for new contacts of people who

are willing to support MMM.

Praise God for a very fruitful trip to Boanageres

Deaf Initiative in Uganda last month by Tim Cranna

& Ewe-Jin Low & Kevin Thompson.

Pray for wisdom to know the best way for MMM to

assist this very needy ministry.

Pray for God’s provisions & blessings on Joel Tonny,

BDI’s Director, the staff & the deaf children in their

care.

Pray for travel mercies for the Safari team as they

move on to the next projects, commencing on the

3rd June. Team 1 will be working at Lajamanu un-

dertaking repairs to transportable buildings. Team 2

will be fitting out a Sunday school hall at Kalkaringji.

Give thanks to God for those who willingly give

their time & skills to work on projects to bless other

Christian ministries , assisting them to be more

effective in their outreach to help enlarge God’s

kingdom.

Praise God for requests for MMM’s assistance.

Give thanks for MMM International Director,

Dustin White, & the MMM staff in Hong Kong,

Thailand, New Zealand, Zambia & South Africa.

Pray they will know God’s wisdom for their roles &

His blessings on them & their ministries.

Prayer Force May 2013