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Significance of Prayer

sp_becky — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 08:46:07 +0000

A few years ago a young man, after having a restless night through which he sought the heart of God, stood up in a church meeting and said to the Pastor that he felt that God was telling him that the church they were part of needed to be a “house of prayer”. The battle that the church was fighting in order to forge it in the direction of reaching outsiders, was a battle that would only be won through prayer. It was a battle that would cost a lot of money and would only work if God changed people’s hearts.

This week I was reminded of that when a group of people from North Point Community Church sacrificed hugely to come to Southpoint church simply to pray/connect for one week. This they did.

On Sunday following the week of prayer someone commented that there was an “anointing” about the service — which simply means there was something special happening between the communicator and the listeners — God’s message was hitting home in unusual ways! It was true! The response and show of hands at the end of the sermon indicated that a battle was won in the hearts of men and women. We had prayed with the North Point group for this to happen and it did!

Another thing we prayed for was for the GIVING in the church to be increased. He did that as well! The last week of March was a huge week financially.

They also prayed for Metro Kids (MK) and Camp Sonshine. This week MK had a bumper crowd (1200 kids) and God supplied Camp Sonshine, through North Point and Southpoint, a much needed Wendy House for the kids before winter.

To the North Point Global X team…thank you. Thank you to Traci, Brian, Bri, Scott, Darryl, Brad, Mary, Mara, Dana, Emily and Shawnie for praying and connecting with us, as well as honouring the volunteers.

To Southpoint people – thank you for joining in! God is answering our prayers. God is winning the battle of Southpoint, God is winning the battle of the church as He wins the battle for the souls of men and women! Who would imagine that a group of people would sacrifice their vacation, their money, and their comforts to travel 10,000 miles to another part of the world, just to PRAY? Seems ludicrous! Except if you know that our Heavenly Father hears and answers prayers and through this brings about what we cannot do. Let North Point people travel here again to PRAY, let Southpoint always be a “House of Prayer”. Why? That pastor I previously mentioned was me, and that young restless man was Nathanael, my son!

John Hastings

Christmas Box WrapUp

Phillip Gibb — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:32:41 +0000

On behalf of Metro Kids Africa and all the children who received shoeboxes, I want to say a big thank you to all at Southpoint. You have helped give 600 plus Christmas gifts this year, to the children who attend Sidewalk in Lower Crossroads and Khayelitsha.
From the wrapping and packing of the shoeboxes session to the actual handing out of the gifts SP people have been fantastic. What a privilege for us here at Metro to have you on board helping us.
For those who came and helped give out the gifts I am sure it will make a lasting impression. As the gifts arrived at the Lower Crossroads site, 400 children on a dirty, open field started cheering with their faces lit up with excitement when they saw cars piled high with gifts. There were sighs and screams of pleasure as they opened the lids of the shoeboxes and peeked inside.
Khayelitsha’s giving out day was much more calm and ordered and the kids hugged and thanked the SP people there as they received their gifts. The leaders have had parents coming to their houses thanking them for the gifts, it has made such an impression.
So a big thank you from us all for what seems so little to us but means
such a lot to hundreds of children.

James and Janet Senior

Metrokids Christmas Box’s Update

Charmiane — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:39:28 +0000

We would like to thank you all for an amazing response to our Metro Kids Africa Christmas Gift project. We have managed to reach our target of 600 boxes and more.

All the extra’s will be given to Metro Kids to distribute to children in other areas.

We still need volunteers for either 7 or 14 November at 10h00. There is going to be loads of fun, serving and connecting happening. If you do come to help don’t forget to bring scissors.

If you feel like showing off your baking skills, please bring a plate of goodies to share.

Another opportunity to get involved, is the drop off days 25 and 27 November, try to take the afternoon off, it will be an experience to remember.

Please use the reply slip so we can see how many helpers we will have.

Hope to see you!!!

MetroKids Christmas Box’s

Charmiane — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:17:40 +0000

WOW!!! We are making progress, we have almost reached our goal of 600 boxes. We have an amazing 574 boxes pledged so far.

But, please do not let this stop the generous hearts, if we receive more than our goal there are many children at other Metro Africa’s sites that will be happy to receive a present.

We still need lots of helpers for the 7^th and 14^th November from 10am to pack, wrap or bring something to eat.

So if you are able to help in donating a box or giving of your time on the above dates, please click here to fill in a reply slip, letting us know when and what you can help with.

Lots of fun is to be had by all. Come guys lets make this happen, you have until the 3 November 2009.