SCOTTISH Scottish Special SPECIAL Summer 2019 – MAF Scotland news and events
APR-JUN 2020 New growth
As I look out into my garden, there are imminent signs of new life; the snowdrops are starting to bloom and new buds are appearing on the trees. Every year, the plants grow, taking over new ground and spreading themselves into new areas of the garden. Isaiah 54:2 comes to mind, ‘Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes.’ This year at MAF Scotland, we are trying out a new style of approach in order to increase our church partnerships, strengthen our prayer support and increase the number of Scottish staff serving overseas. We are venturing into new areas to engage fresh audiences and maximise income growth. Our aim is to stimulate new minds — both young and old — with the work of MAF and the impact of a life that knows Jesus. With any new approach to mission there is increased risk, but this is always underpinned by abundant grace to grow in faith. Join us in prayer as we step out in faith, to increase help, hope and healing and change the nations for Jesus. Together in Christ Heather Malloch Head of MAF in Scotland
It’s party time!
Oh, I do like a party! And, by now, most — if not all — of our faithful supporters are aware that 2020 is MAF’s 75th birthday. It’s not that we need an excuse to celebrate what the Lord has done through MAF but, hey, why not celebrate and give thanks to our faithful God?! MAF Scotland has planned a wide selection of full-on, family fun days, placed strategically around the country. We’ll be bringing the MAF Scotland display plane, our flight simulator, the MAF rescue challenge (a team event that’s a cross between The Crystal Maze and The Krypton Factor), the MAF photo exhibition and much, much more.
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Story Andy Martin
These free events will run from 10am till 5pm approximately and, in the evening, we’ll hold a celebration with speakers, worship and messages from the MAF world. In the meantime, why not invite your local MAF speaker along to your church or group (see the enclosed leaflet)? You could have your very own 75th anniversary celebrations, complete with the full audio-visual experience of MAF through the years! Take a look at the diary section on the back cover of the Special for an event near you — mark it in bold, red ink on your calendar and bring the entire family along!