Would you join with us in supporting Nathanael and Anna’s ministry in Japan? As you may already know, the needs of the 125 million people in Japan are enormous, with only a tiny percentage of the Japanese knowing Jesus Christ. Many people in Japan follow all three of the main religions: Buddhism, Shintoism and materialism. Spiritual breakthrough is rare, and cultural pressure to conform is often a barrier to belief. Gospel work in Japan will not be easy. But Nathanael and Anna are praying that they will be able to go to Japan in February 2010, once they have finalised their support. Their arrival is keenly anticipated by OMF in Japan, and the need is urgent. Nathanael and Anna are members with us at Bethel Evangelical Church in Clydach, and we have covenanted with them that we will do all that we can to support them as they seek to serve the Lord in Japan. But we cannot meet all of their needs. So we’re very glad to be in partnership with OMF International (who have vast experience in working in Japan and other countries in East Asia), and also with Grace Church, Hackney, who are joining with us as one of Nathanael and Anna’s sending churches. But we would love to have your help too. Would you join with us in supporting Nathanael and Anna in this difficult gospel work? They urgently need your help through:
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Prayer support: The battle they face is a spiritual one, and prayer is their most potent weapon. Could you spare a few minutes each week to pray for them during their time in Japan?
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Moral support: Japan is a long way from home, and Nathanael and Anna would value your encouragement through occasional email and letters.
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Financial support: Japan is one of the most expensive places in the world to minster, and the financial needs are significant. Is this an area where you could help with a small monthly contribution?
If you may be able to help, please use the form overleaf to let us know. Thank you for your partnership in the Gospel.
Mark Barnes, Minister, Bethel Evangelical Church, Clydach
Supporting Nathanael and Anna Ayling in Japan
Yes, I would like to support Nathanael and Anna in their work in Japan. Please send me their regular prayer/newsletter so I can pray for them. Please also let OMF and Nathanael and Anna know of this support (delete if not applicable).
Name: Address:
Postcode: email address: Telephone: If you would also like to regularly support Nathanael and Anna financially, please fill in the standing order form below (and sign the Gift Aid form if appropriate). Bethel Evangelical Church are helping to co-ordinate Nathanael and Anna’s support, and we will pass on your gift (and any Gift Aid claimed) in its entirety. If you prefer to make a one-off gift, please make cheques payable to Bethel Evangelical Church, Clydach.
Standing Order To the Manager of ______________________________ (bank name), _________________________ (sort-code) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ (bank address) Please debit my account ___________________________________ (name), ________________________(number), and credit the account of Bethel Evangelical Church, Clydach (Barclays Bank, sort-code 20-84-41, account number 23894401), the sum of £____________________ (amount) on ________________________________________(first payment date), and on the same day each succeeding month until further notice. Signed: ________________________________________________________________
Date: ______________________________
Gift Aid (Gift Aid allows us to send Nathanael and Anna an extra 28p for every £1 you give) Please treat this gift and all future gifts of money that I make from the date of this declaration as Gift Aid donations. (You must pay an amount of Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax for each tax year that is at least equal to the amount of tax that we will reclaim on your gifts for that tax year.)
Signed: ________________________________________________________________
Date: ______________________________
Please return this form to Nathanael or Anna, or send to Bethel’s treasurer: Stuart Morris, Bethel Evangelical Church, Heol Y Nant, Clydach, SA6 5HB