Neal and Lesley – Corsham Baptist Church https://corshambaptists.org Equipping God's people to build His Kingdom in Corsham and the surrounding area Mon, 12 Sep 2022 19:08:17 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://corshambaptists.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/cropped-cropped-cbc-logo-blue-bg-32x32.jpeg Neal and Lesley – Corsham Baptist Church https://corshambaptists.org 32 32 124314796 A triumphant hope https://corshambaptists.org/mission-and-ministries/overseas-mission/a-triumphant-hope/ Tue, 12 Dec 2017 20:50:08 +0000 https://corshambaptists.org/?p=3312 This week, in a change of style, Lesley and Neal share a quite extraordinary set of stories of those they have met. In paragraph after paragraph we see people that have endured physical and emotional hardships we can only guess at. Yet joy and hope jump out of the page. I don’t think I can put it any better than Lesley:

As you read, please pray that each person who’s story we’ve shared will find all their needs met and their hopes fulfilled as they learn more about Jesus, and to put their trust in Him and His eternal, incomparable and unconditional love for them heart

Read all about it at: http://grindrods.simplesite.com/437861226

]]> 3312 Week 12 at the Oasis https://corshambaptists.org/mission-and-ministries/overseas-mission/week-12-at-the-oasis/ Sat, 09 Dec 2017 21:58:36 +0000 https://corshambaptists.org/?p=3282 Lesley’s reflections from this week include drama, music, snow, paint and even a red nose. What are you doing still here?

http://grindrods.simplesite.com/437787561

]]> 3282 Give thanks to the just judge https://corshambaptists.org/mission-and-ministries/overseas-mission/give-thanks-to-the-just-judge/ Wed, 29 Nov 2017 23:05:33 +0000 https://corshambaptists.org/?p=2502 Thanksgiving celebrations at Oasis this week, as many other places. It sounds like the team had a great time of bonding together amongst their preparations for the Christmas events that will follow shortly. Witness the culmination of the ladies gift and updates on several of the people Lesley and Neal have introduced us to over previous weeks.

As you read, please also pray for these folks, for the perseverance spoken about in the parable of the unjust judge (Luke 18:1-8) and for them to experience the power of God, the just judge: http://grindrods.simplesite.com/437696944

]]> 2502 Every part has it’s role https://corshambaptists.org/mission-and-ministries/overseas-mission/every-part-has-its-role/ Thu, 23 Nov 2017 19:07:45 +0000 https://corshambaptists.org/?p=2494 Reading Lesley’s blog this week it seemed to me a real-life illustration of Paul’s insight about how God manages things so we each bring our specific gifts and talents to build the church:

But in fact God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. 1 Corinthians 12:18

I hope it inspires you to praise and intercession: http://grindrods.simplesite.com/437587492

And sorry, this is the unexpected bonus from week 9: http://grindrods.simplesite.com/437498375

]]> 2494 Similar but different https://corshambaptists.org/mission-and-ministries/overseas-mission/similar-but-different/ Sun, 05 Nov 2017 20:01:20 +0000 https://corshambaptists.org/?p=2460 This week Neal & Lesley have been reflecting on different rhythms to life in Austria. As you read through their news of this week please pray not only for ‘F’, ‘M’ and family but also that Neal and Lesley will be refreshed by a little time out and return with renewed energy for their work: http://grindrods.simplesite.com/437379132

]]> 2460 Ever heard the parable of the toy boat? https://corshambaptists.org/mission-and-ministries/overseas-mission/toy-boat/ Sun, 29 Oct 2017 21:10:06 +0000 https://corshambaptists.org/?p=2416 This week may have seen the monthly ‘stock-take’ closure of the Oasis clothing room and a public holiday in Austria but was not, I think, any less busy for all that.

As you catch up on Neal and Lesley’s diary please do continue to pray that they have wisdom and stamina for their work and consolation at being away from home and loved ones.

Oh and the boat? Read on at: http://grindrods.simplesite.com/437290359

]]> 2416 The latest Oasis post is in! https://corshambaptists.org/mission-and-ministries/overseas-mission/the-latest-oasis-post-is-in/ Mon, 23 Oct 2017 21:29:46 +0000 https://corshambaptists.org/?p=2364 As mentioned last time Neal and Lesley have had visitors hence the bumper post this week. Whilst the leaves are still falling back in Corsham, plans are already well underway for some Christmas joy to share with the refugees: Click to read about Weeks 5 & 6

]]> 2364 A busy week… https://corshambaptists.org/mission-and-ministries/overseas-mission/a-busy-week/ Sun, 08 Oct 2017 16:36:38 +0000 https://corshambaptists.org/?p=2308 Catch up on some of the people Lesley introduced us to last week (sorry for no re-post on the CBC site, maybe you should read here before going on).

Then on to a big Wednesday when Neal gave an address in six-languages; and some dancing that was truly the oil of joy instead of mourning (Isaiah 61), a glimpse of the “day of the Lord’s favour” surely.

And that’s just half-way through the week, be sure to read (and watch) to the end: http://grindrods.simplesite.com/436990349

]]> 2308 Neal and Lesley connecting with refugees in Austria https://corshambaptists.org/mission-and-ministries/overseas-mission/neal-and-lesley-connecting-with-refugees-in-austria/ Sun, 24 Sep 2017 16:06:05 +0000 https://corshambaptists.org/?p=2279 Sorry for the terrible pun… This week’s update sees not only an absorbing a game of Connect 4 but also connections with a range of individuals. Read their stories here Week 2 and please pray that they will connect with Jesus too.

]]> 2279 Hitting the (Austrian) ground running … https://corshambaptists.org/mission-and-ministries/overseas-mission/hitting-the-austrian-ground-running/ Sat, 16 Sep 2017 14:53:49 +0000 https://corshambaptists.org/?p=2262 As most of you will know, we fare-welled Neal and Lesley recently as they returned to Austria after their trip last year to spend four months working with the Oasis Refugee Ministry in Traiskirchen, just south of Vienna.

It certainly sounds like they’re right back in the thick of it with powerful stories of love and tragedy already, but don’t take my word for it, read for yourself: http://grindrods.simplesite.com/435831945

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