SIM UK Central + SW

Mobilising Central and South West England for mission, to share the good news of Jesus wherever he is least known!

[Serving In Mission (SIM UK) @SIMUKHQ]

Last month *TWENTY* new mission workers joined our Orientation course - preparing to step out into the calling God has placed on their hearts.
🙏 Please pray for them as they apply for visas, say goodbyes, and move overseas!

[Serving In Mission (SIM UK) @SIMUKHQ]

SIM UK are partnering with OM this year to lead a couple of seminars at the Keswick convention. Our director, Steve Smith, will be leading some of the sessions. Do pop in online if you have a chance! @KeswickC @omunitedkingdom @OMUnitedKingdom @KampalaSmith
#missiontraining

[Serving In Mission (SIM UK) @SIMUKHQ]

Did you know SIM UK not only sends gospel workers but receives them into the UK too? They provide huge value to the churches and communities they serve! Here's Mary, who is part of our ENGAGE program, to explain more about the process #SIMUKGivingWeek

[Serving In Mission (SIM UK) @SIMUKHQ]

So how does SIM UK support mission workers? Alongside our staff praying for our workers every day, there are many practical ways we care for those who serve with SIM UK. To explain more, here's our incredible People Care team #SIMUKGivingWeek https://t.co/iGOjBvuCt2

[Serving In Mission (SIM UK) @SIMUKHQ]

"A church plant has grown from SIM South Africa’s distribution of food parcels, Christian literature and sanitary supplies to widows, abused women and orphans during the COVID-19 lockdown." Read the full story here: https://t.co/ojr7FvWmqw

[Serving In Mission (SIM UK) @SIMUKHQ]

NEXT WEEK is our second #SIMUKGivingWeek !! We can't wait to share with you more about the work of SIM UK and to have you join us in supporting God's work of global mission.

[Serving In Mission (SIM UK) @SIMUKHQ]

On 3rd September, we are sharing the findings from our research into intercultural missions in the UK. To get a sneak peek of the research and its findings, check out the article 'A Tale of Two Cities' on page 11 of the Autumn issue of 'Serving Him' - https://t.co/EG3xNAdk5D

[Serving In Mission (SIM UK) @SIMUKHQ]

With churches being closed during the pandemic, fundraising for mission workers has decreased. Sometimes this has meant they've been unable to carry out parts of their ministry. Please pray that the Lord will continue to provide for them!

[Serving In Mission (SIM UK) @SIMUKHQ]

It's such a JOY to meet, equip and prepare 17 outgoing workers and their families (plus cat!) for their time serving overseas

Praise God for calling them to communities in Bolivia, Senegal, Madagascar, Thailand, Ecuador, Ghana, UK and the Middle East! #byprayer

[Serving In Mission (SIM UK) @SIMUKHQ]

Did you know that you can raise funds for Serving In Mission (SIM UK) through @AmazonSmile?

Before buying a last-minute item, head over to https://t.co/6cWdKCjBTV

[Serving In Mission (SIM UK) @SIMUKHQ]

The SIM UK community are joining in the 10 Days of Prayer!

Our fantastic regional mobilisers are remote workers even during 'normal' time, so we love praying together online 😁 @sim_scotland, @Ireland_SIM, @SIMUKWales, @simuksouth, @simuknorth, @SIMUKMIDS

[Serving In Mission (SIM UK) @SIMUKHQ]

Church leaders, what are the pressing needs of your congregations during this crisis? Do you know who is offering help, and in what?

@eidoresearch (who help with our intercultural mission research), have made this rather useful tool to help identify this: https://t.co/nNV8311wp0

[Serving In Mission (SIM UK) @SIMUKHQ]

How does your church reach the nations?

2:19 is a SIM ministry which promotes Christian engagement between local churches and internationals in their communities.
They've got fab resources for starting English classes, and run culture workshops too!

https://t.co/OVWwfEXGc0

[Serving In Mission (SIM UK) @SIMUKHQ]

ALLELUIA, CHRIST IS RISEN!

Celebrating #Easter amidst COVID-19 emphasises our identity as a people of an eternal hope, put right with God through Jesus Christ's sacrificial death.

🙏Pray the news of hope and salvation will be proclaimed and heard across our anxious world

[Serving In Mission (SIM UK) @SIMUKHQ]

@SIMUKHQ churches and workers are facing a very changed Holy Week.
Easter is usually a time to invite friends to church but with so many plans cancelled, please pray for churches and workers to have plenty of opportunities to still share the invitation.

[Serving In Mission (SIM UK) @SIMUKHQ]

Let's keep praying together!

[Serving In Mission (SIM UK) @SIMUKHQ]

SIM operates medical ministries in 21 countries, but our hospitals and field clinics alike are threatened by COVID-19. Can you help?

This fund will provide immediate assistance to help treat patients and equip the units with tools and staff wages
https://t.co/38buaKc1YM @simintl

[#HowWillTheyHear @HowWillTheyHear]

We may not see crowds now until covid-19 passes, but God still sees us all behind closed doors and has compassion on the lost and alone and hurting. Pray for his love to reach through the isolation to refugees and migrants.

#pray #HowWillTheyHear #isolation #migrants

[PrayerMate @PrayerMate]

@simintl have written some very helpful prayers under the title #PrayToEndCovid19. Download them through the free PrayerMate app by going to "Add > Wider Society"

[SIM UK Central + SW @SIMUKMIDS]

@SIMUKHQ staff team gathering online to pray and open God's word together as we consider how we respond to the our times today #byprayer