Late May Newsletter
Sat 23rd May 2026
Next Meeting (Informal)
This Sunday, 24 May at 3.45pm at All Saints Hillingdon (Church Hall only).
If you can make it, please come and speak to someone you do not know very well!
Food provided after meeting:
We will be fortunate to have wonderful food brought in from our Filiino guests who will be worshipping with us! There shall be our usual refreshments before the meeting, with more food offered afterwards.
Sunday 24th May – Informal invitation Meeting, 3:45pm at All Saints Hillingdon (Church Hall):
"Is There More to... Ambition?"
This is not a formal community meeting, so you should not feel obliged to make it if it's too difficult (especially ladies returning from the Women's Overnighter).
We shall. have the opportunity to meet several new couples who are friends of Vince, Karen, Emzo and Kasia. Stephen Bick will be presenting his testimony, with a talk on what he has learned on career, struggles, and ambition through his relationship with the Lord from his youth to now.
We will be trying a new format here, with babies and toddlers welcome in the middle of the prayer meeting, rather than kept separate. Please do join us (if you do not mind a bit of noise during the meeting!)
Please keep inviting guests!
Saturday 30th May – Men's Afternoon, London Network Church: 12:30pm to 4:45pm
Dear brothers,
As you know, we have a men’s afternoon next weekend Saturday 30th May, at London Network Church, 131 East Acton Lane. The formal part of the day starts at 12:30pm prompt, with lunch, finishing at 4:45pm, to allow those who would like to to watch the Champions League Final (Arsenal vs PSG) together, starting at 5pm, with an opportunity for further fellowship over a BBQ. More details on venue to follow.
André will be finalising details this week with those of you who have volunteered to help make it happen.
The afternoon will use some of the insights from Fr James Mallon’s book “Divine Renovation” on parish renewal, with 2 input sessions given by Arthur and Andy “From maintenance to mission” and “The culture that creates Missionary Men”. The event is open to all Antioch men, and those connected via Koinonia and YPO, but please let us know if you want to invite guests for catering planning purposes. We are also requesting a small donation of £3 each to help defray the costs.
André's email: andre@antioch.org.uk
God bless you all!
Arthur
Antioch Football Tournament Highlights Video
Thanks again to all of you who made this memorable event happen
Cathy, Eoin, LLoyd, and company, we are so lucky to have you!
Watch the Highlights Reel of the Football Weekend below!
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Intercessions
Prayers for Our World
- Pray for our brothers and sisters in Aleppo. The economic situation continues to be really bad, now with war in the Middle East. Pray for safety, provision, and opportunities for the gospel.
- Pray for the brothers and sisters in the wider Middle East, in Lebanon, Haifa and in Kuwait, for peace and security.
- Pray for the brothers and sisters displaced from and under persecution in Nicaragua, for mercy, provision and freedom for the gospel.
- Pray for our King and Government, and that wise decisions are made for the common good and for stable leadership in these disturbing times.
Prayers for Consolation and Healing
- For Ralph and Mary.
- For Maddy and Ian Bird. Give thanks that Maddy's headaches are easing and for continuing strength and wellbeing.
- For Arthur's mum, Claire, for her Parkinson's, which causes her to fall regularly, for wisdom for the family as they care for her well.
- For Jean Everington (John's mum) and for her care.
- For Mimi Turner, now home from hospital, that her medications come into balance.
- For Stevie McGill, that God continues to heal him. He is making miraculous progress. Pray for continued grace for Elaine and the family as they care for Stevie.
- For Holy Spirit energy for Ken Noecker and Des Dick in their continued service in Christ and for complete healing.
Prayers for those in Need
- For those amongst us struggling with their jobs, looking for new jobs, and finding difficulty with finances that God swiftly provides.
- Pray for Acton Homeless Concern and Hilly Park Lunch Club, as they care for the poor.
- Pray for Fr. Paul Uwemedimo and his work with the poor, especially in Payatas, through the Puso Ng Ama Foundation (PNA).
- Pray for those damaged by abuse, especially those that we know.
Prayers for Guidance & Provision
– For Elizabeth, and that her house sale stresses are eased by the Lord's providence and presence.
– For Carol, and her house situation in India—that the building redevelopment process goes smoothly, with good cooperation, easy approvals, and no issues with documentation.
– For Luca, that his court hearing on the 9th of June regarding his business, that the Lord deliver truth and justice, and strength for him and his co-workers through the process.
Prayers for Growth
- Pray for our continued "Is There More" meetings, for guests to come and experience Jesus in our midst.
- For all our young families and pregnant mums, for grace, joy and energy!
- For Daniele & Raja Baz, Deborah Everington, Stephen Bick and Karl Codouni as they explore being Leaders in Training.
- For our wider Leadership Development Team, that God imay continue to encourage them as they seek to learn and serve.
Prayers for the Gospel Mission
- For our local churches, especially those in Acton looking for new leaders, that God would bring his chosen to extend His kingdom in our areas. Thank God for the appointment of a new Vicar for St Dunstan's. Keep praying for Acton Baptist Church and St Mary's Acton, that God sends incredible people to lead his gospel ministry.
- For YPO and Koinonia – for miraculous encounters with those students seeking to know the Lord, for encouragement and success in reaching new friends in their events foing forward. Especially for fruits to bear from the Life in the Spirit Seminar series, held every Friday night.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Sat 30th May. Antioch Men's Day 12:30pm - 6pm at London Network Church.
Sun 7th June. Community meeting at 3.45pm at Acton Baptist Church.
Sat 13th June. Lord's Day Meals in Homes (depending on your host)
Sun 21st June. Community meeting at 3.45pm at Acton Baptist Church.
Sun 5th July. Community meeting at 3.45pm at Acton Baptist Church.
Sat 11th July. Antioch Barbecue, Acton, from 3pm onwards.
Sun 19th July. Community meeting at 3.45pm at All Saints Hillingdon.
Sat 25th July. Antioch Picnic, Venue TBC, from 3pm onwards.
Upcoming Birthdays in June
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Celine Eid — 16 June 2026
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Manuel Cortés Dufaux — 17 June 2026
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Joshua Yates — 25 June 2026
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Jonathan Bruch-Ting — 29 June 2026
Deadline for next newsletter
Please let André (andre@antioch.org.uk) know of any items or apologies to be included in the next newsletter by Thursday 4th June.