Minute 4 Mission: Sixty seconds in Maddington

Ray and Lyn Arthur at Maddington Anglican thank you for your partnership in the Gospel. Your faithfulness in praying for ministry at Maddington is greatly valued and your financial assistance is very generous. Your active support is greatly appreciated.

In the past 2 years: We have made many contacts through activities with the community, particularly through Playgroup ‘Mites and Minders’ & Kids’ club. We have had opportunities to take people further with a discussion group "Focus" – 1x each month – We are looking at a new format after Easter.

In the last 12 months: Our small groups have increased from 3 to 6 – representing 30% of the congregation. "Introducing God" has been a useful tool to introduce people to Jesus. Youth Group continues to be a point of contact–made up of local children contacted through Kids’ club, mostly non-Christian families

As a result of your prayers we also see our contacts with non-Christians leading to people becoming Christians or having their Christian lives fanned into flame. A couple of weeks ago a man in his 30’s gave his testimony at our Men’s Breakfast and his wife will be baptised at the end of April, possibly including their son . This family became Christians a little over 12 months ago. The NCLS survey revealed 2 significant figures for St Luke’s. In the last 5 years we have grown numerically by 60% but more significantly our average age has dropped by 10 years. Since the survey our Sunday School has doubled in size and our 9.45am service has increased by around 20%.

Things to pray for:
· The Introducing God group – 4 families
· Easter outreach
· Energy and wisdom for Lyn (children’s worker)
· Next year’s provision for leadership, we praise God for Brian and Annie.

I praise God for your partnership in the Gospel, thank you. Ray Arthur