“David and all the Israelites marched to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus). The Jebusites who lived there said to David, ‘You will not get in here.’ Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion, the City of David”

1 Chronicles 11:4-5 (NIV)

Oldham. Population: 217,273. Only 100,000 less than the City of Cardiff. Increasingly multi-cultural and multi-faith. Oldham was included by the Bishop of Rochester, Dr Michael Nazir-Ali, to be one of the ‘no-go areas’ for non-Muslims due to Islamic extremism and multi-culturalism. In some way, Oldham represents a growing trend in the nation. Nevertheless, we will take Oldham!

The main aims of Oldham Council are to build safe and strong communities. Communities that experience economic prosperity with increased business growth and employment opportunities. Communities that are healthy, where there is better health for all, whatever race or background. These are all characteristics of the kingdom of God. We will take Oldham!

The knowledge of the glory of God will fill the earth as the waters cover the sea. The kingdoms of this earth will, and have, become the kingdoms of our God and of his Christ; in every tribe and language and people and nation. God’s desire is that his will be done on earth as it is in heaven. This includes Oldham!

God has spoken that there will be healings on the streets of Oldham. There will be salvation on the streets and in homes; in the market place and in offices. God has spoken there is an outpouring of the Spirit coming to Oldham. God has spoken his glory will fall over Oldham. God has indeed spoken. He has many people in the town waiting to turn to him. ‘The least will become a thousand, the smallest a mighty nation’… come let us take Oldham!

Maybin testifies to God Opening Doors for him.

At my work it was announced that some redundancies were to be made and it did not concern me that I would be affected. To my surprise and shock, I was. There I was now trying to think where my next income would come from. My work colleagues were more than surprised. Damien gave a testimony of a similar incident at work and how God provided for him a new job. I went up to him and told him, in faith that I was going to have a similar testimony. I also heard testimonies of others where God had done the same, particularly those who had been prayed for during the weekly prayer meetings.

While at Richard’s house one evening, he prayed over this. Later on that week, I was informed an advert on a website which a work colleague thought would fit my next job description. I applied for the position. My wife prophesied that I would not lose income during this transition period. We prayed that God would grant me peace and that we would not be anxious. I began to declare his word over the situation. I said to myself it’s not about my education or my CV, but about God’s faithfulness. That week God gave me a song of worship, “You are faithful”, which I sang all week and with the congregation on the Sunday morning service. I was also encouraged by Pete and was prayed for by the elders.

I found that I was short-listed for interview and I remembered what Ezekiel had said some time ago: ‘if God begins to do a miracle, even half way through it, declare that he will do it totally’. I testified to the prayer group that Friday that I believed God would finish what he had began. Ezekiel heard from God during that prayer time that the job was given to me right at that moment I gave the confession.

I went for interview and learnt that only one out of five candidates was needed. During the interview break one interviewee began to pace up and down and made direct remarks at me stating that I did not have enough experience for the job., but that she had what the university needed. I went outside and some doubt seemed to have come over me whether this was already won or not. But I hang on to the words God had said to me and remembered that if God is for us, no one can be against us (Rom 8:31); when God opens doors, no one can shut (Isa 22:22); God will not fail you or forsake you (Deut 31:8). I began to pray in tongues and went to the car park to pray and prepare again for the formal afternoon interview. It was a hard interview but I said all I could and it was good. I felt reassured and had to wait all weekend to hear the outcome. I was at the Bible Week when I remembered to access my email on my mobile phone. I was delighted when I discovered that I had been offered the job. I jumped and praised God!

God Opens Doors (GOD) and he is faithful! Our faith is exercised by our confession even in the midst of a crisis because faith speaks. Thanks be to God who always causes us to triumph in his name!

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For many years we’ve enjoyed receiving equipping ministry and authoritative direction from apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers working together under the banner of Ministries Without Borders. They empower us and release us as a church to be who God has called us to be. Their message is simple, we are all ministries without borders!

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Here are the full details for the Outdoor Praise & Mission Week in Oldham

Sun 10th August; Outdoor Praise in Alexandra Park, Oldham, OL8 2BH, 1pm.
Coaches will leave Kings House at 11:15am & 11:30am after the 9:30am meeting or meet in the park from 12noon onwards for a picnic before Outdoor Praise at 1pm. We will be meeting between the bowling green & playing fields in the centre of the Park for the Picnic & the Outdoor Praise Event.

There will only be a 9:30am meeting / video link at Kings House on this date

Monday 11th – Friday 15th August, Mission Week, Oldham Town Centre.
Meet at 12noon at Kings House or 12:45pm in Oldham Town Centre each day to go out onto the streets with the life changing message of the Gospel!

Transport: Use First Bus numbers 82 or 83. You get on one of these on Oldham Street near Piccadilly Gardens.

The mission: We will meet at the Primark (outside Spindles shopping mall) for 12:45, for prayer and be on the street from 1-4pm. If you are driving there is a car park you could use at Sainsbury’s and walk up to the town centre.

When we go on the streets will be telling people that Jesus loves them and helping them to experience his love and have a relationship with him. We will also be praying for those that are sick to be healed or in need of provision.

Friday: After the town centre outreach, we will have two 1 and a half hours sessions (5.30pm – 7pm; 7.30pm-9pm) to meet with those who will be saved, or interested in knowing more about Jesus and us as a church over tea/coffee and nibbles. This will be at the Oldham Library, in the Performance Hall. Please note we will not be having a meal as previously advertised.

Driving Directions:

Outdoor Praise, Alexandra Park OL8 2HB

Drive on A62 Oldham Road. Turn left into A6104 Hollins Road. Turn left into Ashton. Turn right into Honeywell lane. Leave Honeywell lane and head straight onto Alexandra Road. Leave Alexandra Road turn left onto Kings Road. There is parking on Kings Road or you use the park car park on Queens Road.

Mission Outreach

Drive on A62 Oldham Road enter Manchester Street Round about leave at 2nd exit. Stay on Manchester Street and turn onto Union Street.

Contacts: Ezekiel 07738635214 or Andrew 07813136440