praise & pray for RICE!

RICE (RICE Inter-Church Evangelism) is a fun and exciting event held over two consecutive weekends, consisting of RICE Big Day Out and RICE Rally. These events are organised by the youth leaders of different Brisbane churches to create an opportunity for high schoolers to evangelise (share their faith) with their friends. It represents a collection of churches across Brisbane working together, united in a common goal of bringing the gospel to the youth of our city.The primary focus of RICE is to see the youth of Brisbane affected and changed by the message of Jesus Christ and the salvation only He can bring through the cross. The aim is for this to be achieved through gathering the teens of Brisbane to an event where they can hear the gospel faithfully preached by some of the best speakers available. So are you ready, Brisbane? If you’ve been invited – don’t miss out! It could really change your life...

pray!! (because prayer works!) for:

* The leaders (they'll unite with leaders from other churches as One Body under One Christ to see God's gospel spread faithfully to the youth of Brisbane)

* The churches (they'll support this event by also praying)

* The speakers (they'll preach faithfully and effectively to the teens)

* The teens (they'll invite their friends and be challenged by the gospel and respond in the way God wants us all to - by devoting our life to Him!)

- the teens at TBC (Toowong Baptist Church) , although small, they're eager to hear the Word and in great need to meet strong brothers and sisters in Christ who can support them as they grow up.

* Please pray that they (and their parents) will see the importance of RICE and be inspired & encouraged to come along and hear the gospel.- Please pray specifically for the non-christians that will be coming along

* we as leaders will be able to pay particular attention to these.

* the followup team that God will speak through them and use them as tools for evangelising one-on one.-

* the leaders- I know that many are pretty stressed out at the moment... as leaders generally do :P they'll remain close to God's word in everything they do and that we will never lose focus of the very essence of RICE and the reason we do what we do!-

* for TBC youth ministry- At the moment, we don't really have a youth group... please pray that after RICE we will be able to continue to build up our youth ministry and if God is willing, we may be able to start one in the near future. :D

for more info see: www.ricebrisbane.org