Martin Brown, from Hailsham Gospel Mission and member of the Sierra Leone Mission (SLM) has received the following prayer requests for the Ebenezer Circuit group of churches. 

The Ebenezer Circuit consists of Ebenezer Church, Lumley, located in the Western Urban Area of Freetown and serving as the Pro-Cathedral, and Clinton Jackson Memorial Church, Kamakonthekay, located in Bombali District. The Circuit is under the superintendence of Rev Abdul Karim Kamara, assisted by Rev Alice Williams and Rev Regina Jackson. Pastor John Sesay is stationed at Kamakonthekay.

Ebenezer Church, Lumley has a long and cherished history of Christian witness and ministry within the Lumley community. The congregation meets regularly for Sunday Divine Worship, Wednesday Bible Study, and Friday prayer and counselling services, seeking to nurture spiritual growth and provide pastoral care to its members and the wider community.

Clinton Jackson Memorial Church, Kamakonthekay was established to meet the spiritual needs of people within the Kamakonthekay community and surrounding areas. Through Sunday worship services, Bible studies on Wednesdays and prayer meetings on Fridays, the church continues to grow and impact lives in Bombali District.

Specific Prayer Requests

1. Please pray for Rev Abdul Karim Kamara, who is currently experiencing pancreas-related health challenges. Pray that the Lord will grant healing renewed strength, wisdom, and abundant grace as he continues to serve faithfully in ministry.

2. Pray for the continued spiritual and numerical growth of Clinton Jackson Memorial Church. Ask God to strengthen the congregation, deepen the faith of its members, raise new leaders, and draw many people into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ.

3. Please pray for the children attending the church's primary school in Kamakonthekay, including the many children from Muslim families who are enrolled. Pray that they will experience God's love through the ministry of the school, grow academically and morally, and come to know the hope and peace found in Christ.

4. Pray for the teachers, school administrators, and parents. Ask God to grant them wisdom, patience, good health, protection, and the resources needed to provide quality education and holistic care for the children.

5. Please pray for God's continued provision, protection, and guidance upon the entire Ebenezer Circuit. Pray for the pastors, church leaders, congregations, and all ministry departments. Ask the Lord to strengthen their witness, empower their service, and enable them to remain faithful in proclaiming the Gospel and serving their communities.

Magnus and his team work tirelessly to serve some of the poorest communities in Sierra Leone, often in far-flung, small villages. Continuing the legacy of the Countess of Huntingdon, and her passion to spread the gospel, The Connexion now has more than 30 churches in Sierra Leone with over 3500 members.

The image shows the church and Sunday congregation at the village of Kamakonthekay (also known as Kamakontakay).