Do you make a New Year’s resolution? Perhaps to be healthier? Exercise more? Take up a new hobby? Whatever your experience of starting something new, it's so encouraging to see small steps of progress. From first thought to seeing your resolve and effort pay off.
One of the strengths of being a relational network is that there’s plenty of space for new growth. New resources are shared, new relationships with our Muslim neighbours are taking root, and new prayer groups are starting. And unlike New Year's resolutions, these new things are not dependent on our effort, but on the grace of God!
"What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?" Romans 8:31
If you haven’t seen already, we’d love to let you know about one of the new prayer groups, a collaboration with London City Mission (LCM). This monthly group is for Christian young adults (aged 18-40) praying specifically for millennial Muslims. It’s an opportunity to connect with other Christians in the UK and pray for millennial Muslims to know the love of Jesus and follow Him.
Annie, who works with LCM, is facilitating the meetings. After a successful soft launch in December, the first official meeting will be held on Monday 31st January, 7 - 7.45pm. Sign up here to register your interest, and please forward this email to any students or young adults who would love to join us.
We asked Annie why she’s starting this group and a bit more about how it will work.
Tell us a bit about yourself? Do you have any New Year’s Resolutions?
I'm Annie, I'm married to a wonderful man. I'm passionate about equipping churches to share the love of God and good news of Jesus Christ with Muslims. Yes, my New Year's Resolution is a more general aspiration to live by faith and not fear!
How did you feel led to start this group?
My hope is for God to raise up Christian young adults across the country to pray for and share the love of Jesus with Muslims. I long to see a sovereign move of the Holy Spirit among millennial Muslims - that many will find and follow Jesus!
What can people expect?
A warm welcome into a community of Christian young adults, monthly online gatherings where we'll together learn about and pray for millennials of a Muslim background, and encouragement to take opportunities to befriend and witness to Muslims locally. Don’t worry! You don’t have to pray out loud, and you can have your camera off if you prefer.
Where can they sign up?
To receive the details for our Millennial Prayer Zoom Launch on Monday the 31st January and future meetings also, register here.
Board of Trustees News
We're hugely grateful to all those in Mahabba who pray, engage and volunteer. One of our longstanding volunteers, Bryan Knell, recently stood down as chair of Mahabba's Board of Trustees. Bryan served faithfully over 10 years, and helped steer Mahabba through the ups and the downs! Bryan continues to be involved with Mahabba, praying and getting involved enthusiastically with the resettlement of Afghans in Watford.
Read more about how you can volunteer with Mahabba, find a local prayer group or support Mahabba financially by clicking the button below.
Join the Conversation
This month our MAHABBA COMMUNITY have been chatting about all sorts of topics, including recommending free training available and sharing encouraging testimonies.
We’d love you to join the conversation - sign up for Discourse HERE
Coming Up
Our CALENDAR has all the latest, most relevant events for those reaching out to Muslims. At the end of January, Mahabba Network is hosting a monthly prayer meeting for young adults, praying specifically for Muslims between the ages of 20-35.
See our events HERE
Don’t Forget
Our RESOURCES page is full of creative ideas and stories from others, to help equip you where you are.
Find out more HERE