Emma in Uganda

Em with Mary-Anna at the wedding

Last night Emma flew out to Uganda to participate in the leadership conference of  Watchmen International women’s leaders. Ladies will gather from the eight African Nations where Watchmen ministers, for teaching, training and encouragement. This is the first time Emma has been away on her own for such a conference overseas. Needless to say, I am asking you to pray for her safety, health, and for an enriching time with the Lord, and with fellow servants of the gospel. Two weeks without Em… (and her cooking), you can pray for me too!

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The wedding party

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Mr. and Mrs. Gower

Congratulations guys!

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One more day to go

My prayer for you both is that you make Jesus look good (worthy, as he is) in all you do, for the rest of your lives.

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My daughter gets married on Saturday

I love you Grace!

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Off to Rwanda

I’m at Amsterdam Airport waiting for my flight to Kigali, Rwanda. I shall be away from home for the next six weeks. During this time I will be ministering with Watchmen International to the largest Protestant denomination in the country. Regional leaders representing ADEPR’s 6,000 churches will gather to conferences we will be taking. The main thrust of the teaching ministry will be Christian discipleship. I expect to be spending time in John’s epistles. We will also be consulting with the denomination’s four bible colleges. I hope I can keep you posted as to how things are going, but as normal, it all depends on a reliable internet connection. For now though, I would value your prayers for my family and the heavy teaching and travel schedule. Many thanks!

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And, we’re back!

A great time was had by all! The weather was notoriously Welsh, but when the sun shined it was glorious. Three Cliffs Bay (above) has recently featured in the top ten British locations with spectacular views. I’m not arguing with that. We are rested and ready for what will be a very different summer for us. I’m off to Rwanda in a few days time for what will be my longest ministry trip away from the family – six weeks! Still, glad to be home now though. Here’s a nice photo of us!!

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On Holiday!

I’m taking the family for a few days break camping in South Wales; Three Cliffs Bay, in the Gower, to be precise.  It’s our last holiday as a family before my daughter Grace gets married in the autumn. So were hoping for a special time away together. I’ll be back blogging in a week or so. Then I’ll be off to Rwanda for the summer. More on that later!

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Happy Christmas from the Cockrells

It’s going to be a globetrotting year ahead!

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Not a private matter

“The Christian life is not just our own private affair. If we have been born again into God’s family, not only has he become our Father but every other Christian believer in the world, whatever his nation or denomination, has become our brother or sister in Christ.

“But it is no good supposing that membership of the universal Church of Christ is enough; we must belong to some local branch of it. … Every Christian’s place is in a local church. … sharing in its worship, its fellowship, and its witness.” – John Stott, Basic Christianity

(HT: Trevin Wax)

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Congratulations Guys!

An exciting announcement from a proud Dad!

This week my oldest daughter Grace became engaged to Daniel Gower. They met at Edge Hill University, where Grace is reading a combined Maths and Education degree, and Dan has just completed a degree in Sports Studies.

A verse for you both: “Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”  Ps.37:4

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