St Mary’s aims to be an outward looking church with practical, financial and prayerful interest in God’s work worldwide. As part of our response to Christ’s commands to make disciples of all nations we support a number of organisations with a special focus on these few.
OMF International
OMF International is a mission agency working amongst all the peoples of East Asia. OMF is committed to sharing the gospel, planting churches, teaching and training, running mission business and helping those in need by working in partnership with the church in East Asia.
OMF members Allen and Litsa McClymont served in Malaysia where Allen taught at a theological Seminary
Currently they are based in the UK as the OMF Representatives in Greater London and Southeast England. Their role is to encourage churches to be involved in World Mission and to recruit and mentor new candidates.
Allen and Litsa have three daughters Jessie, Georgia and Jamie
For more information, visit the OMF website
Triumph Heart, Uganda
Triumph Heart (Uganda) was founded by Teresha and Israel Karahukayo
Teresha and Israel Karahukayo felt their ministry in Uganda was developing in a different direction and in 2022 decided to change their name from Spring of Hope to Triumph Heart. Teresha and Israel observed that poor feeding habits often led to malnutrition which was a major cause of poor health, endangering the young children’s lives. They are now focusing on producing nutritious food supplements.
To sign up to their newsletter and to learn more about them, visit their website.
Dr Mano Emmanuel – Colombo Theological Seminary, Sri Lanka
Mano initially came to the UK to train as an Accountant but was then called to theological studies. She studied at London Bible College (now London School of Theology) and was a member of St Mary’s Church in Watford.
Returning to Sri Lanka she has taught for over 15 years at CTS which is an interdenominational, multilingual and multi-ethnic college in Sri Lanka training people for Christian ministry. Mano has also been awarded a Doctorate.
Youth For Christ
We’re about seeing young people’s lives changed by Jesus.
Our heart is to support and equip churches who recognise the importance of sharing Jesus with the next generation and want to make the brave but necessary step of confidently engaging with young people where they are, both physically and spiritually. When young people are out of their homes, there are three places where they often spend their time: at school, in their own community (either in person or online), or engaging in some sort of local church or youth provision.
They work in schools, facilitate Youth Cafes (including the one held here on Monday afternoons and support training for youth workers and volunteers.
Interactive World Prayer Map
For helpful prayer topics on the needs of people around the world visit the Global Connections Prayer Map