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Pray for the Blood of Jesus to cleanse the sins of the people in your nation and to speak forgiveness (Hebrews 12:24).

Pray for the Lord Jesus Christ to deliver the nations from criminals, violent and corrupt people and for their salvation (2 Sam.22:3,49; Isa.59:1-16; Prov.29:26; Mic.7:2-7). 

Pray that believers will separate themselves from anything and anyone that contribute to violence, crime and corruption and walk in holiness (Ps.17:4; Jer.22:3,13-17; Ezek 22:26; Mal.1:13).

 Pray for the spirit of fear to be broken and to be replaced with the fear of the Lord (Jer.51:47; 2 Chron.19:7).

Pray for the human and demonic networks of violence, crime and corruption to be broken and to be exposed (Prov.3:31;16:29; Jam.3:15-16).

Pray for a spirit of prayer and repentance to be poured out on your nation so that it will turn back to the Living God (Jonah 3:8).

Pray for faithfulness in marriages and families (Mal.2:16).

Pray for justice to be restored in the nations (Ex 23:2; Ps 10:17,18 [18,19]).

Pray for the voice of God to be heard from the Church concerning violence and justice (Ps.72:2; Prov.2:6-9; Matt.5:16).

Pray for every believer in every sphere of society to walk in righteousness and justice (Ezek.18:5-9; Mic.6:8; Col.3:5-7).

Pray for the Church to faithfully wait on the Lord Jesus and to pray until He restores justice (Hos.12:6; Luke 18:3-7). 

As we begin 2025, let’s commit to deepening our relationship with God through His Word. Today marks the start of our Bible Reading Plan, and we invite you to join us in this transformative journey through the entire Bible in one year.

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Why Join the Bible Reading Plan?

Daily Bible reading is a practice that:

• Strengthens our connection with God 🙏
• Deepens our understanding of His teachings 📖
• Builds a united community of faith ❤️
• Guides us with timeless wisdom 🌟

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Today’s Reading (Day 1)

Start the year by reflecting on God’s creation, wisdom, and the birth of our Saviour with these passages:

• Genesis 1:1–2:25
• Matthew 1:1–2:23
• Ecclesiastes 1:1–5

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How to Access the Plan

1️⃣ On Our App

Download the WWMF app for quick and convenient access to the daily readings. 📲
👉 Get the App

2️⃣ On Our Website

Follow the plan directly on our website here:
👉 Daily Bible Reading Page

3️⃣ Download the ICS File

Great for those using desktop calendar apps like Outlook or Apple Calendar or those who prefer offline access and manual control.
👉 Download ICS File

4️⃣ Central Google Calendar

Perfect for Google Calendar users who want automatic updates and seamless syncing across devices.
👉 Subscribe to Google Calendar

5️⃣ Printable PDF

Prefer a full-year overview? Download the PDF version of the plan to track your progress. 🖨️
👉 Download PDF

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The Benefits of Reading Through the Bible Together

There’s something extraordinary about reading God’s Word as a community. By journeying together through the Bible, we support and encourage each other in our spiritual growth. Imagine the wisdom, joy, and insights we will gain as we allow Scripture to transform our lives throughout the year.

Start Today—don’t miss this opportunity to kickstart 2025 with God’s Word guiding your every step!

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Appendix: Choose Your Calendar Option

Option 1: ICS File

Download the ICS file to import into your preferred calendar app, such as Outlook or Apple Calendar. Great for those who prefer manual control or offline access.
👉 Download ICS File

Option 2: Google Calendar

Subscribe to the Google Calendar for automated updates and syncing across all devices. Perfect for Google Calendar users.
👉 Subscribe to Google Calendar

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders, and he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9 v 6 New Living Translation (NLT)

Christmas season is once again upon us and as Christians we take time to remember, reflect and celebrate the fact that our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ was born into this world with the mandate to reconcile man to God ultimately through his death and resurrection.

In remembering the birth of Jesus, we are reminded of the hope that was brought to many with his birth. That hope has remained and has been extended through the corridors of time. As Christians we hold unto the biblical definition of hope. “The sure and confident expectation of receiving what God has promised us in the future” We are able to celebrate that because of Jesus, we have life and a hope both now and in the future.

“All praise to God, the Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live in great expectation” 1Peter 1v 3 (NLT).

It is wonderful to know that as born-again believers we have the hope Jesus gives. What could be more wonderful than sharing and talking about the hope we have in Jesus Christ with our family, friends, and acquaintances. A great opportunity is over a meal, so over this Christmas and new year season let us take the opportunity to invite people to partake in a meal and share with them the hope with have in Jesus.

Need some recipe inspiration? Here are a few recipes inspired by some of the cultural backgrounds of members of our local fellowship. Need some healthier recipe inspiration have a look at our Heathy Eating Series. Bon Appetite. 

Recipe (Disclaimer – There are a variety of ways that each of these dishes can be cooked. These recipes are intended as a guideline. Please feel free to add or take away ingredients in accordance with individual taste preference or dietary needs.

Barbados – Caribbean Islands // Christmas Glazed Ham

England // Sunday Roast. Rosemary and Garlic Roast Chicken

Plantain Stuffing

Guyana // Vegetarian Cook Up Rice

Jamaica // Ackee and Saltfish

West Africa // Jollof Rice

Jollof rice aka Jollof, is a rice dish from West Africa. Jollof is traditionally made with long grain rice, tomatoes, scotch bonnet pepper, onion, and spices. How Jollof is prepared varies across different regions. Jollof rice is a welcomed dish at many celebrations Christmas being one of them.

Ingredients

• 400g x 2 cups long grain or basmati rice
• x2 two tins 400g chopped tomatoes.
• 3 tbsp tomato purée.
• 1 red pepper.
• 1 scotch bonnet chilli
• 1 onion.
• 3 maggie cubes
• I chicken or vegetable stock cube.
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
• A couple of sprigs of fresh thyme.
• 2 bay leaves. (optional)
• 1 tbsp curry powder. (optional)

Method

• Blend the pepper, onion, tomatoes, and scotch bonnet to a smooth paste.
• Heat the oil in a medium sized pan add the blended tomato paste along with the curry powder thyme sprigs and bay leaves, maggie cubes and stock cube of choice. Cook on a medium heat for 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
• While your tomato base Is simmering put the rice into a bowl, cover with cold water and use your hands to wash the grains. Tip the water out then repeat twice until the water runs clear.
• Add the rice to the pan, turn the heat down to a simmer then cover with foil and a lid (so no steam can escape) cook for approximately 20 mins or until rice is soft.

Jollof dish can be served with roast chicken or a protein of your choice. 

Ackee and salt fish is the national dish of Jamaica. It is made with salted codfish and the national fruit ackee. Traditionally the dish is served for breakfast on Christmas morning although it is eaten all year round.

Ingredients

• 1packet boneless salted cod.
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil.
• 1 medium onion finely chopped.
• 4 gloves garlic finely chopped.
• 3 spring thinly sliced.
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper, deseeded and finely chopped (you can half his dependent on taste
• A few sprigs of thyme. 
• ¼ tsp of black pepper or add according to your desired taste.
• 1 tsp ground pimento (allspice).
• ½ red pepper deseeded and finely chopped.
• ½ green pepper deseeded and finely chopped.
• 1 large tomato, chopped.
• 1 can ackee, drained.

Method

1. Put the salt cold in your pot and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil, then boil for 5 minutes, drain, and add fresh cold water to cover.
2. Repeat this process until you’re happy with the saltiness when tasted; approximately boil the fish three times in total to get a good balance of salt in the fish. Drain and leave to cool. Use a fork to shred the salted cod into pieces and set aside.
3. In a medium to large frying pan. Pour the vegetable oil into the frying pan and place over a high heat. Once the oil is sizzling hot, turn the heat down to low-medium. Add the onion, garlic, spring onions and scotch bonnet, then cook until soft, for around 5-7 minutes.
4. Add the salted cod, put in black pepper, thyme, and pimento, then mix it together and cook down for around 3 minutes.
5. Next, add in the red and green bell peppers, along with your tomato. Mix and cook -3 minutes. These ingredients help to bring a heat balance, so it’s not too spicy.
6. Gently stir in the ackee; the ackee is soft so it’s important to stir it in gently so the ackee does not “mash”.
7. Once stirred in, simmer for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Ackee and saltfish when eaten for breakfast can be severed with several sides such as fried /boiled dumpling, callaloo, breadfruit, boiled banana, or hard dough bread.