St Oswald's Magazine StOM 1802 | Page 5

They have so far been :
• The walk of witness at Easter – needs volunteers
• The sale of work – needs volunteers
• The nativity display and refreshments – needs volunteers
• The chaplaincy in the schools
• The chaplaincy in the QEUH
• The open doors of the church most days with a warm welcome
• The connection with the food banks – needs volunteers
• The joint services that build strong church families and grow skills – need attending
• The care and sheltered home visits – needs volunteers
• Yoga for the community
• Soup and prayer space for the community
• Kaleidoscope
• Burns night – needs volunteers
The building has needed a great deal attention in the last two and a half years as well . If we are to welcome in new people and encourage them to stay , we need a nice , safe home .
This is not just my job 😊 . Volunteers are needed to help with the up keep .
Not the cleaning but the form filing , setting the heating timers , the safety checks , making appointments with electricians and being there when work is being carried out .
Decorating the church space for festivals . Keeping the church space appropriate for use always .
And how can you help St Oswald ’ s to grow in number and in faithful service ?
1 .
Prayer and volunteering
2 .
If you can ’ t volunteer pray for the volunteers and tell them you
are praying .
3 .
Talk positively to others about the exciting things that happen at
the church .
4 .
Don ’ t let the burden of growth be carried by a few people .
If we pray together we will be joyful , and it will encourage others to join us .
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Thanks to you all . Every blessing

Lesley-ann +