Salt and Light
By Jenny Edwards MBE
The other day I realised that I needed a new diary. So what
was strange about that? I need one for 2018 as I already
have dates that need to be entered or they’ll be forgotten!
These dates are mostly for breaks away or for holidays,
though not my personal holidays. They’re for times away
with people from Disabled Christian Fellowship or Through
the Roof, times that are important to me as it gives an
opportunity for fellowship and spiritual growth.
The Lord told us we were to be salt and light to others
around us. The reference to light is easy to explain, as
darkness is so often associated with sadness or loneliness Jen and Margaret take a (short) break on the Dalesdown holiday
and other not so good times in our lives, to have light in the Our times of fellowship together do just that. They bring salt
situation can change everything. Where we could not see a and light into every individual’s life, and we come away with
way ahead, light opens up that pathway for us. However salt our batteries recharged and ready to spread that salt and
is different, it flavours things, preserves and enhances when light to others we meet. If you would like to experience this
added to things, especially food. So to be salt and light to by joining one of our times away, then please contact the
others means to be a good friend, compassionate and office and someone there will be able to help you. I look
patient, loving and encouraging, to give a hug and a smile forward to seeing you!
and to bring the love of Christ into every situation.
Give Up and Give
Thank you to everyone in Ashtead involved in this year’s Lent Wheelchair
scheme. Donors in Ashtead contributed £1 per day of Lent, plus £2 for
Easter Sunday, to raise the £42 to sponsor a Wheelchair for Wheels for the
World, raising over £2800.
And another big thank you to everyone in Pershore who responded to their
recent Lent Wheels events, whichhas raised £2145 plus gift aid.
A sponsorship can change the lives of a whole
family
Could you take part in a Lent sponsorship next year? Perhaps by giving up
a chocolate bar, or other regular treat, and setting the money aside to
sponsor a chair. Get in touch with the office now to sign up now for a
reminder. Of course, we’re always happy to hear from people who want to
support Wheels at any time of the year! See the enclosed wheelchair
sponsorship form if you want to sponsor one now.
Parachuting In Stories
If you’re looking for a fun and accessible activity for your children’s group, give
our ‘Parachute Bible Stories’ book a try. A play parachute is a simple, colourful
resource much loved by children throughout the world, and this book shows you
how to use one to tell memorable Bible stories that will involve and entertain
children of all abilities.
Available for £5 from our website shop or by calling 01372 749955, the book
contains 20 Bible stories with directions for delivering hands-on Bible experiences
– it’s suitable for teachers, leaders, and parents.
Crossing the Red Sea, Parachute story style
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