more profoundly physically challenged, as
these people are generally out of sight.
The team was excited to see local pastors
with such a thirst for the Biblical principles of
disability. This was partly due to having the
same pastors all week, giving everyone time
to establish meaningful relationships. One
pastor was well known for leading missions
and running crusades with an emphasis on
praying for miracle healings. However, having
worked with us for a week, he humbly
acknowledged there was a need for practical
intervention, and that he had been touched
by witnessing how the gift of a mobility aid
could also be in God’s plan.
Contact Details
PO Box 353,
EPSOM, KT18 5WS
Phone:
01372 749955
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.throughtheroof.org
Dora is a 35 year old lady who contracted
polio at 9 months old. She lives with her
mother and two of her sisters, and her
disability has had a considerable impact upon
her life. She arrived at the distribution point
in a borrowed wheelchair and during
discussions with the therapist it became clear
that her mother meets all her care and
personal needs without support from friends
or members of her church.
Dora told the therapist how her new
wheelchair will give her opportunities she has
never had before. When asked if there was
anything the team could specifically pray for,
she brought the team member to tears,
asking that, “her nature would continually be
evermore changed into the nature of Jesus”.
It’s humbling to see this lady, who had
suffered so much all her life, having such love
for Jesus.
You can find out all about plans for more
Wheels for the World trips later on in the Vital
Link – we’re seeing lots of new opportunities
and places to work. Each of these trips has a
life-changing effect on people like Andrew,
Obour, and Dora, but costs thousands of
pounds to deliver. We need your support!
Please get in touch to find out how you can
join a team, pray, or donate. Thank you.
Retreat and Reflect
We’ll be holding another quiet weekend retreat at the lovely
High Leigh conference centre in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
on the 25 and 26th August 2018 (the Bank Holiday
weekend). Starting at lunch time on Saturday, we’ll relax in
the love of God whilst sharing fellowship and getting to
know one another. There will be times of prayer, worship
and quiet reflection on a Bible passage, culminating in
Time out at High Leigh
Communion together and a lovely cream tea before we
depart for home on the Sunday.
Please contact the office for an application form if you would like to join us. Most rooms are single,
food is wonderful (too much!), and the fellowship is not to be missed! Places are limited so get in
touch with us soon. Cost is £127 per person, and teaching will be at an adult level.
Our Vision
‘… is all people enjoying
life together, mutually