Vital Link No 74 Spring 2019 | Page 5

Breaking Down Cultural Barriers By Shaun Burrows, International Missions Manager People, so different, so diverse in our ways, beliefs, views and values; each with our own filters prohibiting us from seeing reality, and bodies that succumb to disease, genetic disorders and injury. And yet somehow we have the same need for love, acceptance, recognition, security and purpose. Our Wheels for the World distributions and Churches Inc. trips are events where all these things come together. They are events where those who live in dire poverty, victims of motor vehicle accidents, or born with various disabilities come and people from their own local community who have given up a week’s wages to serve them, and opportunities where those from the UK are also able to go and serve alongside them. They are occasions where lifelong friendships develop, and times where God will often reveal a divine call upon a life. They are times when Kosovo Churches Inc: Join the team, and help change lives Jesus breaks down cultural barriers and draws people towards a common purpose. I would like to encourage you to take a look at our mission plans over the coming year and consider applying to join one of the teams: 29th April to 6th May 5th to 15th June 2019 Uganda/Sudan border (Kajo Keji) Wheels Distribution: 6th to 16th August 2019 Tanzania(Mwanza) Wheels Distribution and Churches Inc. 1st to 11th October 2019 Ukraine (Ternopil) Churches Inc: Uganda (Kumi) Wheels Distribution: 5th to 15th February 2020 Please contact me at [email protected] to find out how you can take part Holiday Time Following our Retreat in April, we’re returning to Brunel Manor for our coastal holiday from the 16th to 23rd September 2019. Perfectly positioned in beautiful South Devon, this lovely haven ‘welcomes and wraps you in peace as soon as you arrive’. Relax and enjoy the lounges, tea room, woodland walks, lawns, and gift and book shops. Two excursions will be organised--please bring cash for these. Brunel Manor offers half board accommodation with a coffee shop for snacks. There are some single and some accessible rooms. Mobility equipment can be provided and will be charged to you. General help provided. Cost: £775 per person (7 nights) Guest carers: £385 The Treloar’s holiday is now fully booked, but we still have some space at the Center Parcs holiday in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire from the 10th to 14th June 2019. This is another fun-filled holiday, where everyone helps each other. Choose from a wide range of activities and come together for Spaces are limited, so apply for your holiday now food and fellowship each evening. Accessible accommodation in 2 lodges with en-suite rooms. Self-catered. Cost: £425 per person (4 nights) For all holidays, please email Margaret or telephone the office on 01372 749955 to request an application form and more information. www.throughtheroof.org