Dear friends,
Keeping track of everything that happens in and around our church is a challenge. Our core business is to be a growing Christian community devoted to maturing in Jesus to the glory of God. But the way that works out day by day are multiplying all the time!
One of the ministries that has at its heart the desire to connect with new people (to help us be growing) is our food ministry that runs out of our St Andrew’s building.
Every second Wednesday Anglicare send their Mobile Community Pantry (think big van full of non-perishable food items) to the church. Local people can then come and purchase a bag full of items for a few dollars. At the same time that is happening, there is a team of Church people who provide some perishable items that have been collected from local bakeries and supermarkets. And at the same time that is happening, there is a chance for people to sit and chat about what really matters in life.
I caught up with Jason Moss about this opportunity this week and he said that every time he has been there he has about 5-6 really great spiritual conversations with people about what matters in life and he is able to share the forgiveness Jesus offers from the cross. There is a real opportunity here to be sharing the Gospel with our local community so they might hear for Jesus and be saved and join our Christian community.
One of the current problems is that there are just not enough people to have those conversations.
So here is the opportunity.
Would you like to join the team every second Wednesday to sit with locals and share the good news of Jesus with them?
Or, some of the team who are currently working on logistics would be happy to join the conversation tables. Could you come and be involved in logistics?
You would need to be available from 11am-2pm every second Wednesday but I can’t think of a better way to spend a few hours than to be taking the opportunity to share the faith with others.
The next time the van will be around is Wednesday 26th September. If you are interested in being involved, contact a member of staff and we will arrange for a “taster” opportunity for you.
There are also opportunities to assist on a Friday when food parcels are delivered to various homes throughout Airds. Leftover food is put into parcels and dropped to connected locals around the neighbourhood. Another great chance to make connections and issue invitations.
So please be in contact and we would love to unleash you into this great opportunity.
In Christ,
Nigel