As you have probably noticed our social media took a step back over recent months. Now that community projects have become more manageable, the churches social media is back up and running again.
We are a church that follows the Lord’s lead. During our digital silence we want to let you know where the Lord led our digital church members instead of bringing you digital content. Just so you know what’s been going on.
Before we get going we praise God for using everything that he gives us and we want to glorify his name. Without Jesus none of this would have been possible. As it says in Psalm 96.
Psalm 96
1 Sing to the Lord a new song;
sing to the Lord, all the earth.
2 Sing to the Lord, praise his name;
proclaim his salvation day after day.
3 Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous deeds among all peoples.
Let’s get going. Firstly, our weekly coffee morning group has still been running every Tuesday, where we receive people for hot drinks and treats, and our lunch club starting at 12pm.
Dean who is largely responsible for our digital content has been working at St Vincent’s Centre, Ely Bridge. He has been involved in several projects since mid-February. Let’s take a look.
Non-Alcohol televised Six Nations Rugby.
St Vincent’s Centre, Ely Bridge televised all the Six Nations rugby matches not long finished. They received over 100 people. They came to enjoy a social with friends without any involvement of alcohol. We provided non-alcoholic drinks and delicious half time meals. Here are a few photos.
Pushing digital content for St Vincent’s Centre, Ely Bridge.
We have been pushing the centres digital media for them, getting the word out to the people of Ely that there is a Christian centre in the community that has the resources to support them.
Writing grants to ensure the centres sustainability.
We have co-written two grants for St Vincent’s Centre, Ely Bridge. We are delighted to announce that both were successful where £119,000 was raised for the centre. Monies will be distributed to the Men Changing Lives project over the next three years.
Mentoring people at the Dusty Forge café
We have continued to work with ex-offenders at the Dusty Forge community café,
We have been mentoring and supporting volunteers to gain new skills to help them into full time work.
Putting on Easter events for the community
We have been involved in putting on Easter events at St Vincent’s Centre. We sourced over 150 Easter eggs to give away to families across Ely.
Developing an anxiety video workshop for Men Changing Lives
We have been busy developing an anxiety video workshop for people who need help with their anxiety and mental health.
Planning training courses to help people get into work
We have been responsible for arranging training courses for people who need to gain new skills to help them get into work.
Processing food and fuel bank vouchers for those in need
We have been processing fuel and food bank vouchers to some of the most vulnerable people in Ely.
Whoever said working for the Kingdom of God was boring. If you want to get involved in church work or are curious about church, come and get involved. Visit one of the services taking place every Sunday. The first service begins at 10.45am and the second at 3.15pm.