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Community Lives

When we read the Gospels we find that Jesus ministry was 'filled with compassion' [Matthew 9:35–38]  Following in His footsteps, Adventist Christians enjoy making a positive difference in their community.  Here are just a few samples of what is happening around the country.

Trevor Harris used to get so drunk 'on the town' that he often found himself lying in his own vomit. Since he found Christ his life has been changed and he now volunteers as a 'street pastor', helping those on the streets late at night." He is one of many Adventist church members who choose to volunteer their time helping those who are the worse for wear, giving first aid, water, flip-flops, helping them to get home safely and, most importantly, listening to them if they want to talk. Street pastors volunteer on Friday and Saturday between the hours of 10 pm - 4 am.

ENJOY A HEALTHY LUNCH

Sharing food

Go to an Adventist church and the chances are you will be offered lunch!  While church members enjoy worship - they also like to spend time together, which may be one reason why independent research demonstrates that, on average, those following the Adventist lifestyle with a princially plant-based diet, social links, and living a balanced life, tend to live longer.  Find out more with this recently published report.

ADVENTIST SPECIAL NEEDS ASSOCIATION

From a special summer camp in North Wales for those with special needs, to weekend retreats, carers events and social get-togethers, ASNA also provides specialist advice to churches to help make worship more accessible to those either with learning or physical difficulties.  Sophia and Nigel Nicholls who run the charity, know from experience the love for a child with severe physical and learning difficulties, but their love goes far beyond their own family, impacting lives across the British Isles and beyond.

Best Lunch of The Week

The children of Manor Park, an area of social deprivation in Sheffield, have become an integral part of Manor Park Adventist church, where they not only enjoy a Saturday morning craft club and a time of worship, but take a full and active part in their healthiest meal of the week – Saturday lunch.  Gloucester, Guildford, Ipswich and Middlesbrough are among churches that feed the homeless or financially struggling each week.

CHARITY FUND RAISING

Sky Jump

Pupils at Newbold Adventist Primary School, Berkshire, hold their teacher in awe following her charity leap from an aircraft in aid of Motor Neurone Disease. Mel Jennings (40), wife, mother, teacher and charity fundraiser, thrilled to a tandem skydive from 15,000 feet at 140 mph while raising over £2,500 for her chosen charity.  She is typical of the fundraising activities that we find all across the British Isles.  Back in January four kayakers raised £1,800 with a mid-winter kayak down the River Wye.  The money raised in being used to dig a well for a village in Burkina Faso, meaning that girls can go to school instead of walking up to 8 miles to collect water. In fact, church members seem to be up for all sorts of fund-raising ideas right across the country.

EMPOWERING YOUTH

Empowering Youth

A Youth Club meeting at New Life Church, Finsbury Park, North London, is motivating young people, running drama programmes, photography workshops and giving advice and counsel.  Run solely by volunteers, the club aims to work with the youth to empower them to bring about a positive change in their community, not only enhancing their lives, but the lives of others.  More