Project for 2009-2011
GBWA aims to support a different Christian charity every two years. In the past it has supported:
- Livelihood Project, Philippines - The Livelihood project is a facility for training men and women enabling them to earn a living and support their families. It is a ministry of Cubao Reformed Baptist Church.
- Caring for Life - Caring For Life is a registered Christian charity with the aim of sharing the love of Jesus with homeless or vulnerable people by providing accommodation, ongoing support, love and friendship, and when necessary, providing that care 'for life'!
- Lovewise - Lovewise works with schools and youth groups to encourage young people to consider making good relationship choices.
- Wheels for the World - Wheels for the World restores and distributes refurbished wheelchairs, mostly to people in Africa, giving them increased independence and demonstrating the love of God in a practical way.
The project for 2009 - 2011 is the Rainbow Association.
The Rainbow Association
The Rainbow Association is a ministry of Latin Link. It aims to care for disadvantaged children in Peru. It provides care for street children, has a children's home and organises a feeding programme. Grace Baptist Mission is also associated with this work through one of its missionaries, Sarah Clay.
Sarah will be flying out to Peru on the 15th November 2010 to re-commence work with The Rainbow Association in Huaraz, Peru. She is supported by her sending church, Prettygate Baptist Church, Colchester.
New developments - Sarah Clay writes:
'Lots of exciting things have happened in Huaraz since I left.
A few people from the local church have started to visit the street children on a more regular basis alongside the Arco Iris team. It’s been our prayer from the beginning that more Peruvians will capture God’s vision to reach out to the underprivileged and welcome them into the local church.
Opportunities are opening up to work with whole families, with the aim of preventing children ending up at risk on the streets. I could get involved in evangelism, studying the Bible with them, encouraging the children through school, or teaching other classes.
The drop-in centre: Arco Iris has recently rented some rooms to be used as a drop-in centre for the working kids, a place to spend time with them and build up good relationships. We hope to run more events and activities from these rooms to promote healthy development and support young people in their faith.
I long to see God’s power at work in this generation of children so that they grow up to serve and follow Him ... and are able to form healthy families ...'
Giving to the Rainbow Association
All the gifts given to the GBWA project go directly to supporting the work of the Rainbow Association.
See your local GBWA representative if you would like to help in this work.
As a result of the support from GBWA, The Rainbow Association has been able to continue with their ministries during a difficult financial time. A full update will be given at the day conference on Saturday 20th November 2010.
Can you help support Sarah?
Latin Link and GBM would like Sarah to start this new term in Peru in autumn 2010, fully supported.
She needs to raise a total of £1,100 per month to cover an allowance, rent, travel, health and pension provision. This amount also includes a contribution to support services and the international development of Latin Link.
In addition, Sarah will need a ‘start up’ fund of £4,650 to cover the costs of moving to Peru and setting up home. There is a donation form in Sarah's latest brochure.
To give online, go to: www.latinlink.org/Donate
Sharing Magazine
is published three times a year and is distributed nationally through local Grace Baptist churches.
Women in Grace Baptist churches are not only encouraged to read Sharing magazine but they are also encouraged to contribute to it.
Sharing Magazine can also be used evangelistically to encourage women to think seriously about the Christian faith.
The following extract is from an article in the Autumn 2011 issue.
Be Satisfied
from Warren Wiersbe's book on Ecclesiastes
'"Is life worth living?" asks Solomon in the book of Ecclesiastes.
After remonstrating with himself and trying to find the meaning of life he concludes "life is a gift from God."
We are stewards of our lives and one day we must give an account to God of what we have done with His gift.' ...
...' How important then, that whilst we are 'alive' to live our lives in the light of God's Word. We never know at what age we will be called before God's judgment throne - young people as well as old people will all been summoned there. Be sure you are ready.'
The full article can be found in the Autumn 2011 issue of Sharing Magazine.
Friendship Link
Friendship Link was set up to support women who live alone, who have no family of their own or who are confined to their homes.
The coordinator of Friendship Link puts volunteers in touch with women who need friendship and support.
They receive letters, phone calls, birthday cards and occasionally flowers - which are all welcome expressions of Christian love and friendship.
The Friendship Link currently needs a new coordinator. If you would like to help in this ministry or you would like further information about Friendship Link, please contact:
GBWA - Administrator.
