Christian Aid
CHANGE LIVES AT CHRISTMAS. Churches and groups can reach out in powerful ways this Christmas by purchasing virtual gifts through Present Aid. New gift ideas this year include a sturdy bamboo shelter for a Burmese refugee family (£230) and an adult literacy centre in Sierra Leone (£543). Group gifts start at £100, which will enable a child in Haiti to return to school, covering their first four months of school fees and providing a uniform and school stationery. More ambitious groups could raise £780 to provide a year of primary school education for 30 children in Bangladesh (pictured). The goal is for Christians in the UK to club together to make a difference in communities around the world. Individuals can also participate by buying smaller gifts with prices starting at £7. presentaid.org
Christmas on the buses
St Ethelburgas
In November and December, more than 1,000 posters asking the question “Is there more to Christmas?” will appear inside buses in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast. The campaigns are being sponsored by Message on the Move (MEMO) as part of a ministry to communicate Christian truth to the travelling public in the UK. The posters answer the question by quoting perhaps the bestknown verse in the Bible, John 3.16. People can respond by text, website or telephone, and all enquirers will be sent a free copy of a DVD More to Christmas, produced by Viz-a-Viz Ministries, which contains testimonies of people who have found the real meaning of Christmas. Churches and individuals can sponsor poster campaigns in their area. For information, visit: me-mo.org or tel 01884 35658. A RADIO MILESTONE. In lateSeptember, evangelist Andrew Palau's Love Kampala festival was broadcast across all of Africa by Alliance member Trans World Radio. This is the first time an event like this has been aired live to the whole continent, which is home to nearly 1 billion people. “Trans World Radio is committed to exploring every possible way to share the Gospel and communicate the Christian message,” said TWR Chief Executive Dr Russell Farnworth. “We were therefore very excited about this opportunity to take the Kampala festival to all of Africa by radio.” twr.org.uk
I can’t change the world, but my legacy can transform lives. Sheila Gabbott Supporter of The Leprosy Mission
Sheila Gabbott has been to India and seen the work of The Leprosy Mission for herself. She knows just how important it is. “I love the fact that The Leprosy Mission is reducing the stigma of leprosy as well as treating people who are affected.” “I’m absolutely convinced I’ve done the right thing in leaving a legacy to The Leprosy Mission. I may not be able to change the world, but my legacy can make a difference to somebody” Sheila modestly says she can’t change the world - but through her Will, she will be changing the lives of many people affected by leprosy. Find out how you could change the world too, at
www.christianlegacy.org.uk
Christian Legacy Please remember a Christian charity in your will
Christian Legacy members are:
Bible Society O Care for the Family O CMS The Leprosy Mission O Livability O Tearfund