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FAREWELL CONGO: HELLO PHILIPPINES!

   

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo, via Longhorsley to the Philippines. This is the long journey - indeed, removal of home - being made this year by our CMS Mission Partners, Eric and Sandra Read and their children, Peter and Atiyyah.

Having completed their work of 4 years in Congo and successfully handed their main programme over to Joseph and the team to continue the work, Eric and Sandra will not be returning to Congo: they will be transferring to the Philippines after their leave period in the UK.

During their time in Congo, Eric and Sandra came to understand the centrality of the Church in God's plan for the transformation of communities and nations. Although their work in Congo is finished, they wish to continue with this same vision in the Philippines.

Strategically located in East Asia, the Philippines is the only country in Asia with a chiefly Christian population. Although the people are well educated, the country is beset by socio-political problems, deep divisions (including those between different religious communities) and a struggling economy. Many of the best-trained people leave to work in other countries.

The plan is for Eric and Sandra to work in the southern part of the country, with those of similar vision, to enable the local churches to become instrumental in the transformation of their communities - particularly in the context of barriers between different peoples. Eric will use his agricultural and water engineering expertise to support local community projects. The Reads will also explore working with the student community.

As well as supporting them with our prayers, our parish has a commitment to provide £3000 each year, via CMS, towards the support of the Reads in their important Christian work. This sum is largely contributed by a faithful and generous group through personal contributions. New supporters will be very welcome. If you would like to know more, or feel that you can help, please contact Neil Brockbank (tel. 821683) or Rosemary Rhodes (tel. 825139).

Eric and Sandra will be joining us at St Mary's for our Harvest Festival Communion Service on Sunday 10th October. They are always interesting and inspiring speakers. Please do your best to be with us that day. We are planning to have a luncheon in the Church Hall after the morning service.

Email: esread@smallburn.co.uk

   

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