Christian Aid Week 14–20 May 2023
The Christian Aid Week appeal this year focuses on Malawi and the struggle farmers face to survive due to the climate crisis. In Malawi, food, fuel, fertiliser and school fees have doubled in price in the last 12 months. Christian Aid helps families to grow food crops resilient to climate change and to trade these fairly, cutting out unscrupulous middlemen. Greenbank Church volunteers will be distributing delivery-only envelopes to around 1400 houses in our parish during the week. Thank you to everyone who has agreed to help with this. The envelopes will include a flyer to say that they have been delivered by a volunteer from Greenbank Church and will invite people to donate:
I understand that our neighbouring congregations will not be distributing envelopes this year. If you live outside Greenbank Parish and would like an envelope, there will be some available in the church vestibule or please contact me, I have some extra. Please support Christian Aid Week. There is further information here - https://www.christianaid.org.uk/appeals/key-appeals/christian-aid-week
Local Christian Aid Week EventsHoly Corner Book Sale, Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th MayThis will take place on Saturday 13th May (10am–5pm) and Sunday 14th May (1pm–5pm), at Morningside United Church, Holy Corner. Come and browse a wide variety of books including a children’s section. Refreshments will be available on the Saturday. More information here. Coffee Morning, Saturday 20th MayPlease come along to the Christian Aid Week coffee morning which we are organising with other local churches. It’s on Saturday 20th May, 10am to 12 noon at Morningside Parish Church Halls, Braid Road. Cost £5, including coffee/tea and a scone. There will be a number of stalls, including books, plants, home baking, and tombola. Tickets are available from Fiona Watt, Rona Ferguson and Helen Barnes, or pay at the door.
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