World Mission

Co-ordinator: Karen Hignett

At St Luke's we support the following main charities, and generally concentrate on each one for a month at a time.

The link person for each charity can be contacted via the parish office.

Children's Society
working among disadvantaged children, young people and families in the United Kingdom
website http://www.the-childrens-society.org.uk/
Link person: Mary Porter

Christian Aid
fighting for a world free of poverty and injustice
website: http://www.christianaid.org.uk/
Link person: Tony Moore

CMS (Church Mission Society)
supporting Father Simion Sasaujan in Romania
website http://www.cms-uk.org
Link person: vacancy

Malawi
Dr Malcolm and Dr Liz Molyneux working in medical aid and malaria research in Malawi
Link persons: Eric and Glenys Linford

News from Malawi

Samaritan's Purse UK
Samaritan's Purse is an international development organisation, partnering with local churches the world over, to bring hope, help and a sustained future to the victims of poverty, war, famine, disease & natural disasters, while sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. This is done in various ways

• Operation Christmas Child is the world's largest children's project, collecting & distributing shoe boxes of goodies & gifts to needy children in parts of Africa, Central Asia & Eastern Europe, reminding them of God's love.
• Positive Impact - working with teams of volunteers & local churches to raise awareness, improve education & offer compassionate care to victims of HIV & AIDS.
• Turn on the Tap - provides education regarding health & hygiene by providing clean water & sanitation to communities in need.

website http://www.samaritans-purse.org.uk/
Link persons: Carol Roocroft and Vera de Villiers

Sefton Women’s and Children’s Aid (SWACA)
Sefton Women's and Children's Aid provides free and confidential support services for all women and children experiencing Domestic Violence.
web site http://www.swaca.com/
Link person: Pam Stubbs

South American Mission Society (SAMS)/Church Mission Society (CMS)
Alejandro and Doris Mesco in Arequipa, Peru, working at St Luke's Church, St Joseph's Home and St Luke's School to save the street children of Arequipa

Allen Gardiner gave his life for South America. Convinced of God's calling, he endured hardships and setbacks with extraordinary courage in order to bring the Gospel to the largely unexplored territories of Bolivia, Chile, Brazil and Argentina. His tragic death led to the birth of SAMS (South American Mission Society) in 1867. Now after over 140 years SAMS has amalgamated with the Church Mission Society (CMS). In the 2010 edition of the Share magazine, Bishop Henry Scriven (Mission Director for Latin America) says this, "I'm grateful to know that our new colleagues in CMS support us fully. We can move forward, knowing we have amazing people doing amazing work in the power of the Spirit."

We in St Lukes Church will continue to support our link partner Alejandro Mesco and his wife Doris in the Colca Canyon in Peru (SAMS) and Father Simion in Romania (CMS).
web site http://www.cms-uk.org
Link person: Joyce Fell

Toybox
Toybox is a Christian charity committed to helping children living and working on the streets and those at risk of becoming so, principally in Latin America. Toybox works with children and their families in Guatemala, Bolivia and Peru. Their work focuses on four areas: rescue, building a future, prevention, and campaigning for change. If you would like any further information you can visit the Toybox website or contact the parish office.

website http://www.toyboxcharity.org.uk/
Link person: Janette Burridge

Uganda
Support of the orphans, students at the Diocesan Training Centre and special projects in Bunyoro-Kitara, our link diocese in Uganda
Link person: Cath Howard

Recent newsletters from Uganda

this page was last modified on 10 March 2010