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The Sharon Award 2010
On Saturday 20th November, Janet Wade travelled to her Disabled Christians Fellowship group meeting unaware that she was to be awarded the 2010 Sharon Award Crystal Key. It was also her birthday, so the day was a double celebration! On hearing that she... read more »
Nyeri, Kenya 2010 - The final day
Our thanks to Phil Green for his inspiring blogs from the Wheels trip to Kenya - Here's 'Day 9 - packing up and flying home.'. Day started about 6:30 for me... Couldn't sleep so I got up. Glenda, Chris and I headed down... read more »
Ashtead Charity Fair 2010
While the Wheels team were busily fitting wheelchairs in Nyeri, Kenya, the Ashtead fundraising team were raising money, this year totalling £643.09, at the Worldwide Charities Fair at St George’s Christian Centre. Michael from the TTR office manned the awareness stand... read more »
Our Integr8 teams have been busy...
Two trips this year saw 'young disabled role models' take part in short term mission trips, alongside other team members, to help inspire a spirit of inclusion within schools and churches in Uganda and Guatemala. Sixteen year old James has put together a great presentation... read more »
'Enabling Church' Audio
The 'Enabling Church' conference encouraged the church to set the standard in ministering to the marginalised -- you can listen to the main talks (or remind yourself of what happened) by visiting Premier's website -- read more »
The Sharon Award
2010 is the first year we have given someone special a DCF award. Jenny Edwards will be travelling to Bournemouth later in November to present this award (we won't say who's won it as she doesn't know herself yet!). Anyone can nominate a member of... read more »
Summer Fun!
Delicious home baked scones and cakes were enjoyed at the Ashtead Wheels for the World Summer Garden Party this year, raising £521.50 for 'Wheels' distributions. The marquee was buzzing with conversation as tea was served by the faithful team of helpers. Raffle... read more »
Live From Lausanne
Radio 4's Sunday Worship on 17 October (after the 8am news) will come from All Souls, Langham Place and from Cape Town, to mark the opening of the Lausanne Congress - do let your families, friends and churches know. Learn more about the Capetown 2010... read more »
Church can set the standard
Over 400 delegates at the ‘Enabling Church’ conference heard Roy McCloughry, Malcolm Duncan, Joni Eareckson-Tada and other keynote speakers encourage the church to set the standard through ministering to the marginalised. A common theme of the day was the celebration that we are all inter-dependent... read more »
Is there a place for me?
For anyone not able to make it to the Enabling Church Conference in October (or for anyone who wants more!) Through the Roof is taking part in a one day event in Oxford and would love to see you there: What? Including people with learning disabilities... read more »