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MISSION TO SEAFARERS (NORTH TEES SITE)
‘A Home Away from Home’
The warden of the North Tees Seafarers’ Centre is seeking support for enhancing mission to those who work on the many ships that visit our local ports.
Presently a number from our congregations provide support by working in the centre during the evening – usually one evening a fortnight, or a month. There is a now need to recruit new helpers.
The work entails meeting and talking to seafarers from many countries (thirty different nationalities last month) and making them feel welcome. Most of them are away from their families for many months and the Seafarers’ Centre provides them with an opportunity to contact home by e-mail or Skype….as the sub-heading states: ‘A Home Away from Home’
Some docks are beyond walking distance from the centre so it is necessary to transport them to and from the centre using the Mission Car. The centre has a large lounge with a bar/shop and access to darts, pool and a Wii console. There is a chapel, a library and television lounge.
If you are interested in being involved in this work you could contact the warden, Aidan Webster – on Tel. 546424 – or speak with our existing supporters: Philip and Julie Bishop, Ken Good, Margaret Carney, David Pickup, Edwin Hicks or myself.
Evening Gazette ‘Cash for your Community’ Initiative
North Tees Seafarers’ Mission has enlisted for the above scheme which is currently operating. If you would like to support the mission please cut out your tokens each evening and bring them to St Peter’s or All Saints’ where collection boxes have been provided.
Thank you.
George Barber
New dates for Messy Church at St Peter's
Messy church is now held on the 3rd Saturday of each month. The themes for the next few months are as follows. 17th September. Bible Seasides, 15th October Joseph, 19th November Joshua, 17th December Messy Christmas. |
