Immanuel@Graylingwell Chapel

Making A Difference In A world Of Need

As far as we are concerned, mission is about making a difference in a world of need. Those of us who have worked in developing countries, whether on short term practical aid and mission projects, or as long term missionaries, all share a similar experience – the people we work with touch our hearts and our lives and give us back much more than we can give them. Mission is not about imposing our Western Christian culture on people around the world, but about helping people to find God from the backdrop of their own culture and enabling them to express that faith in cultural forms that are familiar to them. That’s why we are very careful to make sure people who go from Immanuel Church, go with a servant heart and are properly prepared through Cultural Orientation.

Andy Economides – Soteria Trust

 

Andy Economides is unique, original and wild at heart. He likes it that way. He has a passion for the Good News of Jesus and discipler on a one to one basis or to large gatherings. With a refreshing style Andy inspires believers into maturity and helps people reach their full potential.

Andy Economides has established the Soteria Business School in Ibadan, Nigeria. The school provides education to help young people with job opportunities. Soteria provides education for young people, children and assisting vulnerable families in Nigeria. Andy Economides is patron of Prospect School in Ibadan.

Andy originally qualified as an engineer and worked for six years in research and development. For ten years he was on the staff of St.Pancras Church as a lay minister and evangelist. In 1989, St John’s Theological College Nottingham awarded Andy the college hood for Theological and Pastoral Studies. In 1994 he became founder of Soteria Trust, a registered charity. He was ordained a Christian minister in 1998 and is the author of five books. More information: Soteria Trust

Liz Hosegood – CMS, Zambia

 

Liz is a midwife and nurse who works at St Francis’ Hospital, Katete, Zambia, training others in midwifery and general nursing. Liz qualified as a nurse (The London Hospital) in 1985 and a midwife (Exeter) in 1987. It was while working as a midwife in Exeter that she was given the opportunity to work in Kenya for two years as a school nurse.

This was a very safe environment, traveling with others and living very much as an expatriate community. Liz developed a heart for Africa and had wonderful experiences travelling in the holidays. On return to the UK in 1996 she felt that she would one day return. Now she works there full time in response to God’s call.

 

More Information on CMS: Church Mission Society

 

Mark Hillman – Send A Cow

 

Send a Cow, a Christian Charity, changes the lives of African families with the gift of an animal, tools or seeds. Training and follow-up is given to enable families to become independent and grow out of poverty through new skills and improved management of their land using organic farming methods.

The families pass on the first born animals enabling the gift to grow, thus spreading the effect to others. Increased income allows for the purchase of education, medicine and a better quality of life

One of our church members, Mark Hillman, has been involved with Send A Cow for many years and this is one of the charities that Immanuel Church are pleased to support.

More Information: Send A Cow

 

Bruce & Liz Jacob – Friends International

Bruce & Liz Jacob serve on the Chichester Chaplaincy Team and are the representatives in Immanuel. There are more than 2000 international students at Chichester College from more than 89 countries. The Chaplaincy team from different Chichester Churches meets and befriends students in the college restaurant each week, invites them to social events, offers hospitality and practical help as needed for students of any faith and none.

“I believe the work of Friends International on British campuses demonstrates Christian love and friendship in practical ways and greatly enriches the student experience for internationals in the UK.”

Professor Mike Hulme, Executive Director, Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, University of East Anglia. 

Offers of help are always appreciated, whether additional hospitality, support at events or producing food
For a bigger picture see the Friends International Website: Friends International

On The Box Mission

 

OTBM is a Charitable Trust (No1134554) originally set up by Steve and Sarah Flashman to support individuals and churches fulfil their vision to make a difference in a world of need. In the last few years they have sent people to the Philippines, Kenya and Honduras and are currently supporting projects in the Kibera Slum, Nairobi.

Steve was the Founder and International Director of Soapbox Expeditions and in the 90′s the organisation was taking 300 people every year to 19 developing countries. He is now one of the Minister’s here at Immanuel, but OTBM now provides opportunities for people to catch the vision for world mission and get involved.

Contact: Chairman of Trustees, Tim Morgan
01243 781662

 

Abby & Charlie Clayton – 24-7 Ibiza

 

The aim of 24-7 Ibiza is to care for the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of the people we meet in San Antonio. We work predominantly with individuals working on the island by offering our centre as a place to connect, chill, check emails, hang out, and have a place for prayer and spiritual reflection. Many of the young people who come to the Island in search of fun and a good party, end up hurt, broken and vulnerable. We are here to get alongside and offer compassion, practical help and spiritual support.

We are also available to help holiday makers and anyone else who finds themselves in need of assistance. 6 nights a week we offer a rescue service that is manned by volunteers from all around the world

 

More information: 24-7 Ibiza

 

If you’d like more information about any of our partners or projects, contact:

Jennie Merritt on 01243 776537

We have a monthly Missions Prayer Meeting on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 6.30 to 7.30pm in the Chapel when we focus on an aspect of world mission, sharing news and prayers.

All welcome.