The reality of homelessnessI have finished my duty rota for cooking and caring for the homeless. The project that we started at the beginning of December has now successfully been completed, and the good news is that it might continue through February and March with seven new Churches. This is marvellous news. Winter can be bitterly cold as we have all just experienced, and it is wonderful that these people have a regular place to eat and sleep in the bleakest months. With seven Churches on the rota, it means that people know they have somewhere to go every night of the week, and with their bedding packs being transferred for them by Teen Challenge, there is a sense of continuation and familiarity for them, at whatever Church they are directed to.
This was a new initiative in South Wales built on similar projects set up in London and adapted by Teen Challenge (South Wales), thus creating the Newport Night Shelter. Lots of prayers will go out to Jade Holtham and the Teen Challenge team as they extend the project to other denominations and different Anglican Churches in Newport.
If anyone reading this would like to support in any way please contact:
Jade Holtham 07814689634
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