I am taking this step of writing to tell you about an urgent situation facing our churches who are seeking to reach out with the love of Christ to our hardest hit communities.
This year’s Archbishop of Sydney’s Winter Appeal has experienced a major shortfall in funds. As a result, we are launching a special ‘End of Winter Catch-Up Appeal.’
Sadly, as winter comes to an end, so might up to twelve vital Community Care Projects that reach out to people devastated by today’s harsh climate – unless faithful supporters like you can provide urgent support.
I think of ministries such as the “Bread of Life” project where St Michael’s Church Surry Hills provides breakfast for scores of hungry people.
Just last month, the new Director of my Community Care and Development Program (CCDP) that incorporates the Winter Appeal, Rev. David Mansfield, shared in the ministry of “Bread of Life”, serving breakfast and leading a bible discussion for those who accepted an invitation to stay on after breakfast for a simple church service.
This ministry, and many others like it, wonderfully captures the compassion of Jesus for needy people and his commitment to their eternal welfare when he declared:
“I am the bread of life. He who comes to me shall never hunger and he who believes in me shall never thirst (John 6:35).”
This appeal is the lifeblood of twelve Community Care Projects and of our partnership with churches serving some of the most marginalised people in our city.
This year’s Archbishop of Sydney’s Winter Appeal has experienced a major shortfall in funds. As a result, we are launching a special ‘End of Winter Catch-Up Appeal.’
Sadly, as winter comes to an end, so might up to twelve vital Community Care Projects that reach out to people devastated by today’s harsh climate – unless faithful supporters like you can provide urgent support.
I think of ministries such as the “Bread of Life” project where St Michael’s Church Surry Hills provides breakfast for scores of hungry people.
Just last month, the new Director of my Community Care and Development Program (CCDP) that incorporates the Winter Appeal, Rev. David Mansfield, shared in the ministry of “Bread of Life”, serving breakfast and leading a bible discussion for those who accepted an invitation to stay on after breakfast for a simple church service.
This ministry, and many others like it, wonderfully captures the compassion of Jesus for needy people and his commitment to their eternal welfare when he declared:
“I am the bread of life. He who comes to me shall never hunger and he who believes in me shall never thirst (John 6:35).”
This appeal is the lifeblood of twelve Community Care Projects and of our partnership with churches serving some of the most marginalised people in our city.
If you are able to donate, please either phone through your donation on 1800 653 903 or on line at www.abau.org.au.
Yours sincerely
Peter F Jensen
Archbishop of Sydney
Peter F Jensen
Archbishop of Sydney
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