Operation Agri News Update September 2024 #empoweringcommunities #everystepcounts #christianloveinaction

#MorningPrayer Give us, Lord, the will and the words, the courage and the confidence, to speak of and to show the effect that your love has on our lives, to reflect to the world the impact upon us of our relationship with you, that we may offer your invitation and welcome to all.

Did you know it is currently the Season of Creation? It ends in a few weeks on 4 October, so still time to engage! We've collated a whole host of resources and ideas on our website to help you celebrate God's creation in your churches. Take a look: jpit.uk/creation2024

Pls see operationagri.org.uk/current-appeal/ for resources to use or share for Harvest services #empoweringcommunities #everystepcounts #christianloveinaction

Join us on the 25 October from 7:30 – 9pm for the The Iona Community annual lecture. Our team members, Simeon and Paul, will explore how we can all play a part in building an economy that enables the flourishing of all life. Join in person or online: jpit.uk/events

Calling runners! Pls consider running for OA in Brighton & London marathons, 2025, raising money for our projects in education, farming & healthcare among world's poorest communities in Tanzania, Uganda, Sri Lanka, Nicaragua & more; Pls contact Jo at [email protected]

Housing Justice is organising Homelessness Sunday once again on Sunday, 6th October – the Sunday before World Homeless Day. The theme for this year is ‘Homelessness ends with Communities’. You can find ways for your church to get involved at brnw.ch/21wNet1

Join us THIS FRIDAY from 7:30 – 9pm for the The Iona Community annual lecture. Our team members, Simeon and Paul, will explore how we can all play a part in building an economy that enables the flourishing of all life. Join in person or online: jpit.uk/events

#MorningPrayer Nurture in us, Lord, a dedication to our discipleship. Fill us with the desire to listen for your guidance, and to pursue your will in our lives and in our world. Give us determination in learning your way, and perseverance in propagating the seeds of your kingdom.

Quote of the Week: “If there is no friendship with the poor and no sharing of the life of the poor, then there is no authentic commitment to liberation, because love exists only among equals.” Gustavo Gutiérrez, A Theology of Liberation Icon: Homeless Christ Prints and Digital

#WCC World Council of Churches gives thanks for the life and work of Gustavo Gutiérrez: oikoumene.org/news/wcc-gives… #gustavogutierrez

'For we are so preciously loved by God that we cannot even comprehend it.' Julian of Norwich

Small-scale farmers produce 80% of the world’s food, 43% grown by women. OA empowers these women by local initiatives & equal opportunities. Kerenakaran’s life transformed with LEADS project support, with family income from cattle & milk, rice & chili powder production. 1/3

So, next time you use chili powder, remember Kerenakaran and many farmers like her that are part of our global food chain. It doesn’t take much to make a change - in Kerenakaran’s words, “It all started with a cow!” Click here to donate now: lnkd.in/dDYM34KW 2/3

Discover more about LEADS in the latest issue of our magazine, Outreach Abroad where Operation Agri Trustee Jerry Clewett shares insights from his recent visit: operationagri.org.uk/magazine/ #empoweringcommunities #everystepcounts #christianloveinaction 3/3

#MorningPrayer Instil in us, Lord, a longing for the community of your kingdom, the fellowship of faithfulness which draws us together as your disciples. May our sharing in your love, ever bind us as brothers and sisters in your family, living stones in the temple of your glory.

Pray with us today. If we see the world through your eyes, Lord, then we see a vision of our world as your love would have it... Read the full prayer at methodist.org.uk/PrayerOfTheDay. #PrayerOfTheDay #Prayer

Tuesday 29 October: Today we pray for people in Britain experiencing poverty, that their voices would continue to be heard and acknowledged. God of compassion, may understanding and empathy guide our government and civil servants in their response. church-poverty.org.uk/pm-responds-to…