I felt very privileged to be commissioned as your Diocesan President but also humbled by the responsibility that the post carries. I shall do my very best with God’s help and your prayers to take us forward during this triennium. I extend heartfelt thanks to Jean for ‘training’ me over the last year and for all that she has done, often beyond the call of duty, for our charity. I hope she – and Dudley – now enjoy a well earned rest!
In November Jean and I went to a Provincial conference for the outgoing and incoming Diocesan Presidents and I was asked to give 3 Hopes/Vision for our Diocese in this new triennium. I gave these:
I and some other members are taking part in the 15 mile Wirral coastal walk on Sun 23rd May for the Literacy Fund. My daughter, Sarah, is doing 100 miles around the Isle of Man in August with Girl Guiding UK as a Centenary Challenge. She has offered to be sponsored for our Literacy Fund! If you or your Branch would like to sponsor either/both of these events look out for the sponsorship forms and don’t forget the Gift Aid!
I know times are difficult for many people, families, businesses and charities. This is not going to be an easy year but I don’t believe in giving in to pessimism. We must continue to be positive, accept the difficulties as a challenge and work through them for the sake of all the families and communities who benefit from our endeavours. Remember Good Friday preceded the Resurrection – and God is with us through it all!
With my love and prayers for you and your family for a holy and happy Easter.
In November Jean and I went to a Provincial conference for the outgoing and incoming Diocesan Presidents and I was asked to give 3 Hopes/Vision for our Diocese in this new triennium. I gave these:
- Encouraging and increasing membership, both women and men, to secure the future of our organisation.
- Consolidating the projects and work developed by Jenny Gillies, our Family Life Officer, over the past 5 years and planning their way forward.
- Raising public awareness of our Christian mission and the effects of climate change on that mission.
I and some other members are taking part in the 15 mile Wirral coastal walk on Sun 23rd May for the Literacy Fund. My daughter, Sarah, is doing 100 miles around the Isle of Man in August with Girl Guiding UK as a Centenary Challenge. She has offered to be sponsored for our Literacy Fund! If you or your Branch would like to sponsor either/both of these events look out for the sponsorship forms and don’t forget the Gift Aid!
I know times are difficult for many people, families, businesses and charities. This is not going to be an easy year but I don’t believe in giving in to pessimism. We must continue to be positive, accept the difficulties as a challenge and work through them for the sake of all the families and communities who benefit from our endeavours. Remember Good Friday preceded the Resurrection – and God is with us through it all!
Angela