This Christmas we are continuing to support the work of All We Can and, as a partner church, our Christmas collections will be going to Ethiopia to support potato farmers in producing healthy harvests.

In parts of Ethiopia, over the last 30 years a changing climate has destroyed harvests. All We Can work with a local organisation, Adheno, to help produce better harvests by introducing new seeds and vegetables, which are better suited to the changing climate, and by equipping people with training in modern farming techniques and developing business skills. These and other steps help to ensure successful harvests for the future, providing much needed food and income for families.

Thank you to everyone who continues to donate food to MidCheshire Foodbank via the box in the Church Vestibule and the Church Hall. The amount donated from Dec-June was 134.5kgs.

Thank you to everyone who collected “Jars of Change” for the backpack project run by Mary’s Meals. A total of £634.97 along with £92.25 gift aid. In addition £100 was donated to the charity’s feeding programme. The money raised purchased 30 backpacks along with school clothing and educational equipment.

Christian Aid’s sustainability projects as well as those in disaster areas continue to be of vital importance. 22 people contribution to distribution and collection this year. The amount raised was £499. Thanks to all who contributed.

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This year our Christmas fundraising will go to the work of All We Can in Malawi.

We are working in partnership with inspiring local organisations in the Chikwawa and Nsanjue regions of Malawi.

Malawi is one of the most impoverished countries in the world. While making progress, having held five peaceful presidential elections since 1993 and achieved steady growth in GDP, around 50% of the population still live below the international poverty line. There are many problems in Malawi that have contributed to such a high poverty rate: An over-reliance on subsistence farming, steady population growth, and the impact of the HIV/Aids crisis.

All We Can is working in the southern-most regions of Malawi with local organisations committed to seeing long-term and transformative change in the communities they work in.

Sunday 23rd Dec 10.30am Cafe Worship led by Mrs Ruth Pritchard in the Church Hall. 

Sunday 23rd Dec 6.30pm Carol service led by Rev Chris Pritchard with Cantata Darkness into light sung by the choir

Christmas Day at 10.30 service at Davenham Methodist Church CW9 8JB

Sunday 30th Dec at 2pm Carol Service at Little Budworth Methodist Church CW6 9ER

On Thursday, Winnington Park school made a visit to our church to take part in Christmas activities and hear Rev Chris Pritchard tell the Christmas story. The children and staff had a wonderful time and were made to feel very welcome.

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