It has been a long wait, waiting for restrictions to be lifted. The ability to visit shops and pubs and to walk freely in the parks. However, I am drawn to Isaiah 40:31 … but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Being able to patrol again is something to look forward to, being able to run and not grow weary, maybe a thing of the past, but being able to walk and not feel faint is something to look forward to. Below, are some facts about Street Pastors, something to look back on and to pray about, to look forward to, hoping in the Lord to will renew our strength. Street Pastors Was Pioneered In London In 2003 By Rev Les Isaac. On that first night, 18 volunteers took to the streets of Brixton – 15 women and 3 men. Since then we have trained over 12,000 street and prayer pastors, who have played an active part in strengthening community life and working for safer streets. Currently, more than 240 town and cities around the UK have a Street Pastors team. When you add prayer pastors, management teams and trustees, this means that there are over 20,000 volunteers in total associated with the Street Pastors network. There are also a growing number of Street Pastors teams overseas. As well as serving the night-time economy, the Street Pastors model is being used in daytime and community settings, for example, in parks, schools and colleges. In 2014 we started to train experienced street pastors for the role of response pastors – volunteers who provide physical and emotional support in times of crisis. Whichever context they are in, street pastors offer reassurance, safety and support through caring, listening and helping. They work together with other partners to make communities safer. God bless John |
Pray for Pray for the vaccine roll out. Pray for Street Pastors and Prayer Pastors up and down the country, and also overseas Pray for Brian whilst he is on furlough for part of his hours. Pray for the Trustees and SPOT as we discuss how and when we will be able to recommence patrols Continue to pray about government rules which affect our places of worship, and thank God for the technology that has enabled churches to continue online. Continue to pray for the businesses whose business have been devastated in 2020 Continue to pray for our government and also our local representatives Continue to pray for all our partners, who make Salisbury a safer & better place. Continue to pray for our wider Salisbury Street Pastor and Pray Pastor teams who may be feeling isolated, scared and worried with what 2021 may bring? |
COVID has had a big effect on our finances. Please consider us in your regular giving or pass our details to your friends or your church. Perhaps you’d like to consider making a gift or a regular donation by bank transfer or card payment? Whatever you give will be appreciated and valued and help us to continue to help the vulnerable on our streets. By Bank Transfer Sort 40-52-40 Account 00022842 If you’d like to donate towards our work in Salisbury by card payment please click here https://www.goldengiving.com/wall/salisbury-street-pastors Don’t forget that if you are a tax payer then we should be able to claim Gift Aid on your donations. Please contact Richard for a Gift Aid form. |
Support for people who need transport to get to their vaccination appointment Wiltshire Council is making sure all residents are able to get to their COVID-19 vaccination appointments. Residents have the following options available to them: their own vehicle, public transport or a private taxi via family, friends or neighbours the Link Schemes running across Wiltshire rescheduling their appointment to a different time and day when they Acts of Appreciation Campaign – A Call to Action Showing Gratitude Is One Of The Simplest Yet Most Powerful Things Humans Can Do For Each Other Salisbury Community Car Scheme Needs Volunteer Drivers Community Transport South Wiltshire (CTSW) are looking for additional volunteer drivers to support its door-to-door Car Scheme around Salisbury. For over 20 years CTSW has been serving the community helping many people, in particular the elderly who have difficulty accessing public transport to reach local services. If you have a some time in the day Residents asked to consider new proposals for additional care support while living independently Residents at four Extra Care Housing sites in Wiltshire are being asked for their views on a new model for providing additional support while maximising the option to live independently. Extra Care Housing is designed to provide independent living accommodation to residents typically over the age of 55 who have current social care needs or Vaccine information available for older adults If you're an older adult, or know someone who is, information is available explaining all about COVID-19, the vaccine process, how the vaccine protects us and common side effects. Read the information now Guidance on shielding If you are clinically vulnerable, you could be at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. The government is advising the clinically extremely vulnerable to begin shielding again, and letters will be sent out to individuals with advice on what this means for them. |
