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Monkhill Chapel News Saturday 27 June 27 June, 2020

Dear All,

Hope you are all keeping well and have survived the extreme heat that we experienced mid-week.

Was just wondering a few days ago about what to include in this weekly news sheet, when I received a phone call from Operation Christmas Child about this year's Shoebox appeal which is planned to go ahead appropriately. I was able to confirm our willingness to be a drop-off point again, all being well and awaiting further guidance from the Methodist Conference. They have included a link to a craft page of items that can be handmade and included in the boxes this year. You could perhaps share this with others you know would be interested.

https://www.samaritans-purse.org.uk/occ-quality-crafts/

Quality Crafts - Samaritan's Purse UK

Crafting beautiful items for your shoebox gifts is a great way to bless children in need around the world. Your special gifts will send a powerful message of love and impact the lives of many precious children who may never have received such a gift before. We have some tried and tested step-by-step craft ideas be

www.samaritans-purse.org.uk

We are being asked locally and also in the Circuit to give some thought as to how we, as Church, can connect with our Communities post-lockdown and

help families and individuals who have been affected by the pandemic and resulting aftermath. This could be coping with the loss of loved ones, illness,

mental health, loneliness, job losses, financial worries etc. Please can we all give some thought and pray-time to this and it would be wonderful if we could

come up with some suggestions.

Many thanks and keep safe and well,

Lynne

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