Last sunday was our harvest service. Friends from Displaced People in Action (pictured) joined us to give an update on the work that they are doing. In particular, they described how they have been making use of our regular contributions to a fund which they use to help asylum seekers as they pursue education and training programmes. Very small amounts of money (£20 - £100), perhaps for a one off registration payment, can make all the difference between being able to continue a course or having to give up.We are proud of our ongoing links with Dpia and are always pleased to see staff and clients.
Our harvest display included a prominent box for contributions to the newly launched Pontypridd Foodbank, which will be run from St Lukes Church, Rhydyfelin. The foodbank is run in conjuction with the Trussell Trust http://www.trusselltrust.org/foodbank-projects. It is a sad reflection on our society that these projects are increasingly needed.
Our harvest appeal will go this year to the Christian Aid East Africa appeal. images of drought in Somalia and elsewhere were used as a focus for meditative prayer during the service. A video of the situation can be seen on the Christian Aid website http://www.christianaid.org.uk/emergencies/current/east-africa-appeal/
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