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Christians Sharing The Love of Christ In Gloucester
 
 

On Wednesday mornings the team meet at base to pray and prepare for the morning's work on the streets. Hot drinks, goodies and some basic clothing are our staple offerings, supplemented by hot sausage rolls from the baker's, chocolate and Christian literature of various types.

On special occasions we bless our people by distributing: Valentine Cards in February, Easter Eggs in April and hampers at Christmas. These special treats are always well received!

The street people we meet are always grateful for the food and drinks we offer and many friendly relationships are made by the team as they minister week-by-week.

We learn the daily hardships and issues these folk face and make these topics of prayer amongst the team. On many occasions we learn of answers to prayer which is a great encouragement to all concerned.

shield of protection

Going out on the streets brings many challenges to the team. They appreciate the prayers of all supporters, including protection from harm, injury, and disease.

The street people often have limited life expectancy and in our experience there are no "old addicts". During 2009 several street people of our acquaintance died. Death before the age of 40 is nor unusual on the streets. One lady had a leg amputated, due to drug abuse.

When they are hospitalised we endeavour to visit them.

Prison visits are also a feature of our work, when the occasion arises.



During 2009 members of the team spent three days evangelising at the Three Counties Show at Malvern. Mike Curtis and Chris Lawton also act as Chaplains for Gloucestershire College (formerly known as Gloscat) and are involved every Monday feeding the hungry at The Salvation Army premises, assisted by some City Mission volunteers.

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Office: 144 Southgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2EX.

Phone: 01452 410222

Registered Charity 1115780

 

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