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CARING FOR LIFE RESTORATION BEGINS Sharing the Love of Jesus OCTOBER 2018

JP S JOURNAL BY JONATHAN CEO Caring For Life RESTORATION BEGINS at Caring For Life and specifically in our conservation area we have been renewing and restoring our three wildlife ponds You know there is an analogy here between our ponds and human life The ponds started out so lovely they were full of life and colour We enjoyed them and the wildlife did too The ponds were established nearly 20 years ago now and they have been wonderful places which have been full of life and colour But in recent years they became overgrown and in many ways ineffective as wildlife ponds Remember God made this world perfect He created it for us to enjoy and to use He created it for us to care for and glorify Him something in which we have failed miserably and to our shame still do With a grant from a Trust we managed to get a great bunch of guys to come and excavate out all the reeds that had destroyed the clay lining of the pond and to remove 100s of tonnes of sediment Like our ponds our world is in desperate need of renewal and restoration We need rescuing from the weeds and the overgrown plants that choke us surround us and ultimately destroy us We plan that by next year all our ponds will be working perfectly ready for beneficiaries and visitors to Crag House Farm to enjoy once again Above all of course we want the local wildlife to come and inhabit them Jesus the Gardener the Master Conservationist has come to do just this He has come to restore and make all things new By simply believing and following Him the process of restoration begins And what a glorious process it is Over the summer months here 1

He has come to restore and make all things new By simply believing and following Him the process of restoration begins when Jesus touches your life when Jesus clears away the sediment and the weeds As I was walking to work just the other day I passed a young lady who lives in a local home for people with severe mental health issues She was with two lovely carers but this young lady was hitting herself really hard on her head It grieved me to see this precious soul doing that to herself but what was lovely was the way her carers spoke so kindly and gently to her That reminded me about the brokenness of our world All around we see the brokenness of mankind But it s not just in the large national problems where nations battle against each other nor in the hatred within different religious or social groups that we see the brokenness We see the brokenness of the world in every single person who lives in the world and at times we see it strikingly when a person is deeply damaged because of a physical or mental condition What an amazing day it will be when Jesus makes every mind new when the self harming stops What a day it will be when those who hear destructive voices screaming at them will hear them replaced with a different calmer more loving voice What a day it will be when the blind see and the lame walk when the dead are raised That will be some day That will be the day when a full and complete restoration job will be done the day of the Lord the day when every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus is Lord 2

JP S JOURNAL CONT D My dear friends let s earnestly pray for those around us who live in the untouched and dying pond of life that they would seek and find the Master Gardener Jesus Pray that while they still have breath they would put their trust in Him to receive the restoration and renewal they so desperately need At Caring For Life we are working for that Master Gardener Jesus Christ In His strength and by His grace we are seeking to love and support people in His name but more than that to love with His love John said this This is love not that we loved God but that He loved us and gave His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins That s restorative love that s renewing love that s rescuing love that s real love That love is going from this place in Leeds every day to some of the most desperate and needy people around us and we are so thankful to God that we can do this for Him Al Pacino the actor said this line in one of his films Either we heal as a team now or we will die as individuals 3 Every one of us who hold the name of Jesus dear must come before Him and Him alone Everything we do must be done before Him and in His strength When we heal we become part of a team a team with Jesus as captain But if we don t do that we die as Pacino said as individuals My friends as individuals we can t do a thing to help those lost and lonely souls whom we are called to love But remember with Christ it s different because all things are possible through Him who gives us strength Brothers and sisters in the Lord please pray for the work of Caring For Life Please pray that in Christ we shall see great things done all for His glory and fame Please pray and maybe help us with this that we shall find the resources we so desperately need so that we can continue to Share the Love of Jesus

EXCITING NEWS BY JONATHAN CEO Caring For Life As you will remember from one of our older bulletins we want to replace our two supported living homes Tindall House and Wendy Margaret Home with a more suitable facility in the future We are still looking for the right parcel of land for this project but as yet we have not been able to find one Plans still continue to develop as to how we can achieve this aim We also said we were going to buy smaller properties so that we could provide safe and secure homes for some of the vulnerable folks we support We are delighted to announce that we have put in an offer on a property which has been accepted This will as explained provide a lovely home and a safe and secure place for someone to live It is very hard to find vulnerable people a safe forever home so we are thrilled and thankful to the Lord that we can make this life changing difference We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those of you who have given so generously towards these funds Your gifts have enabled this wonderful thing to happen We hope and pray that this will not be the last but just the first of many properties we acquire in order to provide a home forever Maybe also a home where someone comes to meet the God who has ultimately provided that home Please pray that we can provide many more of these homes in the future If you are interested in giving towards or leaving money towards this type of project please do get in touch It is very hard to find vulnerable people a safe forever home so we are thrilled and thankful to the Lord that we can make this life changing difference 4

SUPPORTERS DAY 2018 In the run up to Supporters Day the sense of anticipation and excitement building was noticeable among many of our beneficiaries Everyone was busy making their project area look good putting the finishing touches on their art work or practising a favourite song And there was lots of discussion about old friends who might come to visit us on Supporters Day this year Although some of our beneficiaries have loving families there are many more who don t know the love of a family until they come to Caring For Life As one young man put it so beautifully Caring For Life is my first real love family It is such a privilege for us to become family to the precious people we support and it is wonderful to see how our faithful supporters become a very real part of their extended family It is very important for all of us to have people in our corner cheering us on in the small successes of life and in many ways that s exactly what you our supporters do for so many of our beneficiaries especially on Supporters Day We loved seeing you on Supporters Day 5 In fact we had such a great time we put together a brief snapshot video of the day Check it out on our website www caringforlife co uk supporters day 2018

It is such a privilege for us to become family to the precious people we support and it is wonderful to see how our faithful supporters become a very real part of their extended family The clapping and cheering during the presentation of certificates in the Thanksgiving Service will last a long time in the memories of many of our beneficiaries and we pray that this will help them to remember that they are loved and valued by us but more importantly by their Heavenly Father 6

JULIE S STORY You may have read in a previous bulletin about the wonderful holiday the Being There Team had with some of their beneficiaries in Bassenfell in the Lake District in May of this year Julie is one of the ladies who went on the holiday this year and she recently asked Debbie her support worker to write down her thoughts specifically so that they could be shared with our Caring For Life supporters TO THE CFL SUPPORTERS I wanted to write this letter to thank you for your generosity and kindness which meant that I was able to have a break from my every day life and have a few days in Bassenfell It truly was amazing and I appreciated it so much This is why it did me so much good Until Bassenfell I d not had a holiday for over 12 years because of my mental health and also I didn t trust people so this added to my anxiety of stepping outside my own front door making me housebound a lot of the time Being con ned to my own four walls only makes me more isolated lonely and depressed which is why CFL got involved With help from my support worker Debbie who I began to trust and with her encouragement I started to take very small steps towards going out This was huge for me and if you knew my story you d understand why Some days I can t face the outside world but every week Debbie visits and I know that if it s a good day we ll go out for a coffee More often than not it s not a good day so Debbie stays in the at and we might sort things I can t face on my own 7 or do forms Many times we chat because I have no other visitors apart from the occasional visit my sister gives me However I m feeling I always look forward to Debbie s smile and hug which means the world to me and keeps me going from week to week Some days I don t even get out of bed or cook or look after myself so Debbie s visit is a lifeline literally I d never have dreamt I d have come as far as I have in being able to go away for 2 nights and travel such a distance as well as socializing with others I didn t know but over the years with CFL I ve come to know CFL as a safe place and that it was a safe environment and that I would be supported by Debbie and could share with her any worries I had The lead up to Bassenfell was exhausting Debbie kept reassuring me that I wouldn t be alone My anxiety reaching a high it was still an issue as to whether I would actually make it on the day WELL I DID

I hardly know how to put in words how special it was These are my highlights D VIEWS Some of you may g They were stunnin ens I don t have be blessed with gard a blessing for me I one so this was such d look at the views an loved being able to an air embrace the fresh cle THE SCENERY AN TEAM WORK I was given jobs to help prepare meals or set the table This gave me a sense of belonging making me feel valued and accepted something I struggle with My con dence was built up and self worth COMPANY Just having someone say to me Would you like a cuppa or me being able to make one for someone else When you are alone you can t do that LAUGHTER I needed this Debbie said that seeing me just really laugh was a highlight for her I enjoyed the games and conversations I felt safe to relax and be me Jonathan came and did a talk the rst night about a story from the Bible about a Samaritan woman at the well and I thought a lot about what he said It was really thought provoking Debbie and I had lots of chats together after the talk THE AFTERMATH I cannot over emphasise what Bassenfell did for me It had a knock on effect for months after many stories were in my heart and mind and made me smile So precious to make memories and then be able to share them So often I feel I m not living just existing So supporters thank you thank you thank you I may never have seen you but I know that you enabled this holiday and Debbie s visits to happen 8

HARVEST BEGINS A big welcome to Tegan our newest TFJ seen here helping with the first deliveries of harvest from churches Thank you to everyone who is praying for Caring For Life this harvest time as well as those supporting with food and monetary collections Don t forget to visit our website to view our harvest appeal film which shows the value of the food which we share with people and the even greater value of being able to take Jesus the true Bread of Life to them We have sent the DVD to a number of supporting churches already Do phone the o ce if you would like the DVD posted out to you We are looking forward to speaking at a number of harvest and general church services this month Do get in touch if you would like to arrange a date for a CFL visit to your church 9

SUPPORT GROUPS BY PAM support coordinator We are so thankful to all those who organise and attend Caring For Life Support Groups across the UK Thank you to each and every one of you If you would like to find out more about our current Support Groups or start one of your own contact Pam on pam parkinson caringforlife co uk or 0113 230 3610 UPCOMING SUPPORT GROUP DATES HOST LOCATION DATE TIME Jean Dandy Jack Alison Jenner Linda Naveiras Marion Paish Chris Sue Morgan Daphne Wiffen Andy Ruth Robinson Roger Oliver John Hazel Baldwin Mike Eunice Rolfe Liz Cyril Aston Stephen Margaret West Norman Norma Green Liz Mike Davison David Sarah Woodruff Sian Neil Green Barbara James Betty Hunt Pat Clegg Paul Pease Mike Cilla Taylor Esther Cordle Christine Robinson Mark Sharon Chaldecott Chris Dave Seaton North Leeds Ulverston Mid Suffolk Boston Spa Haverhill Darlington Haywards Heath Caterham Trowbridge Minehead Chippenham Rugby Newcastle Dunstable Brandon Loughborough East Leake Huntingdon Arbroath Hook Fetcham Capel St Mary Ipswich Cambridge Solihull Mon 8th Oct 7 30pm Mon 8th Oct 7 30pm Sat 13th Oct 10am Mon 15th October 7 30pm Mon 15th Oct 8pm Tues 16th Oct 7 30pm Wed 17th Oct 2 30pm Thurs 18th Oct 8pm Thurs 18th Oct 7 30pm Fri 19 th Oct 7 30pm Tues 23rd Oct 7 30pm Wed 24th Oct 2 30pm Sat 27th Oct 3pm Wed 31st Oct 7 30pm Sat 3rd Nov 3pm Mon 5th Nov 7 30pm Wed 7th Nov 1pm Thurs 8th Nov 2 30pm Wed 14th Nov 8pm Sat 17th Nov 7pm Mon 19th Nov 7 30pm Wed 21st Nov 7 45pm Sat 24th Nov 2 30pm CFL representative attending You can always check the website for a list of the most recent and upcoming support group dates across the country www caringforlife co uk support groups Coming up next month read about how last year s CFL s Alternative Gifts have been changing lives and get yours for Christmas 2018 10

FUNDRAISING EVENTS Ann Austin Chesham Pause For A Cause Coffee morning Sat 6th Oct 10am 12 noon Huntingdon Support group Pause For A Cause coffee event Sat 6th Oct 11am 3pm Yateley Baptist Church Pause For A Cause Coffee Morning Thursday 18th October 10 30am 12noon Darlington Support Group Quiz Evening Sat 17th Nov 6 9pm Minehead Support Group Fundraising Quiz Millbridge Evang Church Minehead Fri 23rd Nov 6 30pm Shepshed Word of Life Church Christmas Coffee Morning craft stalls Sat 24th Nov 10am 12 noon Capel St Mary Ipswich Pause For A Cause Coffee morning Sat 24th Nov 10am 12noon Wigton Plumbland Support Group P4C Choral Concert Buffet Tea Wigton Lowmoor Evang Church Sat 24th Nov 4 30 7pm See the website for the list of most recent and upcoming fundraising dates www caringforlife co uk fundraising CHURCH PRESENTATIONS Sun 7th October Sun 7th October Sun 7th October Sun 14th October Sun 14th October Fri 19th October Sun 21st October Tues 6th November Wed 14th November Sun 18th November Sun 25th November Sun 25th November Mon 26th November Thurs 29th November Thurs 29th November 10 30am The King s Church Boston Spa 9 30am St Hilda s Church Beadlam 6 30pm Stonedge Chapel Harvest Service 10 30am Worsbrough WRU Church 9 15am 11am St Andrew s Church Kirk Ella 7 30pm Northway Evangelical Church Oxford 10 30am Wyche Free Church Malvern 2pm Bridlington Baptist Church 7 30pm College Park Baptist Church Lewisham 10 30am Diss Baptist Church 10 30am Lowmoor Evangelical Church Wigton 6 30pm Castle Sowerby Church 7pm Hesket Newmarket Men s Supper 7 30pm Cutsyke Christian Church Castleford 7 30pm Shepshed Word of Life Church Kirkhill Building This is an excellent opportunity to bring along some friends or family who have never heard about Caring For Life to introduce them to the work Pseudonyms are often used throughout these bulletins to protect the privacy of individuals Due to the sensitive information in this bulletin about individuals may we remind you not to leave it lying around copy reproduce any contents without permission or pass it on to others If you know of someone who would like to receive a copy please ask them to contact Pam on 0113 2303610 or pam parkinson caringforlife co uk to be added to our mailing list Thank You

OCTOBER prayer points You did not choose me but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit fruit that will last Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name This is my command Love each other JOHN 15 16 17 Sunday We are blessed to be seeing people come to faith in Christ and others seeking asking some very big questions about God Pray with us that all those we love and care for here at Caring For Life will come to know Jesus Monday There are so many broken people in our messed up world Thank God with us for the facilities we have here at Crag House Farm where broken people can find a safe place to begin to recover Pray for each project that here those who are hurting will be rescued and restored Tuesday Pray for our Being There housing support team as they cope with the impact on our beneficiaries of the rolling out of Universal Credit in Leeds and of housing benefit applications now having to be done online Pray that the team will be able to support those who are very afraid of change who are suffering mental ill health and really struggling to cope with these changes Wednesday Praise and thank God with us that we have been able to buy a small house in a safe area not far from Caring For Life Praise God that this will provide a forever home for vulnerable people who were at risk We do thank the Lord and we continue to pray that God will help us to find land and all the funds we need to replace Tindall House and Wendy Margaret Home with future proofed safe homes Thursday Pray for our staff and volunteers in what can be hard and at times discouraging work Pray for strength each new day and for us all to walk closely with the Lord loving one another and seeking to bear fruit for Christ Friday Pray with us that God will meet our daily needs and will help us to build up our support base finding more of the Lord s people who will pray for and support this ministry on into the future Saturday Our longing is that we will be able to provide many more people with a safe home and a safe way of life We also long to see each one come to know Christ and be safe in Him forever Do pray with us that we will see this wonderful fruit being born as we share the love of Jesus in this hurting world Thank you for praying with us day by day Join us in praising God for all the blessings we are seeing in this ministry and in asking Him to meet all our needs

JOB VACANCIES at Caring For Life WAITING TEAM MEMBERS The Granary Restaurant and Coffee Shop require new members for the team The successful candidates need to be able to work in a busy environment and to multi task They need to have a bubbly nature and be keen to provide excellent customer service Experience is not essential as on the job training will be provided but would be preferable Closing date 1st November 2018 At Caring For Life our work is based on the principle of Christian servanthood because the way we support beneficiaries and manage staff and volunteers should all bring glory to God The principal aim of Caring For Life is to share the love of Jesus on a daily and very practical basis with many people some of whom might have generally known nothing of His love doing so through loving care and example and it is our desire that they come to personal faith in Christ Jesus and become a part of His church These posts involve taking an active role in providing compassionate and consistent care to beneficiaries taking part in prayer times providing personal testimony in experiencing Jesus love with both beneficiaries and members of the local community and you may from time to time be asked to assist in supporting presentations in representing the Trust predominantly to Christian church groups As such there is a requirement for the holder of these posts to be a practising Christian This is an Occupational Requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 Please contact the HR Manager Buffy Parkinson for more details about either position or request an application pack on 0113 2303600 or buffy parkinson caringforlife co uk