Update...

Hi all,

A few weeks ago Reuben shared a little about his new life in Walsall. For those of you who were not there or have short memories here is his update

Hi, I thought I'd send an email explaining exactly what I'm doing at the moment, as I feel maybe some people don't quite know, as I haven't explained it very well! 

 

Living:

I am living in Walsall, just north of Birmingham, in a house with currently 2 others, but very soon to be 3, Ben, Scott and Josh. The house is the base for the Faithworks team (see below) so we do lots of hosting, and we like to think it is a very open place, so if you are ever passing, do feel free to call in!

 

Work: 

I am working part time in Wesley Owen, a Christian bookshop in Birmingham. Hopefully soon my old work (USE) will be sending me up some work to do, which will be good as it will just top up the finances.

 

Radio:

I am doing an unpaid internship type thing at a radio station called Banbury Sound. This is currently one day a week, helping with the breakfast show, making features and writing scripts. 

Faithworks:

Faithworks was started by Jen and some of her friends last year, when they all decided to commit to a year of youth work in Walsall after University. They decided to do the year again this year, and start it as a possible yearly course for people to do. I was asked if I would join the team this year, and after some prayer decided I would! I am really excited by this! Last week we had our first induction-type week, where we planned the year and the things we wanted to do. This involves things like running a night cafe for young people in Walsall to helping run a Christian Union for schools in the area. As well as running stuff, we will be having teaching, mentoring and training sessions throughout the year. The team this year is: Me, Ben, Scott, Josh, Jen, Jess and Charley. And, if people have Facebook they can like us on there, just search my "likes".

 

That is pretty much it, I hope it makes things a bit clearer!

You can click here for the latest Faithworks Newsletter

In Other news...

*We meet this Sunday for the last in our current series. 10:30 at the Herber Shiner Community Hall for the usual worship, word and catch up.

*Ann has been busy so do visit her page to see what she's been up to recently.

*Petworth have a new community website. Check it out at www.petworthcommunity.org.uk