SGSG News
Read our latest news from our community in Ashtead and around the world
Mission Partner: Christian Aid
Esther Saizi lives in Malawi - a baker, farmer, leader and a woman strong in faith and hope. For ten years Esther grew pigeon peas. She has never received a fair price from exploitative middlemen and was devastated as a violent storm washed away her crops. She felt powerless in the face of the fierce weather caused by climate crisis.
Annual Parochial Church Meeting
Easter reminds us that when we look at the Cross it is now empty. Jesus is risen! The other bit of good news is that he is always alongside, guiding and inspiring us. What can be less comforting is that now He is risen we are his hands and feet … we get to do the work whilst being guided and inspired.
There are many ways of serving the current and future of St Giles’ and St George’s, but none are as strategic as serving on the Parochial Church Council.
Mission Partner: Interserve
Envision, Equip, Engage
The Interserve community works alongside the church in nations across Asia & the Arab world wherever there are opportunities to share the love of Jesus with Asian & Arab peoples. Their partners seek to bring about meaningful and lasting transformations in the people they work with through Jesus.
The Hope of The Cross
In all our services on Easter Sunday, everyone will be invited to do something very special – participate in a small act that is full of symbolism.
During the service, you’ll be given a fresh flower and invited to place it on the cross.
Mission Partner: Through The Roof
In the middle of January, a Through the Roof team of three, from Kenya, Tanzania and the UK, converged on Kigali where they were met by Rwandan partner, Rev Dominique. They headed north to Nyagatare and Kayonza where they joined the Rwandan team.
The Season of Lent
Spending time with someone who is special is, I find, special.
As we continue to grow as beloved followers of Jesus, I’d like to encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity provided by the season of Lent.
Mission Partner: BeMe Project
Be Me Project runs courses to enhance positive mental wellbeing and develop better self esteem, confidence and resilience. The charity supports girls and boys in secondary school and women in the community who are struggling with anxiety, low self esteem or other emotional issues.
Mission Partner: Mothers’ Union
Mothers’ Union is a global family committed to sharing God’s love through practical action, spiritual sustenance and compassion. As an international Christian movement, our 4 million members across 84 countries work together to help transform lives in the world’s hardest-to-reach families and communities. With kindness, courage and compassionate action, we will not stop until we live in a world free of violence, poverty and injustice, where everyone can thrive…
Mission Partner: Alternatives Trust
St Giles’ and St George’s is delighted to continue supporting Alternatives Trust
Mission Partner: Christian Solidarity Worldwide
Authoritarian governments around the world have continued to use the Covid pandemic as a cover for suppressing and persecuting religious minorities. Whilst many of these minorities comprise Christians, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) advocates for all such minorities of whatever faith and none.
Mission Update: Developing communities in Western Kenya
Life in Kenya has been less affected by Covid-19 in recent months, but global issues continue to have a significant impact – specifically the war in Ukraine and the resulting increased costs of farm inputs (fertiliser) and basic food items (maize).
