| Assault on poverty |
 They weren’t robbing from the rich, but they were certainly trying to help the poor and needy. Sherwood Forest saw a band of merry men – and women – doing their bit for under-privileged children the hard way recently. The project began when the Revd Andrew Spademan of Leamington Pentecostal Church organised an assault course challenge to raise money for children in Eastern Europe through Siloam Ministries. In the end Andrew and his team raised almost £800 for this summer’s Bible camps. “We as individuals and as a church are very much focused on helping others,” explains Andrew. “We have the greatest example of this given to us by Jesus whose whole life was about helping others. This is where our inspiration comes from and the reason we have done and will continue to do what we can to help those in need.” The nine-member team that gathered in Sherwood Forest included friends and relatives as well as church members. Working together “We didn’t know how much money we’d raise,” Andrew says. “It was just something we could do. With an assault course, you have to do it together, working as a team to get through it together. “Those of us who climbed over a high wall first then helped others to get over it.” Many children who will benefit from their fund- raising by attending the camps suffer from malnutrition. Bible camps aim to nurture children and teenagers both physically and spiritually. Games and recreation combine with spiritual teaching and good food to provide the happiest possible experience. “Over the years we have helped thousands of young people enjoy a time away at camp,” explains Siloam UK director Richard Norton. “With the breakdown of marriage, the redundancy of parents and the increasing sense of lawlessness, there is an even greater need for this ministry than ever before.” Siloam has projects in the UK and overseas. Go to www.siloam.org.uk or phone 01926 335037 for more information By Mark Woods |
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