A Friend in Deed
There are times in everyone's life when there is need for help and support from friends and neighbours. In the days when most of us lived in small compact communities, everyone knew each other and the needs of families and individuals were seldom overlooked. Things are much different now. Families are scattered and many more people, both young and old, live alone.
The Christ Church Friends in Deed scheme is designed to provide a network of good neighbours, called Area Wardens. These Area Wardens have volunteered to do the neighbourly things we used to do for each other when we lived closer together. When the need arises, they are prepared on request to:
- make friendship visits or telephone calls
- do shopping at times of illness or infirmity
- offer or find sources of advice
- handle occasional non-specialist odd jobs
All areas in which church members live are covered by the Friends in Deed scheme. If you need or know of someone else who needs help, you should in the first instance contact the Friends in Deed Co-ordinators, Yvonne Morris (01225 425555) and Jane Fletcher (01225 463758). They will then get in touch with the Area Warden best able to provide the help that is needed.
Please note that the Friends in Deed scheme operates in addition to the pastoral care normally provided by the church's ministers, who are still available as usual.
