Far & Near

St. Andrew's Church believes that a healthy Church is a generous Church. We allocate an increasing proportion of our resources to supporting the wider mission and ministry of the Church, throughout the world. It is startling how much can be done with the small amounts on money which we give. But we also pray for these projects and people regularly.

We have been supporting Tear Fund's "Make Life Flow" project, providing water harvesting resources for villagers in south west Uganda. We have also been supporting Tearfund’s work addressing issues of poverty and HIV/AIDS in Africa.

MAF planes have been helping in the war-torn southern Sudan. With people dying through poor diet, in one week they flew in 7,000kg of emergency food to Akita , Rumbek, Yirol and Marial Lou. Mostly for TB and leprosy patients, the welcome supplies included milk powder, sorghum, beans and protein-rich biscuits.

The Schools Christian Action team, Patrick Coad & a group of volunteers, visit many Primary Schools, presenting amazing Assemblies. Patrick writes the wacky songs, and the kids have agreat time! Chrissie Lacey work’s part-time as the Secondary schools worker. Her work involves co-ordinating the work of Church youth workers, who visit the secondary schools of Woking.

Woking is home to Britain's first purpose built Mosque, and there are communities from all around the world now living here. The largest minority community has its roots in Pakistan or Kashmir, and there are also two other Mosques in Woking. The Across Project is supported by 8 churches, and employs Asif Mall on a part-time basis. The Project provides training courses and encouragement for the Christian community in Woking , and helps to build bridges of understanding between communities.

The Talents Children's Mission is a small home in Elburgon, Kenya for 20 boys orphaned by AIDS. It was established in February 2007. St. Andrew’s people are involved, through their Small Groups, in sponsoring some of these boys. In May 2009, we also raised funds for the new toilet block.

Africa's emerging Christian leaders need good theological training. We support two second year students at the BHI, James Gunga and Alphonce Dzombo. They have both sent their thanks for our support. We also support Martin Olando, the latest member of staff. Martin’s appointment has meant that BHI can expand their curriculum, and attract more students.