Teamwork

When a team of people tackle a task, or a series of tasks, it is generally a team of folks who already know each other well. This week at Caring For Life, we’ve done things a bit differently!

Our brilliant Volunteer Team who helped us in the run up to Supporters Day.

A whole team of volunteers is coming together from different areas of the UK, converging on Crag House Farm, the home of Caring For Life, to help in the run up to Supporters Day at the weekend.

Most do not know each other at all, but are willing to join up and form a team to tackle tasks! For some, this is a special opportunity to have a taster of what being a Time For Jesus volunteer is like! Time For Jesus volunteers give a year of their lives to help us in this Christian ministry. Two volunteers are already here and are spending the week helping its out.

Following a welcome, briefing and induction, the team will be split into groups to undertake different roles, and the list of potential tasks is pretty long! There is plenty to be done on site, as well as some work to be done in the community, supporting the general work of Caring For Life. It will require real teamwork, and this special team will also join the wider team of Caring For Life staff and regular volunteers.

We are, of course, hoping the team manage to tackle at least some of the list of tasks, but our prayer is that each person will really enjoy their experience of volunteering here, tasting Christian ministry and knowing that their teamwork will make a very real difference to many people.

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That's Massive

In recent weeks, it has been a privilege to enable many of those supported by Caring For Life to enjoy a day, a few days or a week away from the city and their day-to-day circumstances. It is impossible to overstate the benefits of enabling people to have a break like this. For many, a day trip with their housing support worker may literally be the only time they leave the city during the entire year.

A surprise day trip to Malham Cove was a thrill, especially for those who had never been before.

Seeing mountains, the sea, a lake, rock formations or an expansive view, are all quite overwhelming for people who may never have seen such sights.

On a recent day trip into the Dales, comments included; “It’s like heaven’s doors have been flung open.” And, “That’s massive! But we’re still precious to God!”

Viewing Glencoe, the Cairngorms and the Balmoral Estate, watching a myriad creatures at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, enjoying the beauty of local gardens and a picnic, all provide wonderful, lasting memories of a really special time away from day-to-day worries.

Enabling people to have such experiences is massive. The positive impact on their mental and physical wellbeing can be massive. Our prayer is that people also come to see the greatness of God and of His love for them.

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Success at the Show

Some of those involved in the Agriculture Project here at Caring For Life recently enjoyed great success when they took some of the sheep they care for to the Lincolnshire Show!

The kindness of some local supporters was greatly appreciated and the team had great fun showing three sheep in various classes at the prestigious event.

A collection of our Agriculture Team's recent awards, with highest honours from Lincolnshire.

They were thrilled to witness our Lleyn shearling ewe win Champion Female and Overall Reserve Champion in the breed. This was an excellent performance, against strong competition from all over the country.

Our ewe also secured a trophy for the best animal exhibited by a member of the Regional Breeders Club. This was won for the fourth consecutive year - quite an achievement!

Caring For Life’s Agriculture team are making lots of friends in the Lleyn Sheep Society, who really appreciate the value of what we do at Caring For Life and are very encouraging.

The team are extremely proud of their success in the competition and this provides a massive boost to their confidence and self esteem.

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