"Imagine a year in which hundreds of people come to faith because the Church becomes known not for a million fingers wagging, but actually for two million arms outstretched – caring for the poor, giving young people a purpose, and working with the police to reduce crime." - Rev Joel Edwards
HOPE 08 is a national initiative of the Christian Church in Great Britain and Ireland which is helping to demonstrate the Christian faith. HOPE 08 is to get Christians all over the country joining together to give 1,000,000 hours of kindness in the form of practical help to their communities by organizing and mobilizing a volunteer army.
Churches and Christians are taking part in HOPE 08 in over a thousand villages towns or cities across the UK. Hope in Wigan is part of this national initiative. Christians in Wigan are coming together to offer community helps and projects. We are looking to field a minimum of 300-500+ volunteers in May to explain the meaning of our faith and demonstrate the love of Jesus through a number of community projects which we have called ‘Hope Helps’. Each hour we give to serve others is an hour where we are worshipping God by following the example Jesus set for us in being the gospel as well as talking about it.
Hope in Wigan are excited about being a part of Hope 08 and believe that we can truly help make a difference in our town.
Hope in WIgan is part of this national initiative. For more information visit:
www.hopemanchester.com or
www.hope08.com
