We welcome Ian Popely from Tearfund as a guest speaker at the family service in November. Ian will be introducing the work that Tearfund does around the world, ‘following Jesus where the need is greatest’, including their current work in Malawi and last year in Chad where Tearfund helped over 60,000 people – both areas severely affected by the effects of global warming and food shortages.
Ian is a retired secondary school teacher and a Reader in the Church of England. He regularly preaches at Ecumenical Church events. Ian is passionate about Tearfund, supporting local churches on the ground who seek to assist those in need. He volunteers as a Tearfund speaker because he desires to speak out on behalf of the poor in Jesus name.
Family Service
Family services are typically informal, relaxed services, with special features for children. Usually led by clergy, or sometimes members of the congregation, this service is really for everyone, all ages, to come and learn about God and share our faith together. Music is usually piano and/or organ and typically includes some songs that children know from school.