• We would like to express our sincere condolences to Mrs Florrie Styles at the loss of her husband Oliver at the end of May. Oliver was a member of the Mission Committee from 1978 to 1996.

 

• The Beach Missions will be getting under way from 26th July in Sandown, Tenby, Weston-Super-Mare and Woolacombe, and in Weymouth from 2nd August. Please be in prayer for these wonderful gospel opportunities.

 

• We are delighted that 2 new Trainee Evangelists will be starting with the Mission on 1st September. Daniel Ashby is from Lisburn in Northern Ireland and Steve Stanley is from Bracknell in Berkshire.

 

 

• James Chittenden completes his Trainee Evangelist year at the end of August. We are delighted to welcome him as an Associate Worker.

 

 

• This year’s Annual Meetings will be held once again at the Kings Centre in Wigston, Leicester, on Saturday 18th October. A free buffet will be provided between the 2 sessions which begin at 11.30 am and 2.30 pm.

 

 

• The next Conference for Supporters has been booked for 3rd - 6th March 2009 at Willersley Castle in Derbyshire. Booking forms are available from the office.

 

 

 

 

TREASURER’S REPORT

 

And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19). As a Mission, we can agree whole-heartedly with this promise of scripture. We know that OAM only exists because of God’s provision, which is manifest through the generosity of His saints.

 

During 2007 we saw an increase in donation income with attendant gift aid and also an increase in legacy income, upon which we are still dependent. This has enabled us to increase the number of evangelists to 15 full-time workers and one part-time. Despite the cost of additional personnel, we finished the financial year with a surplus, attributable not only to your faithful practical support, but also by containing costs, despite inflationary pressures. On behalf of The Open-Air Mission family may I thank you for the support you give. (A copy of the Mission’s audited accounts is available by application to the office).

                                       Norman Stokes