Mission Partners
There is Hope Malawi
There is Hope Malawi works with refugees in the Dzaleka refugee camp north of Lilongwe. Innocent and Florisa founded the charity over 10 years ago - Innocent having been born a refugee himself. Innocent spoke at the Refugee Focus event that St Mark's hosted in 2016 and There is Hope was adopted as a formal Mission Partner in 2017.
To find out more information including the latest updates, you can visit their website here.
Operation Mobilisation UK
OM works in every region of the world, their aim is to motivate and equip Christians to share God's love, and to strengthen and plant churches especially in areas where Christ is least known.
We have a personal link through Simon Lunt, who works for OM and is based in the UK. We adopted them as mission partners in 2017.
YWAM London Urban Key
Fusion
Fusion is an organisation which exists to prepare and inspire students for a life of discipleship at University. It also seeks to connect students into the life of the local church whilst they are at University. We support Fusion particularly through the work of Pippa Elmes, a former member of St Mark's.
To find out more information including the latest updates, you can visit their website here.
IntoUniversity Brent
What can you do? Volunteer in one of the Academic Support sessions each week to support student's learning. Secondary: Mon & Thu, 3.45pm - 5.30pm; Primary: Tue & Wed, 3.45pm - 5.00pm
To find out more, contact: Sydney Wesley-Weeks.
Scargill Movement
Scargill movement is a thriving community offering warmth, welcome and hospitality to all. The community based in Scargill was pioneered by Phil and Di Stone, formerly a part of St Mark's.
Together they run various programmes including quiet retreats, family holidays, teaching seminars and creative events. They also host individual and church-led gatherings.
To find out more information including the latest updates, you can visit their website here.
Operation Restoration - YWAM Bolivia
Operation Restoration was founded in 1991 by Roger Hulford, a former police officer from England, and his wife Isha, when they felt God’s call to work among street children in Latin America. Starting with a street outreach team of less than 5 people, today there are 22 full time staff working with over 500 children each year in Santa Cruz and the surrounding areas.
To find out more information including the latest updates, you can visit their website here.
New Growth Ministries Trust supports Christian ministry in the UK and Africa, with particular focus on residential care for orphaned boys in Chinhoyi. The ministry combines practical care with spiritual nurture and education. They're also developing crucial infrastructure including solar power and water supply improvements.
To find out more information including the latest updates, you can visit their website here.
Project Stork
St Mark's supports a local women's refuge through collecting good quality baby clothes, toys and maternity clothes at Christmas, Mother's Day and at other times in the year.
What can you do? If you would like to be part of this project please speak to Caroline Winterburn.