More than 300 local residents attended the Necklace Project fun day at St John’s School, Shilton Park, Carterton. Deputy Mayor, Phil Scott, praised the project’s strong commitment to the local community as a demonstration of what practical faith in action can achieve.
Events and activities at the fun day included archery and fencing (organised by Christian Charity Adventure Plus), a bouncy castle, skittles, as well as special guest Church Army’s Ken Gaskell who helped bring bible stories to life with drama, interactive puppets and balloon modelling, assisted by the newly appointed Parish Evangelist for the area, Richard Waller (pictured above).
Local residents David and Alli Wilford said the necklace project had helped them settle in the community. ‘It has encouraged us to get involved practically in the buggy-club and the Sunday hour even though we have not been regular church goers in the past.’ Team Rector Revd Roger Billings said: ‘I am delighted that this exciting new enterprise has captured the spirit of community here at Shilton Park. We have had fantastic backing from the Bishop, Colin Fletcher, in setting up this project and we are beginning to see just how attractive this fresh expression of church is to local people.’
The Necklace Project is at the heart of showing Christ’s love to the community in innovative and practical ways.
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