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\"GodPod2\"<\/a>We are a registered charity: Charity No. 1081578<\/p>\n

‘This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners…’ – 1 Timothy Ch1 v 15.<\/p>\n

The bus outreach has now been active for 30 years. This outreach endeavors to share the gospel of Jesus Christ on the streets of the Isle of Wight and we are well known locally. This method has proven over the years to be a successful way of reaching those who, for a variety of reasons, may never hear of the good news of Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n

Since the COVID lockdown was relaxed, we strarted to go out again on the streets 3 nights a week. The trust continues to meet at various times  in order to steer the administration of the outreach prayerfully. Each of the team and trust are from different churches around the island, working together for the gospel in Christ.<\/p>\n

As an outreach we also play a part in the different county shows through the spring and summer months.\"WP_20150906_10_01_06_Pro\"<\/a> We engage in different family activities like face painting, as well as to present a book stall and Christian tracts.<\/p>\n

Each Easter time it has been regular for us to conduct a walk of witness through carrying the cross around the Isle of Wight over the first week of the holiday and finishing on Easter Sunday morning. On Good Friday the team work together for some street outreach in Newport town square. \"Cross<\/a><\/p>\n

People will often see the initials of the outreach which are on the side of the bus and ask what the letters JCWGVA stand for. This name was introduced when the outreach became a registered charity. It may seen a bit of a mouthful in one respect but if talking to Christians it helps to explain our work as we are called to be witnesses and also we are in a spiritual battle. If those outside the body of Christ do inquire about it then we find it is a good conversation starter.<\/p>\n

Thank you for taking the time to view these pages and may our dear Lord richly bless you as you serve Him. The team and trustees.<\/p>\n