Despite being forced out of the building they meet in because of December’s flood-ing, Carlisle Baptist Church (CBC) has seen tremendous opportunities for the gospel in the months that have followed.
In February, CBC held an evangelistic men’s meal, where one of the elders who has been forced out of his flooded home was interviewed about his faith. Around 30 men attended the meal, with about a quarter brought along by church members.
Helping flooded families
Money that was collected by the church to help flooded families has been put to good use during the clean-up operation. People from the church family can nominate those in need from the community to receive the donations, while the church has also been able to use the funds to help those with no home insurance.
CBC is back in the Victorian building outgrown in 2012 because the school they were meeting in was flooded. Thanks to generous donations, they have so far raised £10,000 to help make the old building fit for purpose.
The church asks for prayer for ongoing love and unity around the good news about Jesus and for selfless serving so that more folk in Carlisle hear the good news and that Jesus is glorified.
