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Mid 1800s surge in Missionary interest 1872 Missionary Echo produced to provide christians with regular information for prayer Christians at home wanted to support financially - 146.11.5d that year Echoes of Service continues to present day o Historically - 6000+ Workers listed in 100+ countries largest of any UK agency o Presently - 280 Full time Mission Workers in 43 countries o 4.1M distributed to workers & other needs o Magazine circulation of 5000
Faith based, Mission Support agency located in Bath registered Charity Seek to support & encourage mission amongst UK churches from a Christian Brethren background
Dr Ian Burness
General Director
Andy Street Administrative Director John Aitken Operations Director
The Trustees
Howard Peebles
Paul Young
Eric Noble
Paul Clarke
Six other staff looking after finance, correspondence, magazine production, dispatch & subscriptions, mission worker care
The Staff
Joan Hookins
Esther Birtwistle
Hollie Gale
John McSweeney
Karen Hill
Sue Wheatley
Serving Mission Supporters Serving Mission Workers Serving Local Churches Promoting Mission Serving through Finance and Giving
Keeping Individuals & Churches informed with up to date, stimulating Mission information
Available by subscription at 20 per year Echoes Update twice annually Website www.echoes.org.uk
features
weekly urgent newsflashes prayer requests
echoes@echoes.org.uk
Mission Education
Literature
DVDs
Pre-Service
Advice & counsel on: Training & Preparation Medical Care Financial Matters Visas, Work Permits etc
During Service
Transmission of funds Discretionary Financial support NIC, Pension and Health Cover schemes Guarantees and Indemnities Childrens education, Universities etc Regular contact, Pastoral care and Visits
On Home Leave
Provision of medical reviews Pastoral interviews & debriefs Availability for discussion & advice
At Retirement
Advice on resettlement & re-entry Referral to Retired Missionary Aid Fund Availability for advice & counsel
Partnering with local churches in the encouragement of mission and care of mission workers
Help with Commendation process Consultation on mission issues Materials for furlough debrief Transmission of funds Speakers for mission education & events
Opportunities for Short Term service Visits for Mission Events, Seminars & Workshops DVDs, Booklets
Short Term
Career break
Early retirement
2 week course
3 -6 month overseas
Gifts for Individuals, Disaster & Emergency Relief, Projects & Ministries
Disaster Relief
earthquake : famine : flooding 2010 123,000
Medical
drugs medical supplies nurse training 2010 : 222,523
Angola : Congo : India : Pakistan : Zambia
210,741
Gifts for Individuals, Disaster & Emergency Relief, Projects & Ministries Gifts for Trustees Discretionary use
No Deductions All usual payment channels Gift Aid Legacies Investing in the Future of the Kingdom