The Bishop’s Lent Appeal 2024 will help to raise money to provide water tanks for Ordinand’s Homes at Newton Theological College in Papua New Guinea.
Bishop Graham writes: “Your donations and fundraising will enable ordinands and their families to thrive, so supporting the next generation of Christian leaders in Papua New Guinea to have the best possible start with their training.”
Most of the student houses at Newton College are in great need of refurbishment and nearly all need significant repair, but the primary need is to provide them with clean water from rainwater tanks and to reconnect toilets to septic tanks.
It will cost around PGK 2,000 (around £400) to install a water tank between every two student houses and the aim is to raise to raise enough to provide twenty-five tanks between fifty student homes.
Bishop’s Lent Appeal 2024 update from Revd Lynn Fry
A huge thank you to all the parishes and individuals in the diocese who supported the Bishop’s Lent Appeal this year. We are now able to announce the total amount raised is £10,240 which will enable us to fund around 25 water tanks for the students and their families at the Modawa Institute outside Popondetta in Papua New Guinea.
Previously known as Newton Theological College, the new institute will now include male and female students studying theology, nursing and teaching. The Modawa tree has come to represent the growth of the church in PNG, which from its earliest days included healthcare and teaching alongside the training of priests.
Read more here: Lent Appeal 2024 update
speakers
If you would like someone to come and speak at your services or Lent lunch please contact:
- For Norwich and the surrounding area email the Revd Phil Charlesworth
or call 07545 968435 - For West Norfolk email the Revd Sue Martin or call 07801701677
- For the Archdeaconry of Norfolk email the Revd Sally Theakston
or call 07825 132050 - For South Norfolk email the Revd Lynn Fry or call 07554 930054
Resources
Downloadable resources available for your parish:
How to give
Your church may have Gift Aid envelopes in which donations can be placed.
Alternatively, you can give:
- Online – visit our Donate Page and select the Bishop’s Lent Appeal from the dropdown menu.
- BACs – please use details below
Account Name: Norwich Diocesan Board of Finance Limited
Sort Code: 20-62-61
Account Number: 30674508
Reference: LENT - By Cheque – Cheques should be made payable to NDBF Ltd, marked clearly on the back of the cheque ‘Lent Appeal 2024. Please send the cheque together with a completed Gift Aid declaration (if applicable), to: Lent Appeal 2024, Diocesan House, 109 Dereham Road, Easton NR9 5ES