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VOLUNTEERING
Christine and Steve’s Re-Loved Jewellery has been raising funds for persecuted Christians for ten years
V10,000 reasons
(to be a fundraiser!)
Imtiaz continues: ‘One story that inspired me was of a 12-year-old boy. In 2019 he decided to bake a cake and sell slices to raise funds. He managed to raise £50. He has since gone on to bake more and raise more funds. He didn’t let his age stop him. He started where he was at. What could he do? He could bake!
Whether it’s selling jewellery, baking cakes or taking part in a cycle ride you can play a key role in helping persecuted Christians
‘So the question is: what are you
good at? For some people it might be painting, for others it could be knitting. We need to start where we are and think creatively about how we can use the talents God has given us to further His kingdom.’
olunteer fundraisers are an churches supported. You can read inspiring part of Release more about their amazing ride on International’s UK ministry. page 20.
To help you get started, we have
two fundraising guides. One of them focuses on the online format: things you can do from the comfort of your own home. The other has ideas that will take you out and about. Both of these can be found on our website: www.releaseinternational.org/ resources-downloads. But don’t be constrained by these ideas. You may have a God-given skill or interest that is just ideal for fundraising.
‘They amaze and encourage me with
their tireless efforts to fundraise for
our persecuted brothers and sisters,
and they make a real contribution ‘My husband, Steve, who is also a
to the lives of our partners and those volunteer, and I sort, clean and sell all they serve,’ said our Volunteering kinds of second-hand jewellery with all Ambassador Imtiaz. proceeds going towards the vital work
We would love to hear from you and support you in this key role. If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Fundraiser, or supporting Christine with selling Re-Loved Jewellery,
You may well have read about volunteer Robert de Berry, a retired vicar, and his team who cycled earlier this year from North Foreland Point Lighthouse in Kent to Land’s End and back again to raise vital funds for our persecuted family. It was a 900-mile journey that many individuals and
of Release International.
‘Re-Loved Jewellery was launched in 2012. Since then, we have been able to raise over £10,000 for our persecuted brothers and sisters. Some of this has been due to the amazing support of other supporters who regularly make donations of jewellery.
then please email volunteer@ woocommerce-1195296-4229685.cloudwaysapps.com or call us on 01689 823491.
Another of our volunteers, Christine Disney, shares her story:
‘Looking back, it has been such a joy and privilege to be able to raise funds in this way. We are looking forward to what the Lord has in store for Re-Loved Jewellery!’
She added: ‘We would love to partner with others and send them some of the jewellery for them to sell to raise funds. We can even share our knowledge and experience with them.’
When we hear stories of others fundraising, it can be quite daunting. We think about all of the things we cannot do, like a bike pilgrimage or
a long hike. Or we might think that we could never raise £10,000. So the question is: how can we get involved?
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