Our Parish of Pascoe Vale and Oak Park has focussed on raising money to help resource Anglicans and help non-Anglicans in the Melbourne Diocese and beyond including overseas.

It covers such things as the Cross Cultural Ministry, Aged Care (more on this at another time), the Op Shop, Box Forrest Chaplaincy and Local Community Giving.

A recent example was to help the Anglicans in the Diocese of Papua New Guinea.  Bishop Alan Miga, has shown great vision in developing a plan to become self-sufficient by purchasing land to grow Palm Oil trees.

It was hoped the Diocese of Melbourne could raise enough money to buy two acres of land and palms at the cost of $7,400. It was a fantastic feeling to see everyone in our Parish take on this challenge. And, with the help of many, we were able to raise $2,740 - a magnificent effort!

Throughout the coming months we will focus on new challenges, to support other groups or people in need.

Remembering this can be a smile, a kind gesture, a re-assessing of our attitudes and a prayer - not just the offering of financial support.