Training events

See below for various training events that will be coming up over the next two months.

Offering Bereavement Support to Adults with Learning Disabilities (Free) August 18^th 7.30-8.30 online https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1417387757939?aff=oddtdtcreator

Autism in the Church Family September 8^th 7-9pm online https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1389095615379?aff=oddtdtcreator

Worship for All September 15^th 7-9pm online

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1389100610319?aff=oddtdtcreator

There will also be a PAS stall at the Argyll Convention in the Corran Halls, Oban on August 7^th

Pray for Renfrew, Dumbarton and Lanarkshire areas (all week)

• Pray for the Aspire group to continue to proclaim the good news of Jesus to all who attend and for many to give their hearts to Him
• Pray that new people will be drawn to attending the JAM group and have a desire to know more about what Jesus can do in their lives

Pray for Lothians area (all week)

• Give thanks for faithful outreach and friendship that Breich Valley Friends of Jesus group has provided for all those attending the group
• Pray that our new publication ‘Has someone you loved died?’ will support people at a difficult time

Pray for Argyll, Western Isles and South West Scotland (all week)

• Give praise and thanks for the interest and enthusiasm shown by those who attend Shining Stars group
• Pray that Praise Pals, Kilwinning’s new promotional flyer on the Kilwinning Facebook page will produce fruit and lead to new group members

Pray for Forth Valley area (all week)

• Ask God to bless the Lifeway group in Stirling as they reach out to people with learning disabilities with the good news of the gospel
• Pray that more of the friends at Friends of Jesus group in Brightons would have a desire to attend church as well as the group

Pray for Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway areas (all week)

• Give thanks for Precious Gems on Zoom, for those who go along and those who will come in future
• Ask God to show us how to help churches to welcome and include children with learning disabilities and autism and their families in church communities

Thrive in ’25 Fundraiser update

Thank you to all who have continued to donate, many on a regular basis and the current total raised this year so far is £12,249.42.

It is essential that we raise this money so PAS can continue to operate effectively so we are very grateful for the continued support of individuals.

It is also encouraging for PAS when local groups and  individuals are also willing to organise events or think of small ways of raising money to support us.

Recently the.

• The Friendship Club and Following Jesus group, Kirkintilloch, enjoyed doing a sponsored walk.  We are very grateful for the £1757.70 they have donated.
• The Celebration group at Deeside held a Tartan Tea and raised £1080
• Brightons Friends of Jesus group held a fundraising puppet show and raised £490.10. With thanks also to The People’s Puppets for giving their time to support this event.

To see some photographs of the events follow this link. https://www.prospectsacrossscotland.org.uk/sdm_downloads/fundraising-events-spring-2025/

Maybe you or your group could consider running an event or doing a simpler idea like filling Smartie tubes with coins or something similar. We would love to hear from you if you can.  All donations small and large are appreciated.

Pray for Highlands area, Orkney and Shetland (all week)

• Pray that leaders, helpers and friends support and learn more about Jesus through each other’s gifts at the Inverness group
• Pray that the teaching and interactive games would be Spirit led at the Dingwall group so that each person would live more by Jesus’ love and God’s grace
• Give thanks for the leaders and helpers at the Lerwick Friends of Jesus group and pray for their upholding as they serve in the group

Our Stories Booklet

We are grateful to the ‘Bishop Radford Trust’ for providing the funding to produce this  booklet and pray you are encouraged when your read it.

In this booklet you will be able to read about 12 people with learning disabilities from around Scotland – all unique and special with gifts and talents to share to build up the church and to encourage others.

The booklet is available for free to download from our website in A4 format or A5 format, alternatively if you would like a paper copy or further information, please contact admin@prospectsacrossscotland.org.uk

We will ask you to pay for P&P if you would like the booklet sent to you.

Pray for Aberdeen and Moray area (all week)

• Pray for Footprints in Buckie as they grow together enjoying spiritual and social time with each other
• Give thanks that the Lighthouse group in Buckie do shine like their name to tell people about Jesus, the true light of the world
• Pray for God’s protection and love on the members of the Celebration group who face health challenges and those about to move into new care settings