Farm Fellowship

The Idea

This is an initiative within Farm Fellowship to put into practise the words of Jesus as found in Matthew chapter 25, verses 34 to 40, with regards to feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, tending the sick, and visiting those in prison.

Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. ³⁵For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, ³⁶ I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’

We believe it is vital as followers of Jesus to recognize and deliver the practical aspects of our faith, to reflect the love that Jesus showed to all of us, and which Jesus calls us to show as a reflection of that love.

It is acts that follow faith. We do not earn our salvation by helping – we help others to be like Jesus who first helped us. What could we offer to Jesus who has all the riches of the universe at his disposal?

You can contact us at feedback@farmfellowship.com. Further contact details are available on our Contact Page.

Work with the Homeless – “For I was hungry and you gave me food”

Lead by Sam Foulds.

Going on to the streets of Preston with supplies of food, fresh clothing and toiletries (most of which supplied by non-church going people within the community). Befriending and meeting the needs of those who have very little, adn nowhere to sleep.

Work with Addiction – “I was thirsty and you gave me drink”

Lead by Ian Foulds.

In conjunction with Alcoholics Anonymous, meetings are held Wednesday and Friday at 7:30pm.

The church does not run this meeting, and the meetings are for those who want help from alcohol addiction. We offer prayerful support to those who attend.

Working with those in need of practical resources – “I was naked and you clothed me”

Lead by Ian Foulds.

We work with International Aid Trust, a local charity that provides material help for those in need, including clothes, food, and medical supplies.

At Farm Fellowship, there is a clothes recycling bin.

Various support for unemployed people is offered. There was recently an evening with professional help on how to write a CV.

We support Door of Hope in South Africa. They rescue and care for abandoned babies. Looking after them until new mothers and fathers can be found for them.

In Mozambique, House of Ants runs a daily kitchen feeding hundreds of children, and providing a home for some of them.

Work with those who are ill – “I was sick and you visited me”

Lead by Ian Foulds.

We have provided and continue to provide help for local people who are ill, or bereaved – praying and visiting them.

Giving practical help and physical presence.

Work with Ex-Offenders

Lead by Ian Foulds.

There is a support group for those who have come out of prison recently.