Cornerstone!

I spoke at the assembly in Cornerstone school Epson today. I felt it went well, and the children listened really attentively. I am hoping that the feedback will be good, and praying that God will use the words I said for his glory. I spoke about TTR and its 4 programs, about growing up as a blind person and of my testimony as a Christian. I showed them the difference in size between a print and braille bible, and sang to them. I also showed them a book from when I was young which has tactile pictures in. I then talked about ways in which they could help TTR and get involved.

If you would like a similar talk at your church/group/school, please email Philippa@throughtheroof.org

"promoting disability" what does that mean?

I have recently been asked, “I am curious about the title ‘promoting disability’” so I thought I’d explain it here, or attempt to!

well, it means that we are Promoting Disability as in we are promoting the fact that people with disabilities can and do live normal lives, and that it is not the dreadful negative affliction that some people think, and also that it is not to be afraid of. sure it can be hard hard work sometimes, and things can be really difficult for both disabled and carers, but it doesn't mean disabled people can't have quality of life and that they don't have as much right to everything as people without disabilities. sometimes they need to do things differently but they can still do them. sometimes it takes change or just a little bit of adaptation, but mostly its about people's attitudes. some people have disabilities that can't be seen!

i always say when giving my testomony that it is much more important that you are right with God and are spiritually well, than if you do or do not have a disability either physical or mental.

I hope that if you had any questions about the title “promoting disability” that that has answered them. If not, or you would like to comment on it or on the blog, know more about Through The Roof, or just ask me anything else, don’t hesitate to email me! Philippa@throughtheroof.org  

progress update

This is just a quick update, just to let you know I’m still working! J There has not been any more dates booked for me to speak anywhere since I last wrote, but preparations continue to be made for the European disability conference in Budapest. We have all been receiving some daily devotionals to lead up to the conference, and they are all on hope. They are very thought provoking! I have been asked by Torch Trust to go to their studios and record and short interview about the conference when I return, and to record audio clips while I am out there for their Insight program on Premier radio! Exciting stuff.

Also, plans are being made for the next integr8 trip to Guatemala in July this year. I will be going along with a team. I will be writing a blog about my fundraising for that, and prepairing for the trip, since it is a separate work for The Lord. If you would like to read this blog, it can be found at:

www.to-guatemala.blogspot.com

please do contact me if you would like to know more about having a talk in your church/school/group, or if you have any questions! Philippa@throughtheroof.org

Dates, Dates, and more dates! :-)

I am praising the Lord this week for 3 more bookings to speak for Through The Roof. 1 is June 4^th at a Torch Trust Fellowship Group, the next is on 7^th July for Long Medow Church Stevenage for a Senior Moments group. The third booking is to speak at a churches together group in Hitchen on September 20^th.

Jeremiah 29 ¹¹ “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” I pray that this is what the Lord plans for Through The Roof.

If you would like a similar talk at your church, please email Philippa@throughtheroof.org       

Work in progress

The team day I attended on Saturday was very enjoyable. We started off with worship and prayer, and then talked about all aspects of the charity, from success stories to memorable moments, to a new strapline and how we could see the work progressing in the future. I gave my first talk as the youth ambassador, which seemed to go down ok.

Today is a day full of emails to churches with a view to speaking at their services or youth clubs etc. I hope the Lord will bless this, and use it for his glory.