Community Elements 30 July 2021

In this edition, we hear this week's and last week's Brian's Good News as last weeks did not play.

Aberdeen Befriend A Child gets a big thumbs up from one of their volunteers after she was paired up with a child.  The twosome have got on so well and have helped each other through various difficulties while enjoying lots of fun. There are many children waiting to be befriended.

A couple who started a street food business during lockdown in Elgin have been able to report that their venture has thrived. Their burgers are considered to be some of the best in Moray.

A sea front shelter along Aberdeen's Beach Promenade has been brightened up by a team of job seekers from Aberdeen's Foyer.  Team members raised money for materials by walking the equivalent distance from Aberdeen to London over 7 days.  The team raised £230. Along the way, they gained new skills  and qualifications

A family have been reunited with their cat after 2 years.  The search was made easier by the fact that the cat was microchipped.

Her Majesty The Queen has honoured the staff of the NHS collectively over the 4 nations by awarding The George Cross.  A hand written message from The Queen said that NHS staff had carried out their work "with courage, compassion and dedication" for more than 70 years

Brian's Scripture selection this week is 2 Corinthians 5:21

For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin,^[a] so that we could be made right with God through Christ.

Our other Community Elements this week

Stella Maris - Apostleship of the Sea with a heart for caring for all sea farers and fishermen.

CarpetInc - Instant Neighbour - Making the best of carpet at affordable prices.