a presentation of the work of bedford street angels saturday 6 th march 2010 4.00pm

A presentation of the work of A presentation of the work of Bedford Street Angels Bedford Street Angels

Saturday 6Saturday 6thth March 2010 March 20104.00pm 4.00pm

Welcome and introductionWelcome and introduction Led by Mr Adam May,

Project Director of Bedford Street Angels

Street Angels – the National Street Angels – the National picturepicture Short Address by Mr Paul Blakey, MBE

National Founder of Street Angels

Bedford Street Angels – Bedford Street Angels – the story beginsthe story begins Video story by Fred and Fran Gill

Bedford Street Angels volunteers

Who are the Who are the Bedford Street Angels?Bedford Street Angels?

Who are Street Angels? Who are Street Angels?

Bedford Street Angels are a part of the national Christian initiative to offer a non-

judgemental listening ear, and practical support to all the

vulnerable in the town’s night time economy.

Bedford Street Angels in its first Bedford Street Angels in its first year has seen…year has seen…A growing reduction of Anti-social behaviour and

Violent Crime.

A developing friendly atmosphere in the town.

Some excellent forging of relationships with Bedford Borough Council and the local police.

21% reduction in Anti-social behaviour each Saturday evening.

Supported by local churchesSupported by local churchesAll Saints Church, KempstonBedford Pentecostal Church

Bromham Baptist ChurchBrickhill Baptist Church

Bunyan Meeting Free ChurchCotton End Baptist ChurchCranfield Baptist Church

Elstow AbbeyKempston East Methodist Church

Kingdom WayPriory Methodist Church

Russell Park Baptist ChurchRutland Road Church

Salvation ArmySt Andrew’s Church

St John’s with St Leonard’s ChurchSt Joseph and the Holy Child

Roman Catholic ChurchSt Mary’s Church, Cardington

St Michael and All Angel’s ChurchSt Paul’s Church

St Peter de MertonTurvey Abbey – Monastery of Christ our Saviour

Supported by local churchesSupported by local churches

Working in Partnership with… Working in Partnership with…

Bedford Borough Council Bedfordshire Police

Bedford Fire and Rescue Service Taxi Marshalls

Night Club owners YMCA Bedfordshire

All Bedford Churches Together HOPE Bedfordshire

Individuals

How can I get involved?How can I get involved? Becoming a Street Angel patrol volunteer

Join our prayer team – at home or at the base

Assist with the Administration

Give financially to the project

And finally, spread the word!

How can I find out more?How can I find out more?Please speak to someone who is already involved

this afternoon.

Visit our Face Book Group – ‘Bedford Street Angels’

Contact Adam May, Project Director

07532 371 311 (telephone)adam@bedfordstreetangels.org.uk (email)

www.bedfordstreetangels.org.uk (web)thebedfordstreetangel (skype)

Bedford Street Angels – Bedford Street Angels – a typical night outa typical night out A Video presentation

Words of supportWords of support The Mayor of Bedford,

Dave Hodgson

Portfolio Holder for Community Safety, Cllr Will Hunt

Bed:safe Coordinator, Frank Fender

So the story continues…So the story continues… Led by Mr Adam May ,

Project Director of Bedford Street Angels

Time to meet the AngelsTime to meet the Angels Please join us in the Secondary Hall for

refreshments.

There is an opportunity to view our display stand and meet with the Angels.

Our Celebration Day service will begin at 5.15pm here with act of commission from the Bishop of Bedford.

See you back there soon…

How can I find out more?How can I find out more?

Contact Adam May, Project Director

07532 371 311 (telephone)

adam@bedfordstreetangels.org.uk (email)

www.bedfordstreetangels.org.uk (web)

thebedfordstreetangel (skype)

A service to mark the first year A service to mark the first year anniversary of Bedford Street Angels anniversary of Bedford Street Angels

Saturday 6Saturday 6thth March 2010 March 20105.15pm 5.15pm

Welcome and introductionWelcome and introduction Led by Major Ian Loxley,

Chair of Bedford Street Angels

Opening Hymn Opening Hymn Praise to the Lord, the Almighty,

the King of creation!O my soul, praise him, for he is thy health and salvation!All ye who hear, brothers and sisters draw near; praise him in glad adoration.

Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee; surely his goodness and mercy here daily attend thee.Ponder anew what the Almighty can do,who with his love doth befriend thee.

Opening Hymn Opening Hymn Praise to the Lord, who, when tempests their

warfare are waging,who, when the elements madly around thee are raging, biddeth them cease, turneth their fury to peace,whirlwinds and waters assuaging.

Praise to the Lord, who, when darkness of sin is abounding,who, when the godless do triumph, all virtue confounding,sheddeth his light, chaseth the horrors of night, saints with his mercy surrounding.

Opening Hymn Opening Hymn Praise to the Lord, O let all that is in me

adore him!All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before him.Let the amen sound from his people again,gladly for all we adore him.

Encounters from the Street (1)Encounters from the Street (1) Led by Bedford Street Angels volunteers

Bible Reading : Matthew 25 v 34 Bible Reading : Matthew 25 v 34 - 40- 40 Led by Gideon Theatre Group

Encounters from the Street (2)Encounters from the Street (2) Led by Bedford Street Angels volunteers

A time of Prayer A time of Prayer Led by members of Kingdom Way Church

Hymn Hymn FFrom heaven you camerom heaven you came, Helpless babe,, Helpless babe,

Entered our world, Your glory veiled;Entered our world, Your glory veiled;Not to be servedNot to be served b but to serve,ut to serve, And give And give yyour lifeour life t that we might live.hat we might live.

This is our God, The Servant King,This is our God, The Servant King,He calls us nowHe calls us now t to follow Him,o follow Him,To bring our livesTo bring our lives a as a daily offerings a daily offeringOf worship to The Servant King.Of worship to The Servant King.

Hymn Hymn There in the garden of tears,

My heavy load He chose to bear;His heart with sorrow was torn,‘Yet not My will but yours,’ He said.

This is our God, The Servant King,This is our God, The Servant King,He calls us nowHe calls us now t to follow Him,o follow Him,To bring our livesTo bring our lives a as a daily offerings a daily offeringOf worship to The Servant King.Of worship to The Servant King.

Hymn Hymn Come see His hands and His feet,

The scars that speak of sacrifice;Hands that flung stars into spaceTo cruel nails surrendered.

This is our God, The Servant King,This is our God, The Servant King,He calls us nowHe calls us now t to follow Him,o follow Him,To bring our livesTo bring our lives a as a daily offerings a daily offeringOf worship to The Servant King.Of worship to The Servant King.

Hymn Hymn So let us learn how to serve,

And in our lives enthrone Him; Each other’s needs to prefer, For it is Christ we’re serving.

This is our God, The Servant King,This is our God, The Servant King,He calls us nowHe calls us now t to follow Him,o follow Him,To bring our livesTo bring our lives a as a daily offerings a daily offeringOf worship to The Servant King.Of worship to The Servant King.

Act of Commission Act of Commission Led by the Right Reverend Richard Inwood,

Bishop of Bedford and Mr David Gibson, Pastor of Russell Park Baptist Church

Commission Commission We who follow Christ are given a share in

the work he began and commissioned in his apostles. Through his grace we receive gifts and opportunities to point others towards God’s love for them and for all his creation.

As a Bedford Street Angel volunteer, you have obeyed God’s call of compassion to the poor, will you share with all people your hopes, your joys and your faith, and celebrate together your awareness of living in God’s world?

I will.

Commission Commission Will you work alongside the other Street

Angels with love, support, understanding and forgiveness, always pursuing all that makes for peace and develops unity?

I will.

Prayers of Commission Prayers of Commission Led by the Right Reverend Richard Inwood,

Bishop of Bedford and Mr David Gibson, Pastor of Russell Park Baptist Church

Closing Song Closing Song God of Justice, Saviour to all

Came to rescue the weak and the poorChose to serve and not be served

Jesus, You have called usFreely we've receivedNow freely we will give

We must go live to feed the hungryStand beside the broken.We must go..Stepping forward keep us from just singingMove us into action.We must go…

Closing Song Closing Song To act justly everyday

Loving mercy in everywayWalking humbly before You God

You have shown us, what You requireFreely we've receivedNow freely we will give

Fill us up and send us outFill us up and send us outFill us up and send us out Lord

BlessingBlessing Given by the Right Reverend Richard

Inwood,Bishop of Bedford

Dismissal Dismissal Led by Mr David Gibson,

Pastor of Russell Park Baptist Church

A service to mark the first year A service to mark the first year anniversary of Bedford Street Angels anniversary of Bedford Street Angels

Saturday 6Saturday 6thth March 2010 March 20105.15pm 5.15pm