Canford Magna Parish comprises three Churches each of which complements the other.
MISSION SERBIA Canford Magna Parish – The Lantern Vision: Mission: Discipleship about the word of God and the love of Jesus Christ Outreach: In aid of the Romany population in and around Jagodina Education: Kindergarten and the Children’s Clubs Romski Centar Oaza Location: Jagodina, Central Serbia. Current Projects The Kindergarten : Free – pre-school education for Romany children age 3-6. Here the children get a good preparation for Primary School, are educated in behaviour and learn about and experience the love and acceptance of God. Children’s Clubs : meet every week at 7 different locations in and around Jagodina. Children from non-Christian families are reached with the gospel. They listen to Bible stories, play games, make handicrafts as well as learn Bible stories and songs. Humanitarian Aid : in support of destitute Romany families, especially the children’s parents; a food parcel, supply of wood for heating and cooking, medicines (if and when finance allows to do so)
Living conditions (no sanitation, no mains water & no electricity)
The Annual Summer Camps : a special annual outreach project in July. 3x 5 Day events for non-Christian children. Maximum 35 children per event (a Kids camp. one for Teen age children and a Youth camp) Future projects 2012 onward – raising funds for a) Summer Camp site; some building work b) Land + buildings etc. for a Conference Centre and Camp site for touring caravans c) Accommodation for Miki and his family – site and building Contact the Lantern Office – tel. 01202 887733 email: info@thelanternchurch.org