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Thetford Christians Together and Good Work
are, in partnership, to facilitating David’s chaplaincy in Thetford.
David celebrated his fifth year as chaplain with an inspiring event that
brought many people from different companies to a meeting which reviewed
his work through a DVD made for the purpose and also offered a chance to
share the Good News with those who attended. David says: “The work in
Thetford continues, offering continuity of support to those people,
companies and organizations. I am privileged to visit. Chaplaincy is not
an easy job, but it is rewarding and an opportunity to make lots of
friends and foster deep and mutual caring for each other.” There are a
number of recurring themes of David’s pastoral care. Serious illness,
family and relationship problems, and job insecurity are all subjects of
day to day concern. The migrant population continues to grow and we are
now preparing to produce leaflets in a number of languages to help us
share information with the many contract workers we meet. |
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The chaplaincy of Thetford is broad and includes: Visiting brothers
who together own a very successful Thetford company called Cosy Carpets
Chatting to the “lads” at Thetford Fire Station who are always
friendly and hospitable with offers of “a fire fighters sandwich” which
seems to be made of half a French loaf, 2lbs of bacon, 1lb sausages and
half a bottle of HP sauce! David says “I usually settle for a cup of
tea”. He calls regularly at Economos, a company which supply seals and
gaskets to a whole range of industries in a variety of sizes, from half
inch washers to others several feet in diameter. They have a specialist
machine for producing seals for more unusual applications including one
offs for a team rebuilding a World War II Messerschmitt 262 jet fighter.
David also visits voluntary and community organizations including
Thetford Volunteer Bureau (TVB) who arrange for volunteers to help
people in the community in all sorts of ways. At the new £4.5M Healthy
Living Centre he has worked with others to set up “Listening Ear”. This
is a new venture of Thetford Christians Together to facilitate a team of
volunteers to be on hand for any one who just wants to talk and unburden
themselves. This is a direct spin-off from the work of the chaplaincy.
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