Development & Relief
The World Development and Relief Fund (WDRF) is the Relief and Development body of the Methodist Church in Ireland.
WDRF Annual Report
News of all our current projects are contained in our annual report. One of the stories featured is that of Sita. She is a beneficiary of Kopila, Nepal which WDRF has supported for the last 3 years.
Sita Pariyar: “Kopila encouraged us to form parents' groups and gave us training. The group saved some of our earnings. I took a loan and bought a sewing machine. I did sewing work. I saved the money and after a few months bought a new machine. After two years I paid back the loan and a friend took a loan to start sewing work. I can sew at home and look after the children. I would like to give my thanks to Kopila and those who are helping them to work with us.”
Annual reports reach Irish Methodist Churches in September. Read Sita's full story and hear of other projects. The report follows the 'chain of change' and hears from donors, committee members, local partners and beneficiaries. All playing their part to bring change to lives around the world.
Posted 1 August 2008
Development Sunday service materials
Download a service outline, including children's address, below:
Development service outline including children's talk
Accompanying powerpoint presentation
Bible Studies for mid-weeks and small groups?
If you would like to give your small group or mid-week Bible study something to really chew on then you may wish to use your Bible study to examine some of the most important issues of the day.
Christian Aid has a new set of studies for small groups called "Justice and the Heart of God". It contains 10 sessions and examines issues such as justice, HIV, conflict and responding to disasters from a Biblical point of view.
Contact Tim.
Posted 1 August 2008
Change the World Quiz?
Run a table quiz and raise funds for both WDRF and the Methodist Missonary Society. All funds will go to overseas projects. The pack has all the questions you need and full guidance to organising your event. If a pack has not yet reached your church thn contact our office.
Contact Tim.
Posted 1 August 2008
Already planning your church calendar - Overseas Mission or World Development services?
Tim Dunwoody, the World Mission and Development Officer, is available to take services, lead discussions or workshops on issues relating to both WDRC and MMS(I). He would be delighted to visit. Book early.
Contact Tim.
Posted 1 August 2008
