Bridgwater Street Pastors

“So, any plans this weekend?” Oh yes! Here is what we have planned!

Caring, Listening, Helping, Empathy, Approachable, Prayerful, Compassion, Non Judgmental, Loving, Community, Flip Flops, Lollipops, Water, Tissues, Foil Blankets, Giving Hope, Reaching out, Being a friend, Supporting, Safety, Encouragement, Giving time, Showing how much JESUS cares for you 🙌 - Wherever you are this weekend, we are out and about in a town or city near you committed to making sure you are looked after on a day or night out. We so look forward to seeing you. 🥰 Have a safe and enjoyable time.

Psalms‬ ‭139‬:‭9‬-‭10‬ ”If I take the wings of the morning, And dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, Even there Your hand shall lead me, And Your right hand shall hold me.“
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www.streetpasors.org

To all our amazing teams going out this weekend, a massive “THANK YOU” for being available to care for your local community. Flip Flops, Water, Tissues, Wet wipes, dust pan & brush, Foil blankets, lollipops and a loving GOD will be going with us. We will be ready to listen and very much look forward to meeting you. Prayer Pastors, we truly honour you as you pray 🙏. Thank you for looking after us during our patrols 🫶. We are ready to go - lets do this! Colossians 3:12 “Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” 🤝

Is it the weekend already! Well that means that once again, teams from all over the country will be out again caring, listening and helping. Thank you to everyone either doing, Prayer, Street, Response, Rail or School Pastor patrols over the next few days. We also have new recruits training up and down the country tomorrow, adding numbers to the existing schemes. So let us be encouraged in our calling to serving our communities. We appreciate you all! 1st Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. 🙌

A prayer: Dear Sovereign FATHER, as your teams go out this weekend may they shine as beacons of love, give mountains of hope, comfort those who mourn, encourage the sad, be a prayerful presence, a friend to the lonely, a listening ear to hear and deliver your joy and peace. Thank you for your prayer teams giving us strength and guidance. We feel honoured to serve others. Be forever praised in JESUS name! Amen 🙏 Caring, Listening, Helping

🌟👼 Celebrating Our Taunton Street Pastors! 👼🌟

Hello, Taunton Community!

Today, we at Taunton Pub Watch want to shine a spotlight on the incredible Taunton Street Pastors 🌃✨. Their dedication and positive impact on our nighttime community are nothing short of inspiring!

These selfless volunteers 🙏 have been instrumental in ensuring our nights are safer and more caring. From lending a listening ear to providing practical help, they truly are unsung heroes of our town’s nightlife.

Let’s remember, this is a voluntary service fuelled by kindness and community spirit. We’re all massively grateful for their efforts 🙌💖.

Whenever you see a collection tin for the Taunton Street Pastors in any of our member venues, please consider donating. Every penny helps them continue their vital work 🗳️💷.

Together, let’s show our appreciation and support for these amazing individuals who make Taunton nights better for all of us! 🌃❤️

Join us for the Ascension Trust 30th Anniversary Celebration Dinner

on Saturday, November 18th 2023 at Central Hall Westminster,

Storey's Gate Westminster, London, SW1H 9NH.

It's time to commemorate three decades of impactful work and celebrate our incredible journey together. This in-person event promises to be a memorable night filled with joy, laughter, and heartfelt connections.

We'll kick off the evening with doors opening at 18:00 with a warm welcome and a chance to mingle with fellow attendees. Indulge in a delightful dining experience carefully curated to satisfy your taste buds.

Throughout the evening, we'll share inspiring stories of transformation, highlighting the positive impact Ascension Trust has had on individuals and communities. You'll have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and forge new friendships to expand your network. Dress to impress and come ready to celebrate and dance at this important milestone event.

Book via Eventbrite by clicking the link below. COST: £45.00 (plus booking fee)
https://AT30thanniversarydinner.eventbrite.co.uk

We can't wait to see you there!

Bridgwater's street pastors joined other agencies promoting safety and good health. Find us on Saturday nights if you missed us at the Bus last Friday!

We are training new team members in May - please contact our administrator if you belong to a local church and would like to come and find out more about joining our amazing team... Email [email protected]

Happy Christmas all and a peaceful New Year.
Nice to see Street Pastors in King's Speech this afternoon 🎄🎄🎄

Ascension Trust Equipping to Serve

This week we are taking part in , a regular national initiative aimed at reducing the devastating impacts of knife crime.

Our teams will be out in your communities every day this week, removing weapons from the streets, arresting wanted offenders, ensuring retailers are complying with the law around the sale of knives to children, and educating young people on the dangers and consequences of carrying knives. Follow your local neighbourhood policing pages for updates.

The Avon & Somerset Police & Crime Commissioner team have extended their knife crime survey for week, to gather the views of local communities around knife crime. They would like to hear from parents and young people aged between 12 and 25 years old, to better understand how people feel about knife crime.

Please complete the survey here: 👉 http://ow.ly/ZsO850LAYp0

Our Street Pastor team is looking forward to supporting the Carnival and its spectators this year - please note the good advice issued by the organisers

⭐️ APPRECIATION POST⭐️

We wanted to shout out to every single person involved in the return of our amazing carnival - the first since 2019!

Also a reminder to our spectators that EVERYONE involved in putting on this show is a volunteer! Giving up hours and hours of their time and effort to bring you the very best event we can.

So be kind, be patient, be respectful and enjoy yourselves... 😀




Saturday 5th November 2022 - 6pm

📸 : Spirit Of Carnival Statue (taken by Francine Lee)

Bridgwater's Street Pastors were pleased to be able to introduce the Police and Crime Commissioner Mark Shelford to the town's nightlife and were very grateful for the generous provision of cold drinks by the TLC night club team on such a hot night.