Gospel-shaped Giving

Gospel-shaped Giving

We love sharing stories about the different ways churches in York are giving through the Besom. Whether that’s delivering white goods on a van run, decorating a recipient’s house or organising the annual Christmas hamper distribution, it’s great to celebrate the...
What can I give? #5

What can I give? #5

Our fifth and final post in our series – What can I give? “In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive’.”...
What can I give? #4

What can I give? #4

The fourth in our series – What can I give? “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” (Romans 12:12)   One of the most popular ways we enable people to...
What can I give? #3

What can I give? #3

The third in our blog series – What can I give? “And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19) It is in the Besom’s DNA to rely on God for everything. And we constantly rely on him to...

What can I give? #2

The second in our blog series – What can I give? “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity...

We’re part of a Besom family

The Besom in York is part of a national network of Besoms. At the time of writing, there are about 25 Besoms across the country. Each one runs slightly differently, but all with the same aim – to help build the bridge between those who have, and those in need. A...