The bishop and the four 'alls'

Bermondsey's own resident bishop, Graham Kings (left), was the speaker at today's Annual General Meeting of the Salmon Youth Centre.

Speaking on the great commission in Matthew 28.16-20, Bishop Graham, Mission Theologian in the Anglican Communion, told us about the four 'alls' of Matthew 28.

Jesus has ALL authority in heaven and earth. He sends us to make disciples of ALL nations. He instructs us to teach ALL that he has commanded. He promises that he will be with us ALLways.

The AGM was interspersed with songs of worship, a brilliant dance by two of the youngsters, and some moving testimonies, including from one young man who said his life had been transformed since he 'committed his life to God.'

In addition, we heard reports of the past year at Salmon, as well as transacting the formal business, and receiving the accounts, all presided over by St James Adrian Greenwood, Chair of the Trustees.

Salmon, founded in 1906 as the Cambridge University Mission, is a Bermondsey phenomenon.

Last year Salmon worked with 2,000 young people aged 6-25, with 400-500 attending Salmon activities each week.

In addition to the staff, there are 16 young leaders and 7 apprentices. 5 young people were awarded Silver Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

'Our mission' says the centre 'is to inspire young people to fulfil their potential and contribute to the community, within a framework of Christian values.'