Word 4 Weapons knife bin launch

This evening saw the launch of the Word 4 Weapons knife bin located at Seven Kings Methodist Church and made available through the sponsorship of the Lions Club Seven Kings. The launch featured speeches from the President of the Lions Club Seven Kings, the Deputy Mayor of Redbridge, Cllr Mrs Ruth Clark, Rev. Ken Nicholls, Minister of Seven Kings Methodist Church, and a Word 4 Weapons volunteer.

Word 4 Weapons is a Christian based organisation started by Michael Smith in 2007, after several years of seeing too many young lives being lost to gun and knife crime. There are several strands to their programme: providing guidance to young people, their parents and guardians; working in partnership with organisations who share their aim; and providing secure bins where weapons can be deposited.

Knives can be deposited anonymously but can also be exchanged for an "All I Need" pack. These come in blue, red or black and can contain: a Bible; comic; book of help; and specially selected gifts such as dvds or PC games. To exchange a knife for a bag; it has to take place face-to-face but no questions are asked when the knife is handed over to be put into the knife bin and those giving out the "All I Need" bags are available to answer questions.

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M. Ward - Fuel For Fire.