Missionary honored for community impact

David and Teresa Fittro, CMF missionaries in Nottingham, England, were recently invited to attend an annual civic awards dinner hosted by the Mayor of West Bridgford (Nottingham suburb) to honor those who contribute to community safety and citizenship. David was nominated by two local policemen for his work with local young people. A few days later, they were also invited to an informal lunch with local “councillors” (borough and county politicians) as well as the local Member of Parliament (congressman). David describes these events as “a bit more ‘shoulder rubbing’ for more influence in the community’s thinking.”

The Fittros are members of CMF’s Great Britain team. The team’s goal is to plant churches in a country where only a very small percentage of the population ever attend church. Nottingham, a rail center in the Midlands, is part of the fastest growing region of the UK and needs new churches. The Fittros’ growing relationships with adult leaders in the community and ministry efforts among the city’s young people will eventually result in a new church plant.