60 at 60
Learning about myself; learning about God; trying new things; making a difference for Christians and others around the world
If you do it for the least of these…
Enjoying the adventure
You are never too old…
Without completely exhausting myself I wanted to celebrate being 60 by doing a variety of activities and events over the year. The aim was to raise money for the charity, Open Doors. 60 different things to raise £6 000.
UPDATE: I have now completed the year and the 60 activities and raised over £6000 but still receiving donations!
To find out more please listen to the following radio clip:
https://www.premierchristianradio.com/Across-the-UK/The-Midlands/You-re-never-too-old
Open Doors
Started in 1955 by Gods Smuggler, Brother Andrew, one man’s mission became a movement. A movement to strengthen that which was dying (Revelation 3:2, The Bible). To bring spiritual and physical hope to the hopeless. Now operating in over 55 countries internationally, Open Doors advocates for persecuted believers; provides emergency aid and livelihood training; trauma counselling; training and materials.
Phone Inspire on 01993 460015
How can I give?
You can contribute to meeting the practical and spiritual needs of Christians suffering throughout the world by praying; advocating or giving at: https://justgiving.com/fundraising/AdrianSmith6060
Activities undertaken-large and small- include:
*Walking the Pilgrims Way from Winchester to Canterbury (in two sections)
*Running a half marathon
*How far can I run in 60 minutes (7.5 miles)
*Visiting Beachy Head and Eastbourne
*Eating 60 pieces of chocolate in 60 minutes
*Spotting 60 species of birds
*Growing a beard for 60 days then dying it multicoloured
*60 hour moustache
*Shaving my head
*Producing and distributing a Calendar and greetings cards
*Recorded reading of all chapters and verses in the Bible with 60 in
*Doing a shift at a Community Kitchen
*60 different recipes
*Prepare and circulate a 60’s quiz
*England’s longest zipwire
*White water rafting on the Olympic course
*Memorising Isaiah 60
*Reading Bibleapp for 60 consecutive day
*60 strokes in the North Sea
*60 Random Acts of Kindness
*Retreat on Holy Island
*Maintaining a gift box and a Bible Box
*7 days living on soup, bread and water
*Switch all lights off for an hour for Earth Hour
*Complete a course of guitar lessons
*Visiting 3 different preserved railways
*Climb highest hill in the Cotswolds
*Do 60 blogs
*£60 generosity challenge
*Visit Northumberland Coast Castles
*Run out and back along World’s longest leisure pier (Southend)
*Make a snow angel
*Make a snowman
*Do 60x 60 second planks (not at the same time)
*Run 60 miles in a month
*Bike as far as I can in 60 minutes
*Make a Kintsugi bowl
*Cook Baklava
*Buy and operate a Satnav
*Go to the top of the Shard in London
*Take a train to Southminster
About Me
I am a 60 (now 62) year old Yorkshireman who loves Jesus. A very ordinary bloke. Aware that I have less years before me than behind. Keen to keep exploring; eager to raise awareness and funds for those who need us to come alongside..
Adrian@60 