TELit Information

Sensing that God was challenging him to do something about this, he left his employment as a social worker and with a few years' previous experience with a printing company, he took a step of faith and launched the ministry operating initially from home. TELit quickly developed a reputation for quality materials and in 1995, the operation moved to separate premises in Leith where it would continue until 2015. Always the aim was to make available quality full colour folders in a contemporary style and attractive format without compromising the essential elements of the gospel message. Each folder would be built around a theme - a current event, a season of the year, a specific location, some aspect of everyday life etc - clearly demonstrating the relevance of the Christian message for today. He recorded the story of how God worked in his life and the whole ethos and details of what makes TELit folders. Download 'Reality beyond Reason' and read for yourself why TELit folders are such a good way to communicate the gospel in a lost and perishing world of neighbours and friends. After 25 years and a period of ill health, Barry decided to retire from the ministry he had begun and managed throughout and was looking to find someone to continue the operation. At that time, OPAL Trust (www.opaltrust.org ) whose ministry is to provide Bibles and books particularly to the Majority World were looking for a source of evangelistic leaflets to complement their activities. And so an agreement was reached in 2015 for TELit to be merged with OPAL under the new name of TELit@OPAL. The operation was moved to Linwood and is now managed by Robert and Anne Smith. However the vision remains the same and we are privileged to build on the great work done by Barry and his team. As well as continuing to serve the needs of Christians and churches in UK, we are working to widen the availability of other language editions. We have been asked to put bank details and a way for people to support the ministry regularly. Our account is with the Bank of Scotland, Sort Code 80-09-15 and Account Code 10086468