A MESSAGE to the thief or thieves, who sneaked into Kearsley Mount Methodist Church by the back door on Friday night -- the handbags you stole belonged to two very hard-working women who were helping to bring the joy of Christmas to the area.

In future, try entering by the front door on a Sunday morning, where you will realise that your short-term gain by stealing will result in your long-term loss as you go through life.

Stephen Tonge

Station Road

Kearsley