‘I’m
there when Jonny goes out for a loaf of bread for Mama. I’m
there, you’re not. I win, you lose. It’s all about being
there.’-
A drug dealer in Boston’s notorious Dorchester neighbourhood
explaining to a local pastor why God was losing the battles for
the souls of inner-city kids.
‘It shouldn’t be WWJD, what
would Jesus do, but WWJL, where would Jesus live?’
- Geoff Ryan
‘Last week I had my car window smashed.
Did it make me wanna quit? Yeah, right! All that it achieved is
a truck load more determination, passion and love to show these
people what they are searching for.’
- Hannah Willis
John 1:14 – ‘The word became
flesh and moved into the neighbourhood’ (The Message)
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Tom’s Story:
The first time I walked into Openshaw (Salvation Army), my life
was a mess. I was in a hard core metal band; drinking and pot
had become bare essentials, along with depression, loneliness
and anger. So, I sat in the small hall and looked around. These
people had something I wanted. I left with the question, 'Was
I prepared to give this Jesus a try?' Over the next couple of
weeks I met with the team leader and we talked things through.
I finally made the commitment to God in my bedroom. Slowly,
my life began to blossom. I felt so loved and accepted by God.
I also had a growing passion to see others get saved. It has
been the most amazing two years of my life and I am now studying
Theology and Youth Ministry at university. |
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