We had an amazing time serving in Bradford, England alongside The Church on the Way. Each day was packed with ministries and street evangelism. The team loved joining the youth groups (Jr. High/High School) and children's ministries most nights of the week. People from the team shared messages, led worship, and spent quality time with the young people.
With the Youth Group girls:
On our way to "Preacher's Corner" in the town center where we would share the gospel:
The team at Preacher's corner-ready to go share the gospel.
A Need:
In the city of Bradford there is a major heroin problem.
Agape House: Church on the Way has a drug rehabilitation home for men getting off drugs. We spent several hours with them. We shared testimonies and heard theirs, had coffee and scones, and prayed.
We got a good grasp on the struggle it takes to overcome this addiction. Many have failed, but keep trying. Their lives are ruined by this lifestyle and they know they are in bondage.
The key to find freedom is the power of Jesus’ blood shed for these men: “Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit says the Lord of Hosts,” and “the battle belongs to the Lord.” The problem is they need to plead for His aid! We took time to intercede and believe that as we seek the Lord He will bring freedom to the lives of these men.
Late Night: The next night we went to the streets to talk to homeless and prostitutes. We brought roses for the ladies-they loved them-and gave hot coffee to those who wanted some.
I got to share the gospel with a couple of women. One is prostituting and addicted to heroin, unable to get off (she’s tried many times). She shared some of her story and her troubles: 14 weeks pregnant and the day I met her she found out she was having a girl. She let me pray over her and her baby.
The other lady wanted help. She told us about her troubles and wanted us to pray for her too. She wanted a bible (we had an extra one). The stories and situations these people are in are desperate. They need the Lord so badly-please pray for them. We have the promise that the word of God will not return void.
One girl on the outreach team and I were praying about going out during the winter break to do more with them if the Lord opens the door.
Other Ministry/Events:
St Paul Road: A low-income neighborhood. After handing out scones to the neighbors, we went and cleaned the streets and did yard work.
The Hicks Family:
We visited this dear family in Kendall. They are missionaries serving at the church and the private school.
On our day off we visited the Calvary Chapel Bible College in York.
Neighborhood kids: Friday nights there is a "kids club" for the neighborhood kids (it's a pretty tough neighborhood). It's a great time to get the gospel to unreached young people.
The Kid's Club-loads of fun!
The girls teaching a song and dance moves to the kids:
1 comment:
I Love it.....amazing to see what the lord is doing in England....keep praying!!
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