Greetings from the UK. I have arrived just in time to experience brilliant spring weather. Trees and flowers in full bloom,, clear, cloudless, sunny days, with temperatures near 20C. Truly, unbelievable weather for here at this time of the year.
Phase 1 of this journey is a follow up of some things that happened last year while I was in the UK. At that time, there were some very interesting leadings with a Christian group which i was able to connect briefly with, but wanted to learn more about. So, to start this new European journey, arrangements were made to stay in one of their Christian community houses in the London area (http://www.newcreation.org.uk/nccc/)
As a follow of Jesus, I am also part of the larger, global community of God's family. In essence, I have 'brothers and sisters' everywhere, and it has been encouraging to live and share lives with these people here where they live. I have been given a small bedroom to sleep in, but share meals and the house with everyone, share in some of the house chores and participate in the various meetings.
I spent one morning helping in the church's ministry to homeless people in central London as well.
My friend with whom I and a couple of others traveled with and hostelled around in the UK lives in the same neighborhood. Interesting thing that has just happened: she has been asked to house sit for friends from her church family, which happens to be a 5 minute walk away from where I am staying. The cross street opposite that house 'happens' to be called 'Grasmere'. Grasmere happens to be one of the towns in the Lake district where we stayed at last year for a few days. The couple who live in the house 'happen' to be going away for a holiday to the Lake District. And it just 'happened' that R., one of the others who were part of our group of 4 last year, was coming to spend the night, on her way through to start a holiday of her own.
So, there seems to be that continuation from things that happened last year.
I've been challenged these past few days reading from a small booklet called: The Revival We Need by Oswald J. Smith. The first three chapters can be found on this site: http://www.revival-library.org/catalogues/miscellanies/theology/smith_o.html
That's it for now. Still have a few days here in the City.
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How did you get involved in this? It is definitely God led but wha started this for you?Did you go to ywam or something like that. What you are doing is what I believe I am being called to do (outdoor/backpack missions). God bless!-Amanda D.
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda - I am not sure if you will get this but you responded to my backpackador blog May 2011. I have not been good managing this. My involvement backpacking - started right after university with time spent working and traveling in Europe and then a couple of years later learning to hear God and continuing to be led to travel by Him. I have been involved with ywam also - for years focussing on ministry to backpackers through the mission. Would love to hear from you if you get this.
DeleteYou have been quiet George and you are on my heart and mind. Continue to announce Christ wherever you walk; it pleases God to reveal His Son through you. Your sister, IN CHRIST, Niki
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