Winter Warfare

Visits to the Glastonbury chapel by spiritual seekers, like water in frigid weather, usually slows to a trickle this time of the year. Of late, however, there has been a fairly steady flow leading to encounters with the Word of God, prayer, and praise that the Holy Spirit has used to begin the heart-thawing process. Locational tactics, however, will have to be rethought by the end of the month and for many weeks whilst restoration work is commenced on the Medieval site. Paul, Alistair and team member Claire have been working together dynamically to begin the fledgling outreach community associated with CEM. Following the closure of the secular RBT facility, a room on the same street (through Mid Somerset Community Church) has been employed for post chapel relationship building. At times homeless and other chance people have been provided with warm Christian welcomes and refreshments. One case in particular gives cause for praise and continued prayer. Indications unfolding of miraculous power in progress for shedding drug dependency is exciting to witness. Team-wise, spouses also benefit from requested prayer. Carol's wrist pain/numbness has abated considerably. She has been able to keep playing harp to God's glory and reports of people being blessed keep following. Paul & Carol recently offered the main Gospel representation at a community showcase evening at a Weston Super Mare theatre. Representatives of many faiths invited were present. The contrast of the Christian message to all others was marked. The unique opportunity offered through Jesus Christ to enter into relationship with God personally made all the religions of men appear bland and uninspiring in comparison, to say the least.