Fire in our hearts - Jesus Army

FIRE IN OUR HEARTS
COMMUNICATE!
ship tapes. At Festal Grange John ‘Perceptive’, our communications
man, took over the attic as a video studio, adding it to
his poky office and darkroom.
The circulation of Jesus Lifestyle mushroomed and was now
reaching many countries. Literature that originated from a
little village in England was being read in Spain and Russia.
One magazine was picked up from a dusty African road on
the way to market! In fact, an overwhelming number of letters
began to flood in from Africa with requests for help,
money and Jesus Army jackets!
Our influence was far wider than we’d imagined. Some
looked to us as pioneers. Others waited in the wings to see
how things would turn out. A few groups wanted a closer link
with us, so we arranged occasional gatherings at Battlecentre
in London where leaders of other churches could meet
with us over a meal for friendship and encouragement.
As well as offering encouragement, we also had a lot to receive.
From the fiery zeal of Bonnke to the relaxed humour of
Wimber there was so much by way of example. Noel would
return from his Christian travels with more than just new
friendships: anointed songs, ideas, advice and sheer examples
of skill.
One example was the New Zealander, Bill Subritzsky. We
had often cast out demons, but Bill had something to teach
us. The accuracy of his words of knowledge, his sensitivity
and the success with which he ministered, all impressed us.
At our July conference we watched him on video. Then, as we
challenged the demons ourselves, the place erupted with the
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