Fire in our hearts - Jesus Army

FIRE IN OUR HEARTS
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Darren also left home in unhappy circumstances at 13. After
four years living on the streets in Ireland and in London,
Darren staggered onto our Jesus coach at Trafalgar Square,
drunk and abusive. He wept his way to God. His friend Trev,
who’d slept in shop doorways and squats, begging and mugging
for a living, saw the change in ‘Daz’ and joined him up at
New Creation Farm.
These strong characterful men responded to fathers in God.
But many of us old-timers needed healing too. A true leader
was warm-hearted, patient and loving. Rigidity and legalism
was a curse. We’d learned that. Relaxed flow was where it
was at. When we allowed God to love us and heal us, we gladly
shed our hard ‘Christian’ skins and began to win hearts.
So many were searching. Not just new-agers but ordinary
people who through hurt, heartache and distress longed for
what was good. We wanted to accommodate ourselves to them,
use any means, make a bridge, help them reach out to God.
We aimed at being more user-friendly and informal in our
gospel presentation. Sunday nights at Spinney Hall, Northampton,
now included a snack and coffee bar in the foyer.
With smiling welcomers, colourful resources, background
music and lots of friends, a good scene was well on the go
before the main programme started.
When it did, our new friends were encouraged to relax and
enjoy the atmosphere without feeling obliged to join in. The
non-threatening approach attracted many who might avoid
religious meetings. Invitations were to a:
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