Fire in our hearts - Jesus Army

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Wild Spirit
1996-7
Nathan and some of the Farm brothers threw themselves into
the jungle of housing that had mushroomed round the edge
of Northampton. There they met with the drifting, searching
youngsters and found acceptance in a whole new network of
friends. Pubs, minibuses, staircases and squats were the venues
of ‘mid-week church’; Jesus Army boys sitting, sharing,
singing; new friends passing round the spliffs (among themselves!).
Rob ‘Rocket’ went a step further. Young Rob had come to
us ‘a bit religious’ but had found a whole new dimension in
brotherly relationships at the Farm. His passion now was to
meet ordinary people. Plain clothed, at first without badge,
cross or ‘religion’, Rob spent his spare time in town amongst
a new gang of friends, often returning home in the small hours.
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