Fire in our hearts - Jesus Army

FIRE IN OUR HEARTS THE LORD TOOK HOLD OF BUGBROOKE
with the change in Mim that they had come fifteen miles from
Kettering to investigate. Kelly was a converted biker and hungry
for God.
‘How did you get on?’ asked Norma, on the way home.
‘Man! The liberty’s worrying,’ said Kelly, and smiled. ‘It was
great!’
They were very drawn by the love and were an immediate
hit with the youngsters. Kelly had a leather jacket, dirty jeans
and sideburns! What’s more he played the guitar and was
down to earth. Everybody liked them and before long they
slipped into the heart of the fellowship.
Kelly felt they were laying a foundation for the future with
their emphasis on the body of Christ. The spiritual gifts were
fine, but it was the love that spoke volumes. Often a minibusload
would cram into their little house at Kettering. It was
better brotherhood than among the bikers and there was no
hangover!
Towards the end of the year they moved in next door to
Verna, and soon took in one of the young men. The two cottages
attracted people over the weekends and formed a little
spiritual oasis. Kelly was invited to the leaders’ meeting, and
given responsibility for two minibuses and the cleaning of
the outside toilets. Such was the price of fame!
Slowly people were gathering. Two years had now passed
since the original group had first felt the shock waves of the
Spirit. They’d discovered much, but perhaps the most important
thing of all was the reality of bring knitted together in
the love of God. Revival hadn’t swept over Bugbrooke, but
the winds of change were definitely blowing.
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