Day 21 Friday 11 October

Report from Perranporth

There are two things that stand out for me from the walk.
A little girl who came regularly to "messy Church" stayed to listen to Peter Adams, and hung on his every word. sat at the front of Church and as I watched her countenance began to change. just like a chrysalis changing to a butterfly. Peter spoke on Jesus being best friend, Saviour and Lord.  At the end of his talk and at the appeal I saw her bow her head and say the prayer. when she finished her Mum got up and started to take her home but I ran after her, "Did you pray the prayer that Peter said?" I asked her.  "Yes " she said.   "Would you like to come back and get a book from my friend Peter?" Her face just shone and she said yes. I took her to the front of the Church and Peter prayed for her and the look on her face was so lovely. I don't think it could look any better if he had told her she could have all the toys in a toyshop!

A real privilege to watch. I am sure the Mum of the little girl was touched too.

Another was when we went into a residential home for Alzheimer's sufferers. I thought it would be a waste of time. How wrong could I be??
there was 5 locals and 4 team members.  We sang old time songs and the residents sang their hearts out,  knew all the words  and some staff joined in. Jeffrey Robinson gave his testimony and led them in the sinners prayer in the K.G.P.  He also said the Lords prayer and they ALL joined in with that too!

After when we were mingling and chatting Liz, one of the "home team" came to me and said I think I have upset 1 of the residents. I went and spoke with the lady and she told me the tissue I offered was a waste as she had a hanky up her sleeve. I asked if she was sad.  'No' she said 'these are happy tears; Jesus is my Saviour and Holy Spirit made me cry'. After she had said this she went back to the vacant stare but how wonderful is our God that she was reached in this way even for this short time.

The main thing we went to do was encourage the local Church folk and I think we did that and help them in their own on-going mission letting them know they can do what we "professionals"(?) did.

W O N D E R F U L!!!