Drop-In Struggles

We'd appreciate prayer please for Old Woking and Knaphill, both of which are struggling in part because the kids are proving difficult to handle, and in another part because some of us leaders are under attack.

This week instead of opening Old Woking drop-in leaders prayed. Knaphill also didn't open and a decision has been made here for the time-being instead to go out to the kids with hot chocolate etc. A notice will be put in the King's House window explaining that the closure is down to 'bad behaviour'. It's expected that we will open again at some time but we'll have to feel right in the spirit before we do - and hopefully the kids will by then place a bit more value on the drop-in being open and learn to respect the volunteers and building. We're also hoping to talk to people at the YMCA as they're specialists in managing the behaviour of young people.

I've very much taken a back seat in both drop-ins this past few weeks - I've struggled for personal reasons. I know that some of my colleagues have had even greater reason for struggle. But I know in my heart we're not beaten, we're a bit bruised and choosing to stay down for the count whilst praying that the end of the round will come before ten is reached. 

I'd like to thank the other volunteers who have stepped in - Clive, Bob, Eric, Mary, Chris and all the others including Dave and Esther, who have stepped up to the plate and taken over. I'd also like to thank those who have been a personal support to me - Nick H, Jackie, Jo and so on. I know that the other volunteers who aren't feeling their best right now, really value the fellowship they've received during these struggles, as do I. THANKS.

I've a great sense that God is in what's happening right now and I'm convinced that Outside Light will emerge from this period of darkness shining even more brightly.