As we wind down our first week here in the UK, it has been such a blessing to see all that the Lord is doing in and through the people here. One story surrounds a lady who had been contacted by the Mental Health Services department here in reference to difficulties maintain her house. Basically she had not had anyone through her doors in around 10 years. Anode was contacted to assist her in getting a handle on her house. 6 months ago Anode came through and cleaned her house top to bottom. On a follow up visit around 4 weeks ago, the lady had fallen behind again and the house was a mess. Through weekly visits over the next 4 weeks, she was shown how to keep and maintain her house. Yesterday was the last visit and the crew came to the door to find a house nearly clean and huge smile on the lady's face! She learned how to take care of things herself. She had realized how she had been kept captive, and now had found freedom through the loving devotion of some concerned people.
Currently we are finishing up a job at Torbay School. This school is designed for children with discipline problems. We were asked by the school to remodel their "quiet room". This room was designed to put children in to calm down when they become out of hand. We arrived two days ago to find a what amounted to a jail cell, with wire on the windows, and dark graffitti painting on the walls. Definitely not conducive to calming down an already unruly child. The ceilings had been pulled down as well. First day was spent painting over the walls and tearing out the ceiling, yesterday we put in a new ceiling. Today we will finish up hopefully "speak peace" into these children's lives by providing them a safe place to cool off.
Please continue to pray for:
Hurting families during the holidays
Anode staff and their families as the enemy is trying to distract and discourage them during this time of great service
Anode has been approached to possibly cover a greater area that would greatly expand their workload. The need is very great.
Will continue to update.
Thanks for sharing Greg and Deb. Feel free to post your updates on the Impact facebook site. I love and miss you both. Jenn
ReplyDeleteHi, guys!! Sounds like the Lord has got you working hard for Him - what a privilege and a great responsibility. Our prayers are with you as you continue to serve Him as He leads. Please pray for Jamie and Brady as little Ethan went home to be with Jesus last Saturday. His twin sister, Madaline, continues to grow healthy and strong.
ReplyDelete"The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised"! (Job 1:21 NIV)
We wish you all a very blessed holiday season as you remember Jesus' birth. It's so strange to have our Christmas celebration with family in various places this year. Thank God that He is everywhere!!! Blessings and much love to you all!! Love you, Mom