Good Reports From 2007
One of the most exciting parts of the work of Contact for
Christ is reading the Reports returned by our Contacts on how the enquiries
sent to them have developed. Here are some of the Good Reports received last
year. Names and locations have been edited to preserve anonymity.
Location: Poole; Source: Christian Enquiry Agency
Had a long chat on the telephone. Currently in touch with
Cruse and doing a Alpha Course. Shared some Scriptures and prayed with
her, she was touched by the Holy Spirit and really encouraged. Have left her
with an offer of further contact if she wants it.
Location: London; Source: UCB’s Word for Today
Sent letter with phone number. B. rang me
back a week later very appreciative of letter. I suggested some local churches
she could attend and about my own church. She is going to call me and come with
me to my church to see what it is like. Other than that she is happy to explore
churches herself and has my number if she need more help.
Location: H.M. Prison; Source: UCB’s Word for
Today
The letter was forwarded to me by Prison
Fellowship. I write to him by return of post and very quickly received a 10
page reply asking me to write again. Regarding spiritual things he seems a bit
vague, but he is very keen to make something of his life. I consider this a
very genuine enquiry and will write as long as he continues to keep contact. He
has requested a complete Bible for which I am making arrangements through the
appropriate channels.
Location South Shields; Source: UCB’s Word for
Today
My colleague in South Shields has emailed me the
following:
I have been to the house
three times, at different times, but have not yet found him in. I left a note
each time and on the last one asked if he would ring me so we could talk. I
have no phone number for him. So far, l have heard nothing, but I have been on
holiday since last Thursday so he will not have been able to get me recently. I
will call again, and also see if any of the neighbours are
around.
If there is any further news I will of course convey it to
you.
PS Literally as I was signing this I had a phone call from
the minister in South Shields. She has made contact with David and he is coming
to her church on Sunday! Wonderful news! If there are exciting developments I
will keep you posted!
Location: Bury; Source: On Your Marks booklet
C. has severe learning difficulties and
autism. He lives in sheltered accommodation and has constant care but is
encouraged to be as independent as possible. He suffers from manic depression
and has attempted suicide. He is under psychological care and has spent time in
hospital. He can become angry and aggressive at times. He wanted someone to
talk to as "social workers don't care". He misses his parents who died some
years ago. I spent an hour with him and have arranged to meet with him at his
home every 2 weeks for an hour to talk. This was agreed with his carer.
Location: London; Source: UCB’s Looking for God
Website
I wrote to this lady because I was unable to
contact her by 'phone. She has just rung and wants to go to church (her
background is Baptist - our church is Baptist / URC). She said she used to
teach Sunday School in Nigeria. Because I have just started 3 months sabbatical
I have asked a Nigerian lady who belongs to our church and lives very close to
her, on the same estate, to contact her and take her to church. She said she
would do so straight away and I am confident that she will be faithful in this.
I hope to see her on return from my sabbatical.
Location: Glasgow; Source: UCB’s Looking for God
Website
Initial contact was through email - but no
response. I took the step of phoning, which was received well. Since then she
and her daughter have come to church. Her daughter is now attending Sunday
School. The Enquirer is experiencing personal problems and we have undertaken
to pray and assist.
Location: Liverpool; Source: Message on the Move
(MeMo)
I wrote to her last week as requested. She
immediately replied saying that she would love to meet me. I suggested a
meeting place, but she said she would love to come to church as she was longing
to find a church here. She brought two friends with her.
She loves the church and is applying for a
student visa in Britain, so that she can stay in Liverpool and do a course at
the University whilst coming to church.
I have offered support to her in several
areas, she is very responsive and very keen to become part of the worshipping
body of Christians here. She is a Christian and seems to be very enthusiastic
to go on with the Lord Jesus. Ongoing support is being offered by our church
and myself.
Location: Bury St Edmunds; Source: Finding Christ
Booklet
Met and talked through things. Introduced
her to the church of her choice. I spoke to the Pastor there who is now aware.
Praise God for 'Contact for Christ'.
Location: Leicester Source: UCB’s 3 Reasons
Telephoned K. and spoke at length. She
wanted literature initially but as the conversation progressed was increasingly
interested in coming to our church which is 1/2 mile away. Offered to meet her
to bring her etc., and will keep in touch. |
