Pubs

The old fashioned "Pub Booming" Ministry is one that doesn't get much press these days, but it's worth mentioning. It still happens each week, thanks to the dedication of Lucy Haley and Kym Lear. Mostly they visit the pubs on South Road and make connection with the community there.

Tonight I am filling in for Lucy who is unwell, and I'm glad that I am.

I met a young man who stated with the usual story of how he 'always gives to the Salvos'. Turns out, though, that there's a good story behind it.

He is a graduate of the Morrisset Bridge Program outside Sydney. He credits the Salvos with getting him off heroin. He also spoke about his 'enlightening' experiences worshipping at the Sydney Congress Hall, where he was taken twice a week by the Bridge staff.

While he didn't testify to an encounter with Christ while we were talking, he is certainly a life transformed through The Salvation Army's ministry. And one that we've kept in touch with through the hotel ministry. Next Friday night, pray for Kym and Lucy as they go and meet our neighbours in Jesus name.