Fire in our hearts - The Jesus Army

FIRE IN OUR HEARTSCOMMUNICATE!Darren also left home in unhappy circumstances at 13. Afterfour years living on the streets in Ireland and in London,Darren staggered onto our Jesus coach at Trafalgar Square,drunk and abusive. He wept his way to God. His friend Trev,who’d slept in shop doorways and squats, begging and muggingfor a living, saw the change in ‘Daz’ and joined him up atNew Creation Farm.These strong characterful men responded to fathers in God.But many of us old-timers needed healing too. A true leaderwas warm-hearted, patient and loving. Rigidity and legalismwas a curse. We’d learned that. Relaxed flow was where itwas at. When we allowed God to love us and heal us, we gladlyshed our hard ‘Christian’ skins and began to win hearts.So many were searching. Not just new-agers but ordinarypeople who through hurt, heartache and distress longed forwhat was good. We wanted to accommodate ourselves to them,use any means, make a bridge, help them reach out to God.We aimed at being more user-friendly and informal in ourgospel presentation. Sunday nights at Spinney Hall, Northampton,now included a snack and coffee bar in the foyer.With smiling welcomers, colourful resources, backgroundmusic and lots of friends, a good scene was well on the gobefore the main programme started.When it did, our new friends were encouraged to relax andenjoy the atmosphere without feeling obliged to join in. Thenon-threatening approach attracted many who might avoidreligious meetings. Invitations were to a:364