Web Page Letter
May 2008
We’ve prayed for it, planned it, looked forward to it, and watched it come together. Now we’re into it! Just 10 is with us in a big way. The sight of that big marquee on the top of Lobley Hill (it can be seen for miles!) with the big banner saying “Transform your World” is an absolute inspiration.
As a parish, Hillside has been blessed by the whole thing. Being involved has been a privilege and a blessing. All the response packs are prepared here. On a Wednesday the worship area is transformed by a line of tables as the ‘pack packers’ put together books, gospels, and Bible notes ready for those who respond to J Johns teaching on a Tuesday.
Thursday is ‘Daywatch’ day – we have a team of ‘watchpeople’ looking after the field in 2 hour ‘shifts’. On a fine day it is a glorious spot – we walk around the site – often praying and praising God. That field really has become ‘Holy Ground’ – just as we prayed it would.
On Monday we begin the 24 hour prayer vigil (7pm Monday – 7pm Tuesday) – we have been joined by lots of friends from many local churches and the atmosphere in the ‘prayer room’ has been amazing. We have been so aware of the power of God – there is already talk of keeping the prayer room open after J10 is finished.
The ‘event’ itself is just fantastic. The sight of all those cars and coaches, and that massive ‘tent’ full of people (nearly 6000) – the music, and of course J John himself – all happening right here in the middle of Hillside parish.
We have been amazed at how young people have responded. They really are looking for a ‘different’ set of values, and can see how ‘rules’ are essential for the well being of society.
If you live locally do try and come on a Tuesday – if you live further away then pray for us.
However you are involved allow ‘Just 10’ to “transform your World” – if you let it then it will do ‘what it says on the tin.
Every blessing
