Wednesday, August 1, 2012

marketplace of ideas


My team spent the day just outside of the Stratford tube station- which is the stop for the Olympic Park. A great deal of our time was spent in the place pictured- just outside the station entrance where a pedestrian bridge from Olympic Park (and the shiny new Westfield mall) spills out literally tens of thousands of people down these steps into what i termed a marketplace of ideas. Christians are not the only ones representing their faith here at the Games. The base of these steps today hosted several very evangelistic islamic groups, Jehovah's Witnesses, a group of rather militant vegans, and some doomsday folks. There were some parties making unwise choices and getting involved in heated debates- others (us, other ywamers, some folks passing out bibles to anyone interested) were quietly talking to/praying for passersby around the edges. It was a hotbed of conversation, pamphlets and ideas- heaving with people for hours on end. We prayed with a handful of people, talked to some muslim men for a half hour, and ministered to some other believers who were in dire need of refreshment. It was a harder day but still good. Thank you for your continued prayers as we continue to engage the people of London- and the people of the nations.