tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35119622560430845572011-04-21T15:32:02.770-07:00James Wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771780235054849433noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3511962256043084557.post-34166509127632408872007-09-18T04:21:00.000-07:002007-09-18T07:10:45.909-07:00<span style="font-family:arial;">I returned from Amsterdam last Thursday and havent really had time to reflect on it since things have been so busy recently. Anyways, it was the second time I had been to Amsterdam the first time was a live changing time because that was where I met my fiancee while working in the Shelter Christian Youth Hostel where we worked in the Cafe together.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">So going back to Amsterdam bought back a lot of memories to be honest. However, this time I was no longer a student but a staff member and was going for a retreat as well as mission into the Red Light District and to those that work there, a place which I avoided as much as possible last time. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">This time round it was a very new experience by going to possibly the darkest place in Europe which on refelction should have freaked me out somewhat. However, their was such a sense of the peace the entire time we where there which looking back was a complete miracle particularly when considering all the potential dangers that where present in that area. Most of the work that we did there involved a lot of prayer walking and also giving out flowers to the workers there which the girls on the team generally did. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">Apart from our work in the red light district we where also involved with a church called the Crossroads International Church, which is pastored by Gerard Kelly, the work that is going on there is truely amazing they are seeing about 400 plus at each of their services. Which is amazing considering that they don't do any evangelism! The growth has come purely through people in the church inviting their friends to come, so its amazing really and a great encouragement to see that it is possible to see churches grow today. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">Also we visited Anne Franks house and Corrie Ten Boom's house which were also good experiences. So being back in England is now a relief to honest and looking forward to seeing Sara this weekend.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3511962256043084557-3416650912763240887?l=jaybloglivethelife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771780235054849433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3511962256043084557.post-33195086709338941332007-09-17T02:18:00.000-07:002007-09-17T02:26:40.026-07:00<span style="font-family:Arial;">Hi, this is my blog. My name is James Wallace but usually called Jay for short and I have been a Christian for about 8 years now. I just finished my degree in Theology at Cliff College and I am now on staff as a student evangelist.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">I am engaged to a girl from France called Sara who I met while I was at Cliff as a student working in a Christian Youth Hostel called the Shelter Jordon in Amsterdam. She has now moved to the UK and is working as nursey nurse in my home town, Liverpool.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">That is just a little bit about myself, speak to you soon.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">Take care God bless</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">Jay</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3511962256043084557-3319508670933894133?l=jaybloglivethelife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771780235054849433noreply@blogger.com0