Soul in the City
Theme of the Week: One Lord, One Faith, 31 Flavors
David Macfarlane
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
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Key Bible Verse: Then the world will know that you sent me and will understand that you love them John 17:23). Bonus Reading: John 17:11,; 20-23
As double-decker buses and black taxis drove busily around Trafalgar Square, 15,000 enthusiastic British Christians of all ages stood shoulder-to-shoulder doing a "wave" for Jesus. This was the climax of "Soul in the City," an outreach I attended in the summer of 2004. In a concentrated two-week window, 772 churches participated, selecting and performing 432 service projects in their communities.
Soul in the City caused local churches that hadn't previously done so to network and share expertise and resources—sparking a hunger for increased cooperation.
The Metropolitan Police of London gave thousands of pounds to the churches to use on their projects. Why? Because 18 months after a similar 2000 event done by churches in Manchester, juvenile crime had dropped by 48 percent over the previous year. The police realized that when churches work together on this scale, it has a significant positive transforming impact on the entire community.
Soul in the City changed many people's perceptions about Christianity. They saw the Church getting its sleeves rolled up with energy, enthusiasm, and commitment—on their very own streets.
—David Macfarlane in FaithToday
My Response: Can I pray for the spirit of this event to be sparked where I live?
Thought to Apply: I may worship in a different building or different style from you, but all we hold dear is God's gift in Christ Jesus, who is our Unity.—Michael Davis
Adapted from FaithToday (1-2/05) by permission.
Copyright © 2007 by the author or Christianity Today International/Men of Integrity magazine.
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