Monday 6 July 2015

Lolipops, flip flops and being there, a night with street pastors





I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. I was overwhelmed at the dedication and commitment of the team and the way they interacted with revellers, door staff, street people and enforcement officers alike. Above all the non-judgemental and gracious accepting love shown to everyone who was encountered.
Most heard phrases included:

'You are our guardian angels'
' Is this really a free gift?'
'I can't believe you give up your Saturday evenings for us!'





All that for the gift of a friendly word, a lollipop (loved by the door staff), bottle of water or a pair of flip flops.

Reminded me of a story about a son who took his inheritance and squandered it in a far off country, but when he returned he was received unconditionally, with absolute love. Where did I first heart that?

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