It's felt like there's been too much doom & gloom around associated with NJC recently. Yes it is tough going at the moment with volunteer shortages and high staff sickness BUT that isn't the whole story....
We've had 7 baptisms of people met through the Jeses Centre this year
Bible study with English looks set for it's first baptism thanks in part to RAW.
A Latvian family who recently came in have been to Church with us
2 J Gen groups have taken on a Wednesday night shift and 4 out of 6 new volunteers this quarter are young men under 30.
Our 1 new work release this quarter is a young man under 20 yrs old.
The "Socks" video produced for Faithworks based on the story of an ex- Jesus Centre visitor, Sid Elliott (I would say no relation at this point... but he's actually my husband!) was produced by 2 J Gen young men and has received Rave reviews at this years Edinburgh Fringe (ok that's not strictly true) but it has been very well received .
The last J Gen Saturday resulted in 2 new volunteer applications.
During our current volunteer shortages people have been coming from as far as Milton Keynes and Kettering to do extra shifts to help us stay open.
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