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Sunday Teaching

I had the privilege of teaching the first two chapters of the book of Ruth to Calvary Chapel this Sunday.  

I am teaching the last two chapters of Ruth this coming Sunday (Aug 3rd) so your prayer is appreciated.  

Barbeque at the Common

This Saturday, a group of us came to the park eager and ready to love and connect with people. We cooked up some burgers and invited everyone at the park to hang out and grab some free food. I invited three young guys who just finished college to have a burger and hang out with me, and ended up spending an hour with them. We kicked a football around and got to chat about their lives. One of the guys said, "i just can't believe anyone would come out here and do something for anyone other than them self!" They were touched by the genuine love shown and asked me a ton of questions about God. I shared how amazing God has been to me and the love He has for them. They were very open, and i pray that God will bring them into His family.

We also met a man from Longbeach who has been looking for a church to go to. He came to church this Sunday and really felt at home.

San Diego

Bonfire at La Jolla Shores





















I spent a refreshing month in Sunny San Diego seeing friends and family. I am amazed at the encouragement and support received from everyone. Being in San Diego put the past year in perspective and brought clear vision and goals for the future season in England: 

To love purposefully: Consistently and proactively engaging people, meetings the needs of the community, and serving with the love of Jesus.  

And to teach the bible in a home fellowship.

CALIFORNIA! here we come...

I am coming back to San Diego California this friday, June 20th!  My plan is to spend a month with friends and family, refresh, eat good mexican food and then return to England for another year.  Your prayers are essential.    

Psalm 40: "I have proclaimed the good news of righteousness in the great assembly; Indeed, i do not restrain my lips, O lord, You Yourself know.  I have not hidden Your righteousness in my heart; I have declared Your faithfulness and Your salvation; I have not concealed Your lovingkindness and Your truth from the great assembly." 

God has put it on my heart to bring the gospel here fully, without compromise.  I have been blessed to see more of Gods heart than ever, and to see His fullness.  To rest in Him, and be His child as He carries me as a Father.  His heart breaks for the people here and i see it.  I desire to have the heart of David in this psalm.  To fully declare His righteousness, faithfulness, lovingkindness and truth to the great assembly.  Pray for boldness and a passion to bring Gospel of Christ to Southampton.  And for fresh new vision on how to do so.  

Pray for the fear of the Lord to reach the people of England and cause them to repent and turn to Jesus.  

Pray for my reflection time, to know God more intimately and His and His heart for the people of Southampton.  

Skate Church Outreach

Jonathan hosted a best trick contest  for the local skate community.  We handed out flyers all month to promote the event.  The turnout was amazing, and Jonathan was able to share the gospel to the participants after the contest.  They really respect Jonathan, and listened to every word that he said.  A few of them responded when he gave an invitation for prayer and to accept Jesus, so your prayers are appreciated.  One girl asked to pray with us and will be coming to the bible study we have at the Mitre.  

Every saturday now, Jonathan will be at the skate park giving bible studies and building relationships with the skate community.  Your continued prayer is appreciated for people to come to know the Lord and for the relationships we are building.  

Trip to Oxford

We all spent our day off in the beautiful city of Oxford!  Very prestigious indeed!  Chan and Lisa from church spent the day with us as we wandered around the peaceful parks and picturesque buildings.