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South-East England (UK) Team

Meets regularly on Saturdays on the Romford Highstreet (in front of Marks and Spencer's).

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Saturday 5 November 2011

Posted 14 November 2011, 11:19 PM by Andrew Noble. Permalink

Saturday, November 5th, Rob Hughes and I both hit Brentwood town centre. 'Armed' with loads of tracts and a willingness to preach the Gospel to the lost, we were soon joined by Elyske and Ingrid to make a team of four.  The High St was consistently busy today which made handing out tracts a lot easier.  My first conversation came from a gentleman named Mustafah.  He took a tract, read it while waiting for his girlfriend in a shop and came back to me asking questions.  He was very amiable and had a great interest in different world religions.  I explianed the Biblical view of Creation and fall of Man into sin, Gods Law and how we break it, how Christ came to save those who repent and why the Biblical Worldview is the ONLY way to account for human experience of the world.  He appeared to take in every word and we eventually parted with him taking more tracts and an ear full of the Gospel.

Rob also had an opportunity to chat to people -

I had the opportunity to talk with a man who said he was a Mormon. Ingrid had already been talking with him when I came over and joined her. He came across as a man content and quite happy with his life, and spoke a lot about how good the Mormons are, that as a group of people he found them to be the most “caring people he had ever met.” Mormons certainly are a people of “good works.” Their emphasis on striving for perfection as the people of God is driven by their theology, for to attain to the “Celestial Kingdom,” where “Heavenly Father” lives, one must do all he can in this life (in the Book of Mormon it says: “...for we know that it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do.” - 2 Nephi 25:23). As a result the perception of Mormons is that they certainly are a people of “clean living.” 

However many Mormons, particularly women, reach a point where they become simply overwhelmed by the many works they must perform. It certainly is hard to be perfect, and even harder when you do not truly have the Holy Spirit to help you, when your mind has not been regenerated by the power of God, when your desire to be holy is man-centred and not God-centred. I explained to the man we were talking to that it is faith in Christ alone that makes us perfect before God, because Christ has already lived the perfect life for us, the perfect life that we cannot live (see 2 Corinthians 5:21). I found it peculiar that he wanted to turn to Scriptures that really had no bearing on what we talking about. I had to keep bring it back to the central issue. It is either grace plus works that saves us, or it is grace alone. Ephesians 2:8-9 tells us plainly: “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”

Towards the end of the conversation I had to become a little more direct and said to him plainly: “The Mormon Church is a false church.” He did not like this, so I tried earnestly to explain to him why this is the case. Mormonism is not Christianity, because it deviates most definitely from orthodox, historical Christianity. For that reason it is most certainly a cult, and one which must be exposed as such. Do pray for the man we spoke to, and the many Mormons trapped in this false religion. They “worship” Jesus, but it is not the Jesus of the Bible (the Truth) whom they are worshipping. Do pray for them!

Saturday 29 October 2011

Posted 4 November 2011, 8:04 AM by Andrew Noble. Permalink

The Essex Team broke loose on the Brentwood High St today, sharing the Gospel to anyone and everyone who came our way.  We began with a small team consisting of Rob Hughes and myself, and were soon joined by Roman, Elyske, Ingrid, Wesley and James.  We spread out and handed out loads of tracts and got into a few conversations with pedestrians that would lend us an ear.  I had a wonderful conversation with an ex roman catholic priest from India.  His name was Thomas and he expressed "belief" in the Bible but when pressed, he only acknowledges the 'red letters' of Jesus.  I asked if he was born again and he said he got born again at his "christening".  We talked about Gods righteous requirements in his Law and how he matches up, and discussed Hell and justice.  We parted amicably and I stressed 'faith in Christ alone' NOT in the roman church or a human priest!  A great time of sharing was had by all.  May God grant repentance to those who read or heard the Gospel this day!

Saturday 13 August 2011

Posted 17 August 2011, 8:56 PM by Andrew Noble. Permalink

Today Peter Ruck and I hit Brentwood town center.  After prayer we both walked up to the main street and began to hand out many tracts.  Peter had a few conversations with some people who were sitting on the seats near the ruins and I too, managed to speak to a number of people.  Firstly it was a young girl named Taylor who said that during the last few weeks various people had been talking to her about Jesus and giving her Bibles etc.  We discussed the Law of God and the need for Jesus death for forgiveness of sin.  She appeared to be taking these truths seriously, perhaps God is drawing her to salvation!  The second person I spoke to was a young guy named Grant.  He just wanted to "live life while He's got it" and we discussed the notion of Divine Justice for law breakers.  He agreed that people will be held accountable for their sins, but didn't want to think of the penalties he will incur at the moment.  He did take a tract at the end, may God break his capricious spirit!  The last gentleman I spoke to was a Dave.  He was a Scotsman who had a Presbyterian up bringing.  We discussed the Law, condemnation and Jesus' death for those who repent and believe.  Dave didn't seem to take much interest.  I reminded him that even if he didn't believe the Bible was true, it wasn't going to change the reality of Gods judgment on His and everyone's sin.  I think he tuned into what we were talking about then and even thanked me for chatting to him.  SDG

Saturday 5 March 2011

Posted 6 March 2011, 11:48 PM by Andrew Noble. Permalink

Today, the Essex team went to Romford to join with a number of Christians from surrounding churches to proclaim the Gospel.  Roman and I met James, Elvin, Micky and at least six others at Romford train station.  We proceeded to the shopping precinct were I preached first and when finished, we all began to hand out tracts.  Many conversations were had on the street, I had a number of young guys asking about the million pound notes.  This led into discussing the Law and the Gospel! 

I also came across a young man named Glen.  At first he decided that nothing I was to say meant much to him, but after discussing the Law and repeatedly pressing His conscience it appeared that his mouth was stopped and he found himself guilty before a Holy God.  (As we all are out side of Christ!!!)  

Roman and I could only stay for a few hours but in that short time period, many people had the Gospel presented to them.  May God grant repentance!!  Amen.

Saturday 22 January 2011

Posted 23 January 2011, 1:11 AM by Andrew Noble. Permalink

After an extended Christmas break, the Essex team have begun afresh this year, bringing the Gospel of Christ to streets of Brentwood.  The team was small but as the day grew, the team expanded.  I was joined first by Suzi and then by Mike and later by Roman. 

After chatting to a South African couple about Christian things in Cafe Nero we went to the High St and prayed.  I managed to share with a couple of young boys who were resting from riding their bmx bikes.  We joked a little about the sins we have all committed but later they took a more serious demeanour when discussing the punishment of God against sin.  They took some good person tracts and split. 

Mike introduced me to a hindu friend of his and we proceeded to discuss the presuppositions of the hindu worldview and how it contradicts itself.  I attempted to explain the Biblical worldview and how God is the Creator and how we break His Law.  I concluded with the Gospel and handed the hindu man a tract and a copy of Johns Gospel.  He was very interested to hear what the Bible says, I pray that he understands and is granted repentance!

The conditions this afternoon were very cold and then it began to rain so after a couple of hours we left.  Quite a number of tracts were handed to young men and woman as they pass by so we pray that thay will read them and turn to the only Mediator between God and man: Jesus Christ!

Saturday 11 December 2010

Posted 15 December 2010, 12:14 AM by Andrew Noble. Permalink

The snow had melted and the general public were in a shopping frenzy this particular Saturday.  I was greeted by Peter Ruck on arrival and we were both joined later by Ingrid and her daughter Elyske.  Tracts were easy to pass out since people appeared to be engrossed in a mind frame of consumerism as we approach Christmas Day.  I managed to have a conversation with a young man named Alex.  He began by saying he was an atheist but believed that when we die, we go to better place.  This is perhaps similar to Buddhism in that it does not have personal God that reveals Himself, but through moralism, one may attain a state of benevolence in the cosmos... 

We discussed the Law and the concept of justice and what happens in ultimate justice, instituted by God who will by no means clear the guilty!  Again, Alex like many others, felt that what he believed about reality would actually be true in his experience of it.  He also asked why God cannot just "forgive" and let everyone go free.  We discussed the need of Atonement for sin and the sacrifice of the Son of God on the cross for his people.  This was to be entered into by repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus.  Alex was very friendly and took a couple of tracts to read.

By Gods grace I manage to get large groups of teenagers to talk with and this day was no different.  A group of about 6 -7 teenagers took tracts and I began to ask them whether they felt they were 'good people'.  Some of the girls said they were fine to get into heaven so after we discussed the demands of the Law the depiction of their righteousness did change.  We discussed why we celebrate Christmas and what we have to do to get right with God.  SDG!!!

Saturday 27 November 2010

Posted 8 December 2010, 3:22 AM by Andrew Noble. Permalink

Another cold winters day in Essex, Mark Torrington and I hit Brentwood to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ!   Most of the time out we spend handing out tracts but, we had a few conversations with people.  I came across one elderly man who was a JW, he said that heaven will be on earth and you have to be hooked up with the 'organization' to make sure your going to get there.   He was very difficult to talk with, but I managed to show him from scripture that Jesus Christ is God.  This was done by reading Psalm 102 v 25 - 27 which was written to "Jehovah" and then turning to Hebrews 1 v 10 - 12 and seeing that the verses are applied to Jesus the Son.  He was not very interested in debating this, He preferred to talk about belonging to the correct organization. 

The other conversation Mark and I had was with a group of three young boys who came up to us and were asking about the tracts we were handing out.  They understood the Law and the demands it makes on humanity and this led into the finished work of Christ at Calvary.

Later we were joined by another member of our church, Peter Ruck.  The day was a success in that the Gospel was proclaimed to many members of the public. 

Saturday 20 November 2010

Posted 7 December 2010, 9:24 PM by Andrew Noble. Permalink

After a long break from evangelism, the Essex team have resumed their Saturday afternoon outreach!!!  I (Andrew) was joined by Nina and Roman, at first and then came Ingrid and her daughter Elyske too.  So a healthy total of 5 hit the town high st. handing out tracts and attempting to instigate conversations.

I spoke to about 4 or 5 groups of teenagers during the afternoon. Each group consisted of 3 to 6 kids. We discussed God's Law and how we all have broken it, then leading into repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus.  I was impressed that the kids hung around to listen to me talk as some conversations took about 10 - 15 mins.  I am also most impressed by people that feel mere belief will dictate what reality will be, eg. "I don't believe in Hell, so I wont go there...".

Ultimately God grants repentance, so we continue to pray for those we had a chance to speak to today.

Saturday 31 July 2010

Posted 27 August 2010, 4:56 PM by Andrew Noble. Permalink

Today's evangelism team consisted of my brother Peter and his wife Altamira, Roman, Ben  and myself (Andrew).  We met up at the high st. ruins and after prayer, we proceeded to split up and pass out tracks amongst the locals.  Roman shadowed me to gain some experience and we eventually encountered a group of youths sitting on some public benches.  Out of the group, a young girl named Faye had many questions to ask (and a lot of foul language to boot).

I kept pressing the requirements of God’s Law and the judgement that will ensue in having broken it.  I think she eventually understood the predicament and I explained the Gospel as accurately as I could for her.  She took a Gospel of John and a few tracts so perhaps she will begin be drawn to Christ through this encounter.  My brother Peter also had a few conversations...

After the prayer I went over to the entrance of Bay Tree shopping center and handed out some Good Person comics and Million Pound Tracks. One girl named Alice was completely convinced she was a good person, very self confident in her works but once I out lined the Ten Commandments and Romans 3:23, her world view began to crumble. I finished with the good news that Christ had paid the price for her sin if she would choose to repent and put her faith in Christ and live for him.

The overall response was great, many people heard the Gospel. Three young girls sitting on the bench were a great chance to share the word and after we spoke they had (I assume) a much better understanding of they’re position with God, how to get to heaven, which is only by Gods grace and not by by works (Eph 2:8-9), that they needed God and were a heart beat away from eternity in hell if they died today and that Christ was the ONLY way to get there (John 14:6). 

Saturday 3 July 2010

Posted 6 July 2010, 7:54 PM by Andrew Noble. Permalink

We met a cafe nero Brentwood High st, for a quick revision of what the Gospel was and how we ought preach it.  The team consisted of Ruth, Nina and myself (Andrew).  After a brief chat and prayer we headed to the main pedestrian areas to try converse with people.

We all found people rather unresponsive but still managed to hand many tracts out.  I happened to run into a hare krishna who was also handing out books and chatting to folk.  Initially he didn't want to talk to me but after I offered to by a copy of the bhagavad gita he opened up a little. 

His name was Prima and he was born into a hare krishna family. 

It was evident that Prima didnt like discussing the nature of truth or whether hare krishna beliefs were objectively valid, so I took the conversation very carefully so as not to challenge him with too much too quickly.  Surprisingly to me, he use certain Christian terms like "sin" and "repentance" and they appeared to carry the same definitions.

The major differences arose when the Moral Law was discussed and how one atones for their law breaking.  Prima felt that God was going to turn a blind eye to his sin and I gently tried to explain from Isa 64.6 and Mark 7.20-23 that both he and I are more wicked than he is concluding.  He felt that chanting his krishna lines dissolved his sin and he would get to a higher consciousness. 

Prima took a tract and I left him with a number of things to consider, but I'm quite certain he is very closed to the Gospel at this moment.  Only the Holy Spirit can do this impossible work!! Lord grant Prima repentance!!!  Amen.

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