I had an exciting time this week catching up with the progress of Chislehurst YFC this last week.

Things have moved pretty quickly in the town and amazingly, a member of the Exec has bought the freehold of this shop in the picture,with another mortgage, in Chislehurst High Street. What an incredible act of faith!

Currently they are using the place to raise money so that Chislehurst YFC can start to employ people to do the work that is so badly needed in the town.

In addition to the shop buying, Ian (seen looking cool on the sofa!)has also taken the leap of agreeing to work 2 days a week to set up the structure and start the development of the centre.

I find it really very exciting to be able to spend time with so many people like Ian and the lady who bought the shop (sorry, I can’t remember her name!)who not only talk about big dreams but do something about them as well. These people are taking big risks and really trusting God not to leave them in the lurch!

It’s usually true, I think, that to see your dreams become reality that you need to take a risk of some sort. These people are taking a big risk with their personal lives to honour the vision that they have from God. I know that there are going to be exciting times in Chislehurst over the next few years because the people there are taking big risks for the name of Jesus now.

If you have a spare mo – remember them in your prayers.