The day 5 pictures are up in Flickr.

Today was hard work and I think at the start of the day it was tough for the team generally to get into the idea of working on the art project again. Once ‘on location’ outside Somerfield, however, it became easier and things seemed to flow. It seemed a quieter day outside the supermarket but e seed to be involved in a lot more conversations. In the main it seemed like children and teenagers did the art work while the adults responded to questions and generally spoke to shoppers and those willing to stop.

The mural along the wall is coming along really well and people are stopping to thank us for making the place look a little nicer.

Today I have been struck by how appreciative many people are in our community. On day 1 people were ok and happy to see us, but now, 5 days into the project, they are really pleased that we are doing something. I’m reminded of some of the descriptions of the Kingdom of God as I write this, particularly that of yeast working through dough and how it takes time to have an effect, to enable growth.

This week many of the team still think they have been doing odd jobs, or community work, or being friendly, but surely this is what mission is about; the furthering and welcoming of the Kingdom of God as we see it appearing in th art, in the relationships and in the conversations e are having day by day.

This is Kingdom work!