I had the privilege of serving as a prayer guide in Sanctum last week.
Sanctum is a prayer space that we set up in The Gilberd School, a secondary school in Colchester.
The prayer space was open during break times, lunch times and after school for pupils and teachers to use.
It was a prayer journey; including reflection, secluded space, contemplation of truths from the Bible, space for written prayers, space to listen and write what people thought God was saying...and people could even make their own prayer card to take away.
94 visits were made to the prayer room. Many pupils came back again after their first visit.
One pupil made a comment that they wished Sanctum was open all the time.
The prayer room was so popular that when we came to shut Sanctum at the end of lunchtime, several pupils still tried to come in.
I ws reminded of the openess and seeking that I encounter when I meet people at night as a Street Pastor. I was also reminded of Jesus' observation in Matthew 9 of the crowds being like "sheep without a shepherd".
For more stories and pictures check Tim's blog at http://timabbott.typepad.com/
The next Sanctum is planned for September...
love Richard
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