my "children"

every Friday from noon until 1pm, the War College soldiers sacrifice their lunch, and do an Open Air meeting instead. generally this consists of singing and preaching-- these days, however, we've decided to get a bit more creative, and explore new ways to preach.

for example, today the Warriors armed themselves with sidewalk chalk, and invaded alleys, Pigeon Park, and the sidewalk outside of the No. 5 showroom pub (a well-known hive of degradation).

they asked the Lord to tell them what He wanted them to write. and then they wrote it. and drew it. all over. prophetic graffiti.

i found it overwhelmingly powerful. walking down rock alley (aptly nicknamed) and seeing "FREEDOM!' etched on the wall with a picture of broken chains. or walking toward Pigeon Park and seeing "HOPE" in bold letters above previously painted profanities.

i took dozens of pics, but here are a few of my favorites to capture the mood for you:















it led to conversation...naturally...only one of which was hostile.
Matt Armstrong was writing 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a on the sidewalk directly in front of the No.5 doors...it was only a matter of time before a very displeased manager-type-man came out, told him to leave, and quickly returned with a bucket of water to wash away the words.
Matt moved down a few meters and started again.

Christian vandalism-- totally washable. gotta love it.