The Welsh National Eisteddfod held in the first week of August in Cardiff gave an opportunity for Christian mission by the Evangelical Movement of Wales.
Footfall past the stand in Cardiff was heavy, and good conversations were had each day. As part of a questionnaire pass-ers-by could fill in, people were asked to rate four sentences from 1-10:
There is meaning to my life; I believe that there is life after death; I believe that there is something or someone bigger than us; I am completely satisfied with my life.
The level of contentment expressed was higher than in previous years. People seemed generally very happy with their lives but were aware that society is in a bit of a mess. They were aware that there is something or someone bigger than them, but they didn’t seem too interested to find out more.
The stand had visits from people of all ages and backgrounds, from those who were disillusioned former church members to a psychic, an MP and a well-known celebrity. Some stopped for a few hours to converse with those running the mission stand.
EMW summer camps
Reports from about a dozen camps contained accounts of great prayer times and united teams of officers and cooks who were all working hard to serve the campers. The days were full of exciting outdoor and adventurous activities amidst the beautiful Welsh countryside. The children were very responsive and listened carefully to the Word of God taught each day. For one camp, beyond the usual much-needed prayers for salvation, a Bible study flagged up that a number of campers, despite seemingly sincerely wanting to pray more effectively, found it difficult for a host of reasons. Continue to pray that those campers find their desire to speak to their heavenly Father is matched by a real freedom to do so.
