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Pulled Over

Never, ever, having been stopped by the police, on Friday night I got pulled over in Seamill twice within a couple of hundred yards! I'd been drinking soft drinks all night, so there wasn't a problem - the officers were courteous throughout, and appeared to suss straight away that I was telling the truth.

I am pleased they are out there doing their job, and trying to keep the streets a bit safer this Christmas.

On A Frozen Sauchiehall Street

Many thanks to the team who braved the freezing conditions to assist with our Christmas invitation and battery giveaway on Sauchiehall Street this afternoon. It was another thrilling example of taking the church to the streets. More than a thousand invitations were distributed.

The highlights? The young Asian man who commented, "Why would you give something to someone who is not of the same faith?"  The young woman who said she'd take some batteries so long as I didn't pray for her. After listening to her heartbreaking story, I offered to pray with her, and she accepted. Nick chatted to someone who didn't need batteries because he is an atheist. His XBOX controller must be powered differently from everyone else's.

At the end, two young men appeared, looking for some batteries. Sadly, by this time we had run out. We gave them some soup, bread and cookies. They are homeless and hungry. We pointed them towards Glasgow City Mission for further help. I hope we see them again. Their stories moved me to tears.

All-in-all, this afternoon was a humbling experience, and a powerful encouragement to reach out with God's love this Christmas.