Bombers fail and life goes on

I was actually at Liverpool street when yesterdays incidents happened but didn't hear all the details till I got into a taxi at St Margrets station to go to All Nations Bible College. I immediately telephoned Irfana so she knew of my whereabouts as last time this caused a bit of stress as the phone lines were not working. I then focused on the day and had an inspiring meeting with Jill Ford, the course leader for the Arts and intercultural studies certificate. She has a vision for using the Arts to explore culture and it's value in mission and communicating the Gospel. It was strange to get on with life while at the same time not knowing what was actually going on in London. I am hoping that we at CMS can take this meeting forward in some way and hope to take part in some workshops Jill will be running in the Autumn. I then made my way back home. I had a long treck across London by bus with everyone talking about what had gone on. Things were brought home even more when I realised one of the failed bombs was on a tube at the Oval, which I pass through everyday to work and is not far from us in Clapham. I could well have travelled on it around that time to Liverpool street if I hadn't have decided to take a bus instead. I then saw my freind Pete from church interviewed on the news. He had been in the carriage when the rucksack exploded. It highlights how these incidents have a knock on affect which touches us all. I took this picture this morning on the way to work by car as I passed the Oval station. It seems things are still unfolding. For the latest check out the bbc website

Comments

[The Canadians]

Hi David,
We did not realize that the Oval is on your regular route. We are even more thankful for God's protection. Just remember, we are always praying for both of you and also for the rest of your family.
On a different note, I think the Canadian population relates more to and feels a much deeper connection with people in GB. Must have something to do with our heritage and history as a nation.

The Canadians.