The Operation Mobilisation team based in Navan,
County Meath quickly coined the nickname “Impaint Ireland” when they discovered
they would be spending most of the week with a paintbrush in hand. The team
helped the church to paint a local crèche, old people’s home and rehabilitation
centre as well as the brand new church building.
Impaint Ireland
At times some of the team members struggled
to understand how their practical service could be of value but unknown to
them, their actions were leaving a more lasting impression than a
coat of paint. “You are a real God-send,”
one man told the church pastor as the team worked away. “You are right,” the
pastor answered, “God did send us to help you!”
When the town said, “No!”
The team had spent the whole week looking
forward to the visit of the Big Red Bus and the chance to share the gospel with
children in a local park. But minutes before the programme was due to start the
park-keeper refused permission for the bus to come in. A visit to the town
council in search of another venue also failed.
In desperation, the team drove the bus into
a housing estate where it was welcomed with open arms by the local community.
Over 40 children joined in the games and crafts and crowded onto the bus for a
puppet show.
For more details
about OM Ireland please go to www.ie.om.org
or contact OM
Ireland, Lacken House | Rahara | Co Roscommon | Ireland
