NEW LIFE
OCTOBER 2011 • Issue 212
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LIFE OF HURT AND ANGER TAKEN AWAY
PRAYING... Kalpana Thomas
Group plans prayer over Halloween CHR ISTI A NS are hosting a day of prayer in the run-up to Halloween. ‘H a l lowe d’, w h ic h a l s o i ncludes fu n activ ities for children, takes place at City Temple in London on October 29, two days before the nation’s spooky festivities, which have evil undertones. Founder Kalpana Thomas, who started running the annual event in 2009, said: “Hallowed takes Halloween back to its Christian roots as All Saints Day.
spritual “The children’s events are intended to be fun, with a deep spiritual element of introducing the kids to a God who loves them like a father – a father who w i ll never leave thei r side, who lavishes them with affection, understanding and salvation. “Hallowed is a big all-day praye r meet i ng, w it h lots of praise and worship, and because it’s for the whole family, it’s a fun event and we have lots of games for the children.” Visit www.hallowed.org.uk for more information.
I found faith and hope behind bars NO HURT... John Dawson
A MAN who murdered his mother after she sexually abused him as a child says Jesus has taken away years of bitterness, hurt and anger. John Dawson found God in prison after he was given a life sentence for strangling his mum, following a heated argument 25 years ago.
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REACHING OUT... John, second left, with the team in Romania
John, 49, said he felt like a “big weight had been lifted off his shoulders” when he repented to God and became a Christian behind bars. The lorry driver, who lives in Brough, Cumbria, now visits prisons in Roma-
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nia telling others of his salvation experience. He said: “I’d been in prison for fourand-a-half years when I gave my life to Jesus. The change was phenomenal. Life suddenly had a purpose and I realised that I’d rather be in prison with Jesus than outside without him. Jesus changed me completely.” Having been sexually abused by his mother from the age of eight, John finally snapped in a bitter bust-up in the family home, which ended in him ● Continued on Page 3