God In The Ordinary: Elise Peterson

God In The Ordinary

How can I help people in my own community who are suffering when I’m suffering myself? In July 2022, a terrible wildfire hit Wennington, a small village on the eastern edge of London, and destroyed many homes. Our guest today chose to put aside her feelings of inadequacy and leant on her faith in God as she stepped in to help. As vicar of both the church in Wennington and of that in the neighbouring village of Rainham, Rev. Elise Peterson felt the pain of the people and knew she needed to offer the hope of Jesus. Elise shares how she found the strength to put aside her own fears and feelings of insufficiency, and what she did to support those who’d lost everything; tells of how she sat with the brokenhearted and how that simple act translates to the lives of every Believer. Listen in as we discuss the importance of being present, and how casual conversations can bring sought-after compassion. This story is one of the power of listening. We talk about the beauty found in letting go and reveal how being flexible in different ways can be a great tool in sharing the Gospel. This edition will get your mental wheels turning and help you to see how being ourselves allows us to reveal God to those in need. And don’t miss the miraculous way that God protected and used the church building, right in the middle of the fire!

Presented by Sharon Tedford. Produced by Gary Dell. Find out more about us at www.anchor.fm/god-in-the-ordinary and www.61-things.com/gito