It’s hard to believe we have been on our journeys for 6 days now.  They have been glorious days getting to know our missionaries and their work better.  Today was another great day as we pulled into Hertford North Train Station where we were met by Sarah Miller.  As you know, Sarah has been in Hertford for almost 4 years working with Young Life International, and it was clear from our time with her that God has been blessing her tireless efforts as she directs an excellent staff and ministers to countless students.

Sarah has many supporters of her ministry here, including Harold and Jane, who have brought Sarah into their home and their lives.  They were kind enough to let us stay in their house as well.  We had the chance to tour their garden before enjoying lunch and tea with them.   They were a delightful couple and clearly love the Lord and young people.

Following lunch, Sarah took us on a walking tour of Hertford, showing us where she meets up with students, where they congregate and several other key places, including Hertford Castle Gate House and the Church of St. Leonard, which is 1,000 years old.  We did manage to find a Starbucks where we got to spend some more time listening to Sarah share her passion for ministry and how God has used Young Life in the lives of these teenagers.  We also got to hear some of the challenges she faces trying to reach these teenagers, and yet God is using her in spite of those challenges.

After dinner, we walked over to the hall and got ready for Club with the other staff and volunteers.  It’s a great group of folks who share Sarah’s love for these teenagers.  The Club meeting had all of the same characteristics of an American Club meeting…high energy, loud singing, funny skits and a compelling message, which was brought by Hannah, who accompanied Sarah last November when she was in Lynchburg.  She talked about sin and had all of the students glued to her, which isn’t an automatic thing, but she, like many of the others, have earned the right to be heard.  That’s where all of that contact time and camp time begin to pay off.

Tomorrow, we are off to Cannock, England to visit Dorcas Harbin.  Good night for now.