JAM - Jesus and Me by Sam Montgomery
At a busy Glasgow shopping centre at a prime location across from the ice rink, there is what has become known as the “Jesus Shop”. A doctor from a local hospital persuaded the council to give him the use of this shop which was lying empty between leases. He had formed JAM (Jesus and Me) and was given a lot of booklets from C.E.M.—Children Evangelism Ministries. Volunteers from several churches, including members of the Worldwide Church of God, donate their time.
Jesus and Me! at a busy glasgow shopping centre!
Most children who come in think it’s great and so do their parents. So, what do they get? Upon entering the shop there is face painting, popular with young children as well as older youths. Two Wii’s have been donated. Bean bags at the back make a “chill out” area. There are other games available as well as the busy card making tables.
As people leave they are given a booklet—a picture version for the young children, and an adult version for the older children and parents. The gospel is being shown in many different ways to many different people from all age groups. Most people are amazed that everything is free, and people give their time for nothing. Another positive is that we have never seen a discarded booklet anywhere!