An enormous evangelistic effort geared toward reaching two million people living across the UK has begun.
The Shine Your Light campaign has been within the works for quite a few months now and can see over 1,700 outreach events happen everywhere in the country in churches, markets, shopping centres and elsewhere.
Started in 2023 with around 750 churches, the Shine Your Light campaign grew to incorporate 1,500 churches last 12 months and around 2,000 churches this 12 months.
As well as the standard Christmas and carol services, there might be a special Christmas service broadcast into British prisons and homeless shelters, potentially reaching tens of hundreds of individuals.
On Sunday the BBC programme Songs of Praise will have a look at the work of churches in Bedford which can be involved within the campaign.
Pastor Jonathan Oloyede, Shine Your Light founder, said, “Shine Your Light this weekend is fuelled by 72 hours of continuous prayer across the 4 nations, as believers from many churches and networks unite with one heart.
“This Christmas, in a season of political and cultural tension, the Church is stepping out – into high streets, shopping centres, marketplaces and even sports grounds – to lift the name of Jesus.
“Though we come from different denominations and streams, we’re one in Christ, serving our communities with His love. Everyone is welcome because Jesus got here for all and gave His life for all.”
Pastor Oloyede also noted that many had spent the 12 months praying for the campaign and that the Holy Spirit might be at work with those looking for to share the gospel.
“This weekend, through carols, Scripture, and powerful testimonies, we’re declaring the peace of Christ over our land, believing for salvation, healing and fresh hope as we seek God’s Kingdom over the Church, and over the entire of the UK and Ireland,” said Oloyede.
The initiative has received support from the Evangelical Alliance, the King and the Prime Minister.
Gavin Calver, CEO of the Evangelical Alliance, said at considered one of the events organised by Shine Your Light, “It was such a joy to evangelise at a town wide carol service in Warrington on Wednesday evening, on the rugby league stadium.
“An amazing privilege to share the gospel on this environment and it’s at all times wonderful when churches work together so powerfully.”
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