British Muslims flock to hear God's word.

We are pleased to bring you news of the great success of a recent ‘Muslim-Christian Dialogue’ event at the Manor Park Christian Centre (see the report below).

The event was led by minister Steven Hanna, a vicar from Dagenham with a heart to see Muslims come to know the Lord Jesus Christ. 150 people came, 110 of whom were Muslims. Among the Christians present were representatives of a number of missions including Frontiers, Open Air Campaigners and London City Mission. Read on to find out more!

Report: Is this an indication that there is an underlying hunger?

“...but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus
is not from God...You, dear children,
are from God and have overcome them because
the one who is in you is greater
than the one who is in the world.”

NIV, 1 John 4:3-4

Everyone was shocked when 110 Muslims in addition to 40 Christians showed up at the Muslim-Christian dialogue that was held at MPCC. With the exception of one regular such dialogue in East London that draws around 50-60 people, there are usually only 5-10 Muslims who show up for these events. We very quickly ran out of table and chair space in our side hall and had to revert to “standing room only”.

Is this an indication that there is an underlying hunger among Muslims to know the truth about God? It could very well be. One imam who is the leader of a local mosque and who was in attendance at the MPCC dialogue event is one such person. Having witnessed the natural death of several of his close friends, he himself is fearful of dying. He admits that Christians have an inward assurance that they will be in heaven, but he does not. He has an inward hunger for the truth about God but is naturally resistant to embracing any element of Christian truth that goes against his social norms, his peer pressure, and what he has chosen to believe his entire life. But he asked for my mobile phone number so that we can get together to privately discuss these things further.

Please pray that the seeds of God’s Word that were sown at this Muslim-Christian dialogue will start to take root within the hearts of many of the Muslims who were present. “The man who plants and the man who waters have one purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labour” (NIV, 1 Corinthians 3:8). We can plant the seed, others can water it, but God is the one who makes it grow and gives the increase.

“The Lord in not slow in keeping his promise,
as some understand slowness.
He is patient with you,
not wanting anyone to perish,
but everyone to come to repentance”

NIV, 2 Peter 3:9

Every blessing in our Lord Jesus Christ,

David Foster