For Sally, serving at the Webber Street Centre has never been just a job - it's been a calling to care for those so often forgotten.
After moving to London from Glasgow seven years ago, she quickly found herself drawn to the centre and began building friendships with guests who often felt unwelcome elsewhere.
Matt*, a regular at the breakfast service, was openly hostile. He rejected the gospel, was disruptive, and often caused problems for staff. Yet, Sally and her team never turned him away.
"We kept showing up for him, because Webber Street is a place where even the hardest to reach should feel welcome," says Sally.
A shift began when he started attending a weekly art club after breakfast. Through writing, drawing and painting, the class encourages people to express their creativity and provides opportunities to share their struggles. Scripture is often used for inspiration.
At first, he barely participated, but his heart seemed to soften over time. Slowly, he began to engage with both the activities and the team.
Matt, who once threw his food in anger, started coming up to Sally before he left, thanking her for the meal and the service.
“He'd seek me out just to say thank you. It was a complete change."
Heartbreakingly, Sally found out that Matt had died while still experiencing homelessness.
“Life on the street is brutal. And early deaths are a tragic reality,” says Sally. “It is the hardest part of the work we do here at Webber Street, and why sharing the gospel is so very important.”
Sally doesn’t know whether Matt gave his life to Christ. But thanks to Webber Street and his time at the centre, he was able to hear many times just how much Jesus loved him.
We are so grateful for all the prayer for Webber Street, which helps to support people like Matt. If you’d like to start supporting LCM in prayer, visit lcm.org.uk/together and register to get our FREE prayer diary, Together, straight to your doorstep.
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