‘Sorry, we’re full up. You’ll have to try again next break.’
Ian Fry, Christian schools’ worker in Kingston, often has to say this to pupils queuing up in the playground to get onto the Surrey Good News Bus.
Being able to sit on a double-decker bus in the playground with a cup of hot chocolate at break time or for an RE lesson certainly adds excitement and interest to the school day as Ian and his team have found; and more importantly it provides a friendly and non-threatening environment in which to share the gospel. These Christian Union Awareness weeks with the Good News Bus reinforce the work Ian does in visiting the schools throughout the year to take RE lessons and assemblies. ‘It is an excellent opportunity for reaching unchurched youngsters with the gospel’ said Ian, who has been encouraged by seeing some pupils become very interested in spiritual matters, taking Christian literature and attending follow up meetings.
