My husband and I visited the healing service at West Horsley on the Friday before May Bank Holiday and both felt the touch of God very deeply — at a time when our circumstances have been particularly confusing, draining and discouraging. We were especially ‘blessed’ by the time of standing in the presence of the Lord — no hype, just worship.

I wanted you and the church team to know that the Lord healed me during that time of an incredibly deep-seated fear that had prevented me driving in fast, heavy motorway traffic for the last 15 years — which had begun because of a traumatic incident on the back of burnout, fatigue and stress and resulted in years of panic attacks etc. Unless you have been there — I have now proved my healing on the M1, M6 and M25 twice (in appalling conditions too!) and felt total unbelievable peace — you cannot imagine the difference — and the new lease of life and possibilities opening up again.

Don’t know quite how else to share this testimony with you and the church, so thought I’d leave it on your blog!

May you continue to lead others into the presence of Jesus.

God bless you,

Carol Herzig

great blog, I really get a sense of the vulnerability of Christ focussed leadership. It’s all about trust. Take a look at Psalm 27:5 – God will keep us safe in his dwelling – whether in the shelter of his Tabernacle (Horsley?), or inner city Manchester (upon a rock?). I’m sure the people of Ivy Cottage will be as blessed as the people of St. Mary’s. You and your family are in our prayers – Best wishes, Pete Williams.