In 1988, Petra became a Christian after a missionary who worked with Operation Mobilisation in Germany shared his testimony. Petra realised that God had a plan and a purpose for her life.
"Since then, my heart desired to share my faith and how God’s love has transformed my life, with others," Petra explains. “I want to give glory to God and enjoy him.”
Petra joined the Mission in 2003 and supports many people who are homeless in London with gospel hope and practical care. The average age of death for people experiencing homelessness is 46 years old for men and 42 years old for women. People sleeping on the street are nearly 17 times more likely to be victims of violence, and over nine times more likely to take their own life than the general population.
"Homelessness is devastating, dangerous and isolating. But it is an enormous privilege to work with people who are experiencing homelessness," says Petra.
Petra's supports churches in the borough of Westminster, to reach out to the community with Christ's love. She trains Christians for evangelism, to build connections and find natural opportunities to talk about Jesus with people who are experiencing homelessness.
Her vision for the area is to see an increasing number of churches reach out to people in their community. People who are struggling on the margins, who are experiencing homelessness and sleeping rough.
“The strength of Christians has always been their love, sacrifice and their welcoming spirit,” says Petra. “And it would be wonderful to see those qualities extended towards even more people.”
Petra enjoys meeting people from the local area and likes listening to their stories, preferably over a good curry, or a turmeric coffee.
LCM shares the gospel alongside the local church of London, equipping everyday Christians to lovingly bring a message of hope in Christ to those least likely to hear it.
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