In 2010, Sarah’s son Zac was stabbed to death outside his school by a group of boys. In the midst of their grief and pain, Sarah and her daughter Tayo were confronted with a question.
How would they respond to the boys who took Zac’s life?
“Young people across London need to love and to be loved. Our vision is to share the love and forgiveness of Jesus with them with confidence, compassion and imagination. They need to find meaning to give them purpose, support and hope.”
Sarah goes into schools to deliver Operation Forgiveness; an early intervention knife-crime and youth violence initiative that equips young people with the power of forgiveness. The team describe the impact of their Christian faith through their own journeys to forgiveness and how, although forgiveness is difficult, it is ultimately liberating. The team are equipping churches across London to run this workshop and deliver Operation Forgiveness within local schools themselves.
"Operation Forgiveness is a cause close to my heart. I am a mother who believes that even in horrible situations, God has not abandoned us.”
Zac is one of many young people in London whose lives are violently cut short every year. In recent years, the capital has seen some of its highest ever rates of teenage murders. Stories like Zac’s make the headlines but often tell little of the devastating ripple effects felt by family, friends and the wider community.
“We want young people to turn away from unforgiveness that can lead to violence. Churches can play a key role in this. And we’re here to build up and empower them to deliver Operation Forgiveness to the schools in their communities.”
Sarah loves to spend time with her children and many grandchildren. She also enjoys volunteering, cooking and gardening.
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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