Destiny Church moving into Gorgie

Had a meeting with Peter Anderson, of Destiny Church, Edinburgh who wanted to speak about their church moving into the Gorgie Area.

I listened to Peter's story and to the story of the church who are currently based in Leith but who in the New Year are planning on acquiring the old Bingo Hall at the other end of Gorgie as their current church premises are too small for their growing congregation. They plan on retaining their base in Leith and running the two churches.

Peter was interested to hear about the Salvation Army's work in Gorgie and was anxious that their move wasn't viewed as a threat. He re-iterated their mission is to seek the lost. A large part of their congregational demography is in the Gorgie area. The church is raising funds to pay the deposit of £350,000 for a £900,000 purchase price. So far it has managed £160,000 as donations from its members.

Pete has already met with Peter Barber of Gorgie parish church.

It is hoped as ministers together we can meet together and pray together as we seek to "reclaim the land" for God in this part of our city.

I've posted the link to destiny church for you to read about our possible new neighbours.