24-7 People Profile - The GowersRebecca Swarbrick - 20 Mar 2012

1) How and when did you first get involved with 24-7 Prayer?

Involved through our daughters back in 1999. Went to the evening Sunday meeting at Chichester Revelation Church when there was a 24/7 prayer room & looked around. 

2) What attracted you to the movement?

Seeing the results of prayers for and by our family in Chichester prayer week.

3) Do you have a particular memory from the movement that is  significant to you?

Julie -  Walking in to a prayer room and seeing the names of my children Tim & Rachel on the wall.

4) How do you find rest and refreshment amongst the hustle and bustle of life?
Find a nice coffee shop & relax having a coffee & cake

5) Are there any particular prayer communities that you love or would love to visit?

Iona & Lindisfarne. We went to Iona last year but only for a very short visit; would love to go back for longer. Julie  - I used to love going to Ashburnham Place prayer garden when we lived in Seaford

6) Is there a special book or poem that you would recommend

Phil - 'The Power of a Praying Husband', Stormie Omartian.
Julie - 
  " I was regretting the past 
   and fearing the future 
   Suddenly my Lord was speaking
   My name is I AM he paused
   I waited, He continued
   When you live in the past
   with its mistakes and regrets
   it is hard I AM not there
   My name is not I WAS
   When you live in the future
   with its problems and fears
   it is hard, I AM not there
   My name is not I WILL BE
   When you live in the moment
   it is not hard
   I AM HERE
   My name is I AM"
   (Helen Mallicoat)

7) Any final words of wisdom?
Be Thankful

Thank you Phil and Julie. It has been lovely to hear from you.