Gary Flynn, a London business man who 'lost everything' after his health and business collapsed, but whose life was transformed when he found faith in Jesus Christ, shared his story of healing and renewed hope at a
Norwich dinner on Friday, October 8, 2010.
Gary, who admits he has been “to hell and back” will speak at the
Maid’s Head Hotel, Tombland, NR3 1LB at 7pm for 7. 30pm. All are welcome to attend this dinner organised by the
Norwich Chapter of the business men’s fellowship,
FGBMFI.Today, Gary is a happy man – very different from his early years when he began drinking at 13 after his dad, Jimmy, was killed by a stray bullet on an Army firing range. Gary married at 18, but it ended in divorce. Despite the onset of near-suicidal depression, his scaffolding business prospered and he soon had a £1million house in West Sussex.
However, he fell ill and doctors diagnosed stomach cancer. As business pressures mounted, Gary experienced panic attacks and began drinking again – up to 20 pints a night.
Then a friend – a London street trader – invited Garry to the well-known Alpha discovery course. It was the start of an unusual spiritual journey – because Gary says God woke him up in the night and he sensed the healing presence of Jesus.
From that moment , Gary’s life was radically changed. “I couldn’t get enough of Jesus. I felt as if my life has just begun . . . now I am a changed man, no more swearing, drinking, womanising. Jesus has made me smile again. He can do the same for anyone.”
Gifted Norfolk musician
Bob Waters aaalso took part in the dinner on October 8.
This monthly dinner is one of series organised by the Norwich Chapter of the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship. The Norwich chapter is one of 7,000 chapters spread across 160 countries.