"Well done...Even with the slight staging problems, it did not spoil a great day...God bless. Ish"

Ishmael

"I am aware from the press coverage and from speaking to those who attended that the event was hugely enjoyable and successful..."

Jonathan Shaw MP

"... despite the weather we found the experience a most enjoyable and uplifting one...sincere thanks to everyone for the great effort they made in making the occasion so successful."

Charles Henderson, Area Bishop, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark

"Just a note to say "Well done".

Graham Robertson, Head Teacher, St Helen's CEP School, Cliffe

"Have just arrived home after a wonderful evening. Did not know how much we needed it until we were there, and the children gained from it too."

Helen and Duncan Warmington, Staplehurst

"Just a short note to say thanks for putting on the event. It was a great day for Medway and for the rest of us who gatecrashed."

Richard Farrant, Canterbury

"...from our perspective it was worth every moment…. ...spectacular....afeast of worship and praise. It brought tears to my eyes to stand in the middle of the Priestfield ground giving glory to Jesus."

Canon John Saunders, St Mark's, Gillingham

"...it was excellent and everyone I've spoken with has said the same...the last few minutes with Noel, everyone on stage and the crowds surrounding singing 'CHAMPION OF THE WORLD' was it!"

Duncan Cawte, Gillingham

"Sunday was a triumph of overcoming the obstacles, the odds and the enemy...the whole thing came across so genuinely even though it had to be tightly run and scripted. Praise God for the whole thing!"

Rev David John, Gillingham Baptist Church

Congratulations on a very successful day.... God is good to us."

Pastor Grant Gill, King's Church, Medway

"I have three boys 8,6,4 years old. We brought all three of them to the morning and then the eldest to the evening meeting, it was so good to see people joining together praising God. My son was out with the crowd joining in feeling perfectly safe in the presence of God and his people, it was a pleasure to see. I hope this will be a start of furthering unity amongst Christians in this area. Unity is important especially in reaching those who are not Christians."

Louise Black

"Surely the hand of God was with you for the event was so successful and enjoyed by all those who were fortunate enough to be present.

Les Ellis, Director, The Kent Association for the Blind

"It was so nice to see so many people attending and joining together to celebrate 2000 years of Jesus Christ. The morning was an uplifting occasion, and one I thoroughly enjoyed."

Dai Liyanage, The (then) Mayor of Medway

"...even the weather could not dampen the spirit of the day."

Councillors Mrs Diane and Rodney Chambers

"...a wonderful day despite the weather."

J Royce, Lower Stoke Methodist Church

"...it was all worth while, even the five hundred miles round trip to see you and to listen to the singing and the testimony were delightful."

Ron Treen, Launceston, Cornwall

"A big thank you in our Lord's precious Name for the wonderful spirit-filled day yesterday at Priestfield 2000. Your hard work and dedicated efforts showed. Especially: The emphasis on not bringing your car - it must have made a big difference to the local residents as well as those going by coach and sharing cars must have also shared greater and closer fellowship. The wealth of stewards and ushers - a great help. The facilities at Priestfield - it was my first time in a football ground, and I hadn't realised that there would be such excellent conveniences and hot drinks/food outlets. The good timing of the presentations - especially in the afternoon where you seemed to make up time without us noticing. For the weather - that our Lord is Sovereign and He permitted the weather we had - may we rejoice in all situations. For the great pitch cover - what a difference it made to going on the pitch, dancing, sitting, Praising the Lord. For the incredible screens - they really did make so much difference. What an idea! And for the camera crew who did a wonderful job. For the comfortable seating and "openness" of the venue - you didn't feel crowded, despite the large numbers. For the wonderful worship and prayer times in the gym. They were most special and uplifting and equalledthe event itself. For all the organizers and guests - the smoothness of

the arrangements and presentations reflected the work put in. For your souvenir brochure - a good quality, sensibly priced publication, and easy to read."

Alan and Rose Robinson, St Alban's, Blue Bell Hill.

"I thought it was amazing. I'm only sorry I wasn't able to be with you for the morning. How you coped with all the problems of the weather I do not know, but it came over well. What impressed me was how intimate it felt, despite the size of the ground and the number of people. I think that was clearest when the Ugandans were singing and worshipping. We were a big family enjoying ourselves and sharing a common centre. Well done on the whole thing."

Rev Toby Marchand, St Michael’s, Bishop’s Stortford

"It was brilliant apart from the fact that ... I got soaked and even that was brilliant."

Pat Cook, Director, Pioneer International Forum

"We were very encouraged that many ministers and churches are working well together in Medway -"

Dr & Mrs Bannar-Martin

"It was a super time of worship and praise. Such an excellent programme! There was a great sense of togetherness, and something for everyone. I am sure God has begun a new work for City-wide responsibilities."

Charles Hooper, Rochester

"We enjoyed every moment, in so many ways - the emotion of praising God in a huge congregation, the inspiration of the speakers’ words, the lively testimonies, the wide range of music performed with such enthusiasm, the exuberance of the evening crowd! ..... when I was in Wakeley Junior School, Rainham, on Friday the listening music in assembly was a tape of the Uganda Band and on the overhead screen was "Priestfield 2000" and the title of the group."

Nola, Chatham

"a truly magnificent day, thanks for all your hard work!"

David Hadlum, Co-Pastor, The Evangelical Church, Chatham

"...an immensely busy time for you but a time that yielded spectacular results - Congratulations on the enormous success of Priestfield 2000! ....On the day it seemed that everything went without a hitch giving me cause to marvel. Yes, I was one of the huge crowd that packed the stands for the Morning Service, amazed by the splendid turnout.....Priestfield 2000 must surely have fulfilled the God-inspired vision. My thanks to all who made it happen."

Tony Smith, Rochester