Jesus said
"The Sabbath was made for man and not man for the Sabbath"
Mark 2 v 27
TESTIMONIES
The following are testimonies from Christians as to how the Lord's Day has been a blessing to them. They include a farmer, a chess player, a professor and a solicitor.
Andy Christofides meets Goalkeeper David Jones David plays in the Welsh Premier League and is well known for his stand on the issue of the Lord's Day
Hannah - Champion Chess Player - The cost and conflict involved in one young Christian's desire to succeed at chess when faced with games that take place on the Lord's Day
Dan Walker - BBC Sports Presenter - An interview with Dan Walker who is the presenter of BBC's Football Focus
Stuart Burgess - University Professor - Stuart explains why a day for rest has been so important to him in his life
Nicola Laver - Solicitor Nicola shares how the Lord has opened doors for her as a solicitor and legal journalist and why the Lord's Day is so special to her.
Sammy Allen - Vintage Ploughman Sammy went to be with the Lord on the 11th June 2009 at the age of just 49. He is greatly missed by his family, but his testimony lives on. The following article appeared in the Day One magazine.
There are also businesses that have taken a stand for a day of rest.
Russell's Garden Centre - near Chichester closes on Sundays for the good of the staff and their families
Jempson's Supermarkets - Jempson's operate several stores in the South of England and have a few lessons that the big chains could do well to learn