Made with Xara STANDING FIRM UNDER PERSECUTION AT WORK by Sue BoggisI work for the Eden Project in Cornwall, as a Senior Chef, I am now in my forth year from when it opened. I have encountered many difficulties with the people I work with whilst working there for e.g. gossip, swearing, alcoholism, mental abuse, hate, pride, no hope etc.. I could go on. There has been many times that I have wanted to leave, but every time God steps in (Praise his Name). For about three years I have witnessed in the kitchens, but it has been very difficult due to my bosses being so against God. Since May this year (2004) I was promoted, this means I am now the boss of the Gallery kitchen - there are three main kitchens at Eden. Not always knowing what God has in mind for me I have continued to witness and have noticed a freedom in the kitchen like never before. Jesus Christ is now head of the kitchen and my staff are hearing the Gospel on a daily basis. More and more I sense his presence with me, and my staff are not only learning to chef but also how to serve others, about the God of Love and his word. Please keep praying for souls to be saved!! About a week ago (middle of July 2004) a situation arose. I was checking off my daily delivery when I noticed the egg and bacon pie (which is usually made at Eden in our central production kitchen) was a bought in one. So i queried this and phoned the kitchen. One of the senior chefs (who is above me) explained that we were having them from now on, whilst it is so busy, so I thought ok, ' that’s fine ', I’ll just let the restaurant manager know so we can tell the customers (on the menu it states the egg and bacon pie is made at Eden). I told the senior chef what I was going to do and he said, oh no you can’t do that’, so I said, well what you want me to do then’, and he said, ' just lie, nobody will know '. Well straight away I said, ' I’m sorry I can’t do that and I won't, I will either tell the customers or take it off the menu. Well at this he got very angry and said many things and then put the phone down. I waited for a reply and carried on putting the delivery away, then I noticed a bought in apple pie (also meant to be Eden made). This time I thought I would phone the Executive Chef, so I did and explained the situation, which he already knew and he said in a rather cross voice, ' I’ll come and talk with you tomorrow'. Well I knew I had done the right thing by standing up for what is right!! So that evening I asked many people to pray for me knowing that my job could really be on the line, as I wasn't obeying direct orders. God is so great; he is always there when we need him and never lets us down. The next day I went in and God helped me to have peace about the situation. I had briefed a couple of my senior staff about the problem so they were aware that I was trusting God. Well I do believe the executive chef was there to put me in my place, but in actual fact, once again God was in the room. I was able to explain to him that if we do what is right God will bless us and about how God hates lying and that its not right to cause your staff to be dishonest, I spoke about the corruption in the management and how they should lead by example. Well when I had finished speaking he asked me what he should do so I suggested about placing small signs by the tills when customers pay so they are informed about the change. He okayed this and we went together to see the restaurant manager. The executive chef explained the situation to her and then to my surprise went on to say about how we can't be dishonest and lie, and that we should do what is right, I Praise God for this!!! We went ahead and did the signs that day. I thanked my boss and told him he had done the right thing. To my surprise the next day the senior chef who had told me to lie, phoned up and apologized to me and said how sorry he was, I told him don't worry I still love you!!! ( I do believe the executive chef may have spoken to him).If we put our trust in the Lord he will always turn things around to good, for his glory. I held a staff meeting that day explaining how important it is to always stand up for what is right, whoever is against you. Amen. This is all from me for now, I hope this is ok. Please keep in contact with us and let us know how God is moving in your area. May God richly bless you and keep you, love and God bless.Word of Life Pentecostal Holiness Church-Malta. 2010
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STANDING FIRM UNDER PERSECUTION AT WORK by Sue Boggis
I work for the Eden Project in Cornwall, as a Senior Chef, I am now in my forth year from when it opened. I have encountered many difficulties with the people I work
with whilst working there for e.g. gossip, swearing, alcoholism, mental abuse, hate, pride, no hope etc.. I could go on. There has been many times that I have wanted to
leave, but every time God steps in (Praise his Name). For about three years I have witnessed in the kitchens, but it has been very difficult due to my bosses being so
against God. Since May this year (2004) I was promoted, this means I am now the boss of the Gallery kitchen - there are three main kitchens at Eden. Not always
knowing what God has in mind for me I have continued to witness and have noticed a freedom in the kitchen like never before. Jesus Christ is now head of the kitchen
and my staff are hearing the Gospel on a daily basis. More and more I sense his presence with me, and my staff are not only learning to chef but also how to serve
others, about the God of Love and his word. Please keep praying for souls to be saved!!
About a week ago (middle of July 2004) a situation arose. I was checking off my daily delivery when I noticed the egg and bacon pie (which is usually made at Eden in
our central production kitchen) was a bought in one. So i queried this and phoned the kitchen. One of the senior chefs (who is above me) explained that we were
having them from now on, whilst it is so busy, so I thought ok, ' that’s fine ', I’ll just let the restaurant manager know so we can tell the customers (on the menu it states
the egg and bacon pie is made at Eden). I told the senior chef what I was going to do and he said, oh no you can’t do that’, so I said, well what you want me to do then’,
and he said, ' just lie, nobody will know '. Well straight away I said, ' I’m sorry I can’t do that and I won't, I will either tell the customers or take it off the menu. Well at
this he got very angry and said many things and then put the phone down. I waited for a reply and carried on putting the delivery away, then I noticed a bought in apple
pie (also meant to be Eden made). This time I thought I would phone the Executive Chef, so I did and explained the situation, which he already knew and he said in a
rather cross voice, ' I’ll come and talk with you tomorrow'.
Well I knew I had done the right thing by standing up for what is right!! So that evening I asked many people to pray for me knowing that my job could really be on the
line, as I wasn't obeying direct orders. God is so great; he is always there when we need him and never lets us down.
The next day I went in and God helped me to have peace about the situation. I had briefed a couple of my senior staff about the problem so they were aware that I was
trusting God. Well I do believe the executive chef was there to put me in my place, but in actual fact, once again God was in the room. I was able to explain to him that
if we do what is right God will bless us and about how God hates lying and that its not right to cause your staff to be dishonest, I spoke about the corruption in the
management and how they should lead by example. Well when I had finished speaking he asked me what he should do so I suggested about placing small signs by
the tills when customers pay so they are informed about the change. He okayed this and we went together to see the restaurant manager. The executive chef
explained the situation to her and then to my surprise went on to say about how we can't be dishonest and lie, and that we should do what is right, I Praise God for
this!!! We went ahead and did the signs that day. I thanked my boss and told him he had done the right thing. To my surprise the next day the senior chef who had told
me to lie, phoned up and apologized to me and said how sorry he was, I told him don't worry I still love you!!! ( I do believe the executive chef may have spoken to him).
If we put our trust in the Lord he will always turn things around to good, for his glory. I held a staff meeting that day explaining how important it is to always stand up for
what is right, whoever is against you. Amen.
This is all from me for now, I hope this is ok. Please keep in contact with us and let us know how God is moving in your area.
May God richly bless you and keep you, love and God bless.
Word of Life Pentecostal Holiness Church-Malta. 2010
