Much of his work was in association with Cumbria Gospel Outreach and started in 1974 with caravan and minibus in Coniston, working alongside Bryan Smith. Despite a wet “Lake district summer” was back in to county the following year, moving down to Walney after a return visit to Coniston.

So began a partnership with CGO, which lasted until his death on September 25th 2009. Thirty five years of service with a variety of different evangelists, different locations, different caravan sites, different assemblies and different activities – BUT always with the same message of saving grace, the same equable nature and the same loving concern for the assemblies in Cumbria.

The early 90’s heralded a change in the style of operation for CGO, with concentration on agricultural shows and markets and it is a credit to David’s adaptability that he continued in this work for almost 20 years

His move to Workington has been a great help to the assembly there and he will be sadly missed both by the believers in Workington and also by us all at CGO.

On behalf of CGO may I express our gratitude not only for David’s work with the Van but also to his wife Jeanette and the family for their sacrificial support over the years.

Gordon Ecclestone

The shows we're visiting in 2009 are now on the calendar: take a look at the Events page to see the calendar. 

Please visit regularly as they can change at a moment's notice.

Gordon Egglestone is now responsible for deputation/report meetings in the South of the County and elsewhere and is happy to arrange a visit to report on the activities of Cumbria Gospel Outreach.

Should you be interested please contact Gordon on 015395 31507, 07971 123874 or email gordon@421.co.uk.

His full impact on the county and local churches will only be revealed in eternity but many of us have happy memories of an energetic and gifted preacher and teacher.  From Bible Schools at Silloth, childrens’ meeting, open air preaching, tent campaigns in villages throughout the county, John’s mission to preach the word has been an example and stimulus to many of us.

In the late 60’s John’ attention turned increasingly to radio work and his recorded addresses have been heard in many parts of the world.  Never a sluggard when it came to new technology John embraced internet opportunities and has had the joy, before his death of seeing the work of Radio Outreach become accessible worldwide through the web.

We shall miss his involvement with the county and I’m sure the folk meeting at the Gospel Hall in penrith will miss him also.

With thanks to God for a faithful brother.