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we have all started our lives. But Jesus is the Son of God, and came to live on this expected “to do” everything themselves.
earth for 33 years, showing us what God is like. Then He died on a cross, taking
the punishment for our sins, so that we can be forgiven and reconciled to God. The value the shop brings in being “Community” run far exceeds the stock we sell.
It brings us together with a joint purpose and opportunity to support each other.
But of course it means we have a choice. Love does not force our hand, but it It’s important that this continues and we will continue to rely on volunteers to run
leaves us to decide. Are we going to choose light or darkness, God’s way or our the shop on a day to day basis but we would like someone to help co-ordinate
own way? It’s not just we who are waiting. Jesus is waiting too, for us to make the across all the teams of volunteers who take responsibility for the various activities
choice to follow Him. Again He offers us His gift of new life this Christmas time, we that we undertake. Please consider if this person maybe you and if you’d like to
have the choice to accept His gift, or to refuse it. We wouldn’t refuse gifts that talk about it in more detail or express interest please give me a call on 07976
other people give us, don’t refuse this gift from One who willingly gave His life for 410621 or email me at alichorley@yahoo.co.uk.
you.
Quote for this month “the veg in the village shop is
A well known carol that we sing better quality than “W*******” and cheaper than
is ‘In the bleak mid-winter’. One “L***” – I will let you fill in the gaps. But it’s true,
of the verses says, twice a week we bring in a fresh delivery of the
“What can I give Him, poor as I best fruit and veg, straight from the market. All sorts
am? If I were a shepherd I of everyday and more unusual fruit and veg.
would give a lamb. Before you go to the supermarket next time just try
the village shop.
If I were a wise man I would do
my part, - yet what I can I give Thank you for continuing to support the Village
Him, Give my heart. shop the more you use us the more we can
maintain a wide range of fresh produce.
“To us a child is born, to us a Son
is given, ... and He will be To place an order please contact us on 01929
called .... Prince of Peace. Of 472000 during opening hours and by email
the increase of His government and peace there will be no end.” Isaiah 9:6 Briantspuddle.shop@gmail.com. You can collect or we’re happy to deliver.
Ali Chorley, Chair, The friends of Briantspuddle post office and village shop
As a Church we pray that you will have a very God blessed Christmas, knowing His
peace and strength in your lives at this difficult time. May it also be the time when
you receive that new life that Jesus came to bring you. If you need help in any
way do get in touch with us.
VILLAGE HALL NEWS

Just a smile Well here we are at the end of another year and
A young child, who had just visited Santa’s Grotto, was in floods of tears. His what a year! We have all lived through some
mother asked him what was the matter. Between sobs he said, “I’m not going to uncertain times I’m sure during our lives and yet
get any Christmas presents. When I asked Santa he said he doesn’t know my right now as I’m writing this the only certainty
address.” appears to be uncertainty.
I always try to remember the people that need to be thanked for the things they
An elderly church member had misplaced his dentures, and no amount of
searching could find them. A child who heard of this said to her sister: “I know have done for the village hall and our community. This time I would like to say a
where they are. He put them under his pillow and the tooth fairy has taken them huge thank you to everyone across our entire community.
away.” The way we’ve all stepped up to the plate and looked out for one another, taken
the time to share a kind word, made others aware of those who may be in need.
Joyce Healey
Covid may well have thrown our world into turmoil and uncertainty but it has

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