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The more he read the Bible, a desire to record the whole of the Bible onto CD It’s also the time of year when we renew the
became stronger and stronger. The project was a massive challenge, and the 100 club membership and so you should
commitment of time and energy huge, as are the artistic demands. He felt hopefully by now have received a mail shot
privileged to experience the sweep, depth and variety of the Scriptures.
encouraging you to join in with this
The recording of the New International Version of the Bible was finally completed opportunity to support your village hall and
in 2014. The running time of the CDs is a total of 83 hours! He says, “Read and maybe win a little yourself along the way. If
listen, or just listen,” you join the 100 club, for.£10 per year gets
you entered into the monthly draw where
Many people know a little about the Bible, the stories of Noah and the Ark, David the lucky number pulled out of the bag
and Goliath, and the birth, life and death of Jesus for example. But few people received a £30 prize with several other
have read all of the Bible, even Christians who regularly attend church. Listening prizes, some larger, being added to the Christmas draw.
to the Bible being read by someone like David Suchet brings it to life in a new
way, and I would certainly recommend it, so that you too can know the depth There will be many ways to pay and join in and if by any chance you haven’t
and variety of the Scriptures, and also hear God speaking to you through them. received any information please contact me and I will be glad to help you get
There is nothing like knowing that God has spoken to you, bringing comfort and involved. It would be great if we could double the number of people taking part
this year and bring some much needed funds into the hall accounts. The hall is in
guidance, something we all need during the difficult days that we are facing.
a reasonably good financial state but to be able to raise some money this way

this year and keep us on track to keep the hall in the condition we all want it to be
Just a Smile or better would really be great and so I hope you’ll all consider joining us in the
100 club this year.

True Stories A huge thank you to everyone who has volunteered in some way to help out
during this strange time, we at the hall certainly wouldn’t have been able to offer
One Sunday morning I was on sidesman’s duty at our Methodist Church. We had as much help without you. There are to many to name but everyone of you
a Christening with a crowd of relatives. Just as the first hymn started two strangers however much or little you’ve been able to do are a valuable part of our
came in. I approached them with hymn books and said, “Are you with the community and we thank you all.
Christening party?” The man immediately replied,
Stay alert, stay safe, and here’s to being able to gradually do more things
“No, I’m with the Woolwich.”! together.
Stuart Chorley, Chairman village hall trustees, Schorley30@gmail.com
The following problem was set in an exam for police recruits. Mobile number 07818078191
‘You are on the beat and you see two dogs fighting. The dogs knock a baby out
of its pram, causing a car to swerve off the road, smashing into the grocer’s shop.
A pedestrian is seriously injured, but during the confusion a woman’s bag is BRIANTSPUDDLE COMMUNITY GROUP
snatched. A crowd of onlookers chase after the thief, and in the huge build up of
traffic the ambulance is blocked from attending the victim of the crash. State in
order of priority, your course of action?’ Hello to all our Coffee Shop customers, Let’s Lunch diners and Book-Let readers.
We hope you are well and coping with the corona virus situation.
Recruit’s answer: “Take off uniform and mingle with the crowd.”
As you are aware the corona virus has meant that for the time being Community
Joyce Healey Group activities have been rather restricted. We do miss our customers and the
friendly buzz of everyone enjoying themselves and catching up with friends at all
our events.
However there is plenty of good news – the Book-Let is now open every day of the
week in the Village Hall so you never need to be without a book to read and now

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