BH Bulletin - Wednesday 14 April 2021

Thought for the Day by Phil Washington (BH Member)

                Here I am Lord - send someone else!
 
‘But Moses said, 'Pardon your servant, Lord. Please send someone else.’ Ex 4:13
 
There are just a handful of Bible characters that we get to follow from birth to death. Moses is one of them, and from start to finish we see God's mighty hand upon his life. It's not until his later years that he gets the call to lead the people out of slavery in Egypt and into the promised land. What an adventure that turned out to be for the 80 year old ex-shepherd and failed royal!
 
Moses got a good many things wrong. We see him with 'warts and all' in the pages of scripture. When the call comes in Exodus chapter 3, at the burning bush, Moses was rather reluctant to take on the leadership task. 'Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?' ( Ex 3:11). The answer to that is clear to us, as we look back over his life. Moses was a man, called, enabled and empowered by God Almighty. So, we could answer him, saying - 'Who are you? You are God's man Moses - that's who you are!’
 
We too have been given 'works to do' (Ephesians 2:10). We rightly feel our weakness and say 'Who am I to do these things?' Yet, like Moses, we learn, that we are who we are, and we do what we do, by the grace and power of Almighty God. Yes, we'll get things wrong, and (wonderfully) we will also get things right.
 
Surely it's time we really believed that, as Christians, we are God's men and women - just like Moses. Let's learn from him, answer the call of God positively, then joyfully serve Him with all of our hearts, minds and might.
 
Phil

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Books Alive is Reopening - Gillian Carr

​Dear Church Friends
We are delighted to announce that we will open again next Monday 12th April – usual hours 9.30 to 5.00 Monday to Saturday.
We would like to thank you for the support you have given us while we have been shut to walk in customers – it has been great to be able to continue to serve you via phone and email messages.
To celebrate our reopening there will be a number of offers –

•          The Spring Kids’ Corner offers will continue while stocks last, including sequin Bibles at almost half price!
•          We have one complete display section with a wide variety of books selling for just £1.
•          If you spend £5 or more you will be able to choose one book completely free from a choice of 5.

Look out for other offers over the next few weeks including a new Take Note offer, preview using this link: http://www.kingswaytrustdistribution.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Take-Note-Post-Lockdown-Special.pdf
We look forward to seeing you soon and do spread the word amongst your church members....
Gillian 

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Good News National Convention 2021

NATIONAL CONVENTION 2021 23 - 25 APRIL
A warm invitation to all friends of our ministry
 
Our National Convention is just a week away, and this year (in common with so many other church events) will take place on line, and consequently be much more easily accessible than normal (and at no cost!)  Members of the local branch would like to invite friends, family and other interested parties to join one or more of the four main sessions (daily at 7.00pm plus 9.00am. Saturday)
 
Might you be interested in becoming a member?  -  or perhaps a ‘Friend of the Gideons’?  If so, this may be a good way to find out more about our ministry.
To view the flyer:  visit our national website  www.goodnewsuk.com 
To join the sessions:  www.goodnewsuk.com/live
 

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JHMT Lent Appeal 2021

​“ The Trustees of JHMT are pleased to advise that £17,600 has been raised from the Lent Appeal. We praise and thank God for the generosity of the Church Family. The Appeal will close on the 18th April. Thank you”
​Roger

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