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23 April 21 - Vol 125 Issue 28
Dear Friend There’s a new High Sheriff in Bedfordshire – Eric Masih. ‘All that I am, what I have, what I can do, is because of the grace of God.’ John Bunyan would be proud, and so are we (page 7). It’s the end of an era for the Edmonton church family. They are moving from their historic Cuckoo...
St. Vincent Volcano Eruption Appeal
The La Soufrière volcano on the Caribbean island of St Vincent erupted on 9 April blanketing the island in a layer of ash and forcing nearly 20,000 people to evacuate their homes. Dust and ash have covered roads and buildings around the island. With power outages and water supplies cut off, thous...
'Compact Time – A Short History of Life on Earth' Book Review
Notwithstanding its relative simplicity, there are weighty arguments in the book, carefully researched and referenced
Death of Pastor Ronald John Davey
We were saddened to learn of the death of Pastor Ron Davey on 11 April 2021. Pastor Davey was born on the 4th of April 1932 in Aldershot. On the 19th of December 1953 he married Iris Nina Smith and their union brought about Gary, Lorrae and Kerie Before entering denominational employment Pastor D...
Death of Pastor Rafael Luz
We were saddened to learn of the death of Pastor Rafael Luz on 5 April 2021. Pastor Luz was born on 15 May 1967 in Brazil. On 21 August 2005 he married Sheilla Ferraz and their union brought about Shawn and Timothy. Pastor Luz joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church denominational service in the ...
BUC Latest Tithes Report
As we move towards the latter stages of lockdown easing, we recognise the falling numbers and pray for those affected by health challenges. BUC February 2021 tithe of £3,689,355 shows a -5.1% decrease (-£198,111) on 2020. Against our budget we are £14,824 (-3.9%) down against our 2021 projections...
High Sheriff of Bedfordshire Citizen Award for 'Changing Lives Forever' Charity
The Changing Lives Forever (CLF) charity was commended with a High Sheriff of Bedfordshire Citizen Award by the outgoing High Sheriff, Susan Lousada, on Tuesday 6 April 2021. In line with Covid-19 rules the socially distanced ceremony was held outside the home of the founders, Phillip and Collett...
Messenger by Post
Over the last few months thousands of our members have been receiving the Messenger magazine by post. During the Covid lockdowns and the closure of our churches the Messenger has provided a lifeline to those who may be feeling isolated and cut off from their church family. The initial mailing...
BUC Responds to Death of HRH Prince Philip
Britain's Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, died at age 99 on 9 April at Windsor Castle