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TOGETHER MARCH – APRIL 2022
Out-of-the-box thinking at GLO Motherwell

The Chronicles of Narnia themed family event commented, ‘We had great fun dressing up our This was followed in
One of the effects of the pandemic at the GLO children’s section to resemble a Narnian winter- November with an ‘in- TRADE NEWS
Bookshop in Motherwell was a steep decline in scape. I think the staff enjoyed the readings person’ and livestreamed
the sales of children’s books and resources as as much as the kids! My grateful thanks to the event with Ian Shaw,
Sunday schools and holiday clubs closed down. volunteers from various local churches who launching his new book
A suggestion from one of the staff led to an gave up their time to read from the Chronicles. Evangelicals and Social
interesting way to encourage parents/carers and This has proved a really helpful way to introduce Action: From John Wesley To John Stott. This
children back into the shop during November and a new generation to these wonderful books.’ event was hosted by a local church as part of
December 2021. Each Saturday for seven weeks, Please contact Andrew if you would like to have their evening service programme. Ian shared
the store ran readings from the seven Chronicles details of their programme and also copies of readings and challenges from the book and
of Narnia, the much-loved series authored by C.S. the various weekly activities in a form that you answered questions from the live audience and
Lewis. Each session consisted of a short reading can customise for your own shop. online participants.
from one of the Chronicles with a related craft
activity. Children attending received a themed Author book launches Called To Be Friends
colouring sheet and some simple refreshments We also recently promoted two new titles, ISBN 9781529356823/Hodder & Stoughton/Ian
with suitably golden apples for The Magician’s one from IVP-UK and the other from Hodder & Galloway/PB/352 pp/£14.99
Nephew! These events were advertised on the Stoughton. Ian Galloway’s Called to be Friends
store social media feeds and at the local library. was launched via Zoom. This new book is the Evangelicals and Social Action: From John
result of research over many years in the Gospel Wesley To John Stott
Response from the parents and children who of John. The author’s narrative analysis breaks
attended was enthusiastic and very appreciative. new ground and unlocks this beloved Gospel in ISBN 9781783596584/IVP UK/Ian Shaw/
Andrew Lacey, manager of the GLO Bookshop, a fresh and accessible way. PB/320 pp/£14.99

BRF and Songs of Praise – The Power of the Bible

The work of BRF featured in BBC One’s long- BRF has its roots in St Matthew’s Church in programme that featured BRF’s
running programme Songs of Praise on Sunday 23 Brixton, south London, where, towards the end centenary. Many people have
January. Presented by Kate Bottley, the programme of 1921, the vicar, Revd Leslie Mannering, was been in touch following the
explored the power of the Bible to transform lives. talking with a member of the congregation about broadcast and we’ve been very
It included features highlighting BRF’s ministries the spiritual needs of the church. What could be moved by the messages and
Anna Chaplaincy, Living Faith and Messy Church, done to help people ‘get a move on’ spiritually?’ encouragements that we’ve
along with interviews with chief executive Richard In January 1922, the Fellowship of St Matthew received about BRF’s ministry.’
Fisher, Anna Chaplaincy founder Debbie Thrower was launched with the aim of encouraging
and BRF author Amy Boucher Pye. spiritual growth through prayer, Bible reading
and communion. Leslie Mannering produced
Celebrating BRF’s centenary
a leaflet of daily Bible readings, reflections and
With over a million viewers, Songs of Praise is prayers which, as Richard Fisher explains in the
enduringly popular. BRF’s head of marketing, programme, ‘had such a transforming effect on
communications and strategic relationships, his congregation that before long other churches
Karen Laister, worked closely with the production in the area started asking if they could have
team over several months and says she feels copies for their own congregations.’
‘privileged and grateful that in our centenary After the programme Richard commented:
year the producers chose to highlight a number ‘We are so delighted with the Songs of Praise Karen Laister and Kate Botley
of our ministries.’

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