Village Link, 2020 - 2021
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Aug 18, 2022
'Countryside at the Crossroads'
Special issue with written versions of the presentations at the Village Hope/Agricultural Christian Fellowship joint webinar exploring the future of farming in Britain from a Christian and biblical perspective. Also includes seasonal bible study and poetry, and a 'Christmas Quiz.'
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'From Village to Village'
Much of Jesus' ministry took place in rural areas. Mark describes Jesus as “teaching from village to village” (Mark 6:6); Luke describes how Jesus sent out the twelve to go from “village to village, preaching the gospel and healing people everywhere” (Luke 9:8). In this issue, we describe some of how this is happening today, including in villages across central England and Wales, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire and the Isle of Skye. This issue also introduces some new sections, including ‘lessons from the land’, book reviews, bible studies, 'village poetry’ and readers’ photos.
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'He is risen'
This issue explores some spring and Easter themes, and includes an article on mission in a village in Northumberland, a bible study on how the gospel accounts of Jesus' resurrection teach us about the destiny of God's creation and a dramatic re-telling of the story of the first Easter Day from Simon Peter's viewpoint.
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'Behold I am coming soon'
Issued at the end of the first 'covid year', this edition comments on covid, lockdown and eschatology and the meaning of Hannukah and Christmas. It also includes retrospectives from Tim Prince, Village Hope's Community Coordinator, as he moves on to 'pastures new', and introduces the work of the 'Welcome Network' in the Northumberland village of Shilbottle.
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'A door of hope'
Issued in the first few months of the 'covid era', this issue's leading article asks, 'Covid 19 - is there any word from the Lord?'. It also includes news of how some village churches have adapted to, and seen opportunities arise from, the pandemic and lockdown. Two authors share how spring and gardens are signs of hope in the midst of uncertainty and fear.
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