St Lawrence Church, Bidborough
Know God, Show His Love, Grow His Church
St Lawrence Church, Bidborough
Know God, Show His Love, Grow His Church
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Vicar's View - February 2012 Over the past few weeks several people had told me about, or sent me photos from their mobile phones of, this billboard sign in Southborough. When another message came today I decided it was time to go and see for myself. Sure enough, the top corner sheet of this secular seasonal advertisement had blown clear away, leaving a far deeper and more meaningful message for all to see! Was this the work of 'Christian vandals', or the more prosaic 'act of God'? Almost as extraordinary was the timing of my visit today to photograph it. I parked, took my snaps and drove on to Tunbridge Wells on an errand. 
As I returned just fifteen minutes later, the sign was being replaced. 
I stopped to take another photo from across the road. The bill-poster saw me, glared somewhat as I took my pictures, and then came over to speak with me. 'Where are you from and what are you doing?' he demanded. I said I was from the local church, and that we had been pleased to see this wonderful Christmas advertisement. Only as he looked at the 30-foot sign from far enough away did he see the point for the first time, and his frown turned to a smile. 'God moves in a mysterious way', I suggested to him. He stared at the huge billboard for a moment, and then said, thoughtfully - 'It must be a sign'. It was the icing on the cake. I wished him goodbye, and drove home, giggling with glee. I'm pretty sure God has a sense of humour, too. Stephen Hills Previous Views |
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What's On ?Take a look at our events calendar. CAMEO TeasThursday 4:00-5:00pm in the small village hall. CAMEO CoffeesFriday 10:30-11:30am in the small village hall. Crisis RecoveryThe Day Centre would be happy to receive donations of second-hand clean clothes and shoes for their guests (particularly men’s clothing). If you can help please get in touch with Alan Richards on 528916. TraidcraftThere is a Traidcraft stall in Church on the first Sunday of every month. Please support this worthwhile project, which last year sold £7000 worth of goods in local churches. BrowniesWe welcome the 1st Bidborough Brownies for Church Parade during family services. |
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