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Friday Nov 06, 2020
Community Elements 6 November 2020
Friday Nov 06, 2020
Friday Nov 06, 2020
In today's show as on other occasions. we highlight some of the individual aspects of Brian's Good News.
Sunrise Partnership which supports children and young people through loss whoever they are and for however long is required.
Earth 'n' Worms - A community garden in Tillydrone
One of the other aspects is to encourage people to give First aid even in these times. Today - what to do in case of drowning. (Drowning Child) Advice is given by St John Ambulance.
Community Elements is about people. We feature a testimony of Gary Cobb who was interviewed by Harvey Stalker as part of - Heart of the Matter which is broadcast here on Gospel4Grampian.

Friday Nov 06, 2020
Brian's Good News 6 November 2020
Friday Nov 06, 2020
Friday Nov 06, 2020
In Brian's Good News.
Kings Community Church which has a congregation of over 1000 has recently purchased part of the former AECC as its new base. The deal includes Balgownie One which is a 6 story office block. The church has submitted a planning application to cover change of use with space given to a food bank - storage and distribution hub, social interaction space, a retail floor and one floor given over to office space.
Harry was delivered 11 weeks early. He had live saving surgery and care at Aberdeen's Maternity Hospital and is making good recovery a year on. His family, friends and community have set up Harry's Fund as a way of fund raising to give back to those who gave Harry the very best of care. Over £7,200 has been raised for the Neo natal ward. The fund was set up by family photographer Kevin Buchan who plans to donate 10% of every private commission he takes in 2021 to the fund.
John Sergison has been busy during lockdown to develop a redundant area of ground at Tillydrone to an area which can be used and enjoyed by the local community. The scheme is called Earth 'n' Worms. John, who is a tree surgeon is running open sessions where people can learn about the soil, the microbes and how to get the best from the soil, involve people in digging and planting. Find out more through Facebook or email.
The work of Sunrise Partnership continues under new management after Founder Eileen Wheeler retired. The real heart of Sunrise Partnership is to fill a gap where many bereaved children and young people were falling through the net in terms of care and counselling. Sunrise Partnership helps young people through the process of grieving for as long as it takes. Methods to achieve this have had to change because of Covid 19 but the ethos remains the same.
Brian's scripture selection is John 16:33
I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”

Friday Jul 10, 2020
Community Elements from 10 July 220
Friday Jul 10, 2020
Friday Jul 10, 2020
Brian's Good News
Project Wingman - A charity allowing furloughed air crews to put their skills and training to good use to empathise with and provide a much needed oasis for NHS workers in hospitals throughout the UK. Since it began, its put smiles on the faces of many and helped NHS workers to talk about their day and de stress.
Gospel4Grampian will be upgrading its hardware and software in the coming weeks. We'll let know know about arrangements but aim to ensure that down time will be the minimum possible. During the upgrade, we be broadcasting a selection of programmes we normally broadcast. Normal programmes will resume as soon as we can.

Friday Jul 10, 2020

Friday Jul 03, 2020
Friday Jul 03, 2020
Also in this edition
An introduction to Springhill Community Garden
A reminder to those organisations providing support to different communities.
Aberdeen Seafarers Centre – Currently closed due to restrictions – keep checking the Facebook page.
Fishermen’s Mission
Aberdeenshire North Food Bank
CFINE
Aberdeen South Food Bank

Friday Jun 12, 2020
Brian's Good News 12 June 2020
Friday Jun 12, 2020
Friday Jun 12, 2020
Mark Robinson, a North East Man has completed a challenge to walk 1,000,000 steps - equivalent to 463.24 miles (Aberdeen to Skegness where Mark likes holidaying at Butlins). The money is going to NHS Charities Mark was spurred on by the example st by Captain Tom Moore. The money is being raised to go towards To contribute to Mark's fundraiser, go to his JustGiving page - . Mark has received even a card from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. As a gesture of good will, bosses at Butlins are contributing family passes for NHS employees for each 100,000 steps Mark has taken.
Matthew Kinghorn who normally works at the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen as a net rigger has taken to writing a story - 'Grin and Bear it' an illustrated story about a family of bears experiencing the ups and downs of lock down life. Mark was recorded reading the story in the forest around Pitmedden Garden. The video is been seen by over 25,000 people and appreciated by very many.
Vikki McIntee has raised over £700 by running 100 miles in three weeks for the B12 Society- a charity that raises awareness of vitamin B12 deficiency. Vikki was diagnosed with the condition after a series of doctors visits. The condition presented itself in July 2016.
Mo Simpson from Aberdeen who wrote 'The Dump' as a story for her 4 grand children to encourage the children to recycle waste- what can and what can not be recycled. The story features the adventures of 4 dump collecting trucks. The story has been greatly favoured by her publisher.
This and all the stories today were featured in the Evening Express.
Brian's scriptures for today.
1 John 4:10
10 This is real love—not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.
1 John 4:19
19 We love each other[a] because he loved us first.

Friday Jun 05, 2020
Community Element - Covid 19 updated advice 5 June 2020
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Community Elements welcomes Brian's Good News.
We also give Covid 19 advice and information about services available to people during lockdown.
Covid advice.
From 15 June it’s mandatory to wear a face mask in shops and other public places. Its likely that the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will institute something similar soon. It’s to be stressed that the face covering is there to stop the wearer from passing the virus on to others. If you are showing signs of the virus such as loss of taste or smell, fever and new dry cough you should self isolate for up to 14 days.
During the pandemic, social distancing of 2 m and regular hand washing is strongly advised.
A face covering can be as simple as a scarf or bandana to cover nose and mouth but be comfortable to breathe. You can make a face mask and there are many designs.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-wear-and-make-a-cloth-face-covering/how-to-wear-and-make-a-cloth-face-covering
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52609777
There is some local advice available from Aberdeenshire Council about what to expect in terms of services available at this time.
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/covid-19/routemap/
There is also the Grampian Corona virus Assistance Hub
https://www.gcah.org.uk/

Friday Jun 05, 2020
Brian's Good News 5 June 2020
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Friday Jun 05, 2020
In this edition, churches in Aberdeen and the Islands have formed a new Presbytery - Aberdeen and Shetland They have celebrated by a joint streamed service which was viewed by over 300 people. The service was broadcast from Ferryhill Parish Church on Facebook and Ferryhill Parish Church YouTube channel. The response to the service has been very positive.
Calum Lawrie, a city piper has been bringing cheer to people stuck in their homes through video performances. Calum and his team have been offering a chat and a tune as a home delivery service to those in isolation and struggling. Calls are made through Skype, WhatsApp and FaceTime. No charge is made but people can and have been donating to local charities or the NHS. To find out more visit CalumLawriePipingPromotions on Facebook.
Tributes have been paid to a much loved grandfather, a true gentleman throughout a battle with dementia. John Maitland was described as a very good god fearing man. John was heavily involved with the Boys Brigade and the churches of Bon Accord and Denburn. He had a keen sense of humour. John’s wife Mary paid tribute to the staff at Hamewith Lodge Care Home in Northfield where John had been resident. “They were so, so good. I couldn’t thank them enough.
An Aberdeen mum and her partner have been putting a smile on youngsters faces. Clare Harris and partner Ryan Cotts have been making videos of fictional super hero’s and cartoon characters to wish happy birthday or just say “hello”. So far, over 60 youngsters have had their days brightened in this way. There are still 80 more to do. For more information visit Facebook.com/mascotrentalaberdeen
The scripture Brian shared this week is Matthew 15: 15-16
5 He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. 16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.

Friday May 08, 2020
Brian's Good News 8 May 2020
Friday May 08, 2020
Friday May 08, 2020
In today’s edition – Sheddocksley Baptist Church Fine Piece Cafe is the scene of a massive operation to provide Comfort Boxes to front line NHS workers. These comfort boxes contain hand cream, face wipes, pot noodles, snack bars, juice and shower gel. Volunteers from the church are helping with the effort. Social distancing rules apply. The church were contacted by NHS Grampian Endowment Fund had approached the church and asked them to help. The Evening Express and Original 106 are backing the project. Any businesses wanting to donate items can visit the Sheddocksley Baptist Chuch just off Eday Walk Mondays – Fridays 9 am – 12 pm or contact nhgs.involve@nhs.net
Elderly residents and staff at Jesmond Care Home in Bridge of Don have been delighted in recent weeks to see chicks hatching.
A cluster of 5 churches in Aberdeen – Aberdeen West Churches has been broadcasting on Youtube and attracting viewers from well outside the normal catchment area for the churches and has enabled many living local to feel a part of the church. The churches include; Cults, Peterculter, Craigibuckler, Mannofield and Kingswells. To see the weekly services, visit The Cults Parish Church website and click the link.
VSA run Easter Anguston Farm is in danger of having to be closed due to rising costs during the lock down. A young 7 year old Marc Johnston who has autism is to walk a Marathon with Marley to raise funds to keep the farm open. The costs are £10, 000 per week to keep open Easter Anguston Farm is a great favourite with Marc and the family.

Friday May 01, 2020
Community Elements
Friday May 01, 2020
Friday May 01, 2020
Brian's Good News.
AC Wardrobe
VSA Aberdeen - Covid 19 Appeal