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Power Hour - Stand Firm, Victory is God's

Power Hour is applying the scriptures contained in the Holy Bible in prayer.  
In this edition, we recognise our weakness as humans and God's Sovereignty and limitless capability to achieve anything. We recognise Christ Jesus as Lord and Saviour as being the means as making us acceptable to God
But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:57

Brian's Good News 10 January 2020

In today's edition - A Torry man Connor Forbes has been praised by local Councillor Audrey Nicoll for his work to help others by clearing and gritting paths in Torry.  Connor wants to encourage others to even invest a little time regularly to do this and or other acts of kindness which go a long way to help others.
Dougie Bogie who is a carer working with Sacro Aberdeen has been creating art creations on Aberdeen Beach.  Although these creations are washed away by the tide,  they help people who Dougie helps to let go of anxiousness as they create and then let the tide wash away to create a clean sheet - something to apply in their lives.
A Bridge of Don couple are able to live life with added dimension and enjoyment thanks to a service dog, Leon trained to help dementia sufferers. Jon's psychiatrist recommended a dog particularly as Jon used to have dogs when younger. Leon was trained and provided through Alzheimer Scotland  and Dogs for Good's Dementia Initiative.
Big Noise Aberdeen are continuing to forge forward connecting children and families with music where they make friends, learn teamwork and discipline.  Big Noise Aberdeen has many opportunities from babies, primary to adult to get involved.
 
Brian highlighted the following scripture this week:  Matthew 6:33
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Testimony of a Cornish Tin Miner

People's life experiences have a real attraction. This story of a Cornish tin miner resonates because ancestors of the G4G Radio Director were Cornish tin miners, some even Mine Captains.
Where you have come from is not where you are going to. Faith in Christ Jesus will in time enrich even your past to make your Life story a rich story attractive to others and enable them to see a life with a secure Salvation.  God has not failed yet.

Hebron Evangelical Church 2019 Christmas Concert

We say thank you to Hebron Evangelical Church for their kind invite and for providing the extra recordings to make this program.  The recording made Saturday 21 December 2019 features the band and Choir of Hebron Church.  The Message was given by Ian Hepburn.

Christmas Carol Concert - two Carols to get you in the mood

Join the Hebron Choir and Concert goers in song with 2 carols.  Coming later today 24 December after 8 pm, the full concert podcast.
Broadcasts Christmas Eve 24 December  8 pm
                 Christmas Day 25 December 7 pm
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Community Elements 13 December 2019

Brians Good News
A reminder of the Good Work done by
Future Choices Aberdeen
AberNecessities
 
Christmas Whats Ons 
Kings Community Church Concert Beach Ballroom -
Sunday 15 December 3 pm + 6pm
 
Hebron Church - Summer Street Aberdeen - with Hebron Choir
Saturday 21 December 2019  7.30 pm
 
Donside Christian Fellowship - The Lighthouse - Carol Service
at Tillydrone Community Campus
Sunday 22 December 11 am with stovies served afterwards

Brian's Good News 13 December 2019

A North East Teenager Lewis McGregor has been busy at Future Choices - Inchgarth Community Centre encouraging youngsters to get out and volunteer in their communities.  Lewis is also busy fund raising at Tillydrone Community Flat to help struggling families.
Scottish Blood Transfusion Service is calling on people to donate blood in this festive season. The face of the campaign Mark Hunter who needed many litres of blood after a bike accident is urging others to become donors.
A lady Margaret Bremmner who died at 106 had a great zest for life and laughing.  She was an inspiration to her family and many at Alexander Scotts Hospital Eventide Home.
Hydro Group, an Aberdeen based subsea connector and cable engineering business gifted £1,125 worth of childrens jackets to Abernecessities.  Abernecessities is based in Dyce.
 

Power Hour - Because He First Loved Us with Christmas Favourite Still The Night sung by Phase 4 and Torry St Fitticks Church Congregation

Power Hour is about applying God's Word in prayer.
Today the scripture 
We love each other because he loved us first.
1 John 4:19 NLT
Listen Friday 20 December at 7 pm and Saturdays at 9 pm  Listen.g4g.org.uk
The podcast contains a live recording made with Youth Group PHASE 4 who were performing at the Service of 9 Lessons and Carols at Torry St Fitticks Church in 2018

Brian's Good News 6 December 2019

A Fraserburgh lady, Ashley Mackie took her snow loving dog 9 year old Maggie May to the Cairngorms to enjoy the snow for 1 last time before she died. Maggie May  had severe arthritis and had to be put to sleep on Monday.  Ashley shared this on Social media and was amazed at the emotional and positive response she had. The great memories of Maggie May will run deep in Ashley and her family and all those who met her.
Aberdeen Cyrenians feature in this weeks Brian's Good News with their Assertive Outreach Street Begging Project. This project has been commissioned by Aberdeen City Council to 31 March 2020.  The project offers advice and advocacy to anyone begging on the streets.  The physical presence on the streets offers a reliable point of contact.  The project will be stepped up during the Christmas Period.  Two other projects - Direct Access and Street Alternatives will run every day for 2 weeks from December 21.
SACRO which is a Community Justice organisation and based in Edinburgh opened its doors at its Aberdeen Office to show case its work to the public.  SACRO offer a wide range of services from helping victims of crimes, re habilitating  prisoners to providing housing to mentoring. 
The Green Dog Walkers of Stonehaven are hoping that a poster campaign will result in positive change in people's behaviour towards picking up dog mess.  The poster is sponsored by the Dunottar Woodland Park Association and funded by the Local Council as it is part of a National Scheme.
 

Brian's Good News 29 November 2019

A Christmas Appeal for CFINE has been launched by The Evening Express and Original 106  has been launched.  Staff at CFINE are heartened by the generosity of the giving which will enable families to fight off poverty during the Christmas Season. All donations should be handed into Original 106's offices in Marischal Square  Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm and Saturday 9 am - 4 pm.
 
A young boy Joshua who has a severe genetic condition Haemophilia A has not let his condition hold him back and has given his story to website - whysititout.co.uk with the backing of his family.
 
A veteran has called for more people to visit ex military people if they are in hospital or even send cards.  Joyce Macmillan who served with Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps called on hospital staff to ask a question to verify if patients are veterans then get in contact with SSAFA to organise visits if they are veterans.  She said cards meant a lot to her.
 
Sheep are on the loose and are hiding in shops and businesses as a Sheep Trail  in the Bridge of Don.  The scheme is organised by St Columbas Church in Bridge of Don to highlight the Christmas Story and encouraging school children and local residents to visit and support local businesses.  To take part, register at stcbod.eventbrite.com .     There is a prize for one entrant finding named sheep.