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Brian's Good News 29 March 2019

The faces Elderly patients and staff at The Geriatric Assessment Unit at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary lit up with joy as 2 Shetland ponies paid them a visit. The ponies were from Therapy Ponies Scotland.  They give as much affection as they get. 
 
A convoy of cars, bikes and ‘super heros’ provided a fitting tribute to Kieran McAllister who always had a great smile on his face.  Kieran passed away after battling with a range of complex conditions including cerebral palsy and epilepsy.  Family friend Gail Paterson arranged the convoy and the fund raising towards Kieran’s funeral and is now aiming to get fundraising to send Kieran’s family away for a much needed holiday. Gail runs The Eilidh Rose Puddles Project which helps families like Kieran’s.
 
St Rufus Church in Kieth, Moray celebrated 200 years as a church.  The series of events brought the church in to the centre of the community in Keith and involved young people. The focus is now on the future.
 
Charlie House is a local children’s charity which supports babies, children & young people with complex disabilities and life limiting conditions in NE Scotland. Charlie House @CharlieHouseHQ will be opening a cafe in The Bon Accord Centre in Aberdeen.  The ReCHarge CAfe allows customers to pay what they think is fit for food and drink.  Proceeds will go toward the £8 million project to construct a state of the art specialist support centre in the grounds of Woodend Hospital. Other monies generated will go towards supporting activities and support services.
The news today came from The Evening Express and The Banffshire Herald
 

Power Hour - Standing Firm

Power Hour is applying God's Word in Prayer.
Its hard to stand firm when all around seems unreal and is falling apart.  The bible gives a number of scriptures we can use.  Our challenge and invitation is visit Bible Gateway.  Type in key words and explore God's Word for your self.  If convinced, listen to this again, pray with us and share.
These are the scriptures we used.
1 Chronicles 16:30
Let all the earth tremble before him. The world stands firm and cannot be shaken.
Psalm 33:11
But the Lord’s plans stand firm forever; his intentions can never be shaken.
Psalm 96:10
Tell all the nations, “The Lord reigns!” The world stands firm and cannot be shaken. He will judge all peoples fairly.
Psalm 119:89
[ Lamedh ] Your eternal word, O Lord, stands firm in heaven.
Proverbs 12:7
The wicked die and disappear, but the family of the godly stands firm.
Psalm 15:5
Those who lend money without charging interest, and who cannot be bribed to lie about the innocent. Such people will stand firm forever.
A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.
Ephesians 6:10-11 NLT
 

Community Elements - Aberdeen City Council Ranger Service Summer Adventures

The new events leaflet is now available.  Access and download.
Booking is essential on many events.  Do so by EventBrite or contact the Countryside Rangers on 01224 326429 or email: countrysideranger@aberdeencity.gov.uk
 

Community Element - Cleanup Aberdeen Launch 2019

Cleanup Aberdeen is the brain child of Environment Manager Steven Shaw who works for Aberdeen City Council.  The Council yearly spends many millions of pounds in clearing up litter.  
The heart is to get residents of Aberdeen to take pride in the City and help the Council by picking up litter which would otherwise enter the environment.  Clean Up Aberdeen is a partnership with Keep Scotland Beautiful.
The full information for this podcast is available.

Brian's Good News 22 March 2019

A dad - Stuart Walker who has terminal cancer had suffered having his car stolen and was facing having to cancel a much needed holiday to Perthshire with his wife and daughter.  This is until Jim Reid Vehicle Sales @jimreidvehicle based in Kintore stepped in to ensure that Stuart, his wife and daughter were able to go away after all.
A Northfield employer - The Byron Bakery has funded the purchase of a defibrillator after the death of one of their popular employees.  The St Nicholas Rotary Club funded the purchase of the secure box. The defibrillator (AED) will be sited at Northfield Community Centre.
A North East couple- George and Margaret Benns have celebrated 60 years of marriage.  They are more in love now than they were when they got married.  George still visits his wife Margaret daily as she is resident at Elder Lea Care Home. Their daughter is amazed by the complete devotion.
Police Scotland have donated a hydraulic press which had been recovered during a drugs raid in Torry. The press was due to be thrown away.  It has been donated to Culter and District Mens Shed.  It will have a positive impact on helping senior men's mental health.

Power Hour - Make Time, Make Space

Rob is not an expert in theology. He speaks from his Faith, experience and use of prayer to get to a point of peace and joy even when all else seems to be falling apart.
During the show, Rob drew on the following scriptures. These are listed in no particular order.
John 3:16
John 10:10
Proverbs 3:5-6
2 Corinthians 12:9
Philippians 4:6-7
Romans 15:13
Romans 15:33
John 4:14
Acts 40:10,12
 
 

Community Elements 15 March 2019

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Remembering the work of those who transport our goods and those who support them throughout the world.
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Brian's Good News 15 March 2019

A Scottish icon - Oor Wullie is behind a fund raising art project in North East Scotland. Pupils at Hillside Primary School  are taking part in Oor Wullie's Big Bucket trail to raise funds for charities such as such as The ARCHIE Foundation. The pupils will all be helping to decorate full size sculptures and will submit names for the sculptures  to be voted on by the public.
Orchard Brae School which supports children with additional support needs has been awarded a Green Flag by Eco Schools Scotland 18 months after opening.  In doing this, the school has truly earned its community and green credentials.  Now to keep up the great work.
A North East mum Lauren Gill who beat cancer as a child is raising funds for MacMillan Nurses - MacMillan Cancer Care in memory of her Nan who also suffered from cancer.  Macmillan were there for both Lauren and her family and her Nan.  They give so much support. Lauren will be running in the London Marathon to raise funds and has already raised £2100 by hosting a tea party.
Brian finished His Good News with an uplifting true Story.
Every week- Brian gives a scripture.  This week it is John 4:14

A Whacky Quiz with Kevin Deans

Those who can along to the NE CYC Reunion. recently were treated to a peek into life at the summer camps.
Kevin Deans presented a whacky well received quiz which included cgi bees, dogs, toads, butterflies and chimps.  

NECYC Camp Reunion Message - Mike Reid - Change

Mike Reid talks about the fact that the message remains the same even when the style of presentation changes