An arsonist set fire to a church hall in the South of England. The place was gutted, clock melted, windows cracked everything in the fire's path destroyed. Except for a copy of the 'Lords Prayer' which survived in perfect condition and stood out in the ashes making it a remarkable sight.
The Holy Bible is apparently the most shoplifted book in the whole world.
It has been reported that children do not worship Santa at Christmas time, but worship the baby Jesus
A vicar in Scotland has increased his congregation by 30 per cent. He has five puppeteers hid in the pulpit where puppets sing along with the hymns.
In Austria a much needed dam was needed to conserve wildlife, but over a three year period permission never came, however a Beaver built the dam over night in virtually the same spot of the planed dam.
A minister in Wales handed £10.00 notes to 50 of his congregation and told them to multiply. The profit was £4,450 which went towards the restorations of the 125 years old church.
A Catholic Priest in England had his car stolen which contained his much loved dog. The dog accompanied the Priest at his services and was part of it. The stolen car was found burnt out. A ransome of £3,000 pounds was asked for the return of the dog. However a day later the dog was found wondering forlorn in a wood and was soon reunited with his owner.
It is reported that a resorceful Vicar in England has enticed his flock away from the gym, to the Church by installing slimming machines. The Vicar himself a heavy weight 20 stone. Some of the congregation strap battery operated gadgets to their waists during sermons. Turning them off during the Lords Prayer.
It is reported in the UK that an inflatable Church has been built to take around the countryside. It is to hold up to 60 peoples complete with inflatable alter.
I presume no lighted candles.
St John 3.-16 has been translated into 1,600 languages.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Seven inch long nails from the decaying roof of a Norman Church in Little Somerford are selling like hot cakes, after being transformed into crosses mounted on oak also from the old roof. The money raised will be used to restore the church roof.
A Vicar from a Church in Tewkesbury,Gloucester has installed a big screen, hoping to keep their morning service going when the Rugby World cup kicks off across the world.
A prayer team which has now reached to 20 mainly women called 'Bristol City Prayer Patrols' in the UK has reduced firearms crime over a three year period, using nothing but a 'Prayer Book' Their title has now been changed to 'Peace Makers' to find a wider audience
