Christian Bookshops’ Future Secured | 28th Mar 2010

For months it seemed likely that one of the major distributors/retailers of Christian books, music and resources in the UK would fall foul of the recession.
Keith Danby, IBS-STL Chief Executive said, “I am delighted with the developments. I could not have imagined five weeks ago such a positive outcome. All along we have had three goals in mind: the continuity of the distribution of Christian resources, safeguarding jobs, and finding purchasers who would invest in the businesses and take them to a new level.”
Authentic Media has been bought out by the Eastbourne-based media group Kingsway, while Australian Christian company Koorong has taken over Authentic Book Publishing and eight Wesley Owen branches. Scottish book distributor John Ritchie Ltd, a subsidiary of The Lord’s Work Trust, has purchased STL Distribution and its Carlisle properties. A further six Wesley Owen stores are being acquired by Christian Literature Crusade, while discussions are ongoing to save the remaining 26 branches through local groups.

Source: Christian Today

BIBLE STUDY: Hebrews 10:22-24

Praise: God for this outcome. Pray that the new owners will have God’s vision for the future.

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Christian Bookshops’ Future Secured | 28th Feb 2010

For months it seemed likely that one of the major distributors/retailers of Christian books, music and resources in the UK would fall foul of the recession.
Keith Danby, IBS-STL Chief Executive said, “I am delighted with the developments. I could not have imagined five weeks ago such a positive outcome. All along we have had three goals in mind: the continuity of the distribution of Christian resources, safeguarding jobs, and finding purchasers who would invest in the businesses and take them to a new level.”
Authentic Media has been bought out by the Eastbourne-based media group Kingsway, while Australian Christian company Koorong has taken over Authentic Book Publishing and eight Wesley Owen branches. Scottish book distributor John Ritchie Ltd, a subsidiary of The Lord’s Work Trust, has purchased STL Distribution and its Carlisle properties. A further six Wesley Owen stores are being acquired by Christian Literature Crusade, while discussions are ongoing to save the remaining 26 branches through local groups.

Source: Christian Today

BIBLE STUDY: Hebrews 10:22-24

Praise: God for this outcome. Pray that the new owners will have God’s vision for the future.

Libyan bomber row escalates, NHS told to cut staff, and debt charity expands

Weekly News Review from a Christian Viewpoint.  Patrick Woodward talks to Russ Bravo, (pictured) editor of Inspire Magazine, about the latest news from a Christian standpoint.

Today, the furore surrounding compassion granted to the Libyan bomber goes on, NHS told to cut doctors and nurses to save money, and recession prompts Christian debt agency to expand.

Story Links:

Libyan bomber:

timesonline.co.uk BP lobbied Jack Straw before he changed mind over Lockerbie bomber

bbc.co.uk Brown ‘opposed bomber jail death’

telegraph.co.uk  Special relationship at risk over bomber, Brown warned

NHS:

bbc.co.uk NHS workforce cuts plan rejected

guardian.co.uk Jobs at risk as NHS faces cuts to meet £15bn shortfall

Debt expansion:

inspiremagazine.co.uk Charity launches ‘Ultimate Challenge’ as recession takes hold

capuk.org.uk  Official site

Gordon Brown quotes the Bible to the Archbishop, workers face longest Christmas break as economy crumbles, and Cadburys chocolate changes content of "Heroes" boxes.

Weekly News Review from a Christian Viewpoint. Patrick Woodward talks to Russ Bravo, (pictured) editor of Inspire Magazine, about the latest news from a Christian standpoint.  Today, Gordon Brown quotes the Bible back to an Archbishop, workers face their longest ever Christmas break, and anger among chocoholics as Cadburys changes “Heroes” make up. Also, tea at No 10 as Russ Bravo meets the PM.

Story Links:

Brown quotes Bible to Archbishop:

guardian.co.uk Brown spending plans “like  an addict”

timesonline.co.uk Brown slaps down Archbishop..

Longest Christmas break:

telegraph.co.uk Thousands of workers take longest Christmas break..

Cadburys:

telegraph.co.uk Cadbury switches chocolate Heroes

cadbury.co.uk Official site

Russ goes to No 10:

number 10.gov.uk No 10 Official Site

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our readers/subscribers.  The next Weekly News review will be with Catherine Butcher on 8th January 2009