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HANDFULS appearing on bedside cabinets but had no understanding

of the further materials developed to aid her and other
Hospital Chaplains serving those in their care. Whilst
OF PURPOSE explaining our materials, it was evident samples were
required.

I had the opportunity to meet Stephanie Maurel, CEO
In the story of Ruth we read of ‘handfuls Following a recent meeting at the Evangelical Alliance
of The Corporation of Church House, London. Stephanie
of purpose’ liberally distributed for the has a keen interest in Hospital Chaplaincy, currently in
sustenance and encouragement of a fragile training to become a Priest herself and engage with
family, the history of which we as believers the Chaplaincy Ministry. Apart from giving helpful leads
are supremely blessed. to London Hospitals and Homeless Centres, Stephanie
felt the route to finding Anglican Chaplains would be
In like manner, as Members and Friends of GOOD through the Archdeacon of the Diocese, who makes
NEWS for Everyone! we have precious seed to scatter - these appointments – a very helpful tip!
opportunity to spread spiritual light and sustenance to
our increasingly dark society, praying for God’s purpose Please pray for this new area of our outreach, that good
in our generation and those to follow. contacts will be made and many Hospital Chaplaincy
Packs will be received. As with Ruth, may we be guided
God’s timing of the HOPE magazine through covid is an by the source of blessing, the One who opens hospital
example of God’s leading, and subsequent Explore and doors, and that of hearts. May we spread ‘handfuls
Discover magazines have been widely received, enabling of purpose’ to bless those in need. We look forward
our relationships with churches to grow – working to sharing further updates in future GOOD NEWS for
together – with Discover magazines being warmly Everyone! magazines.
received in schools and youth groups.
Rhoda Bourne, Ladies’ President (pictured above right
Hospital Chaplaincy Packs came into being following with Stephanie)
a conversation with Margaret, a Chaplain at St Mary’s
Paddington, who warmed our hearts by saying, ‘So you’re You can read more about the story of Ruth in the
the silent angels!’ Mary was familiar with New Testaments Devotional on page 30.

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