MUHAMMAD AND ISLAM
An invitation to learn more about the prophet Muhammad and the religion of Islam from:
St Andrew’s Presbyterian and
All Saints Anglican Church, Birkenhead
What: A series of four studies – details below
Why: To encourage a more informed, sympathetic, and honest view of Muhammad and Islam than that created by today’s extremists.
When: Thursdays, 7.30 pm to 8.30pm at dates below, supper to follow.
Where: St Andrew’s Presbyterian and All Saints Anglican Church.
(both are at the top end of Hinemoa St, on opposite sides of the road).
Speakers: Laurie Wesley, for Sessions 1 to 3.
Speaker to be confirmed, for Session 4.
Both have spent considerable time working among Muslims.
1. Life and Times of the Prophet Muhammad | 8 October | St Andrew’s |
2. The Qur’an and the Early History of Islam | 15 October | All Saints |
3. History of Islam and Today’s Situation | 29 October | St Andrew’s |
4. Topic to be confirmed | 5 November | All Saints |
All are welcome to attend, and to invite friends.
Dinner Club
The next date is 31 October – 6.30pm at a local restaurant. Book your seat with Rachel.
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Grins & Snickers
I was in the ‘Six Item Express’ lane at the supermarket, quietly fuming.
Completely ignoring the sign, the woman ahead of me had slipped into the check-out line pushing a cart piled high with groceries.
Imagine my delight when the cashier beckoned the woman to come forward, looked into the cart and asked sweetly, “So – which six items would you like to buy?”
Wouldn’t it be great if that happened more often?
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The reason Politicians try so hard to get re-elected is that they would “hate” to have to make a living under the laws they’ve passed.
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Women and cats will do as they please;
and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.