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.

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.