400th Birthday of King James Bible
Many of us have a favourite verse from the bible which sustains, encourages or comforts us in difficult or anxious times, and due to the help and foresight of King James the 6th of Scotland and 1st of England we and millions worldwide can read these words for ourselves. Learning too of God’s wonderful love shown in the person of His son the Lord Jesus Christ.
In 1611 the King James Version of the bible was made available after initial proposals were made at the general assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1601 meeting at Burnt island and attended by King James. The idea was then moved forward at a conference convened by the King at Hampton court on 1604, the bible being finally published in 1611. Since then the truth of 2nd Timothy Ch.3 vs.16 has been wonderfully proved as correct.
In celebration of the 400 years since then, the Scottish Bible Society throughout this year is marking the anniversary with various events, one being ‘The People’s Bible’ an event moving round Scotland, including East Kilbride on Monday 26th September in the town centre, inviting everyone in the vicinity at the time and who wants to be part of history to write out two verses of scripture. What is written in Scotland will be joined to those verses written in other parts of the U.K. as arranged by the English bible society. The completed bible will then be presented at a special service in Westminster Abbey on November 16th to be attended by Her Majesty the Queen.
Another part of the celebrations for the anniversary year is a DVD drama/documentary called ‘KJB – The book That Changed The World’ written and filmed by Norman Stone, husband of Sally Magnusson. The film tells the story both of the King James Bible and the King himself. It will be shown in Moncreiff on 15th October at 10am. A warm invitation is extended to members and anyone interested. Lets give thanks for the foresight and faith of so many people through these 400 years, and pray that all the plans of the Scottish Bible Society for this year’s celebrations will experience God’s Blessing and be instrumental in touching many hearts and sowing seeds of faith which will in due time reap a wonderful harvest for God’s Kingdom.
Marjory Lyndsay
Bibleworld Visit and Art Competition
The Scottish Bible Society's acclaimed mobile Bibleword - an interactive, vivid and dramatic portryal of the Bible's setting and story is visiting East Kilbride from 10 - 14th October 2011. Seven schools are involved in visits during the week - Balcklaw Primary, Halfmerke Primary, Hunter Primary, Long Calderwood Primary, Maxwellton Primary, Mount Cameron Primary and Sanderson High School. Six of these, the six primary schools, are participating in an art competition connected with the visit.
There will be an open evening on Monday 10th October from 6:30 - 8:00 pm in Claremont Parish Church. You can visit Bible world, view the art exhibits nad the competition winner will be announced on teh evening. You are cordially invited ti this evening reception and event.
Further information from Claremont Church Office ( tel 01355 238088 or email cpcek@talktalk.net )
In 1611 the King James Version of the bible was made available after initial proposals were made at the general assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1601 meeting at Burnt island and attended by King James. The idea was then moved forward at a conference convened by the King at Hampton court on 1604, the bible being finally published in 1611. Since then the truth of 2nd Timothy Ch.3 vs.16 has been wonderfully proved as correct.
In celebration of the 400 years since then, the Scottish Bible Society throughout this year is marking the anniversary with various events, one being ‘The People’s Bible’ an event moving round Scotland, including East Kilbride on Monday 26th September in the town centre, inviting everyone in the vicinity at the time and who wants to be part of history to write out two verses of scripture. What is written in Scotland will be joined to those verses written in other parts of the U.K. as arranged by the English bible society. The completed bible will then be presented at a special service in Westminster Abbey on November 16th to be attended by Her Majesty the Queen.
Another part of the celebrations for the anniversary year is a DVD drama/documentary called ‘KJB – The book That Changed The World’ written and filmed by Norman Stone, husband of Sally Magnusson. The film tells the story both of the King James Bible and the King himself. It will be shown in Moncreiff on 15th October at 10am. A warm invitation is extended to members and anyone interested. Lets give thanks for the foresight and faith of so many people through these 400 years, and pray that all the plans of the Scottish Bible Society for this year’s celebrations will experience God’s Blessing and be instrumental in touching many hearts and sowing seeds of faith which will in due time reap a wonderful harvest for God’s Kingdom.
Marjory Lyndsay
Bibleworld Visit and Art Competition
The Scottish Bible Society's acclaimed mobile Bibleword - an interactive, vivid and dramatic portryal of the Bible's setting and story is visiting East Kilbride from 10 - 14th October 2011. Seven schools are involved in visits during the week - Balcklaw Primary, Halfmerke Primary, Hunter Primary, Long Calderwood Primary, Maxwellton Primary, Mount Cameron Primary and Sanderson High School. Six of these, the six primary schools, are participating in an art competition connected with the visit.
There will be an open evening on Monday 10th October from 6:30 - 8:00 pm in Claremont Parish Church. You can visit Bible world, view the art exhibits nad the competition winner will be announced on teh evening. You are cordially invited ti this evening reception and event.
Further information from Claremont Church Office ( tel 01355 238088 or email cpcek@talktalk.net )
