Good News for Norwich

GOOD NEWS FOR NORWICH, CHRISTMAS 2004

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Pop star says life was saved by God Sixties pop star John Gaughan saw his life rescued from acute alcoholism and a failed suicide bid when he let God into his life, a Norwich audience was told recently.
Police chief claims prayer cuts crime A Norfolk police chief has revealed his latest weapon to fight crime and tackle drug abuse - the power of prayer.
David is not easily spooked Star of the current BBC1 TV drama Spooks, David Oyelowo, says that life as an actor can be immensely rewarding one minute and very depressing the next.
Free Christmas book for every reader Why are people still celebrating the birth of a baby who was born over 2000 years ago in the Middle East? Who is Jesus and why do so many people get excited about Him?

Former Devil's Disciple leaves highway to hell Former Devil's Disciple and convicted criminal Colin Pownall admits he was on the highway to hell until God suddenly broke into his life.
Free lunch in Norwich There is such a thing as a free lunch, with a wash and brush-up thrown in for good measure as well, as scores of homeless people in Norwich have found out.
Christmas baby turns life upside downTo sit watching a mother feeding her baby must be one of the most beautiful sights in the world. There's a look of adoration on her face as she smiles intently while her child suckles - like a picture of the Madonna.
Shopping jingles in church
The jingle bells of shopping tills will be ringing out in a surprising place this Christmas - in a Norwich church.

Becky spreads her wings Becky Kemp is petite, gentle and attractive. The last thing you might expect would be that the tools of her chosen craft are a chain saw, an angle-grinder and an oxyacetylene welding kit.
Charity helps women cope Norwich charity the Hebron Trust is helping young women and mothers to put their lives back together after they have been almost destroyed by serious drug and alcohol problems.
Ready, steady get cooking It was a case of Ready, Steady, Cook for some homeless people in Norwich after the Salvation Army realised that they needed more than just a roof over their heads to help them cope with life.

City drugs project helps thousands
A Norwich project that has helped thousands of young people fighting with drugs and alcohol addiction has just ended one era and is looking forward to an exciting new one.
Hi-tech lesson tackles fear Fear, rejection and forgiveness are three of the subjects tackled by a hard-hitting, hi-tech lesson delivered to hundreds of pupils in high schools across Norwich and Norfolk this autumn.


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