The churches of Kingston are combining to feed the poor in Kingston in Melbourne each week in a meals program called “Matts Place”. They won an award in 2012. Hear the story broadcast on “Songs of Hope” on 29Oct17 on Southern FM 88.3. Narrator is Chris Whiting.
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Our “Christian who has made a difference” this week was an Aussie who failed in three jobs. He also failed some academic exams due to nervousness. But he went on to help the poor in Melbourne during the Great Depression, and to found the successful social welfare agency the “Brotherhood of St Lawrence”. He is Gerard Tucker. Listen again to his story, broadcast on “Songs of Hope” at 8:45am on 15Oct17.
Listen again to the life story of Judi Dench, presented on Songs of Hope on Sunday 8Oct17. Written by E Carr
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Hear again about the life of Jackie Pullinger, a Christian who has made a difference in Hong Kong. She has been showing care for drug addicts and prostitutes all her adult life. Put to air on Southern FM “Songs of Hope”, 8:45am 27Aug17
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Usain Bolt has been a running legend for years, winning the triple triple at Olympics. He is also a keen Christian. Hear his story in 5 minutes. Broadcast on Songs of Hope yesterday
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