Category: Stories From Our Church Family
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Shared Faith at St Mary’s
The Story of Michael Johns and Karen Johns St Mary’s Church in Bideford is far more than a historic building of stone and stained glass. For many people, it is a place where faith grows, families gather, and generations find a sense of belonging. For Michael Johns and his daughter Karen, St Mary’s has been…
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Betty Thompson’s Story
PART ONE I Came Here in 1946 “OK… you know who I am, don’t you?” Betty says it with a playful glint, her eyes bright with mischief. A smile curls at the corner of her mouth, and then comes the soft ripple of laughter — the kind that belongs to someone entirely comfortable in her…
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Shane Bengey’s Story
Meet Shane – One of Our Newest Members at St Mary’s Church, Bideford Shane’s story is a beautiful reminder that no matter how lost you may feel, if you look in the right place, you will find God. After a season of searching, Shane found his way into church — and discovered God waiting for…
