MR Derrick J Phillips

Little Church of Bethany MR Derrick J Phillips

In first century Palestine a little village called Bethany was home to two sisters and a brother whose lives of faith helped change history. In 20th century Britain an 800 year old village church went into decline, much like many at that time. But St Michael's Stoke Gifford reversed its decline and grew to become a force for change in the local community and beyond. Little Church of Bethany weaves together these two stories, focusing on Bethany's characters and events and showing the power of small churches to change themselves and their community. This book also includes the script and songs for a musical that tells the story of Bethany in moving detail.