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In Central Baptist Church, Walthamstow
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In July 2009, Jim Moore was left 17 boxes of Christian books by a friend who died He decided to share them with other Christians as a Library Central Baptist Church had a small Library, and agreed to let Jim add these books in and open to other Churches Opened Sept 2009, with 1,000 books and 8 bookcases, in a corner of the Church
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» 3 years on, we have grown! » 4,700 books, in 35 bookcases » 4 areas of the church building » Staff team from: Central Baptist, Church Hill Baptist, Emmanuel Christian Centre, Walthamstow. Woodford Evangelical Church, Ridgeway Church, Chingford; Grace Church, Hackney » Website – www.christianlibrary.org.u kwww.christianlibrary.org.u k
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www.christianlibrary.org.uk
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» To encourage Christians to read good books » For the 'average' Christian, i.e. not a 'theological' library ˃But has a lot of study books now » An Inter-Church Library - publicised among 70 local churches » Accessible – open monthly, free, refreshments, recommendations
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» Christian People ˃Life stories, collected writings, etc. ˃9 bookcases, over 1,500 books
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» Christian Living ˃Organised in A-Z topics, from ‘Answers’ to Youth work’ ˃11 bookcases, over 1,400 books
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» Bible Study ˃Commentaries (Genesis to Revelation), Concordances, Dictionaries, Bible study aids, etc. ˃10 bookcases, with about 1,400 books
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» For Children, for Young People ˃Novels, Bible Story books, etc. ˃2 bookcases, about 200 books » Christian History ˃Churches, Denominations, Missions, etc. ˃3 bookcases, about 250 books
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East London Christian Library Based in: Central Baptist Church, Walthamstow. E17 9Q » Open last Saturday of each month, 11am until 3pm » FREE borrowing, long loans, refreshments » Can open other times by appointment See you soon! Jim Moore, Librarian
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