OUR APRIL ISSUE launches an assault on the mistaken idea that you can’t trust the Bible because it isn’t real history. The cover story ‘The Bible Bites Back’ explains four recent discoveries that all confirm the accuracy of the Bible – both Old and New Testaments. 

Our special Easter centre spread also reveals the remarkable discovery of a burial shroud from the time of Christ that perfectly matches the Bible’s description of Jesus’ own grave-clothes, proving the story of the Resurrection must have been written by eye-witnesses of those first Easter events. 

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THE NATIONAL media often talk about declining church attendance or the latest vicar scandal, but rarely feature the expansion of Christianity across the globe.

Our March issue leads with the news that 10 million people discovered faith in Christ in 2009, through just one organisation...

• 10 MILLION SAY 'YES!' TO JESUS Last year ten million people became Christians through the websites of just one Christian group
• FOOTBALL FOCUS PRESENTER DAN WALKER tells Good News how his focus was changed by God as a teenager
• EX-ROLLING STONE WIFE FINDS ROCK THAT DOESN'T ROLL - How '80s icon Mandy Smith is helping today's teens not to make the same mistakes
• MOTHER'S NIGHTMARE - Hannah Bassi has lost SEVEN babies but hasn't lost her faith in God
• BIG BROTHER ROCKED BY HOLLYWOOD ACTOR - Why film star and evangelist Stephen Baldwin stunned Celebrity Big Brother with his commitment to Christ

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For the month dominated by Valentine’s Day, Good News is getting all romantic – sharing the testimonies of couples whose love has survived the odds by putting Jesus at the centre. That's good news you can share at this love-filled time of year!

• SECRET OF POP COUPLE’S 40-YEAR MARRIAGE. Award-winning singers from hippie-era soul group Fifth Dimension explain how inviting a third person into their marriage – Jesus – has kept them together for over 40 years.
• JONI EARECKSON TADA reveals how she considered suicide after the accident that left her paralysed, but found faith, hope and love with husband Ken. (Readers can also win the DVD of Joni’s inspiring life story.)
• WIFE SEES HUSBAND COMPLETELY TRANSFORMED BY JESUS. Ann Hall was so astonished by the changes that God made in husband Chris that she says: “It was like a new man had come into my life.” 

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Many people’s New Year resolutions involve trying to offload a few pounds put on over Christmas, but Roy Stevenson had a 28-stone problem! So, after years of losing his fight against the flab, Roy turned to God in prayer. Soon he found a diet programme he could stick to, a helpful club to motivate him – and now he’s lost 11 stones! That’s our cover story for January, giving hope to lots of people that when we seem powerless, God’s power is available to all who trust in Jesus.

Other stories in our January issue include:

• FATHER OF A HERO - Former police chief Robin Oake tells Good News how he was able to forgive the killer of his hero son, DC Stephen Oake
• ETERNAL SINGER'S BATTLE WITH DISEASE - God assured pop star Kelle Bryan that he would help her overcome a severe illness - and he has
• 'I'M GRATEFUL FOR MY HEART ATTACK' - says former atheist who nearly died but found faith in Jesus instead
• MARVELLOUS MARVIN'S MIRACLE MOVE - Scottish Premiership footballer Marvin Andrews credits Jesus for handling his transfer to Hamilton

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More people are willing to attend church at Christmas than at any other time of year – so don’t miss the opportunity to reach out with Good News! 

December’s colourful cover is sure to grab attention. Invite people to your events by enclosing a leaflet or invitation. Our cover encourages every reader to find a church near them this Christmas.

Here are some of the contents, all with a Christmas theme... 

• WHEN A CHILD IS BORN – After his baby is born at Christmastime, a new father’s life is changed when he hears God speak to him
• WHAT WAS THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM? – Scientists queue up to prove that it really happened
• THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS – STILL AT WORK TODAY! How a visit to church at Christmas brought spiritual healing to a former child prostitute 

Plus, how God saved pop legend WHITNEY HOUSTON from drug addiction and restored her career, and how BBC FOOTBALL FOCUS PRESENTER Dan Walker has always put God first in his career – and ended up with one of TV’s top sport jobs!

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Here's a new idea for church outreach this month – put on a free bonfire party for your community, and give everyone a copy of Good News with their hot chocolate and hot dog. It might be a cold, dark night, but the testimonies in this issue could light a fire in their hearts! 

November’s edition is packed with stories of many ordinary people’s experiences of a life-transforming God, as well as a legendary singer, Hollywood actor and three top sports stars who are all grateful for how he has helped them. Stories include:

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In a special centre spread on Hallowe'en, October's Good News features the real life experiences of two men who found the occult was no laughing matter.

On the same page, this month's ‘Hot Potatoes' column also explains the history of Hallowe'en and why its focus on evil and death makes it particularly inappropriate as a celebration for impressionable children. Stories include:

• FANGS FOR THE MEMORY - Interview With The Vampire author leaves dark novels behind to write about Jesus
• HALLOWE'EN SPECIAL - Feature on two men who escaped from the powers of evil - ex-spiritualist Jim Byrne and witch's son Colin Cooper
• THE MAN WHO PUTS THE REV INTO REV'D - Racing driver and curate Simon Butler puts Jesus in pole position
• FAY WELDON GETS BAPTISED - Atheist author of The Life and Loves of a She-Devil turns to God after a near death experience
• OPEN WINNER THANKS GOD - British Open winner Stewart Cink says he's a better golfer for having a relationship with God

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Some people need to see some hard evidence for Christianity, as well as hearing from other people about the impact of faith in their lives. This month, we've got both!

As well as a beautiful invitation to Harvest services on the front page this month, we lead with the discovery of the resting place of the Apostle Paul's body in Rome. Inside, there's also an archaeologist's convincing claim to have found the remains of the city of Sodom - destroyed by God in Abraham's time. These are both powerful evidence for the truth of the Bible. Then there's the testimonies of both celebrities like rock star Steve Harley and ‘ordinary' people. Here's a more detailed guide to the September issue...

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August marks the 100th issue of Good News, and to celebrate we are giving away 100 gifts for 100 readers!

Details of this special offer are on page 5 of the August issue, which will also feature the personal story of how our Editor, Andrew Halloway, came to faith in Jesus himself. Other great reads in this special 100th issue include:

• KEVIN WOODFORD - In an exclusive interview TV chef Kevin tells of his healing by God and how his faith is now the main ingredient in everything he does.
• BASIC INSTINCT NO MORE - Basic Instinct and Showgirls scriptwriter Joe Eszterhas turns his back on sleaze after finding God's forgiveness.
• TOP TORY'S SON CHOOSES PREACHING, NOT PARLIAMENT - Why ex-Tory leader Michael Howard's son Nick is becoming a preacher not a politician.
• TV SOCCER PUNDIT PLAYS ON GOD'S SIDE - Former Chelsea star and Match of the Day 2 commentator Gavin Peacock is swapping from pundit to pulpit.
• CHRIS MOYLES GETS A SURPRISE - Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles says he's stunned by a 'fantastic' and 'amazing' modern UK church.
  
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BECOMING a Christian doesn't mean playing it safe - and that's a theme that runs through the latest issue of Good News.

July features a double amputee who felt like dying until God led him to enter the triathlon - one of the world's toughest athletic challenges - and run it on metal prosthetics!

We also talk to a former member of the French Foreign Legion who was kicked out for, of all things, being too violent! He's now a peace-loving guy since finding Jesus, but is still on the lookout for adventure, as he tries to become the first rower to cross the Atlantic single-handed.

And then there's a guy who's a church minister by day, and rally car driver by night - flying round race tracks at breakneck speed. Plus: brave nursery teacher Lisa Potts who held off a machete attacker; a beauty queen who wouldn't compromise her beliefs to win the Miss USA title; a top writer who is defying scorn from his intellectual peers for turning to Christianity; a Premiership goalkeeper who has fought Tourette's syndrome all his life, and a nurse who will continue to risk her career because she believes in the power of prayer.

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Good News newspaper has seen such growth in the last two years that we are in need of more postal agents.
Our current postal agents are working at their maximum capacity, so to enable growth of the paper to continue we are looking for two more postal agents. The work involves taking orders from distributors (customers) who do not have agents in their area. Papers have to be packed up and posted out to the distributors. Good News can provide an initial gift of money to cover the postage costs of the first month's orders (thereafter the costs will be paid by the distributors you serve). The work is on a monthly basis and hours are determined by the number of papers posted out. There is a slight reduction in price per copy for agents, to cover expenses such as packing materials, but other than that the work is voluntary.
Please pray to see if you feel called to serve the Lord in this way, and get in touch with Elaine Robinson on 01487 831888 or John Mutton on 01246 825137 for more information.

AT THIS time of year almost everyone becomes a tennis fan, as the world is drawn to Wimbledon. This month's issue includes the story of how Margaret Court, the greatest woman player of all time, found that her career and wealth were not enough - and that only Jesus can bring meaning to our lives. We also feature former teenage tennis sensation Andrea Jaeger, who wasn't sorry when her career came to a premature end through injury. It allowed her to spend more time on what she loves - helping sick children and serving God.

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• POWER TO CHANGE - Teenager escapes thugs and drugs to build new life on the stage
• JADE'S DYING WISH - How reality TV star Jade Goody found faith in Jesus before her death
• ROBBO'S RETURN - England rugby legend Jason Robinson returns to the game - after receiving guidance from God
• ROCK HUDSON'S DEATHBED CONVERSION TO CHRIST - Friend who was there reveals all
• NOAH'S ARK REBUILT - How God helped a Dutch carpenter reconstruct a floating replica
• RESCUING CHILD SLAVES - Why a UK woman travels to one of the world's violence hotspots to help children escape a modern form of slavery

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Thanks to all our hard-working agents, co-ordinators and YOU as a purchaser and distributor of Good News, the April issue set a new high.

This year it sold over 70,000 copies - a rise on last Easter, which was itself a rise on the year before, and our highest ever selling Easter issue. That means the Gospel reaching even more people in the UK. And in a time of recession. Well done to all!

THE FRONT page of April's Good News asks the question ‘What's so good about Easter?' and answers that Jesus came to bring us hope.

At a time when jobs are under threat and a cloud of recession is hanging over the UK, many people may not see the point of thinking about someone's death 2,000 years ago. But the Easter message on our cover says that the one thing everyone needs right now is hope - and that's exactly what Jesus brings to all who believe he died for them.

Other articles in the April issue with an Easter theme are the testimonies of a doctor who has prayed three people back to life, and a New Zealand atheist who thought there was no life after death until a near death experience showed him otherwise! He had an experience of God's love that, once back in his body, led him to find that same love again - from Jesus.

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IN OUR March edition we talk exclusively to the TV star who had it all, then lost it all and ended up a homeless drug addict. Thankfully his story doesn't end there. As he was about to kill himself, God stepped in, and now Johnny Kinch is a new man. He's not only drug-free but is a radio and TV presenter, as well as man on a mission to tell others how Jesus can change lives.

Other stories this month include:

• Surviving Dunblane - a teacher shot by the killer tells how she has held on to her faith
• Clannad singer - Moya Brennan found fame but no peace until she returned to God
• New UK snooker champion - how Shaun Murphy found Christ as a teenager

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FEBRUARY 12 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin, and the media will be flooded with tributes to the scientist. But his theory has been used by atheists to undermine faith in God. In a special feature on evolution, Good News assesses the current state of evolutionary theory, and finds that only a Creator can explain the origin of life on earth.

Also in this issue:

- UK's most married man finally finds real love with 8th wife, after finding love of God
- Valentine’s Day competition: win ‘21st Century Marriage’ DVD and book
- Man Utd manager Alex Ferguson goes public on his Christian faith
- How a near death experience transformed the life of Judi Pring
- Why Plymouth striker Rory Fallon plays for God's glory, not his own
- Teenage delinquent changed by Jesus becomes a church pastor

Plus... 25 fantastic nature DVDs to win!

The producer of NPN videos, Mark Haville, has kindly offered an amazing 25 copies of his excellent new DVD, Life's Story 2, for Good News readers to win in our February issue.

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After record sales for the December issue, we have high hopes for the January issue as more and more churches are seeing the value of Good News as a means of reaching their community. The January issue, which is now illustrated on the Good News website, will be packed with exciting stories, including:

• Comedian Jimmy Cricket - when the laughs are over, real joy comes from knowing Jesus
• Hollywood hellraiser - actor Gary Busey makes a U-turn after near death experience
• Jonas Brothers - why the latest boy band sensation are keeping it clean
• Hull striker Geovanni - the Brazilian wonder came to Hull because he felt God's guidance
• Finding freedom – world’s top female escape artist believes in God’s power, not ‘magic’

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Orders for our Christmas issue are the highest ever!
The December issue totals 77,500 so far. If you haven't ordered yet, please get your order in as soon as possible otherwise you may miss out. This total is already a huge achievement - over 24,000 up on last December - and a tribute to the determination of Christians across the country to reach their communities this Christmas.
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Every page of the November issue is now available for perusal on this site - see the cover of the latest issue on the right hand side of every page, and click on the link below. Here's a taste of the contents this time, featuring easy-listening singer Roger Whittaker, former England rugby captain Lawrence Dallaglio, an eyewitness report of miracles, and two moving personal stories of recovery from rape...

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The October issue is now illustrated on the website, and here's a taster of what's inside it - see below. But don't wait too long to put in your order - we are selling out every month. The September issue was our highest-selling non-seasonal issue ever - with 63,000 copies distributed. Praise God!

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Designed with Harvest and the new school term in mind, this September's Good News has the amazing story of farmer Angus Buchan's miraculous answers to prayer for rain, plus how a Christian charity has taken over a failing school and turned it round in just one year! Also in this issue... 

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In certain areas Good News has previously cost 15p per copy when ordering less than 100 copies, but the good news is that everyone can now get Good News for only 12p - whatever quantity you order!

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Check out the August issue 'Summer Special' of Good News on our website. 

You can view all the pages by going to the home page and clicking just below the image of the front cover of our latest issue (you can also do the same from any page on the site).

This is our first issue with FULL COLOUR on every page, making it especially bright for outreach this summer.

The front page leads with a remarkable interview with diver Ian McCormack, who died after being stung by a box jellyfish - but was sent back to continue his life after an encounter with God.

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Good News is going FULL COLOUR in a special August 2008 summer issue, to make it especially bright for outreach this summer! Coinciding with the Beijing Olympics, there will be a special feature containing testimonies of Olympic athletes, plus testimonies of people who found Christ while on holiday - just right for August's beach missions and summer Hope 08 outreaches. So get your shorts and t-shirt on and let those holidaymakers and sport fans know there is some good news, whether or not our gold medal haul is tiny and the British summer is wet once again!

As regular visitors to this website will know, we have reported before that our circulation has been getting higher every month. We are pleased to say that this rise is continuing, and at the time of writing we are about to hit 60,000 copies each issue (and much more at Easter and Christmas), the highest ever circulation, which is great news - as more and more people are reading about the life-changing power of Christ.

I'm sure you want every issue of Good News that you buy to get into the  hands of the people you want to reach. If you put copies in your church foyer or on your bookstall, are they all taken and read every month, or do you often have some left lying around?

We have a solution for you! A high quality Good News display stand.

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Outreach UK (Home Evangelism) is a UK-based mission that seeks to encourage and train church members in personal evangelism.

Earlier this year, Good News Editor Andrew Halloway met with Outreach UK's Liaison Officer, Trevor Dickerson, to see how the two missions can work together. Many people who distribute Good News often ask if there is training available in how to use the newspaper. Well, after talking to Trevor, the answer is ‘yes’!

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