NEW LIFE EASTER EDITION
APRIL 2010 Issue 194 • 40p
Special eaSter meSSage from Dr John Sentamu PAGE 9
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‘Use christian values to be a better boss’ Good business leaders are those who put Christian values at the heart of their organisations, the Archbishop of Wales has said. dr Barry Morgan, below, said it was important that leaders believe in the people working under them, recognise their gifts, inspire them to achieve, and value their contribution. He said: “The world of business often uses spiritual, even religious, language. Businesses talk about the need for vision and having a mission plan. “In fact the literal meaning of the word ‘company’ is a place where people ‘share bread with each other’,” he said. “This highlights the fact that personal relationships are crucial in business. People need to feel va lued a nd ca red for as people in their own right, not as cogs in a machine,” dr Morgan told the Leading Wales Awards. He added: “When that happens they feel they matter, have a contricontri bution to make and that enhances their sense of wellbeing which in turn affects their attitude to everyevery thing and everyone else. “Th is is a rel ig ious concept, because Christians maintain that that’s the attitude of God towards his people and ought to be our atat titude towards one another.”
cop: praying has cut crime A ToP P police inspector has revealed that he believes prayer has helped cut crime. Insp Roger Bartlee, of devon evon and Cornwall Police, said that following prayer from local Christians, crime rates dropped. detection etection rates have soared, road accidents have fallen — and Mr BarBar tlett is convinced it is evidence of divine intervention. The clear-up rate for crimes in his Force area of Barnstaple used to be 26 per cent, one of the lowest in the devon and Cornwall area. ● Full story and special feature on prayer and crime... Page 5
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James Burke-Dunsmore will play Jesus in the Passion play in Trafalgar Square Picture: Graham Turner/Guardian News & Media
easter play plan for trafalgar Sq. THE HARROwINg death of Jesus Christ is to be played out this Easter in the centre of London. Trafalgar Square will be turned into a biblical
scene on Good Friday as thousands watch the reenactment of the crucifixion and resurrection. More than 20,000 are expected to spectate as actor James Burke-dunsmore is “nailed” to a cross as the story of Easter unfolds. The show’s writer and producer, Peter Hut-
ley, said the crucifixion, which involves Jesus being winched up a cross, would not “pull any punches” in its presentation. “We can adapt to any space,” he added. “We find Trafalgar Square a daunting place. Where do you ● Continued on Page 3