The Leprosy Bell is an imaginary story inspired by the Gospel set in Capernaum on the Sea of Galilee. It suggests what people might have thought of Jesus when He began His ministry and offers insight into the everyday life of his followers.
Leprosy was a dreaded illness which had devastating consequences when social distancing was more than keeping two metres apart.
The profit from the sale of The Leprosy Bell will be split between The Friends of Christ Church Swindon and The Leprosy Mission, England, and Wales.
A signed copy of The Leprosy Bell is available at a cost of £5:
- from the author, Margaret Williams tel. (01793) 421102 email: margaretwilliams111@gmail.com
- from The Rainbow Bookshop in Swindon, Aldhelm’s Church Centre, Edgeware Road, Swindon, SN1 1QS (01793) 538220 or via the order form from Rainbow Book Shop order.
Leprosy Today
2000 years after Jesus ministered to people affected by leprosy, the disease continues to affect men, women, and children.
Hansen’s disease (also known as leprosy) is an infection caused by slow-growing bacteria. With early diagnosis and treatment, the disease can be cured.
Every two minutes, someone is diagnosed with leprosy. That’s more than 200,000 new cases a year. Although it is curable, millions of people worldwide are living with the effects of the disease, from physical disability to mental health problems, poverty, and discrimination.
Margaret Williams
Margaret
Author of Bridging the Gap MBE recipient Margaret Williams was recognised for services to the Bristol Diocese and the community of Swindon in 2015.
She is a gifted storyteller particularly in all-age worship where her empathy with both young and old is obvious. Margaret loves travel, Welsh culture and entertaining. She is a co-ordinator for residential care home visits and a supporter of the healing prayer ministry.
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