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SCOTTISH BIBLE SOCIETY

EDM (Early Day Motion) 2206: tabled on 02 November 2009

Tabled in the 2008-09 session.

This motion has been signed by 19 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.

Motion text

That this House notes that 2009 is the bicentenary of the Scottish Bible Society (SBS); applauds the work of the SBS over the past 200 years in taking the Bible into the world, including Scotland and in promoting its use in all aspects of life including family, work, church, health, education and elsewhere; commends the innovative and creative ways that the SBS has developed to deliver the Bible's message of peace, hope, love and transformation; highlights the contribution that the Bible has made to countries throughout the world; and wishes the SBS success in partnering with the Bible Society of Brazil to use a bus to provide medical and dental treatment as well as a sheltered scripture-learning space, which will help to foster community inclusion and belonging.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.