NOT many people can boast about serving the Lord and customers at the same time.
After working in the ‘little church’ in the Central Market for 13 years, Margaret Bryans is retiring from her role as manager.
‘It has been the most wonderful job in the world working for the Lord, as he is the real boss,’ she said.
The Christian Bookshop, which relies solely on donations, opened in 1972. Mrs Bryans began her career as a volunteer there before becoming the manager five years ago.
‘People that come in here may not go to church. It is called the Christian Bookshop Mission and it is a Mission. We offer to pray with people in the bookshop. It has been a very rewarding job and is like a light in the market place.’
Now her main mission will be to spend more time with her youngest grandson who is 21 months old. And Mrs Bryans, who was born in Devon, has also accepted an offer to become a director of the bookshop.
Former doctor’s receptionist Julie Buesnel took over as manager of the Christian Bookshop this week.
