"Praying Through Life"
This year's Lent activity is based on the book " The Day Is Yours", by Ian Stackhouse.
The Day Is Yours is a protest against the culture of speed both in society at large but also, more ominously, in the church itself. Rooted in the monastic liturgy of the hours, The Day is Yours argues that in order for Christians to act as a truly prophetic witness, in a time of cultural decadence, they must recover a more biblical rhythm in which work, rest, relationships, worship, and prayer are held together in creative tension. Written by a pastor, the central thrust of The Day Is Yours is that living one day at a time with gratitude and contentedness is vital, lest the church capitulates to the distractedness of modern life.
An opportunity to meet with other local Christians to relfect on life and its pressures, to explore ways of enriching our praying and living, and reclaim the day as God's gift. The themes of the five weeks are:
- The Squeeze of Life - Praying through the pressures of life
- The Balance of Life - Rediscovering the Sabbath
- The Rhythm of Life - Developing a Pattern of Prayer
- The Songs of Life - Praying and living the Psalms
- The Prayer of Life - Praying the Lord's Prayer
There will be 12 groups to choose from through the week - both daytime and evening - in venues across the town:
- Monday 11am or 7.30pm (2 groups)
- Tuesday 10am or 7.30pm or 8pm (2 groups)
- Wednesday 10.30am or 12.30pm
- Thursday 7.30pm (2 groups) or 8pm
The studies will be guided by notes prepared by our local ministers, inspired by Ian Stackhouse's book. The book is available from Oasis (at a reduced price of £9) You may like to use this book as an accompaniment to the groups, or as a Lent reader.
For more information: contact Terry Hinks.
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