Lyfe-long discipleship

Interesting session on Christian Nurture today at St John's Seven Kings which was led by Rob Hare, the lyfe and Bible Engagement Manager at the Bible Society.

Lyfe was developed with Renovaré (founded by Richard J Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline) to help people discover a deeper life with God through Scripture and spiritual practices. Lyfe provides small group sessions, events and other useful resources to help people discover a deeper life with God. Lyfe helps people to grow holistically and to experience a transforming relationship with God through Scripture and spiritual practices that have inspired and sustained Christians throughout the centuries. Information about lyfe small group sessions, retreats and conferences can be found at www.lyfe.org.uk.

As well as Rob Hare's thoughts on discipleship and sampling of a lyfe session, Vernon Ross helped us reflect on discipleship as both the goal of and the foundation for mission and ministry.

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David Grant - Life.  

Run the Race

Getting into gear for something bigger than the Olympics, on a special day offered to enhance your mission and prepare for 2012.

Run The Race is a day for church leaders and all concerned to engage with their communities. Speakers will include: David Hawkins, Duncan Green and Vernon Ross. Choose four from twelve workshops including:

• Sports Clubs and sports themed events
• Knowing and engaging with your community
• Making the most of the Torch Relay
• How to tell your God story
• Arts and Mission — the Cultural Olympiad

Saturday 12th November - St Mary’s, Loughton

Saturday 26th November - St Luke’s, Cranham

9.30am — 4.00pm

• 9.30 - Arrive, register, and coffee
• 10.00 - Mission Possible—the Olympics and beyond
• 10.20 - Fundamentals of Mission— Vernon Ross
• 11.00 - Workshops [choose four from twelve for the day]
• 11.00 – 11.40 & 11.50 – 12.30
• 12.30 - Lunch and Clinic
• 1.30 - Plenary Showcase—stories from the Barking Area
• 2.00 - Workshops—2.00 – 2.40 & 2.50 – 3.30
• 3.40 - Commission and Prayer—Bishop David & Duncan Green
• 4.00 - Depart

*Refreshments will be provided but please bring a packed lunch.

I will be leading the workshop on 'Arts and Mission — the Cultural Olympiad' on 12th November and Kathryn Robinson, Performing Arts Adviser for the Barking Episcopal Area' will lead on 26th November.

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Athlete - Superhuman Touch.