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Safetynet Discipleship Also Available in EPub - $9.50 Study One (pdf of intro and 1st study) Bishop Peter Stuart writes ..... Lent presents us with an opportunity to be more open to God's grace. As we abide in God’s love, God blesses us to become more the person God calls us to be. This Lent, we invite you to be open to the experiences people have that fill them with fear and uncertainty. These may be brief
or lengthy moments. They may be your story. They might be the story of a friend, colleague, or fellow parishioner. They are
our shared stories of trauma.
We hope that by reflecting on the God of love, revealed in Jesus, who is at one with us on our pain, your faith and discipleship
will grow
Bishop Peter Stuart is the Anglican Bishop of Newcastle. In recent years he has spoken openly about his experience of childhood trauma. He writes from personal experience, a careful study of the scriptures, and reading in contemporary neuroscience. These refreshing studies look at the Sunday Gospel readings. They are intended to help you reimagine yourself as a disciple of Jesus. Seven studies are provided from Ash Wednesday through to Palm Sunday week. • Cost has been held at $ 10.95 plus postage (No postage on orders 40+)
• GOING FURTHER - Additional Material
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Lord I'm Serious This Lent Also Available in EPub - $9.50 Study One (pdf of intro and 1st study) Many of us have made New Years resolutions, but their life span didn’t last the whole year. However, Lent is only six weeks and it my prayer that you and I will be able to be “hang in there” for this liturgical season. In other words be serious about this Lent In authoring these studies I have sought to cater for the spiritual and learning needs of people who have been involved in the life of the Church for a considerable time and those who have come to faith in recent times. I am aware that some people also come to group sessions as enquirers, seeking to know whether Christianity is for them. In an effort to accommodate the different stages of people’s faith journey, the structure this year adopts a smorgasbord approach. The average study group meets for about an hour or an hour and a half. There is too much material to get through in one session. I invite groups to skim through the booklet first and decide how they will approach this resource. For example a group may decide on the following format : worship Groups members are then invited to reflect on the baptismal promises and questions in their private devotion time. Other groups may focus in the baptismal promises and questions and reflect on the spiritual exercises during their private devotion time. It is my prayer that each of us will have a holy and blessed Lent and that this study booklet will enrich each of us as individual Christians as well as provided ideas, material and thoughts for a blessed group life. • GOING FURTHER - Additional Material
Written by Bishop Bill Ray - Our most popular down to earth writer of the studies in the Grassroots Stable of books. AVAILABLE NOW TO PURCHASE $10.95 for printed copies and $9.50 for Ebooks. |
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Conversations with our Awesome God Also will be Available in EPub - $9.50 Study One (pdf of intro and 1st study) The six studies focus on the Lenten Prayer of the Day and Scripture readings, each beginning with a spiritual discipline and a litany. Group members will engage in a contemporary way with issues such as confession and forgiveness, stewardship of the earth’s resources, violence in society and living into God’s call. Guided reflection with music encourages deeper engagement with each theme. “Going Further” provides online multimedia resources to enhance thought and prayer. These studies challenge participants to live into Lent and celebrate Easter with joy. • GOING FURTHER - Additional Material |
Lent Study Book for 2021 PRINTED VERSION SOLD OUT Only Available in EPub - $9.50 In an interview the American poet and author Maya Angelou once said, “I’m always amazed when people walk up to me and say, ‘I’m a Christian,’ I think, ‘Already? You already got it?’ I’m working at it, which means that I try to be as kind and fair and generous and respectful and courteous to every human being." • GOING FURTHER - Additional Material. |
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Today with Jesus - Bishop Doug Stevens • Sample pages of the introduction and first study. • Cost $ 9.95 plus postage
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"Make a Difference" (Bishop Bill Ray) • Sample pages of the introduction and first study. • Cost $ 9.95 plus postage
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Introduction Each weekly session takes the following Sunday's gospel reading, one of the signs or symbols from the initiation rites and the idea that traditionally holds sway concerning Lent as a time for giving up and proceeds to some questions for discussion/reflection and a time of prayer. The material could be used by individuals but is better approached by a group. The booklet will need to begin with a general introduction basically expanding the above, some suggestions for its use in a group setting and reference to the final time of prayer. Thereafter, each week will have the same outline following these themes and titles: WEEK 1 Don't waste time Matthew 4 WEEK 2 Seize the moment John 3 WEEK 3 You've had long enough John 4 WEEK 4 When I find time John 9 WEEK 5 Time will tell John 11 WEEK 6 Now is the time The passion narrative The material provided for each week will be: 1 A commentary on the gospel passage moving towards introducing the symbol • Sample pages of the introduction and first study. • Cost $ 9.95 plus postage |
This (Six Week) Lent Study Year 'C' Readings Check out intro and week one of study • Additional material - Click Here |
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"The God of Life" - Bishop John Harrower God is the God of Life. It is no accident that the great “I Am” sayings of Jesus include the very staples of living: bread and water. And it is not an idle thing that we are invited at Holy Communion to feed on Christ spiritually, in our hearts, by faith with thanksgiving. God desires us to live Christlike lives. Lent has traditionally been a special season in the growth and development of a Christian’s life. Through looking carefully into our outer and inner lives, with reflection and repentance, we find renewal. The Holy Spirit takes our prayers, thoughts, questions and study time, and shapes our lives to deeper discipleship. A special focus on God’s work in us that enables us to experience life in its fullness is explored in each of these five studies: Study One: Creator of Life ‘God of Life’ is a five part study book (plus study 6 on the web) of the readings and Psalms for the Eucharist based on the readings for Year B.- Click here for Study 6 (pdf) • Sample pages of the introduction and first study. • Cost $ 9.95 plus postage |
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Godly Steps - Stepping out with God - Bishop Bill Ray Each of the book's five studies have their own focus: Study One: During a recent parish visit, a parishioner made the comment that a few years back she discovered that Lent was more than just giving up sweets or alcohol. It was a time to reflect on our journey with God and how we keep in step with Him and grapple with challenging matters of faith. The Old Testament passages for Year A are challenging. When I was in Parish ministry a retired priest who was dying came to stay with his daughter. I invited him to celebrate and preach at a mid week Eucharist. During his sermon he said that he wished he had spent more time grappling with the difficult passages of Scripture rather than with the easy or comfortable ones. “Godly Steps” is an opportunity to grapple with passages of Scripture that may confront us. “Godly Steps” also helps us to think about those aspects of our journey that need attention as we reflect on how we can stay in step with our Lord. • Additional material • Sample pages of the introduction and first study. • Cost $ 9.95 plus postage |
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Faith Rudder - Bishop Bill Ray There have been times in my Christian pilgrimage when I have been a little like the boats in the photograph. So much potential for the Kingdom of God, just haven’t quite engaged the engine or oars to go forth in my faith. This Lenten Study - Faith Rudder, is based on the theme of covenant and will draw upon the Old Testament readings for 'Year B' of the season of Lent using 'An Australian Lectionary'. During the five studies we will examine a number of covenants between – • Cost $ 9.95 plus postage . • Full colour - Year B in the Lectionary • Discounts on orders 50 and over • Books can be ordered and paid for on line or we will send an account Faith Rudder - contains five studies focusing on our Covenant with God. The readings are based on the Year "B" Old Testament lenten lectionary readings • Additional material is provided on our web pages • Sample pages of the introduction and first study. (pdf file 369k) CORRECTION NOTE
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• Full colour - Year "B" readings (Suitable thoughout the year) Earthing my Faith in Love contains five studies. This study focuses on Christian love in the early 21st century. We are all involved in big changes in society and we need a vision of genuine love so that we can practice love and not burn out. Television makes us aware of so much suffering in the world. We have different neighbours compared to ten years ago. The internet and mobile phones have changed our world. The title Earth-ing my Faith in Love reminds us that we urgently need to find a new compassion for the environment so that there is a viable future for our children on this planet. As we go on the journey to Easter, Jesus will nurture us into his loving way. • Sample pages of the introduction and first study. (pdf file 650k)
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Easter Journey - Year A Gospel For Christians, Easter is the key of our faith. Anglicans
along with other members of the Christian family, use the season of Lent
to prepare, so that they can live into and celebrate the message of the
resurrection with joy and meaning. Easter Journey is written by Bishop Bill Ray, Bishop of North Queensland. The studies are based on the Gospel readings for (Year A) Cost of the book (and all books in the stable) are $9.95 plus postage with the usual discounts as previously. Sample of the intros and first study - pdf file 482k Additional
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AN EXCELLENT RESOURCE TO USE AT ANYTIME OF THE YEAR Following
on from the very successful “Being a Christian in the 21st Century
trilogy”, Bishop Andrew Curnow, Bishop of Bendigo, has written for
us a very important sequel to compliment this series. “Being
an Anglican Today” will help long committed Anglicans
to appreciate what being an Anglican means. For new Anglicans and those
exploring becoming an Anglican, it provides an invaluable introduction
to Anglicanism. But most of all, it encourages all Anglicans to not only
value the past but to also engage the future. If you wish to see the overview and study one of the book, click here for the .pdf file (137k) EASILY USED ALL YEAR ROUND |
“Staying
on Track”- Year B - OT & NT Bishop Ray
says about this book "When I first heard the term “bracket
creep” I had to ask what it meant. I was told it was about income
rising and a person automatically going into the next tax bracket. I thought
there is a lesson here about living the Christian faith. Over time it
is easy to find ourselves finding ourselves off track, slightly de-railed
or in a siding in terms of living out our faith without being aware that
this has happened. Year "B" OT and NT readings are used for this study Australia
- $ 9.95 Click
here to view sample material on "Staying
on Track" - This contains the overall outline, the five
weekly themes and a complete printout for study 3. "Year B" |
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LENT REVISITED - Year B Gospel (Bishop Bill Ray) "Lent Revisited" has been written by the Bishop Bill Ray who is a Bishop with city and country experience. "Lent Revisited" is a series of five studies with a down to earth look at the gospel lectionary readings for year B. It is written from the heart and with a true understanding of the limitations, time restrictions and the concerns parishioners have in making the most of their Lenten journey. "Lent
Revisited" is a fresh
look at many old truths. It will be a time to revisit, refocus and redirect
when:- Year "B" Gospel readings are used for this study PDF
File - View the overview of "Lent
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BEING CHRISTIAN IN THE CHURCH "Being
Christian in the Church - The last book in the 21st Century trilogy." Bishop Andrew's first book called "Being a Christian in the 21st
Century" (out of print) drew such interest that "Being a Christian in a secular
world" followed the following year. The incredible response to both
books led to the final in the series "Being Christian in the Church" PLEASE NOTE
THE "Bible Reading" OMISSION FROM STUDY 5 PDF
File - View the overview of "Being
Christian in the Church" and 1st study
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TO BE FREE Bishop Andrew Curnow EASILY USED ALL YEAR ROUND |
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The Reverend Llewellyn Jones EASILY USED ALL YEAR ROUND |
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WOOD TO THE WEAVE A very popular study using the symbols of The Passion |
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LENT
WITH LUKE! - Year C Gospel APPROX 30 COPIES LEFT (2020) The Rev'd Max Bowers |