LIVING FAITH
Five Bible studies from St. John’s gospel
to explore the Living Faith vision for Oxford Diocese
The following Discussion Groups will be held:-
Stoke Hammond on Tuesday afternoon:
February 23rd, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
Discussion group at the Methodist Church, in the afternoon at 2.15pm for 2.30pm until 3.30pm.
For more information contact the Rector or Revd. Jim Gorringe.
Great Brickhill on Thursday afternoon:
Simple lunch at 12.30pm followed by discussion group at 2pm at different venues each week (see below). Come to either, or both!
No charge for lunch—donations for a chosen charity are welcome.
February 25th: Furze Hill, Ivy Lane
March 4th: Roxburgh House, Ivy Lane
March 11th: Old Farm, Ivy Lane
March 18th: Church Close, Church Lane
March 25th: Green Farm, Stoke Lane
For more information please contact Betty Kinsey (01525) 261836
The Subject Matter:-
The readings listed below will be used as the basis for discusssion at the Lent Groups:-
Week 1: Sunday 21st February Sustaining the Sacred Centre (John 1: 1 - 14)
Week 2: Sunday 28th February Making Discipes (John 1: 29 - 51)
Week 3: Sunday 7th March Making a Difference in Society (John 13: 1 - 17)
Week 4: Sunday 14th March Creating Vibrant Christian Communities (John 15: 1 - 26)
Week 5: Sunday 21st March Shaping Confident Collaborative Leadership (John 21: 1 - 22)
N.B. The readings and theme for the Lent Groups will be used in the Services on the Sunday prior to the Lent Group
To download a PDF file of the Lent Course Overview sheet:- Click Here
The Rector has prepared a handout for each session. To download a PDF file of the handouts click on the link below for the relevant week:-
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5
The Lent Course material from the Diocese comes in the form of a booklet, which can be found on the diocesan website in the "Living Faith" section. Click on the following link and go to the "Bible Study" sub-section towards the bottom of the page:-
http://www.oxford.anglican.org/living-faith-for-the-future/
Donations from the Lent Lunches
Donations received from the Lent Lunches held in Great Brickhill totalled £222, half of which was sent to Lee Abbey in Lynton, North Devon, and half to the Society of Mary & Martha also in Devon.