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Experience God in the here and now through Communion. This book
explores how celebrating the presence of God With Us through Holy
Communion nourishes our souls, refreshes our sense of community,
and equips us for mission in Christ's name. Yet many Christians do
not understand Communion or see it only as an empty ritual. Because
of that, low worship attendance or enthusiasm commonly accompanies
Communion Sundays--leaving churches feeling spiritually depleted.
This book provides insights and practical suggestions for giving
this sacrament a more prominent role, not just in church life, but
in the Christian formation of individuals. For small groups, Sunday
school classes, and as a preaching resource, Holy Communion:
Celebrating God with Us by Kenneth M. Loyer and general editor
William H. Willimon is suitable for a four-week study and includes
discussion questions at the end of each chapter. The Belief Matters
series assists pastors and clergy in explaining fundamental
elements of the church and its worship to congregations. Holy
Communion is the second in the series and follows Incarnation by
William H. Willimon.
The rite of marriage (betrothal and crowning) as celebrated in the
Holy Orthodox Church. the text is in Greek and English on in
columns and follows the Great Euchologion of the Great Church of
Christ. Also included are the Service for a Second Marriage, and
the Service for the Restoration of a Marriage for those Previously
Divorced. The translation is base on that of V. Rev. Arch. Ephrem
Lash. Music aids are included in both Byzantine and Western
notation and were arranged Fr. Ephraim of St. Anthony Monastery,
Florence, Arizona.
We live in a world filled to the brim with advice, and when it
comes to dealing with stress, there's plenty of advice to go
around. Sleep more, eat better, avoid this, seek out that. But more
advice on coping is not necessarily what the stressed and anxious
person needs. What we need is a cure. Linda Evans Shepherd has
discovered it.
The true remedy to stress, she says, is prayer. In this inspiring
book, Shepherd shows readers how to recognize God's continual
presence and yield their troubles to the Prince of Peace. Through
captivating stories, explorations of fascinating biblical
characters, and examples of deeper-than-ever prayers, she brings
within readers' grasp the peace that passes understanding. Anyone
who is overwhelmed by all of the urgent demands on their time will
find in this book a lifeline to true peace.
Begun the same year he started work on his renowned dogmatics, the
Loci Theologici, Gerhard's A Comprehensive Explanation... is a
masterpiece in its own right. In 67 chapters (31 for Baptism, 36
for the Lord's Supper), Gerhard examines issues which are of vital
importance today: Who may officiate at a Baptism, or celebrate the
Lord's Supper? May substances other than bread and wine be used in
the Lord's Supper? What is the proper preparation for receiving
holy communion? May Baptism be repeated? Is immersion necessary for
a valid Baptism? All these questions (and many more) are answered
by Gerhard on the basis of Holy Scripture. Gerhard's profound
knowledge of the Scriptures makes this volume a wonderful resource.
Catholic colleges and universities have long engaged in
conversation about how to fulfill their mission in creative ways
across the curriculum. The "sacramental vision" of Catholic higher
education posits that God is made manifest in the study of all
disciplines.
"Becoming Beholders" is the first book to share pedagogical
strategies about how to do that. Twenty faculty--from many
religious backgrounds, and in fields such as chemistry, economics,
English, history, mathematics, sociology and theology--discuss ways
that their teaching nourishes students' ability to find the
transcendent in their studies.
'Most illustrious Prince, I have considered that the Supper of the
Lord (which has been violated by many and great superstitions, and
turned into gain) should be renovated and restored according to the
institutions of our Saviour Christ; and I have considered that all
should be performed according to the Divine Word and of the Ancient
and Holy Church, the care and instruction of which belong in some
part to my office'. (Thomas Cranmer, Dedication to King Edward VI,
A Defence of the True and Catholic Doctrine of the Sacrament.) In
this fascinating and practical study, Nigel Scotland looks closely
at the Service of Holy Communion in the 1662 Book of Common Prayer,
and with further illumination from earlier versions of the Prayer
Book and Cranmer's other writings, draws conclusions which may
refresh and challenge our contemporary practices. The aim of this
'Anglican Foundations' series which focuses on the Formularies of
the Church of England and the elements of the different services
within the Prayer Book is to highlight what those services teach
about the Christian faith and to demonstrate how they are also
designed to shape the practice of that faith. As well as providing
an account of the origins of the Prayer Book services, they offer
practical guidance on how such services may be used in Christian
ministry. Nigel Scotland has spent the greater part of his life
lecturing in Church History at what became the University of
Gloucestershire. He has served as rector of four country parishes
and led a Fresh Expressions church plant for 13 years. Since 2006
he has taught theology students at Trinity College Bristol. He is
married to Anne and in their leisure time they enjoy music, walking
in the Cotswolds, gardening, visits to the gym and enjoying times
with their grand-children. He studied at McGill and Bristol
Universities and earned a doctorate at Aberdeen University. He is
the author of eighteen books mostly in the area of Christian
history.
From the birth, death and resurrection of Jesus men have attempted
to follow him by building narrow structures around doctrines that
may or may not reflect the truth of the Scripture they suppose to
base it on. Many Christian religions, when teaching about their
foundational doctrine on which they base their faith, refer the
seeker to the tradition of their particular church rather than the
biblical basis. Traditions appear in many ways in formal religion,
but the most obvious is in ceremonial and sacramental worship. In
the pages that follow, I will attempt to show the importance and
the absolute necessity of getting past the traditions of men. It is
not my intention here to attack religions, but rather to show the
error of accepting a tradition over scriptural truth. When speaking
of religion, in this book I refer to the system that has been set
in place, and not necessarily all the people that have membership
in such a group. Robert A. French Robert (Bob) French has been in
the ministry for over fifty years and during that time he has been
an evangelist, a pastor, and missionary and has ministered in many
countries and islands of the sea. He is now pastor of Balance Life
Christian Fellowship in the city of St. Charles Missouri. Through
the years Bro. French has conducted tent and auditorium meetings as
well as speaking in hundreds of churches. He has pioneered in
several places including the island of Puerto Rico where he and his
wife spent three years in the San Juan area. Bro. French has spent
a great deal of time working in Mexico and along with his oldest
son Brian. He spends most of his time these days ministering to his
local congregation and writing.
The services of Holy Week of the Orthodox Church in Greek and
English in full color. This edition contains: Holy Sunday evening
(Nymphios), Holy Monday evening, Holy Tuesday evening, Holy
Wednesday morning (Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts), Holy
Wednesday afternoon (Holy Oil), Holy Wednesday evening (Orthros of
Holy Thursday), Holy Thursday morning (Vesperal Divine Liturgy of
Saint Basil the Great) and evening (The Passion), Holy Friday
morning (Great Hours), Holy Friday afternoon (Unnailing), Holy
Friday evening (Lamentations w/ Greek phonetics), Holy Saturday
morning (Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great), Holy
Saturday evening (The Vigil of Pascha) and Holy Saturday afternoon
(Vespers of Love). The texts of the services are uncut, and include
the priestly prayers missing from other texts currently available.
Translation by Arch. Ephrem Lash. English text metered and set to
traditional Byzantine melodies by David Melling. Paschal Canon
adapted to traditional melodies by EIKONA. Third softcover
printing, Decemeber 2012. Replaces ISBN 978-0981731759.
Written in a popular style, yet more in-depth than most small-group
study books, Everyday Miracles explores the Sacraments of baptism
and the Lord's Supper: their history, the biblical witness, the
theology behind both, and how to celebrate them in worship and our
daily lives. Everyday Miracles was written by a Minister in the
Presbyterian Church (USA), but will be beneficial to members of all
Presbyterian/Reformed denominations as well as all Protestant
Christians in general. Questions for reflection at the end of each
chapter encourage discussion and make this book an ideal choice for
small-group studies, Sunday School classes, officers' meetings,
book clubs, etc.
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