28^th October 2012

 

MINISTRY SHOW BAG No 2 

 

Arrange a Christmas Workshop and Create Nativity Figurines.

Why not arrange a workshop day at your Church or Community Centre to create a nativity scene that can later be placed in the window of your home or another public venue. Your nativity decoration and reminder of the meaning of Christmas would be a simple, fun way of bringing people together while raising awareness of the coming season.
Cut out cardboard figures of the nativity scene. Place them behind a white cloth or sheet then backlight them to gain a sharp silhouette. (See Pic attached) If you have the equipment or an experienced artist, clay modelling and firing over 3-4 sessions could provide another option. 

Mouse Makes----a handy resource.

This simple, one page A4 worksheet for children is ideal for small churches with young children. Without a lot of preparation, this worksheet that can be photocopied provides an easy "cut-out" or "activity" around a Biblical theme that a teacher or parent can use as a talking point while they engage the children. eg Make a medal (Run your best, 1 Tim 6.12) Collect various seeds (God gives life/seeds). Cut out special card (Remember to Praise and Thank God , Psalms) Free sample sheets available. Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Christmas Tract

A very attractive resource for evangelism comes in the form of a red fold out card that looks like a gift voucher and is entitled "The Greatest Gift".
Perfect for a carols or Christmas service. Available in various quantity packs. $10 for 20 from United Christian Broadcasters. Free Call 1800 00 5011.

Maybe "I Do". Modern marriage and the pursuit of Happiness

This new book by senior Liberal MP Kevin Andrews argues it is the Governments business to promote marriage which is the best source of physical and mental health. See http://maybeido.com/

Bill Muehlenberg: Story and valuable Resource.

Born in America in 1953 Bill was raised in a nominal Christian home but then turned his back on religion. He often felt empty and unhappy. His search for truth led him to explore cosmic consciousness, the New Age movement and eastern religions. Bill said, "It was all part of a quest I was on-- a journey to find truth and ultimate reality." Eventually in a rather dramatic way Bill encountered Jesus Christ and found a reason for faith after reading books by C.S. Lewis and Francis Schaeffer. By God's grace Bill Muehlenberg's life was transformed and today as a pro-family blogger he uses his sharp intellect to analyse the complex issues of our day on his Culture Watch blog. To keep informed on the issues of the day it is suggested you visit http://www.billmuehlenberg.com

New Creation Teaching Ministry

With the approaching closure of this ministry in its present form you are invited to view a wide range of books, music books and CD's and resources. Many are half price and available by visiting http://www.newcreation.org.au phone (08) 82701861.

A vision of a wide communication of the gospel throughout Australia was given to the late Rev Geoffrey Bingham about 40 years ago. ( A "theological biography" of Geoff Bingham "A Quiet Revival" is due for release in January 2013) Today NCTM resources encircle the globe. Each month total downloads of MP3's from the Sermon Audio website numbers around 1400 and 400 videos. See http://www.sermonaudio.com/newcreation The annual Summer School at Victor Harbour SA during January still attracts 600 people of all ages from all over Australia.

"The Power & Preaching of the Cross" has 2 CDs nos 608 & 648. The MP3 no 928. The DVDs on the books of Revelation & Romans have always been popular, also 623 "Men& Women of the Bible","Biographies" no 635, "The wonder of Worship" no 639. no 644 "Aboriginal Christianity" would be interesting to some folk. The following MP3s are all popular: "Tapes for life" series (4 CDs), "The Cross of Christ" no 928, "Gripped by Grace" no 918, "On Death, Dying & Resurrection" no 964. "Mystery of Suffering" no 973.

Prayer Resource "We wrestle not against flesh and blood" (Eph 6:12.)

With persecution escalating and intensifying globally it is important to raise Congregations awareness of the prayer needs of Christians around the world. Roughly 200 million Christians today live in contexts of pressure and persecution. Many face discrimination because of their faith. An up to date, well researched account of Christian persecution is provided by the Evangelical Alliance Religious Liberty Commission via Elizabeth Kendal. Elizabeth is Adjunct Research Fellow in the Centre for the Study of Islam and other Faiths at the Melbourne School of Theology.
For more information see <http://elizabethkendal.blogspot.com>. For weekly issues send a blank email to <join-rlpb@hub.xc.org>.

Rev. E.A. Curnow