Summer Psalms
Following our 1 Samuel series, considering the ‘Coming of the King’, we’ll be delving into Psalms to look at the ‘Character of the King’.
Starting 5 January 2024. Services at 8.45am, 10.45am, 3pm and 6pm. Everyone is welcome!
The Life Course
We’ll be starting the Life Course again in February. The course is an opportunity to explore the basics of the Christian faith and think more about what Jesus has to say about life. Find out more or register your interest here.
Stay connected over the summer
Are you around over the summer? Here are some great ways to stay connected and deep in God’s word:
JOIN A GROUP WORKING THROUGH PTC
Nat will be coordinating a group working through the Moore College PTC subject ‘Promise to Fulfilment’. Joining the group will involve online independent study and then there’ll be social review sessions through January (on Wednesday 8, 15, 22, 29 January @ church). Find out more about the course here.
Let Nat know if you’re interested by email (nat@tac.church).
JOIN US FOR A SUMMER SOCIAL
Church Picnic. After morning services on Sunday 12th Jan at Civic Park (Pendle Hill)
Board Games Night. Fri 24th Jan from 6pm. Bring your fav games to share. We’ll order pizza on the night for those that are keen.
Check out facebook for other socials too!
READ A CHRISTIAN BOOK OR LISTEN TO A CHRISTIAN PODCAST
Why not stretch yourself over the summer by reading a Christian book or listening to a podcast?
Click here to scroll down to a list of great resources.
COMPLETE OR REFRESH YOUR SAFE MINISTRY TRAINING ONLINE, IN YOUR OWN TIME OVER THE SUMMER
Read a Christian book or listen to a Christian podcast
BOOKS
Some of these books will be in our TAC library. Otherwise find them on you favourite website or bookstore.
Enjoying God by Tim Chester. We are called to love and serve God. Tim shows how understanding God as triune provides a refreshing way to enjoy him.
Faithfully Present by Adam Ramsay. Adam’s recent book (he also authored Truth on Fire) helps us to embrace the time and place we are in and to live each day fully and faithfully present with God and with others.
Making Sense of God by Tim Keller. This is Keller’s follow up from “The Reasons For God” written for a post-modern sceptic.
Confronting Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin. Addressing 12 controversial issues about Christianity (the Bible's teaching on gender and sexuality, the reality of heaven and hell, and more), this book shows how the gospel provides satisfying truth with refreshing grace.
Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer. Avoid being conformed into the pattern of this world and take up the rhythms of grace practiced by Christians of old as a disciple of Jesus.
No Greater Love by Rebecca McLaughlin. This is Rebecca’s new book on friendship. This is a great book to explore this profound (and too often neglected) topic as she points to Jesus and shows us how to love and practice Christian friendship.
Surprised by Joy by C.S. Lewis. Read C.S. Lewis’ autobiography and how he discovered the joy of Jesus from an atheist background and through highs and lows of life.
Humble Roots by Hannah Anderson. Anchored in the teaching of Jesus, Anderson explores how cultivating humility leads to peace and rest for your soul.
PODCASTS
Follow the links or search for these in your favourite podcasting app.
Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin. Wrestling with tough questions with refreshing truth and grace.
Undeceptions with John Dickson. Exploring Christian life in a sceptical world.
Small Wonders by Laurel Moffat. Short storied insights into life and God.
40 Minutes in the Old Testament. A show that moves chapter by chapter through the Old Testament, diving into scripture, and conversing about the sinner and saint aspects of God's Word.
Hidden Streams. A devotion and study of the Psalms