The God who loves us so much calls us to love those around us in his name. Scripture fleshes that out and explains that means sharing lives, weeping with those who weep – rejoicing with those who rejoice, spurring one another on to love and good works and speaking the truth in love with one another in all circumstances of life. But how do we do that in practice? In our regional conferences this year we will be exploring the call and the practical steps that can be taken to grow churches that offer Christ-like care.FRIDAY 19TH, 1pm to 4pm: AN AFTERNOON FOR CHURCH LEADERSOn the Friday afternoon we will be running an event for church leaders looking at how to set a vision, build a structure and ensure congregation members are inspired and equipped for works on service in ways that promote gospel care. Beginning with an optional light lunch at 1pm, and continuing with an interactive seminar from 2-4pm, this afternoon is suitable for pastors, elders, staff members and those in strategic voluntary roles within the local church (men and women).SATURDAY 20TH: 10am to 3.30pm: A DAY CONFERENCE FOR ALLOn the Saturday, we will be starting with coffee at 9.30am and then, from 10am-3.30pm, we'll be looking at how we can all play our part in growing churches that care well. Through our prayers, our love, our listening and our words – rooted in Scripture – we all have a role to play in the one-anothering of the local church. These events are suitable for anyone in the congregation who wants to grow in their care of others.You can book this event on the Biblical Counselling website here https://bcuk.org/event/growing-and-building-a-culture-of-care-trowbridge/
In God, the Bible and Everything, BBC comedy writer and 'stand-up theologian' James Cary explains the whole Bible, in one hour, with jokes and a big screen. And maybe even a song or two.In this fast-moving show, written and developed for audiences of all ages, all faiths and none, James Cary shows how familiar Bible stories still in our culture like Adam and Eve, Noah's Ark, the Tower of Babel, David and Goliath and Jesus all fit together. Can he really get through all that in 60 minutes? It will be fun finding out!Ticket booked in advance are £10 per adult and £5 per child, under 18 and include one free drink.It's £12 for tickets on the door. Suitable for 9 years + - Doors open at 7pm - Sign up here
Join us in St James' Church Hall for toys and games, a bacon roll and a Bible story.Suitable for children who are 7 and under, we meet on the second Saturday of every month between 9.30 and 11am.For more information, contact Nick Lambert: nick@stjamestrowbridge.co.uk Who Let the Dads Out is part of Care for the Family. Care for the Family is Christian initiative to strengthen family life. Find out more about Care for the Family
