What am I Doing Here?: A Beginner's Guide to Church by Hilary Brand
Have you ever wondered what church is all about? Ever found yourself in a service wondering what on earth is going on? And what the point of it all is?
Whether you're completely new to church or have been coming to church for a while, this little book is here to help you! With a down-to-earth style and subtle humour, What Am I Doing Here? takes you through an Anglican Holy Communion service, demystifying what happens - and why.
Subjects covered include:
Whether you're completely new to church or have been coming to church for a while, this little book is here to help you! With a down-to-earth style and subtle humour, What Am I Doing Here? takes you through an Anglican Holy Communion service, demystifying what happens - and why.
Subjects covered include:
- What are you doing here?: The need to meet your maker
- Worship: The need to celebrate and count our blessings
- Confession: The need for accounting procedures and a clean slate
- Sermons: The need for wise words and challenging questions
- The Creed: The need for a basic belief system
- Prayer: The need to engage with the wider world and ask for help
- The Peace: The need to live in right relationship with others
- Holy Communion: The need for strength, comfort and delight
- Being sent out and the after-church chat: The need to share the journey