Church of the Advent | Anglican Church in Colwood

Join us for a lively and joyful Eucharist service in Spanish followed by a delicious potluck meal - often with a band accompanying the meal.

How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith

Mariann Edgar Budde

For those who were not able to join the group study of Bishop Budde’s book, two copies have been added to the parish library. This fine book is as much for those outside the Church as for those within it. The author explores how we make decisions to go, or to stay, or to begin something new; how we come to terms with a reality that we did not choose; how we may be called to step up to the plate; the feeling of letdown that follows the mountaintop moments; and the value of perseverance. She shares many personal examples, as well as stories about others—some real, some fictional—that exemplify her points, all of which go to make a fascinating and compelling book.

How We Learn to Be Brave was published in 2023, and has been catalogued in the Christian Life section at CHLF BUD.

ALSO ON THE TOP SHELF THIS WEEK

Two books on following Jesus by Bishop Tom Wright:

The Challenge of Jesus: Rediscovering Who Jesus Was and Is.
A study of the historical Jesus, with a “so what does this mean for us now?” discussion of discipleship in our own time.

Following Jesus: Biblical Reflections on Discipleship.
Another look at discipleship, based on six Biblical books and six themes.

Discipleship through relationship:

Karoline M. Lewis. Belonging: 5 Keys to Unlock Your Potential as a Disciple
Finding your own calling and living as one who belongs to Jesus.

What discipleship might look like in today’s Church:

Paul Sparks et al. How Neighbouring Churches are Transforming Mission, Discipleship, and Community.
How faith communities that are rooted in their neighbourhood, look to see where God is already at work there, and actively work with others to collaborate with the Spirit in order to improve and renew it.

THE CHILDREN’S SECTION

Children’s books displayed on the small table in the narthex this week:

Anytime Prayers. Written by Madeline L’Engle, with photographs by Maria Rooney.
The beloved author of A Wrinkle in Time turns her hand to children’s prayers, with praise and thanksgiving in the Prayers of Creation section, activities in Special Times with God, and prayer for times of grief in When Bad Things Happen. A particularly useful book for parents to read with their children.

Sometimes I get Scared: Psalm 23 for Children. Written by Elspeth Campbell Murphy and illustrated by Jane E. Nelson.
The well-loved psalm retold for children.

The Children’s Book of Faith. Edited by William J. Bennett and illustrated by Michael Hague.

A book of stories for young readers (or for reading aloud) that includes Bible stories, fictional tales, biographical sketches, and poems.

To borrow any book, fill out a green loan slip from the small bookcase in the narthex, and put it in the pink box labelled “Library.” If you are returning a book, fill out a yellow return slip, put it in the Library box, and leave your book beside or under the box; please do not reshelve it. Thank you.

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