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The Bible Trail A Trek through The Christian Scriptures. Preaching the Whole Bible September 2006 – June 2009. Founding Principles. In 1990, St. Andrew’s Mission and Vision statement affirmed the following: - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The Bible TrailThe Bible Trail A Trek through A Trek through
The Christian ScripturesThe Christian Scriptures
Preaching the Whole BibleSeptember 2006 –
June 2009
Founding PrinciplesFounding PrinciplesIn 1990, St. Andrew’s Mission and Vision
statement affirmed the following:
“… the Christian Church of which St. Andrew’s is a part, is built upon the Word of God, and we as members of St. Andrew’s endeavour to come to know God’s Word endeavour to come to know God’s Word through the Biblethrough the Bible so that we can grow as Christians by living God’s Word.”
Built Upon the Word of GodBuilt Upon the Word of God
The Vision also states…
“We will become a group of biblically-literate biblically-literate ChristiansChristians who discuss the relevance and meaning of God’s Word and apply it to our lives.”
The ConceptThe Concept
Preach every book of the Bible over a period of 2 ½ years
“What’s the Big Picture?”
Breaks would be taken at Advent and Christmas, Lent and Easter, Anniversary Sunday and Mission Awareness Sunday and throughout the summer.
Why Preach the Whole Bible?Why Preach the Whole Bible?
Declining numbers in Bible Study Over the last few years, an average of 5 people
attended any kind of Bible Study opportunity.Sunday morning worship is important to
our members Regular attendance at Sunday morning worship
seems to be a higher priority than participation in programs through the week.
Something to believe inSomething to believe in
May create even more commitment to attending worship regularly
It is hoped that providing the congregation with a plan for preaching the whole Bible will encourage them to commit to being here even more than they already do.
Know Our BibleKnow Our Bible
Will increase Biblical literacy
By 2009, if members commit to the Daily Reading Plan (explained later) they will have read the whole Bible cover to cover.
Our RelationshipsOur Relationships
Will build more relationships along with prayer and pastoral care
Accountability groups (detailed later) will help the membership to keep on track but also will strengthen relationships and mutual care of our members and newcomers.
““That’s the church that is…”That’s the church that is…”Raise the profile of St. Andrew’s in the
community
We will advertise this program and it is hoped that it will attract attention from the local community and increase the numbers of newcomers joining our fellowship.
We will begin the Trail on September 10th, 2006 with an Orientation Session within the service of worship.
Our advertising will be tied to our promotion of the “Open House” event.
Openness and TrustOpenness and Trust
Talk openly about our questions and doubts.
Creates an informed dialogue about the Bible and faith.
Increase our trust of each other as we find forums for open and honest dialogue around issues of faith.
Why “The Bible Trail”?Why “The Bible Trail”?
The creative idea for The Bible Trail: A Trek Through the Christian Scriptures comes from hiking.
All the imagery for the supporting material and other spin-offs will come from hiking.
Hiking?Hiking?
“In hiking the journey is more important than the destination.”
It is the notion of a journey together with God’s Word as our guide that informs this program.
Trail GuideTrail Guide
Daily Reading PlanCalendar with “Rest Stops” (opportunities to
catch up) along the waySuggestions for reading (when, where, with
who, rituals)How to choose a BibleRecommended further reading or resourcesQuestions for personal reflection or discussion
Trail PartiesTrail Parties
Small Accountability Groups called Trail Parties
Group of 8 – 10 with leader
Led by “Trail Blazer” Not necessarily
experts, but fellow travelers
Make a commitment to regular meetings
Offer groups at different levels – Experienced to Beginner
Trail Blazers meet with ministers monthly
SummitSummit
Monthly meetings open to congregation following worship service (e.g. 12:30pm)
Last Sunday of the Month when possibleSimple Lunch providedCo-Led by the ministersQ&A on Daily Readings, Trail Parties, Sermons
The Bible Trail BlogThe Bible Trail Blog
Create a web log or ‘blog’ of The Bible Trail experience
Weekly journal/contributions by the ministers with comments from participants
Could be expansion on sermon material or just thoughts for the journey
Offer Trail Guide on-line either through Blog or with a link to our website
The Bible Trail Hiking ClubThe Bible Trail Hiking Club
Establish a Hiking ClubRegular excursions for fun, fellowship, and
fitnessService opportunity in participating in trail
maintenanceEncourage Trail Parties to participate as a groupPossibly host one very large event either once a
year or as a part of the two and a half years
St. Andrew’s Trail MixSt. Andrew’s Trail Mix
The Trail Guide would include a number of recipes for ‘Trail Mix’
We would encourage members of the congregation to submit their favourites.
Trail Parties would be encouraged to serve St. Andrew’s Trail Mix at their gatherings
Timeline for The Bible TrailTimeline for The Bible Trail Presentation of the
Vision (Spring 2006) Recruitment of “Trail
Blazers” – small group leaders (May – Aug. 2006)
Production of Trail Guide (Mar. – Sept. 2006)
Advertising within congregation and to local community (September 2006)
Organize “Trail Parties” – small groups (early Sept. 2006)
Orientation Session on Sept. 10th in conjunction with the Open House
Embark on the Trek on Sept. 17th, 2006
““Your word is a lamp to my feet, Your word is a lamp to my feet, and and a light to my patha light to my path””
Psalm 119: 105
““In hiking In hiking the journeythe journey is more is more important than the destination.”important than the destination.”
““The journey of one thousand The journey of one thousand miles miles begins with one stepbegins with one step.”.”
““Therefore, since we are surrounded Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and us also lay aside every weight and
the sin that clings so closely, and the sin that clings so closely, and let let us run with perseverance the race us run with perseverance the race
that is set before usthat is set before us, looking to , looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of
our faith…”our faith…”
Hebrews 12: 1-2