What am I Doing Here?: A Beginner's Guide to Church

What am I Doing Here?: A Beginner's Guide to Church

by Dave Walker (Illustrator), Dave Walker (Illustrator), Hilary Brand (Author)

Synopsis

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: * 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

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 72
Publisher: Church House Publishing
Published: 01 Jun 2008

ISBN 10: 0715141619
ISBN 13: 9780715141618

Media Reviews
'Small, low-priced, and with great illustrations by Dave Walker - the UK's deservedly best-known Christian cartoonist.' -- Melanie J. Carroll, owner of Unicorn Tree Books
Author Bio
* Hilary Brand is the best-selling author of Christ and the Chocolaterie and The Sceptic's Guide to the Bible. As an ordinary pew-dweller rather than a church leader, she's in an ideal position to empathise with newcomers. * Dave Walker is one of the best-known Christian cartoonists in the UK. He runs cartoonchurch.com, and contributes the weekly 'Dave Walker Guide to the Church' cartoon in the Church Times.