What am I Doing Here? 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: 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
'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
* 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.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780715141618 |
| ISBN 10 | 0715141619 |
| Title | What am I Doing Here? |
| Author | Hilary Brand |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Church House Publishing |
| Year published | 2008-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 72 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |