Tuesday afternoon Bible study: Ruth 2.
Friday morning: Evangelism on the market.
Saturday evening: Youth group, still going through Christianity Explored.
Sunday: preaching on John 6:1-15 (The feeding of the 5000), my colleague preaches in St Brieuc.
I went to St-Brieuc yesterday afternoon to see “The Mark experiment” (Marc: l’expérience). Basically, it is the gospel of Mark presented as a drama. There is no fuss, no costumes. The actors move freely around the audience. I had heard about it, and it was good to see it for myself.
I enjoyed it. But I still have problems with the idea that it is legitimate to represent Christ, and I did not find it as powerful as clear gospel preaching. I could see some people following the play from Mark’s gospel, which is great.
Would I use it as an Evangelistic tool? Maybe not on its own. In my opinion, it would have been great if they people in St-Brieuc had offered a series of Bible studies on Marc afterwards, or some other series of Evangelistic Bible studies.
English speakers can find more information on the Mark Drama website here: themarkdrama.com.
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[/amazon_link]The author of the French version of “The Bible for Dummies” (La Bible pour les nuls) is an Evangelical Pastor. I remember him coming to my house when I was a child. His wife was brought up with my mum and he would have known my grandparents quite well. But there hasn’t been any contacts for many years. He was giving a conference in St Brieuc last night on “Is the Bible relevant today?”
Youth group tonight, fourth session of Christianity explored: why did Jesus die? Only two are able to come.
Sermon preparation for tomorrow: John 5:17-30: We must honor the Son because he is in all his works equal with the Father.
I am also taking the Tuesday afternoon Bible study for the next 4 weeks and need to decide on what we are going to do.
It was good to attend the Carey ministers conference this week. There were several goals to the trip: get refreshed spiritually off course, but also networking (getting to know people and getting them to know me). All the conferences were excellent and thought provoking. Bruce Ware on the Spirit filled Messiah was the highlight of the week. For some reports of the week, have a look at Gary Brady’s blog. The first post is here.
I was able to meet some fellow UFM missionaries and a member of the UFM council, and to arrange two meetings for my deputation trip in April. I also had the opportunity to speak a little about our work during the sharing time on Wednesday afternoon. On this occasion quite a few leaflets, prayer cards and newsletters went.
I am off to Britain this afternoon where I will attend the Carey Conference near Derby. I am flying to London this afternoon. Esther will take me to the airport, 100km away. Thanks for your prayers. I will then stay overnight in North London with Esther’s sister and her husband. I have a lift from LTS tomorrow. The conference finishes on Thursday and I am flying back from Stansted on Friday afternoon.
I am looking forward to catch up with a few people and to meet new folks as well as to benefit from good ministry.