How could churches use art to teach the Bible ?
They could encourage artists or budding artists to paint during services and express themselves and their faith in colour . There is no right or wrong when it comes to art but people need courage not to think about doing it wrong . Children are easier to teach because they are not frightened of colour or making mistakes .
Expressing your faith through a medium such as art is really valuable . Ask yourself , “ What colour is my faith ?”. Spending a whole day with paints and paper can be a fun , engaging way to explore faith .
How do you participate in spiritual life in your church or community ?
I listen to Premier radio because when I go to sleep it ’ s calming . I read The Message for the translations . I ’ ve not found a church to settle in right now so I go to different ones in Swanage . Music appeals to me too , stemming from my Vineyard background in London , as it allows freedom of worship and expression . As a child , I sang hymns in church with my sister Steph , my Dad would change the words and Mum would tell us off for giggling .
You can find out more about Jenny and her work at creativegrace . co . uk
News Round Up
In the current issue of Preach
Preach issue 36 is on the life-giving theme of Sabbath Rest . In an increasingly anxious world , what does God say about work , stillness , and rest , and how do we respond ? Can we resist the urge to work continually ? As leaders and preachers , how can we communicate and live out these truths authentically ?
Sabbath Rest will examine both a biblical grounding and its practical application .
You ’ ll hear from voices across the church spectrum plus our regular columnists , including Helen Paynter on preaching the OT , Ian Paul bringing his insights across scripture , and James Catford on Sabbath rest in the Public Square .
Book of the Month
Don ’ t miss a new monthly feature on preachweb . org - the Preach Book of the Month .
We focus on new titles that we feel are essential reading for preachers and leaders .
Our latest book of the month is The Power of Reconciliation by Justin Welby .
Conflict is as endemic inside the church as it is outside , yet reconciliation and good disagreement should characterise Christian behaviour . With a background in conflict resolution , the Archbishop of Canterbury , Justin Welby , has written this book to challenge all Christians .
Read more at preachweb . org / book-reviews
Interview catch up : Prayer with Tyler Staton
Catch up ( or listen again ) to Tyler Staton as he is interviewed by Charmaine Yip about the risks and delights of prayer . With over 3000 views , this is having an impact on people ’ s lives .
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