We now have copies of ‘ Disability and the Gospel ’, a great book by Michael S . Beates , with a foreword by Joni Eareckson Tada . It looks at how God uses our brokenness to display his grace . Michael works through key Bible passages on brokenness and disability while answering hard questions , and offers helpful principles for believers and their churches . He shows us how to embrace our own brokenness and then to embrace those who are more physically and visibly broken , bringing hope and vision to those of us who need it most .

The author ’ s concern with disability issues began nearly 30 years ago when his eldest child was born with multiple profound disabilities . Now , as more families like his are affected by a growing number of difficulties ranging from Down ’ s syndrome to autism to food allergies , the need for church programs and personal paradigm shifts is greater than ever .

You can order a copy from our website for £ 14.99 . While you ’ re there , we encourage you to take a look at the wide range of other books , and our own resources , including the new stewards cards .

Available now in the TTR shop

Following the partnership with UCCF ( The Christian Unions ) started up last year , we ’ re pleased to be able to say that we have now also made a connection with Fusion . This student Christian movement equips students for a life of mission and discipleship at university and serves churches by encouraging them to be at the heart of student mission . Fusion have kindly published a blog post from Through the Roof , which you can find in the blog section at www . fusionmovement . org . They have also posted a link to our student version of Be a Roofbreaker , which you can download from our own website shop .

We ’ re passionate about seeing student Christian groups reach out to disabled students on their campuses . Student life can be a lonely experience if you have a disability , and Christian students have a great role to play in sharing God ’ s love and laying the foundations for a truly inclusive church of the future , where all of us belong and all of us contribute .

We ’ re excited to offer several holidays and retreats this year . They ’ re filling up fast , and some are already approaching capacity , but it ’ s always worth asking ! Here ’ s a reminder of what ’ s happening when . Please phone the office if you are interested in coming along . Helpers are also always required , particularly for Babbacombe , so if you could spare some time to help someone take a holiday , please get in touch .

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