Trinity Mount Barker

I know I’ve asked before, but I think it’s so important that I’ll keep asking; Are you getting by on little more than one Weet-Bix a week?  I trust that you find the Bible teaching here at Trinity encouraging, stimulating and challenging, and there’s no question that the reading and explaining of the Scriptures is a key part of what we do when we gather.  But is Sunday morning the only time you spend seriously reading and studying the Bible?  If it is, I think you’re getting by on one Weet-Bix a week! Weet-Bix are good for you, nutritious, tasty and all of that, but if you tried to live on only one each week, you wouldn’t be very healthy and you certainly wouldn’t grow.  So let’s make sure we’re not trying to live like that when it comes to our spiritual health.

Of course, reading the Bible isn’t limited to what happens in an “official” Bible Study Group. I’d encourage everyone in our community to spend time individually reading God’s Word and praying regularly, even daily, hence the Daily Reading Notes we’ve made available for the Building A Kingdom teaching series.  But for almost all of us, I’m sure, reading the Bible with others, meeting regularly for that purpose and talking about what we’re learning is a great way to help us get the most out of our Bible reading, to practice good habits and to develop accountability as we live out lives as people of the Word.

Bible Study Groups (BSGs) here at Trinity will be launching in the next few weeks.  There will be a range of groups across the region, including two ladies groups, one of which includes child care.  If you haven’t had a chance to fill in the Bible Study Group Interest Form, please do so on Sunday, or come by the office to collect one, and hand it to a member of staff or drop it in the collection bag on Sunday.  We’d love to hear from you what times and dates and types of groups would be most helpful for you.  We’re hoping this year to add new groups in Nairne and in Woodside/Lobethal, so if you live in or near these areas, we’re especially keen to hear from you!

If you’ve filled in a form, you’ll hear in the next couple if weeks which groups might be a good fit for you.

Please pray for our Bible Study Group leaders as they prepare to lead this year.  We heard in 1 Peter 5 last week how serious the task of shepherding God’s flock is.  Pray that those who lead us will do that well. And please join me in giving thanks to God for their willingness to serve us as we grow from the Word of God!