Grace Community Church, pastored by John MacArthur, has a very well thought out and helpful position paper on the evangelization of children.  It is worthwhile reading and considering this balanced view of how to deal with the difficult issue of childhood professions.  It seeks to help parents maintain a balance in encouraging the professions of faith in our children, while at the same time proceeding cautiously and not hastily granting assurance to a young child merely based on their profession.  Check it out: http://www.gty.org/media/pdf/Evangelizing_Children.pdf

We are starting a series based on the seminar conducted by Paul Tripp and Tim Lane.  This seminar, which is available on DVD, is based upon Paul Tripp’s excellent book Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands.  Starting Sunday, October 16th, from 9:00 – 10:15 A.M., we will be sharing this material.  “The 12-session seminar applies the principles in the Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands Study Guide and offers an overview of the process of biblical change that will transform the way you think about helping others.”  The purpose of this time of training is to equip and edify the body of Christ at GTCC to be better able to minister to one another, to our families, and to other relationships, in a biblical Christ honoring way.  Each of us has struggles with relationships in some capcity and we need Christ, the Word of God, the Spirit of God and the manifestation of grace and truth in one another, in order to thrive in the complexeties of relationships.  You can order the study book here.  Hope to see you there!