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Elders Reading - The book your Pastor wishes you would read (but is too embarrassed to ask)

 

 

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We discuss a few pages of a book every Elders meeting because we want to keep growing personally as disciples and learning as leaders.  Our first book by Christopher Ash was based on Hebrews 13.17 which says: “Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority…Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you

The main part of the book is 7 chapters on how to make a Pastor's life a joy. 

1) Daily repentance and eager faith (2 John v4)
“Whatever work they may have left behind they became a Pastor because they dream and yearn and long that men and women should bring honour to God by walking in the truth, by following Jesus with fresh faith and honest repentance as they themselves seek to do.” (pp39-40)

2) Committed belonging (Hebrews 10:24-25)
“You and I have no idea just what a motivating effect our simple regular presence can have…” (p56)

3) Open honesty (2 Corinthians 6:11-13)
“A pretending church demotivates deeply.” (p63)

4) Thoughtful watchfulness (1 Tim 4:12-16)
“We want our Pastors to make progress, both in their godliness and in their doctrine.  We do not want them to be static, stuck, stationary.  We long for them to be visibly growing.  And so we will want to help them.”  (p72)

5) Loving kindness (Acts 28:15)
Considers practical care that can make a big difference.

6) High Expectations (1 Timothy 3:1)
Discusses not lowering standards and letting your Pastor get away with sin.  His godliness should matter to us all.

7) Zealous submission (1 Peter 5:5)
Considers authority and following the Elders' lead so long as it’s a gospel direction.

Working through this as Elders gave us great encouragement that as someone said “the Tab isn’t miles away.”  When I arrived John Woods said: “if they care for you as they have cared for Anne and I you’re in for a lot of love.”  And that’s what we’re finding.  So we thank God.

The crucial take-home of the book is the need for real partnership between the church membership and leadership.  Watching out for, loving and caring for each other.  And that most benefit comes to the whole church when the leadership's job is a joy and not a burden. 

Do let us know if you’d like to borrow our copies of this.  We thought it was so good we’re giving it to all new members from now on. 

Book details - 
The book your Pastor wishes you would read (and is too embarrassed to ask)
Christopher Ash
The Good Book Company, 2019.
https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk/the-book-your-pastor-wishes-you-would-read


 

 

Barnaby, 16/06/2021
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Barnaby 4 Hello, my name is Barnaby, and I am the Pastor here at Lancing Tab. The aim of this website is just to give you a flavour of who we are and what we're about as a church.
 

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We’re a church for the whole community in and around Lancing. Come as you are whatever doubts and questions you have.

icon3 As a church family, we all face different challenges, but we believe the Bible’s message about Jesus’ love and rescue are what we most need.
 
icon2 We meet at our building on North Road (next to the Co-op) at 10.30am each Sunday. It’s free and informal with tea, coffee, and kids’ groups.
 
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Sat Nav Postcode BN15 9BB

Our address is:
105 North Road
Lancing
West Sussex
BN15 9BB

There is limited street parking around the Tab. A public car park in North Farm Road is a two-minute walk. The charges for the cark park are £1 on Sundays.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There are disabled toilets available.

 
 

Sundays...

 


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Our 10:30am service is simple and informal and normally runs for just over an hour. People wear anything from T-shirts to suits. You are welcome to bring kids of any age. 
 
We do the following:
  • Share news – because we’re a family.
  • Sing – because we love God.
  • Confess sin – because we don’t want to pretend, we’re anything but people in need of grace.
  • Look at the Bible – because that’s how we listen to God.
  • Pray – to ask God for his help.
  • We might have a baptism or take the Lord’s supper - to celebrate Jesus’ rescue.
  • We have coffee afterwards - to take real time together.


What about my kids?


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We love having the noise of lively children – so don’t worry!   They stay for the first 15 minutes of the service and then head to some excellent groups.  (Link to Itab) Creche (0-3), 4-10s group, and 11-15s group.   Older teens stay in the service.

Children stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service for the welcome, songs and notices. We really value worshipping God all together as a family. At the end of the notices someone will announce that it’s time for the younger members to go to their various groups. 

The kids group activities vary depending on the age but usually there is a friendly welcome, bible stories, testimonies, praying, music, craft, drama, fun games, and free play. Please pick your children up as soon as the service finishes.

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team. 
 
 
 

More than a Sunday...

 

While Sundays are a fantastic way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our pastoral groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet during the week, some daytime, and some evenings. 

 
kidslogo Kid’s club (£1 per child)
Reception to year 6
Wednesday 6-7pm, term time
Lots of fun. Bible stories. Hide and seek. Sports. Tuck shop!
 
Toddler Group Toddler group (£1 entry)
Wednesday 10-11.15am, term time.
Toys, craft, and songs. A chance for parents to meet and chat and have a cup of coffee.
 
Youth Youth group (£1 entry)
School years 7-11
Wednesday 7.30pm, term time.
Lots of fun. Opportunities to ask questions about the Christian faith. Games, trips to the beach, camping and much more!
 
senior Older people’s group
Tuesday fortnightly, 10.30am.
Hymns, prayer, Bible talk, coffee, and biscuits. A great place for friendship - all welcome.
 
coffee Cafe in the church
1st and 3rd Saturdays, 10am-12.
Free coffee and cake. Kids toys. A friendly space.
 
 

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