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Garden – City: Work, Rest and the Art of Being Human by John Mark Comer

 This book takes a holistic approach to work, life, and leisure. Arguing that each part of daily life should support a strong spiritual life.

He advocates for an approach to work that “builds for the Kingdom of God” and views rest as not just refuelling for more work but for sake of worship, enjoyment, and becoming more like God, who rested after creating the heavens and the earth.

This book is filled with candour and has a lovely and informal tone, Comer injects humour throughout despite the grandiose message. Comer wraps up his intricate argument with quotes from the Bible, as well as such writers as N.T. Wright and Dallas Willard, in support of his view that our redemptive work, alongside purposeful rest, prepares us to reign as God’s servants in the new creation that will be resurrected after evil is destroyed.

We highly recommend this read….

Contact info

Encounter Vineyard, Gretton Road, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, GL54 5EE

info@encountervineyard.org.uk

Sunday at 10 am

Encounter meets every Sunday in Winchcombe for celebrations that start at 10:00 am and that last about 90 minutes. They are informal, welcoming and involve a mix of spirit-filled worship, relevant and real Bible teaching, communion and prayer ministry.

Encounter Kids will take place during the talk allowing the kids to have their own input with creative crafts and stories whilst the parents have quality time to focus on the talk.

Encounter Trust Winchcombe is a UK registered charity no. 1157308

‘VINEYARD’ is a United Kingdom and European Union trade mark registered to Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland. The ‘VINEYARD CHURCHES’ logo, Vineyard ‘grapes’ device and ‘VINEYARD’ with ‘grapes’ device logo are all registered trade marks of Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland. Used here under license. All rights reserved.

Contact info

Encounter Vineyard, Gretton Road, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, GL54 5EE

info@encountervineyard.org.uk

Sunday at 10 am

Encounter meets every Sunday in Winchcombe for celebrations that start at 10:00 am and that last about 90 minutes. They are informal, welcoming and involve a mix of spirit-filled worship, relevant and real Bible teaching, communion and prayer ministry.

Encounter Kids will take place during the talk allowing the kids to have their own input with creative crafts and stories whilst the parents have quality time to focus on the talk.

Encounter Trust Winchcombe is a UK registered charity no. 1157308

‘VINEYARD’ is a United Kingdom and European Union trade mark registered to Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland. The ‘VINEYARD CHURCHES’ logo, Vineyard ‘grapes’ device and ‘VINEYARD’ with ‘grapes’ device logo are all registered trade marks of Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland. Used here under license. All rights reserved.