| INTRODUCING THE PTS ~ An
outline of the history, aims and methods of the Society.
JOHN WYCLIFFE : THE MORNING STAR OF THE REFORMATION ~ The life
and work of this precursor to the English Reformers. JOHN HUSS ~ Huss occupied a similar position on the Continent
to Wycliffe in England. * WILLIAM TYNDALE : GOD’S OUTLAW ~ The life, labours and
suffering of the Bible translator to whom we all owe so much. ROWLAND TAYLOR OF HADLEIGH : THE MAN WHO CHEATED THE WORMS! ~
The story of a most godly man, who died for his belief in salvation
by faith alone in Christ. * BILLY BRAY : THE GLORY MAN ~ The story of the conversion of
the Cornish miner, and how God used him and honoured his faith. WILLIAM CAREY ~ A look at the life and work of “the father
of modern missions”. * MARY JONES AND HER BIBLE ~ How Mary saved so long and hard to
buy a Bible. Her story led to the founding of the British and Foreign
Bible Society. * GEORGE MÜLLER : FRIEND OF ORPHANS ~ The man of faith and
prayer who opened homes for orphans in Bristol. * ELIZABETH FRY ~ The story pf the well-to-do Quaker lady who
became a prison reformer. SHAFTESBURY : THE WILBERFORCE OF THE WHITES ~ An address looking
at the life and times of the 7th Earl of Shaftesbury, 1801-1885.
A man for our times. J. C. RYLE : THE MAN OF GRANITE WITH THE HEART OF A CHILD ~ Ryle
spent many years ministering in Suffolk before becoming Bishop
of Liverpool, so there is a local interest to one of Anglicanism’s
truly great men. Can be illustrated with slides. THE HYMNS OF MARTIN LUTHER ~ The reformer wrote some magnificent
hymns, and has something to teach us about modern hymnody. YIELDING TO THE DEMANDS OF LOVE – A CHALLENGE TO US FROM
THE MARTYRS OF EAST ANGLIA ~ An attempt to show that the same commitment
is required from Bible believing Christians today. A DAY TRIP TO THE ISLE OF MAN ~ A “tour” of the Island
by means of slides. Brief description and with spiritual comment.
Has evangelistic content. A CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO NON-CHRISTIAN RELIGIONS ~ How should we
think of religions and their adherents? Is there only one way of
salvation? What of those who have never heard the gospel? AN INTRODUCTION TO HINDUISM ~ Eastern religion is perhaps more
influential in the West than you might think. A look at the origins
and teachings of Hinduism, with some suggestions as to the evangelism
of its followers. AN INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHISM ~ As for Hinduism. THE PILGRIM’S PROGRESS : AN APPRECIATION ~ A brief historical
introduction and a personal view of the riches of this classic
Christian book. JOHN ELIOT : “APOSTLE TO THE INDIANS” ~ An account
of the Puritan’s pioneering missionary labours amongst the
Algonquin Indians of North America.
Please note that the addresses marked with an * can be adapted
for children’s work, each being divided into several lessons
if required. Worksheets and coloured OHP slides are available. |