Christians in Action Book Club
Do you love to read? Do you like to have conversations about the books you read? Has a book (other than the Bible) strengthened your faith? One of the hopes we have for Christians in Action Ministry is to build relationships across our congregations. With this in mind the CIA Book Club has formed. We meet the last Tuesday of the month at 7pm over Zoom and/or in person depending on who is planning to attend. To join the Book Club list click below. Each month we will pick another book to read and discuss. Everyone is welcome!
Interested in joining the CIA Book Club and recieving the Zoom link? Click HERE
Interested in joining the CIA Book Club and recieving the Zoom link? Click HERE
Book of the Month for January Discussion 1/28 @ 7pm
"The Day the World Came to Town" by Jim DeFede
When 38 jetliners bound for the United States were forced to land at Gander International Airport in Canada by the closing of U.S. airspace on September 11, the population of this small town on Newfoundland Island swelled from 10,300 to nearly 17,000. The citizens of Gander met the stranded passengers with an overwhelming display of friendship and goodwill. Over the course of those four days, many of the passengers developed friendships with Gander residents that they expect to last a lifetime. This book recounts the inspiring story of the residents of Gander, Canada, whose acts of kindness have touched the lives of thousands of people and been an example of humanity and goodwill.
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When 38 jetliners bound for the United States were forced to land at Gander International Airport in Canada by the closing of U.S. airspace on September 11, the population of this small town on Newfoundland Island swelled from 10,300 to nearly 17,000. The citizens of Gander met the stranded passengers with an overwhelming display of friendship and goodwill. Over the course of those four days, many of the passengers developed friendships with Gander residents that they expect to last a lifetime. This book recounts the inspiring story of the residents of Gander, Canada, whose acts of kindness have touched the lives of thousands of people and been an example of humanity and goodwill.
Click the image of this month's book to order from Amazon.com (available in paperback, ebook or audiobook)
Book of the Month for February: Discussion 2/25 @ 7pm
"Where God Meets Man" by Gerhard O. Forde
The fundamental theme of the book is the "down-to-earth" character of Luther's theology. In using this theme, Forde points out that we have failed to understand the basic thrust or direction of Luther's theology and that this failure has caused and is still causing us grief. Modern scholarship has demonstrated that Luther simply did not share the views on the nature of faith and salvation that subsequent generations have foisted upon him and used to interpret his thinking. This book attempts to bring the results of some of that scholarship to light and make it more accessible to those who are searching for answers today.
From Pr. Susan, "This is the most clearly written and accessable Theology book I ever read in all the years of theological education. It's SO easy to follow and helped me to better understand God and God's relationship with all of us!"
Click the image of this month's book to order from Amazon.com (available in paperback or ebook)
The fundamental theme of the book is the "down-to-earth" character of Luther's theology. In using this theme, Forde points out that we have failed to understand the basic thrust or direction of Luther's theology and that this failure has caused and is still causing us grief. Modern scholarship has demonstrated that Luther simply did not share the views on the nature of faith and salvation that subsequent generations have foisted upon him and used to interpret his thinking. This book attempts to bring the results of some of that scholarship to light and make it more accessible to those who are searching for answers today.
From Pr. Susan, "This is the most clearly written and accessable Theology book I ever read in all the years of theological education. It's SO easy to follow and helped me to better understand God and God's relationship with all of us!"
Click the image of this month's book to order from Amazon.com (available in paperback or ebook)