Crash helmets are to be provided says the publicity material for what the Presbyterian Church is describing as an 'unforgettable adventure' on Route 66.
Not just for 'bookish couch potatoes' this 'amazing journey' involves fuel stops, map reading and negotiating the bends and is even more incredible in that it all takes place in Cookstown!
Roz Stirling, the Presbyterian Church's Drector of Youth and Chuildren's Ministry explains. "Route 66 is the longest road in America connecting the east and west coasts of the US while our Route 66 is a journey through the 66 books of the Bible which connects the message of the word to the culture of today."
Route 66 is five days of bible teaching based at Loughry College in Cookstown from Thursday 25 until Monday 29 August. It's for anyone 17 and over whether 'you're a baffled beginner or have been round more biblical corners that you can remember' and is designed to stretch your mind, open your heart and free your spirit.
Reading the maps and setting the pace on this journey will be two well know bible teachers. Former Executive Vice President at Westminster Seminary and now minister of First Portadown Stafford Carson will lead the evening worship while the morning study sessions will be taken by Dominic Smart, minister of Gilcomston South Church on Aberdeen and visiting lecturer at the Highland Theological College.
Helping travellers 'negotiate the bends' will be an experienced team of seminar leaders including Lorraine Kennedy-Richie, Rodger Crooks, David Montgomery, Paul Bailie, Andrew Smith and James Burnett. Carefully constructed workshops will look in greater depth at specific sections of the Bible including Isaiah, Luke and Galations giving an opportunity for everyone to dig a little deeper into their faith.
"We hope that through Route 66 young people will discover more about the Bible than they ever thought possible, develop new study skills, enjoy wonderful worship, make great friends and have a lot of fun," continues Roz Stirling.
"Route 66 is about improved head knowledge and a changed heart. We don't study the Bible simply to become more knowledgeable but so that we can connect faith and culture in a meaningful and practical way."
Some 'driving licences' are still available for the journey along Route 66 and can be applied for at the Presbyterian Youth and Children's Ministry Office at Church House, Belfast, Tel 028 9032 2284, email: yac@presbyterianireland.org
Issued by Stephen Lynas, Presbyterian Information Services. Info@PresbyterianIreland.org
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