The sense of the call : a Sabbath way of life for those who serve God, the church, and the world /
Dawn, Marva J.
The sense of the call : a Sabbath way of life for those who serve God, the church, and the world / Marva J. Dawn. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., c2006. - xii, 315 p. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 296-315).
The courage to be God's servant -- Keeping the Sabbath wholly as a restful manner of life -- The intimate conversation : prayer as learning to rest in grace -- Freedom to say no--and, therefore, yes : learning to cease our busyness -- The principalities and powers : learning to cease listening to the world -- The body is a temple : enjoying the feast of self -- The exhilaration of community : learning to feast as a Sabbath congregation -- Equipping the saints : embracing the community's mission -- Joy in our weakness : embracing the cost of discipleship -- Conducting the symphony : embracing our role as leaders in the church and the world.
0802844596 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780802844590 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2005034328
Church work.
Sabbath.
BV 4400 .D38 2006
The sense of the call : a Sabbath way of life for those who serve God, the church, and the world / Marva J. Dawn. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., c2006. - xii, 315 p. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 296-315).
The courage to be God's servant -- Keeping the Sabbath wholly as a restful manner of life -- The intimate conversation : prayer as learning to rest in grace -- Freedom to say no--and, therefore, yes : learning to cease our busyness -- The principalities and powers : learning to cease listening to the world -- The body is a temple : enjoying the feast of self -- The exhilaration of community : learning to feast as a Sabbath congregation -- Equipping the saints : embracing the community's mission -- Joy in our weakness : embracing the cost of discipleship -- Conducting the symphony : embracing our role as leaders in the church and the world.
0802844596 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780802844590 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2005034328
Church work.
Sabbath.
BV 4400 .D38 2006