FAMILY BIBLE WEEK 2023

JUNE 5-7

 
 
 

The Things of Earth

The world is full of good things.

Ice-cold lemonade. The laughter of children. College football. Scrambled eggs and crispy bacon. But what happens to these earthly pleasures when Jesus shows up? Do the things of earth grow strangely dim? Or does He shine in all that’s fair?

Joe Rigney offers a breath of fresh air to Christians who are burdened by false standards, impossible expectations, and misguided notions of holiness. Steering a middle course between idolatry on the one hand and ingratitude on the other, we are reminded that every good gift comes from the Father’s hand, that God’s blessings should drive us to worship and generosity, and that a passion for God’s glory is as wide as the world.
 
Speaker Bio
Joe Rigney is President and Associate Professor of Theology and Literature at Bethlehem College and Seminary. He is the author of five books including: Live Like a Narnian: Christian Discipleship in Lewis’s Chronicles (Eyes & Pen, 2013), The Things of Earth: Treasuring God by Enjoying His Gifts (Crossway, 2015), Lewis on the Christian Life: Becoming Truly Human in the Presence of God (Crossway, 2018), Strangely Bright: Can You Love God and Enjoy this World? (Crossway, 2020), and More than a Battle: How to Experience Victory, Freedom, and Healing from Lust (B&H, 2021). Joe is also a pastor at Cities Church in St. Paul and serves as a teacher at DesiringGod.
 
Joe and his wife Jenny moved to Minneapolis in 2005 to participate in Bethlehem’s vocational eldership training program. He joined the Bethlehem College and Seminary faculty in 2007. Joe is a teacher who can’t help but tell others about the things that fascinate him, and he is a generalist who is fascinated by a great many things. At Bethlehem, he loves to teach classes on C.S. Lewis, Shakespeare, English literature, political philosophy, Jonathan Edwards, medieval theology and literature. Beyond teaching, writing, and preaching, Joe loves to play baseball with his three sons and spend time with his lovely wife, Jenny.
 
Leading Children’s Ministry: John & Diane Windle with Hairy & Company
This year’s theme: Do the Impossible

“Music and puppets! This is just for the kids, right?” Not exactly. John and Diane’s unique program offers enjoyment for every member of the family. They combine music, comedy, and teaching that together drive home the truths of scripture.

John and Diane Windle have been leading our Family Bible Week children’s ministry for many, many years, and generations have been touched and enjoy coming back for more. John & Diane serve on the staff of Forest Springs Camp & Conference Center in Westboro, Wisconsin, where they spend the summer at camp ministering to young and old alike. During the rest of the year, they travel as an outreach team throughout the Midwest and beyond. Click here to learn more about John & Diane.

 
SCHEDULE
Nightly: 6:30p with Keynote Speaker, Dr. Joe Rigney and Children’s Speakers, the Windles with Hairy & Company
 

Sunday Night

6:30-6:40 Welcome & Singing

6:40-7:40 Session

7:40-7:45 Break

7:45-8:00 Q&A

Monday Night

6:30-6:40 Welcome & Singing

6:40-7:40 Session

7:40-7:45 Break

7:45-8:00 Q&A

Tuesday Night

6:30-6:40 Welcome & Singing

6:40-7:40 Session

7:40-7:45 Break

7:45-8:00 Q&A

Wednesday Night

4:00-6:00 Brat Fry

6:30-6:40 Welcome & Singing

6:40-7:40 Session

7:40-7:45 Break

7:45-8:00 Q&A