Xplorations - Desi Maxwell’s Teaching Ministry

Desi Maxwell says:

“I was born in the middle of the last century. However, the older I get, the more excited and enthusiastic I am about studying and teaching the Bible. I owe so much to so many who have taught me and I simply want to share what I have been given wherever He takes me.”

Born and raised in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, formal education took Desi through Ballymena Academy, on to the University of Ulster then Westminster and Princeton Theological seminaries in the USA. After seven years of pastoral ministry, three in Canada and four in Belfast, Desi began two decades of teaching at Belfast Bible College. Desi remains a senior teaching fellow of the college.

Desi says, “I have discovered the truth of the old adage that you never learn until you teach and my learning has been enriched by opportunities in Eastern Europe, Africa, Central Asia and North America as well as all over the British Isles.”

As a devout family man, Desi’s ministry has been richly enhanced by the three ladies in his life who are an unfailing source of love and practical support: Heather, Desi’s wife and adult daughters Rachel and Vicky.

Handles on the truth - parables that make the truth portable

Parables are like 'handles' - they make it easy to carry away and challenge us to carry out what Jesus taught about the Kingdom of God.

Over the Friday evenings in August (6,13,20,27th) we shall be 'xploring' some of the parables of Jesus
in the conference room at Holy Cross Monastery, Kilbroney, Rostrevor.

Teaching begins at 7.45pm each Friday.

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Thought for the Day titles

The Fish

Clouds

A Long Time

Did Jesus ever go to the theatre?

Jesus never spoke English

Jesus never went to church

First holy thing

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DVD available

Jesus in his Jewish World

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This series of short teaching sessions was recorded on site in Israel. See something of the world that Jesus knew as well as learn about his life and times.

NEW SERIES
NEW VENUE

Weekly teaching series
@ THE HOUSE OF VIC-RYN, in Lisburn.

This series will re-commence
on the 1st Thursday of September
and continue every week onwards

Coffee is available in the restaurant before the class and lunch afterwards.

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The Word in the Wilderness

A 10 day study tour in Israel with a difference.
October 9-19, 2010
'Xplore' the Judean wilderness for 5days reflecting on patriarchs, prophets, John the Baptist and Jesus. Walk the route of the scapegoat!
Spend 5 days 'xploring' the uniqueness of Jerusalem itself.
For more details click on the 'more info' below or call us (92670310) for a flyer

What's on
this week?

Sunday evenings in 1st Lurgan Presbyterian .
Coffee served from 7.45pm
Talk @8.15pm
August 1,8,15,22,29th
Where do we fit into the big picture?

Friday evenings in Holy Cross Monastery, Kilbroney, Rostrevor.
August 7,14,21,28
@7.45pm
Handles on the truth - introducing the parables

Israel 2010-2011
Xplore the land

Travel new routes
Xplore your roots!

Plans are now in hand for two10 day trips in
April & October 2011
Xplore the world of Jesus. Walk in Galilee and then travel up to Jerusalem

THE WORD IN THE WILDERNESS
Planning is now underway for a very different and exciting study tour in October 9-19, 2010 - this tour will take us into the Judean wilderness, xploring caves, walking trails and relating the text to the land. Details will be on line soon

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Thursday evenings
in September

Learning to listen in stereo

4 evenings in HOUSE OF VICRYN
@8pm.

September 9,16,23,30

Join us for coffee and study
of the Bible - xploring how we discover
God's revelation in both testaments.

NAVIGATING THE BIBLE

Change your view of the Bible overnight!

Seminars on Lough Derg
on August 23 and September15
Discover 'the big picture' and read the Bible with new enthusiasm.

Hitting the high notes

We are planning an evening with a difference next year - May 14th, 2011,in fact.
A trained classical singer and a Bible teacher come join forces to present the Scriptures - xploring how the text has inspired great classical composers.

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	Our aim is
	to present Christ from all the Scriptures
	to inform, enthuse and encourage people through teaching
	to help believers grow in appreciation of where we all fit into God’s big plan
	to serve God’s people wherever there is a readiness to explore God’s Word
	to promote a deeper understanding of the text by creating an awareness of the Jewish background

	What to do Next?
	If you are interested in Desi Maxwell coming to teach in your assembly or church meeting then please contact Xplorations as follows:
	T: 028 9267 0310 E: info@xplorations.org

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