This group study guide explores the wider themes portrayed in the Birches DVD, which is a poignant story of love, loss and finding faith again. In the film Birches, David finds it hard to handle the death of his wife Jessica. At a reunion with old friends, David discovers that he is not the only one struggling with ghosts from the past, and together they look for a way to make the future shine again. Adrian and Bridget Plass have designed this study guide to enable a safe place for people to discuss the wider issues that arise from watching Birches. Each of the fifteen sections includes a relevant Bible passage, a comment on issues arising from characters and situations occurring in the film, a handful of questions to stimulate discussion, and in some cases, quotations or poems that are relevant to that theme. This discussion guide is to be used in conjunction with the Birches DVD. Content Benefits: This discussion guide helps small groups facilitate conversations around the themes of love, loss and finding hope after watching the Birches DVD. Examines issues such as grief, loss of faith and love Bonus material on the DVD, presented by Adrian Plass, introduces each session Accompanies the Birches film Suitable for a church group to open up discussion on the big questions of life and faith Fifteen sessions include Bible readings, teaching, and questions to start discussions Adrian and Bridget Plass are experienced leaders of retreats and small groups Binding -Paperback Pages - 104 Publisher - Authentic Media

About the Author
Adrian Plass has written over thirty books in the last twenty years, full of his uniquely wry observations about church and Christianity. As well as his biographical books, he has written novels, short stories, and collections of poems and sketches. His live presentations are often hilarious, often poignant, with a combination of humour, poetry and storytelling, but always warm and welcoming. He also leads BRF Quiet Days with his wife Bridget.


Book Information
ISBN 9781788931298
Author Adrian Plass
Format Paperback
Page Count 104
Imprint Authentic Media
Publisher Authentic Media
Weight(grams) 204g