About
J.C.Ryle Library is named after Bishop J.C. Ryle. J.C. Ryle was a prolific writer, vigorous preacher, faithful pastor, husband of three wives, [widowed three times: Matilda died in 1847, Jessie died in 1860, Henrietta died in 1889] and the father to five children [1 with Matilta and 4 with Jessie]. He was thoroughly evangelical in his doctrine and uncompromising in his Biblical principles. In 1880, after 38 years in Pastoral ministry in rural England, at age 64, he became the first Anglican bishop of Liverpool. He retired in 1900 at age 83 and died later the same year at the age of 84.
“He [J.C. Ryle] was great through the abounding grace of God. He was great in stature; great in mental power; great in spirituality; great as a preacher and expositor of God’s most holy Word; great in hospitality; great as a writer of Gospel tracts; great as a Bishop of the Reformed Evangelical Protestant Church in England, of which he was a noble defender; great as first Bishop of Liverpool. I am bold to say, that perhaps few men in the nineteenth century did as much for God, for truth, and for righteousness, among the English speaking race, and in the world, as our late Bishop.” - Rev. Richard Hobson, three days after Ryle’s burial in 1900.
This Library is in honor of J.C.Ryle and for the glory of God. J.C.Ryle library includes a wide selection of books, magazines, and DVDs. The library is located inside the Lamb Of God Ministry's building.
“My chief desire in all my writings, is to exalt the Lord Jesus Christ and make Him beautiful and glorious in the eyes of people; and to promote the increase of repentance, faith, and holiness upon earth.”
― J.C. Ryle
Our Mission
The mission of the library is to provide resources and services to support and enhance the quality of Christian ministry, discipleship,
fellowship and worship of the members of "The Lamb of God ministry", and all those to whom they witness. It is also the library's mission to provide materials and services that support the ministries of the church and help individuals to grow in their faith and Christian living. It is the mission of the Library:
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to provide materials and services that promote the work of the church's ministries;
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to make available materials that provide inspiration and knowledge to further the Christian growth of the library users;
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to provide training so that library resources may be used effectively.
Our Vision
Encourage children, youth, and adults to be informed, instructed, and encouraged in their
Christian growth through the reading of good books and use of other materials;
Provide our congregation with current information on what's happening in the world from a
Christian perspective; and
Serve our congregation in the best way possible.