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Christmas Extras
by Group. A book of Christmas activities which are rooted in faith and wrapped in fun. Themes include, Getting ready for Jesus, Angel announcements, Jesus is born and Wise men worship.
eMerge 3.0
by Mat Milthaler. A separate curriculum for Junior high and Senior high youth. The curriculum is composed of three units which include Trick my Llife, I'm Third, and Arise. This resource contains a director's guide, DVD, small group leader's guide for junior high and small group leaders guide for senior high. Each small group leader's guide also contains a CD with power point and handouts.
Faith Lessons on the Early Church
by Ray Vander Laan. A DVD small group curriculum of 5 sessions which explores the development of the early church in Israel and Turkey. It is filmed on location.
Faith Lessons on the Life and Ministry of the Messiah
by Ray Vander Laan. An 8 session small group DVD Bible Study filmed on location in Israel. This study looks at the cultural perspectives surrounding even well-known scripture passages.
Faith Lessons on the Promised Land
by Ray Vander Laan. A 5 session small Group DVD curriculum that takes your group to ancient times, places and customs. This study has compelling biblical content and requires minimal preparation time.
Hospitality Risking Welcome
by David Jenkins. A 12 week study that explores what it means to give and receive welcome. Topics include, receiving welcome, risking welcome, risking worship, and risking justice.
Jesus Mean and Wild
by Mark Galli. Foreword by Eugene Peterson. Many Christians are used to the idea of a meek and mild Jesus. Counter to these prevalent notions, this study examines 17 passages form the Gospel of Mark that portray an untamable Messiah.
Loved by God
By Liz Curtis Higgs. A DVD study based on people from the book of Genesis 25, 27-29. Liz Curtis Higgs explores the struggle between wanting to do the right thing and wanting to do your thing.
Not Your Parents' Offering Plate
by J. Clif Christopher. Foreword by Bill Easum. People don't give to church because we don't offer them a compelling vision of the good their gifts will achieve. This book describes the problems churches are facing in their stewardship efforts. We need to show potential givers the impact that their gifts will provide.
Yes, Lord, I Have Sinned But I Have Several Excellent Excuses
A video study featuring James W. Moore. A 12 session DVD in a
conversational style Bible Study. The book covers the sins of hostility,
overreaction, and discusses grace and redemption.
Previously Listed
Becoming the Beloved Community
Horizons. People of faith working together to eradicate racism. Building an inclusive, caring community through dialogue; a resource for Presbyterian women to engage in dialogue and action to dismantle racism. Resource guide (3 c.) and DVD video (60 min.) with guide for leading discussions in four 15-min. segments.
Contemplative Youth Ministry
by Mark Yaconelli. Practicing the presence of Jesus. An organic approach to youth ministry, allowing you to create meaningful silence, foster covenant communities, engage students in contemplative activities, and maximize spontaneity.
Living with Purpose in a Worn-Out Body
by Missy Buchanan. Spiritual encouragement for older adults. Meditations of the heart --full of faith and hope. An invitation to remember that God's energies are at work silently and powerfully all throughout life.
Reading the Bible with the Damned
by Bob Ekblad. A demonstration of how to bridge the gaps to every realm of society by showing how to engage people from all walks of life with practical suggestions on how to lead discussions on Old and New Testament passages.
The View from Under the Pew
by Diane Winters Johnson. This beautifully illustrated storybook introduces children to the true story of Walter, a Seeing Eye dog who assists Pastor Diane in her daily ministries at the church
Wired for a Life of Worship
by Louie Giglio. Student edition of the Air I Breathe. Includes 30 days of note pages with inspirational scripture.