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AuthorFirstName |
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Reformed and Feminist
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Women's Concerns
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Book
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van Wijk-Bos
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Johanna
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1991
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This is an exploration of the nature and function of biblical authority in Christian feminism. From a Reformed/Calvinist perspective, the author demonstrates the importance of sola Scriptura for feminist biblical studies.
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1
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Sister Earth
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Ecology
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Book
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Camera
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Helder
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1990
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The Brazilian Bishop offers a collection of thoughts, ideas, and poetry to engage people in the school of the universe and the school of God.
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1
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Responses to 101 Questions on the Bible
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Bible Background/History
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Book
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Brown
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Raymond
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1990
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Questions covered include translations of the Bible, interpretation, church guidance, literalism, Jesus' birth, words and deeds, resurrection, sacraments, early church administration, and how the church has changed.
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1
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Food For Christian Thought
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Strategies - Intergenerational
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Book
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Younger
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Barbara
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1991
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These thirty-five programs for church gatherings offer people a structured way to make events Bible-centered and spiritually rewarding.
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1
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Woman of the Word
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Bible Studies
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Book
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Sleevi
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Mary Lou
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1989
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Poetry and art that speak powerfully of 15 Biblical women.
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1
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Rembrandt and the Bible
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Bible Background/History
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Book
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Mayer
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A. Hyall
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1979
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17th century Dutch artist Rembrandt portrays with intimacy scenes that explore human condition. He is drawn to situations where ordinary people are transformed through contact with divine presence.
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1
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The God Named Hallowed
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Prayer
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Book
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Killinger
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John
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1988
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A step by step journey through the Lord's Prayer.
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1
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Bible Speaks to You
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Bible Interpretation
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Book
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Brown
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Robert McAfee
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1955
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Basic study book about the Bible that pushes reader to a love and excitement of learning more.
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1
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Lift Up Your Hearts
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Prayer
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Book
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Mowchan
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Carolyn
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1991
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This resource offers guidance on preparing and leading devotions. Included are discussions of communication, preparation, delivery, and innovation. Ideas are given for each month.
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1
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God is Like
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God/Theology
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Book
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Walters
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Julie
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1974
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Three parables about God: a rock, a spark, and a breath of wind.
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1
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Attention Grabbers for 4th - 6th Graders
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Strategies - Youth
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Book
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Lynn
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David
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1990
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Crowd breakers, relationship builders, skits, riddles, Bible brain teasers for 8 - 12 year olds.
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1
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Path Through Scripture
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Bible Studies
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Book
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Link
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Mark
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1987
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This is the story of the Bible in nontechnical language with activites, discussion topics and prayer exercises for groups and individuals.
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1
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Three in One
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God/Theology
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Book
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Marxhausen
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Joanne
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1973
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A masterpiece of child theology. Three persons in one God? Hard to believe until they see it like an apple
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1
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Amen
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Bible Activities
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Game
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1981
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Bible facts game with 5 levels of difficulty for 2-20 players, 8 and older.
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1
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Appropriating the Bible
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Bible Studies
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Book
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David
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1981
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Five sessions to explore the Bible and use it in every day decision making.
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1
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Bible Moments With Motions
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Bible Activities
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Book
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Magers
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Mary
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1984
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Teaching the books of the Bible using rhythms.
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1
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Bible Puzzle Time
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Bible Activities
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Game
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Graham
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Kathy
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1976
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Puzzles about Jesus.
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1
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Bible Quiz Book
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Bible Activities
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Game
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Jacobs
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J. Vernon
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1976
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Variety of puzzles, quizzes.
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1
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Bible Cards
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Bible Activities
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Game
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Thirteen line drawings from Good News Bible with short story on reverse side.
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1
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Opening the Bible with Children
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Bible Activities
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Book
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Griggs
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Patricia
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1986
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This book shows teachers how to integrate Bible skills into the church school curriculum. It discusses factors to consider when giving Bibles to children. It contains 33 easily used games, puzzles and worksheets.
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1
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Seeds of Paradise
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Bible Activities
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Book
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Reilly
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Mary V.
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1984
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A collection of things to do and make based on Christian history and customs. This book gives a brief account of use of plants and flowers in religious ritual.
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1
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Using Biblical Simulations
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Bible Activities
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Book
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Neff
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Robert
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1973
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Instructions for the reenactment of events from the Bible with a guide for subsequent discussion.
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1
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Ways to Use the Scripture Cards
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Bible Activities
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Game
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Griggs
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Donald
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Thirty-five line drawings on cards with explanation on back. Stimulates conversation about the Biblical stories.
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1
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If You Lived in Bible Times
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Life in Bible Times
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Book
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Williamson
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Nancy
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1981
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A help to enable children to look back in time and put themselves in homes, school, marketplace of the Holy Land.
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1
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Beasts, Birds, and Fish of the Bible
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Life in Bible Times
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Book
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Peelman
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Nancy
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1975
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Text and pictures.
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1
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Food in the Bible
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Life in Bible Times
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Book
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Mayo
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Sybil
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1974
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Biblical stories for children about food.
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5
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How People Lived in Bible Times
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Life in Bible Times
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Book
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Greene
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Carol
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1980
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Stories, pictures and activities about exiles in Egypt and Babylon.
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1
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In Jesus' Day
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Life in Bible Times
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Book
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Witter
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Evelyn
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1980
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How and why book about what it was like in Jesus' day.
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2
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Plants of the Bible
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Life in Bible Times
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Book
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Peelman
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Nancy
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1975
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Scripture references, text, illustrations concerning plants, trees, and flowers of the Bible.
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1
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Trees in the Bible
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Life in Bible Times
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Book
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Odor
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Ruth
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6 lessons and activities for children based upon trees in the Bible.
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1
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Teacher's Guide to Using Arch Books with Children
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Bible Teaching Methods
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Book
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Ulmer
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Louise
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1982
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Projects, memory verses, background for beginning teachers with little time.
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1
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Transforming Bible Study
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Bible Teaching Methods
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Book
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Wink
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Walter
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1980
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New approach to group Bible study using Biblical form criticism and current knowledge of brain.
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1
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Using the Bible in Groups
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Bible Teaching Methods
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Book
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Hestenes
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Roberta
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1985
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Practical handbook tells how to organize a group, who can lead it, how to prepare for it. Twenty Bible study methods, indexes of subjects and Bible references are included.
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1
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Telling Your Story with the Telephone
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Evangelism
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Pamphlet
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1992
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This pamphlet has ideas for using the phone to bring in new members, keep in touch with present members, offer prayer, counseling, participate in telecommunications, inform members of breaking news.
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3
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Good News Women -Concern Magazine
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Bible Studies
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Pamphlet
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1987
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Focus on Good News Women, a 9 session Bible Study by Eunice Poethig
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1
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Matthew's Portrait of Christ
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Jesus Life/Ministry
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Video
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Craddock
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Fred
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1988
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Fred Craddock focuses on the continuity between Jesus and Judaism, church and synagogue, the teaching ministry of Jesus, the authority of Jesus both as teacher on earth and judge at the end of time.
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1
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The Personnel Functions of Session
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Leadership
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Video
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Lakes & Prairie
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Synod of
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1990
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Guidance for Session Personnel committees of small, medium and large congregations.
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1
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Rightful Use: Church Practices and Copyright Law
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Communion
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Pamphlet
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Staff
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Legal Services
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1991
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Provides guidance for use of copyrighted music, tapes and broadcasts, Print and Video.
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1
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Martin the Cobbler
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God/Theology
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Video
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Tolstoy
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Leo
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1991
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This is the story of a cobbler who lives alone, is sad, has given up on life and wants to die. An old friend invites him to a winter festival but is turned down. A holy man leaves a Bible that needs rebinding. Martin reads the Bible and comes alive
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1
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Breaker 1 - 9: On Putting It Together
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Bible Studies
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Book
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Coleman
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Lyman
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1976
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Sixteen growth experiences and Bible studies to dare to be part of this new thing God is up to in the world today.
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1
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Christian Caregiving
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Pastoral Care
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Book
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Haugk
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Kenneth
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1984
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This book shows how Christians can overcome common obstacles and learn to make positive use of daily opportunities for community-building through sharing and caring.
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2
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Creative Activities for Small Youth Groups
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Strategies - Youth
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Book
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Rice
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Wayne
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1991
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Over 170 games, special events and service projects suited for small groups in a variety of spaces and circumstances.
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1
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Good News Women
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Bible Studies
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Magazine
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Poethig
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Eunice Blanchard
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1987
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Nine session Bible study in Concern magazine.
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1
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Developing Faith in Young Adults
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Strategies - Young Adult
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Book
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Gribbon
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Robert
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1990
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Ideas for effective ministry with 18-35 year olds based on a decade of research on this age group is provided by Robert Gribbon.
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1
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How To Reach Baby Boomers
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Evangelism
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Book
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Easum
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William
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1991
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An explanation of programs, preaching, and leadership styles that help bring baby boomers from a lifestyle of self-fulfillment to one of self-denial for the causes related to the ministry of Jesus Christ
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1
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44 Ways to Expand the Teaching Ministry of Your Church
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Planning for Education
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Book
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Schaller
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Lyle
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1992
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How to identify the priorities for education in the church is shown. An expanded education program is the least costly way to grow a church and second best way, after preaching, to attract new members.
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1
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Eight Special Studies
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Bible Studies
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Book
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Kilgore
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Lois
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1976
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One hundred eight learning centers such as happiness, fear, tradition, obedience, sin, forgiveness, justice, faith.
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2
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You Can Increase Sunday School Attendance
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Evangelism
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Book
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Sorenson
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Nancy
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1991
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This guide focuses on how to form a steering group, set goals and organize a task force, involve the congregation, and reach out to the community.
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1
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Giving Book
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Bible Studies
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Book
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Thompson
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Paul
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1985
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Involving youth in Scripture dealing with giver, gifts, and giving. Ideas for recreation, community building, experiential learning.
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2
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God of Our Mothers: Seven Biblical Women Tell Stories
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Bible Studies
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Cassette
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Kirk
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Martha Ann
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1985
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Two cassettes, discussion guide for listening, prayer or study about Sarah, Hagar, Miriam, Ruth, Susanna, Mary Magdalene, Martha and women of early church.
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1
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God's Word in Our World
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Bible Studies
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Pamphlet
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Brueggemann
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Walter
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1973
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Eight Bible studies and discussion guides for small groups based on brief meditation by author.
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1
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Helping Youth Interpret the Bible: A Teaching Resource
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Bible Studies
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Book
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Gobbel
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A. Roger
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1984
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Provides the setting in which young people share in the task of learning. Gives them opportunity to be active participants in Biblical interpretation as part of life learning and living as Christians.
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3
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Huddle on Christian Team Building
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Bible Studies
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Book
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Coleman
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Lyman
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1976
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16 spiritual growth experiences for young people in a group. Topics include team building, value clarification and Bible study.
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1
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History of Women for Children
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Women's Concerns
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Book
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Epstein
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Vivian
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1984
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This book describes the history of Western culture, specifically the United States as seen through a woman's eyes.
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1
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Small Groups: Getting Started
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Personal Growth - Adults
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Book
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Braden
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Suzanne
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1989
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Suggestions on discovering what groups are needed, how to conduct organizational meetings, and how to choose a leader.
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1
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Kerygma Resource Book
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Bible Studies
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Book
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Walther
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James A.
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1977
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Covers the Bible comprehensively for adult study groups.
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1
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O Foolish Galations! Who Has Bewitched You?
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Bible Studies
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Book
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Mails
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Thomas
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Study book on Paul's letter. 14 sessions.
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1
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Questions for Christians
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Bible Studies
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Book
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Taylor
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Donald B.
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1978
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Study of I Corinthians as it applies to churches today.
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1
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Remember and Go Forth
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Bible Studies
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Magazine
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Todd
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Judith
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1986
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9 session Bible study about God's covenant with the community of faith.
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1
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Parables: The Greatest Stories Ever Told
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Stories/Parables
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Book
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White
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John
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1988
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Twelve studies for individuals or groups which includes 13 study questions for each of the parables.
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1
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Gospel Dramas
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Lent/Easter
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Book
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Nadasdy
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Dean
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1985
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Twelve plays for worship in Lent and other seasons.
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1
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Who Is This Man, Jesus?
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Bible Studies
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Book
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Meili
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Janet & Phillip
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1982
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Simulation of TV news team covering 43 episodes of Jesus' life. Scripture references, historical notes, prayers, discussion questions.
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1
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Women in the Bible
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Bible Studies
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Book
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Mayo
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Sybil
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1974
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Five copies each of six lessons and activities for use in Sunday evening or weekday classes.
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5
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Celebrating Holidays and Holy Days
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Activities
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Book
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Weaver
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Judy
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1989
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Ideas, crafts, games and recipes for families and churches to celebrate Christian and Jewish holidays and holy days.
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1
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You and Me, Lord
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Bible Studies
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Book
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McClelland
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W. Robert
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1976
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An attempt to rediscover the value of the Bible as a resource for faith and life, 2 volumes. Include leader's guide.
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1
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A Gathering of Spirit
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Racial & Ethnic Ministry
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Book
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Brant
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Beth
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1984
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A collection of poems, short stories by North American Indian Women.
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1
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Clown Ministry Skits for All Seasons
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Clowning
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Book
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Shaffer
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Floyd
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1990
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Skits for holidays and celebrations including Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, Birthdays and more.
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1
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Women of the Bible
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Bible Studies
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Pamphlet
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|
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1977
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A scriptographic booklet that describes briefly who they were and their significant contributions to others.
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1
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God Calls Us to Live in the Spirit
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Bible Studies
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Book
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Allison, Jr.
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James
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1982
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Course includes the Spirit at work, the gifts and fruits of the Spirit, spiritual maturity, grace, examples of spiritual living. 13 sessions.
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1
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Empowered By The Spirit
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Men's Concerns
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Video
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|
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1991
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This video approaches the issues of male identity, rites of passage and role models from the perspective of a Christian Men's Fellowship tackling those issues. This video is based on a Christ-centered spirituality that leads to wholeness.
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2
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Visions of Hope
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Disciples Heritage
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Video
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Reconciliation offerings are making a difference. Featured are two ministries supported by the Disciples race and poverty fund. Especially moving are scenes of children visiting their mothers in a maximum-security prison.
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1
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Built on the Rock
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Bible Studies
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Book
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Waddell
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Dale
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1980
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Study of Peter, our journey and humanness, and the church's claim that Jesus is Messiah. 4 sessions.
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1
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Rivalries
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Bible Studies
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Book
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Sundquist
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Ralph
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1978
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Study of story of Jacob and Esau and how rivalries affect people today. Exploration of forgiveness and possibility of God's having a purpose for people.
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2
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Peacemaking in Genesis
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Bible Studies
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Book
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|
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1987
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5 sessions that look at personal peace, peace between individuals, peace from brokenness, the call to be world peacemakers, the task of stewardship of creation.
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1
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Light of The World
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Music
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Book
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Strathdee
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Jim and Jean
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1982
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Collection of 11 songs
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0
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Bible Authors
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Bible Activities
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Game
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Card game for all ages.
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1
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Bible Bowl Family Game
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Bible Activities
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Game
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|
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1982
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Game of facts in 36 categories.
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1
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Bible Charades
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Bible Activities
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Game
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|
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1976
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Card game
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1
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Bible Daughters
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Bible Activities
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Game
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|
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1976
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Game for all ages
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1
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The A B C's of Proverbs
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Old Testament
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Pamphlet
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|
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1975
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Selected proverbs for young and old in an illustrated booklet.
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1
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Abraham
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Old Testament
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Cassette
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Stewart
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Stan and Pauline
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1984
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Musical which will touch all ages and is easily produced with a choir and small mime group.
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1
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In Loving Partnership
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Music
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Book
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Strathdee
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Jim and Jean
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1983
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A collection of 11 songs with the theme of relationship - partnership with God, each other and the earth.
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1
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Ark Book of Riddles
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Old Testament
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Book
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Shofner
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Myra
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1980
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Old Testament Riddles.
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1
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Song of Hope
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Music
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Book
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Strathdee
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Jim and Jean
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1985
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A collection of 13 songs of hope
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1
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Worship Song
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Music
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Book
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Strathdee
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Jim and Jean
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1987
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A collection of music for worship - openings, prayer, offering, communion, and closings
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0
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Come Let Us Sing
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Music
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Book
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Strathdee
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Jim and Jean
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1987
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A Collection of 14 songs for use in worship.
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1
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Books of the Old Testament
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Old Testament
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Pamphlet
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Booth
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Julianne
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1981
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Arch story book of the Old Testament.
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1
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Jubilee
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Music
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Cassette
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Strathdee
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Jim and Jean
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1988
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A collection of 14 songs. Includes cassette tape.
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1
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Creative Word
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Old Testament
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Book
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Brueggemann
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Walter
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1982
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Canon as model for Biblical education. Study of Torah, Prophets, Wisdom literature.
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1
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Daniel and the Lion's Den
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Old Testament
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Video
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|
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1986
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A cartoon of the story of Daniel seen through the eyes of 3 young visitors from the 20th century.
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1
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David and Goliath - video
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Old Testament
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Video
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|
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1986
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An animated cartoon of the story of David and Goliath as seen through the eyes of 3 young visitors of the 20th century.
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1
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Putting Our Lives on the Line
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Men's Concerns
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Pamphlet
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White
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Edward A.
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1991
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In 17 sessions, this resource offers men challenges to think about the meaning of your everyday life, consider their call to ministry, and ask the church for support.
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1
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The Life of David
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Old Testament
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Book
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Fourman
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Larry
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1990
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This 10 session study of the life of King David help get a glimpse of into the personal and spiritual relationships of David. David's response to God's covenant is a model for us today.
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1
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David the King
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Old Testament
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Pamphlet
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Nordtvedt
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Matilda
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1990
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In 6 lessons with 34 large picture flash cards, children can learn about David as king, David returning the ark, David and Mephilbosheth, Bathsheba, and Absalom.
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1
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Handbook of Themes for Preaching
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Bible Interpretation
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Book
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Cox
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James
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1992
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Experts from various fields offer concise definition, analysis, and discussion of nearly 100 preaching topics including decision-making, poverty, incarnation, stewardship, violence, education, wealth, jealousy.
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1
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat -cassette
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Old Testament
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Cassette
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Webber
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Andrew
|
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Recording of musical and script.
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1
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Joseph Saga
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Old Testament
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Cassette
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Harrell
|
John
|
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Documents a telling of the Joseph cycle. The storytelling replaced the reading of the Old Testament selections at the Sunday service attended by children and adults.
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1
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Joshua and the Battle of Jericho
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Old Testament
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Video
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|
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1986
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Animated story of Joshua and the Battle of Jericho as seen through the eyes of 3 young visitors of the 20th century.
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1
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Joshua - Judges
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Old Testament
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Video
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|
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1986
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8 sessions, to help people look at the conquest and settlement of Canaan, the role of women leaders, and relate these early stories of God's people to the modern Middle East. Guidebook.
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1
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Kingdom of David
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Old Testament
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Book
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|
|
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Chart, notes and map; history of David's life.
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1
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King, Warrior, Magician, Lover
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Men's Concerns
|
Book
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Moore
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Robert
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1990
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This resource is about rediscovering the archetypes of the mature masculine.
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1
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Man Who Won Without Fighting
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Old Testament
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Book
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McCall
|
Yvonne Holloway
|
|
The story of Gideon regarding God's merciful and surprising deliverance.
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1
|
|
Moses
|
Old Testament
|
Video
|
|
|
1986
|
The story of Moses as seen through the eyes of three young visitors from the 20th century. Animated and in color.
|
1
|
|
Sealed in Christ
|
Presbyterian Heritage
|
Book
|
Mulder
|
John
|
1992
|
The seal of the reunited PC(USA) is used in this book as a basis for presenting the essential tenants of Reformed theology.
|
1
|
|
Nehemiah
|
Old Testament
|
Cassette
|
Stewart
|
Stan and Pauline
|
1984
|
A major musical, with a strong story, humor, and a challenge for Christians of all ages to work together.
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1
|
|
Celebrating Lent, Easter - C
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Murphey
|
Cecil and Shirley
|
1991
|
Seven sessions for youth based on the Common Lectionary emphasizing how the Bible message relates to daily life.
|
3
|
|
Noah's Ark 1
|
Old Testament
|
Video
|
|
|
1986
|
The story of Noah as seen through the eyes of 3 young visitors of the 20th century.
|
1
|
|
Clergy Ethics In A Changing Society
|
Clergy Concerns
|
Book
|
Wind
|
James P.
|
1991
|
Drawing upon the experiences and insights of a diverse group of notable contributors, this volume covers such topics as separation of church and state, professionalism, convergence of between practice of ministry and business, role of rabbi, etc.
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1
|
|
Journey Through The Psalms
|
Psalms
|
Video
|
Dombkowski
|
Denise
|
1991
|
This video and book with Leader's Guide is a 6 session (2 hours each) course which investigates the different psalm types. inviting participants to embrace the emotional range of the language of psalms & to reclaim the psalms for prayer and worship.
|
1
|
|
Princess and the Baby
|
Old Testament
|
Cassette
|
|
|
1976
|
Story of Moses. Cassette, book.
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1
|
|
Proverbs
|
Old Testament
|
Pamphlet
|
Greene
|
Carol
|
1981
|
Selected Proverbs for children.
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1
|
|
Words of Worship
|
Worship
|
Book
|
Rainsley
|
Glen E.
|
1991
|
This is an offering of worship resources for congregational and other group use and as a supplement to personal devotions. It is arranged thematically so as to be readily accessible, and encourages the reader to exercise creativity.
|
1
|
|
Samson and Delilah
|
Old Testament
|
Video
|
|
|
1986
|
The story of Samson and Delilah as seen through the eyes of 3 young visitors from the 20th century. Animated and in color.
|
1
|
|
Six Prophets for Today
|
Old Testament
|
Book
|
Poovey
|
W.A.
|
1977
|
6 dramas based on the minor prophets; Jonah, Obediah, Habakkuk, Hosea, Micah and Amos.
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1
|
|
Story of Noah's Ark
|
Old Testament
|
Cassette
|
|
|
1976
|
Story book, cassette, leader's guide.
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1
|
|
Three Men Who Walked in Fire
|
Old Testament
|
Book
|
Schenk
|
Joann
|
1968
|
Daniel 3 for children.
|
1
|
|
Helpmates
|
Grief
|
Book
|
Cole
|
Harry A.
|
1991
|
This is written by a caregiving spouse for other caregivers who are often unprepared to cope with physical and emotional effects that accompany long-term illness. Cole interviews many people involved in caring for loved ones who are terminally ill.
|
1
|
|
Water That Caught on Fire
|
Old Testament
|
Pamphlet
|
Scheck
|
Joann
|
|
Story of who provoked the Lord in 1 Kings 16:33.
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1
|
|
Yahweh is a Warrior:Theology of Warfare in Israel
|
Old Testament
|
Book
|
Lind
|
Millard C.
|
1980
|
An in-depth analysis of Old Testament data on wars and God's action.
|
1
|
|
Searching For Shalom
|
Worship
|
Book
|
Weems
|
Ann
|
1991
|
This book of poems, monologues, and creative worship resources is about the search for shalom, a peace that surpasses understanding, a promised gift.
|
1
|
|
Imitating Paul: a Discourse of Power
|
Bible Interpretation
|
Book
|
Castelli
|
Elizabeth A.
|
1991
|
Using the work of French historian and philosopher Michel Foucault as the theoretical backdrop, the author reviews the ideology of imitation (mimesis) in Greco-Roman antiquity and analyzes Paul's language of imitation.
|
1
|
|
Let Justice Roll Down: The O.T., Ethics, & Xian Life
|
Ethics
|
Book
|
Birch
|
Bruce C.
|
1991
|
Connecting the Old Testament with the modern church, this book relates the testimonies and stories of Israel's faith to the character and conduct of Christians today.
|
1
|
|
Aspects of Christian Integrity
|
Ethics
|
Book
|
Sell
|
Alan P. F.
|
1990
|
Integrity means both honesty and wholeness. Sell examines this concept by posing some searching questions. The topics of each chapter are significant for the church & theological inquiry.
|
1
|
|
New Kid In The Pew
|
Bible Interpretation0
|
Book
|
Duckert
|
Mary
|
1991
|
Provides examples of shared ministry in which children participate in study, worship, and social services to the benefit of others as well as themselves.
|
1
|
|
Healing Community
|
Health/Healing
|
Book
|
Michaelson
|
Karen Granberg-
|
1991
|
This book addresses the vocation of the local congregation to become a place of living Christian community & healing in the world today. This can only happen when the church becomes an extended family whose members respond together to society's needs.
|
1
|
|
Sex in the Parish
|
Sexuality
|
Book
|
Lebacqz
|
Karen
|
1991
|
The authors examine the gift of sexuality in relation to the parish and the dynamics of sexual desire and temptation. They also deal with the tough issue of sexual abuse, and include their analysis of the situation of women, gay men, and lesbians.
|
1
|
|
Sunday Morning Readers' Theater
|
Drama
|
Book
|
Urfer
|
Pamela
|
1995
|
19 skits for use during the church year. Each performance lasts between 5 and 10 minutes.
|
1
|
|
Hunger Ideas for Children
|
Hunger
|
Book
|
Currie
|
Robin
|
1991
|
Hunger education ideas for preschool - junior high.
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1
|
|
Unwrapping Little Gifts
|
Worship
|
Book
|
Budden
|
Mary
|
1994
|
Skits with handouts for children's celebrations and worship.
|
1
|
|
Behold!
|
Hunger
|
Game
|
|
|
1991
|
4 intergenerational modules: We need each other, A world of wonders, Our daily bread, The human face of hunger.
|
1
|
|
A Life Well Spent
|
Simpler Life
|
Game
|
|
|
1991
|
A simulation game that helps high school and college age youth realize how their attitudes and lifestyle affects others in the world.
|
1
|
|
Worship for All Seasons: Pentecost, Summer, Autumn
|
Worship
|
Book
|
Harding
|
Thomas
|
1994
|
Prayers, readings, hymns to familiar tunes for Pentecost, Summer and Autumn.
|
1
|
|
There's a Hand in My Cupboard
|
Stewardship
|
Book
|
Peterson
|
Doug
|
1993
|
A story of caring and sharing for children 5-10 years old. Included are 5 songs and a rap about hunger.
|
1
|
|
To the Point: Religions
|
World Religions
|
Book
|
Hambrick
|
Charles
|
1995
|
Nine complete 40-minute programs to get the facts about religion and the impact on people. Background is given on World Religions for Protestant teens.
|
1
|
|
The Clown of God
|
Stories
|
Book
|
dePaola
|
Tomie
|
1978
|
A French legend of the little juggler who offers the gift of his talent and the miracle that occurs.
|
1
|
|
Why Pray When You Can Take Pills and Worry?
|
Parenting
|
Book
|
Wilson
|
Patricia
|
1994
|
An autobiographical account of parenting three adolescents based on the beatitudes.
|
1
|
|
Contemporary Worship for the 21st Century
|
Worship
|
Book
|
Benedict
|
Daniel
|
1994
|
This book identifies a spectrum of cultural and spiritual needs among traditional and contemporary worshipers. It identifies ways to reach new people.
|
1
|
|
A Guide to Prayer for All God's People
|
Prayer
|
Book
|
Job
|
Rueben
|
1990
|
Weekly devotional themes and daily Scripture readings, plus quotations from a variety of sources.
|
1
|
|
Where Does God Live
|
God/Theology
|
Book
|
Gellman
|
Rabbi Marc
|
1991
|
Questions about God that children ask are answered in this book for children and adults to read together.
|
1
|
|
But She Said
|
Bible Interpretation
|
Book
|
Fiorenza
|
Elisabeth Schussler
|
1992
|
The author shows how feminist practice of biblical interpretation can empower women of all colors and classes to rethink the Bible's meaning.
|
1
|
|
The Interim Pastor
|
Leadership
|
Pamphlet
|
Macy
|
Ralph
|
1978
|
Discover the key role the interim pastor can play in parish development as well as role of judicatories and congregations.
|
1
|
|
Storytelling Recipes for Christian Teachers
|
Storytelling
|
Book
|
Minkin
|
Bert
|
1996
|
Bible stories that incorporate movement and props for young children.
|
1
|
|
Jonah, Go To Nineveh
|
Old Testament
|
Book
|
Christian
|
Mary Blount
|
1976
|
Story about Jonah and the whale for beginning readers.
|
1
|
|
God Speaks to Us in Feeding Stories
|
God/Theology
|
Book
|
Getty-Sullivan
|
Mary Ann
|
1997
|
Biblical accounts of the healing and revealing powers of food and drink.
|
1
|
|
Message of the Psalms
|
Psalms
|
Book
|
Brueggemann
|
Walter
|
1984
|
Relates the expression of faith in the Psalms to experiences common to all people. Includes descriptions of human cries of anguish and exultations of praise.
|
1
|
|
The Feast A Reader's Drama for Pentecost
|
Early Church/Pentecost
|
Book
|
Ross-Gotta
|
Loretta
|
1995
|
A drama for 4 readers including stories of everyday life along with scripture.
|
1
|
|
Praying and Teaching the Psalms
|
Psalms
|
Book
|
Griggs
|
Donald
|
1984
|
Ten praying and teaching activities for personal meditation and reflection, adult education courses, retreats, devotions, or worship.
|
1
|
|
Psalms and Songs
|
Psalms
|
Book
|
Andre
|
E.
|
1985
|
A collection of songs for children's Bible study.
|
2
|
|
Psalms Anew: In Inclusive Language
|
Psalms
|
Book
|
Schreck
|
Nancy
|
1986
|
This book has been written for those who love to pray the Psalms alone or in community and who are committed to the use of inclusive language.
|
2
|
|
Psalm Sampler
|
Psalms
|
Book
|
|
|
1986
|
A collection of 29 Psalm settings and Biblical songs that provide a rich variety of ways to sing Psalms.
|
1
|
|
Singing Psalms of Joy and Praise
|
Psalms
|
Book
|
Anderson
|
Fred R.
|
1986
|
Designed to help congregations make more meaningful use of the Psalms in their services. These Psalms have been metered to be sung to familiar tunes, using language that is both contemporary and inclusive.
|
1
|
|
Adult Life Of Jesus Scrapbook
|
Jesus Life/Ministry
|
Book
|
|
|
1984
|
Activities about temptations, parables, teaching, ministry, Holy Week, after death.
|
1
|
|
Quem Quaeritis (Whom Are You Seeking?)
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Ross-Gotta
|
Loretta
|
1994
|
An Easter drama for 5 readers.
|
1
|
|
By These Names I Am Known
|
Jesus Life/Ministry
|
Book
|
Leon
|
Dorothy
|
1980
|
Fourteen Biblical names for Jesus plus explanations and symbols.
|
1
|
|
Adventually Waiting for the Messiah
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Ross-Gotta
|
Loretta
|
1994
|
A reader's theater drama for 6 voices.
|
1
|
|
Be Not Fearful, Eustochuim
|
Drama
|
Book
|
Ross-Gotta
|
Loretta
|
1995
|
A reader's theater drama about the wealthy 4th century Roman women who funded the desert monastic movement, asceticism for 5 voices.-
|
1
|
|
Is It I, Lord?
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Ross-Gotta
|
Loretta
|
1994
|
A reader's theater about the 12 disciples.
|
1
|
|
Blessed Are the Poor
|
Drama
|
Book
|
Ross-Gotta
|
Loretta
|
1995
|
Dramatic monologues and reader's theater: Lady Poverty, Valentine's Day, The Testimony of the Man Born Blind, Lullaby for the Little Ones, What Means These Stones?
|
1
|
|
Celebration: 40 Years of Faith
|
UCC Heritage
|
Video
|
Caldwell
|
Eric
|
1998
|
High-energy, impressionistic view of the church's past and present.
|
1
|
|
Jesus and the Stranger
|
Jesus Life/Ministry
|
Pamphlet
|
Marquardt
|
Mervin
|
1975
|
Arch story book of Jesus and temptation. Matt. 4:1-11.
|
1
|
|
Bridging the Divides, Seeking Transformation
|
UCC Heritage
|
Video
|
|
|
1997
|
1. Amistad event 2. History of American Missionary Association 3. Highlights of programs of UCBHM 4. Points way to the future.
|
1
|
|
Jesus Deck
|
Jesus Life/Ministry
|
Game
|
|
|
1972
|
Fifty-four oversize cards containing art work depicting major events in Jesus' life. Can be played alone or with others.
|
1
|
|
The Discipline Guide For Children's Ministry
|
Classroom Behavior
|
Book
|
Capehart
|
Jody
|
1997
|
How to head off discipline problems and classroom management techniques that work.
|
1
|
|
Jesus' Easter
|
Jesus Life/Ministry
|
Book
|
|
|
1978
|
In comic book form; the story of Holy Week and Easter.
|
1
|
|
Clip and Tell Some More Bible Stories
|
Stories
|
Book
|
Keffer
|
Lois
|
1998
|
Paper cut-outs captivate children as a story unfolds.
|
1
|
|
Consecration Sunday and Consecration Week
|
Stewardship
|
Cassette
|
Miller
|
Herb
|
1992
|
A 40 minute discussion with Herb Miller.
|
1
|
|
Young Women Speak
|
Women's Concerns
|
Pamphlet
|
Jacobs
|
Katie
|
1997
|
Information on rape, environment, feminist, womanist theologies, Gay, lesbian, bisexual life, time management, inclusive language, economic justice, eating disorders, sexuality and spirituality, HIV.
|
1
|
|
The Jesus I Never Knew
|
Jesus Life/Ministry
|
Video
|
Yancey
|
Philip
|
1998
|
In 14 sessions participants will obtain fresh, uncluttered perspectives on Jesus' radical claims, challenging teachings and his effect on others. Book, Leader's guide, Participant's Book, Video.
|
1
|
|
Space Mission Bible Camp
|
Vacation Church School
|
Video
|
|
|
1998
|
God helps us to be kind, thankful, helpful, to believe in Jesus, to be faithful.
|
1
|
|
Things to Make and Do for Pentecost
|
Activities
|
Book
|
Gee
|
Matha Bettis
|
1998
|
Flames, doves, wind, spirit are themes that inspire activities to make and do for children.
|
1
|
|
I Am Joseph
|
Old Testament
|
Book
|
Cohen
|
Barbara
|
1980
|
Story of Joseph, Jacob, Rachel.
|
1
|
|
Polka Dot People and the Light
|
Jesus Life/Ministry
|
DVD
|
|
|
1978
|
Cartoon story of God's love and the relationship with his people. Useful as evangelism for adults and youth, discussion for primary children to adults, confirmation, and intergenerational worship. Includes cassette and guide.
|
1
|
|
In God's Image: Archtypes of Women in Scripture
|
Bible Studies
|
Book
|
Millett
|
Craig Ballard
|
1991
|
Through seven empowering archtypes, women identify their gifts and explore how they reflect the feminine attributes of the Deity.
|
1
|
|
Constructing a Public Theology
|
Faith/Public Life
|
Book
|
Thiemann
|
Ronald
|
1991
|
Essays in this book demonstrate that a theology shaped by the biblical narratives and grounded in the practices of the Christian community can provide resources to enable people to regain a public voice in a pluralistic culture.
|
1
|
|
Stories of Jesus, Stories of Now
|
Jesus Life/Ministry
|
Book
|
Campbell
|
Alex
|
1980
|
Each of 12 sessions contains a Biblical story and a story for today, discussion and activities.
|
1
|
|
Heart of Healing, Heart of Light
|
Spiritual Growth
|
Book
|
Wuellner
|
Flora Slosson
|
1992
|
From a life-changing experience, the author tells how Jesus Christ invites and takes our pain into his heart. She opens readers to the possibilities of encounter with the heart of God, the place of healing and life.
|
1
|
|
Handbook for Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations
|
Mission
|
Pamphlet
|
Mission
|
Global
|
1993
|
This describes the PC(USA) current involvement in world, nation, and locally. Guidelines are given for interfaith worship and dialogue.
|
1
|
|
The Hoarder
|
Personal Growth - Children
|
Video
|
|
|
|
Animated story of a greedy blue jay who learns about forgiveness and sharing from one of the little birds he has victimized.
|
1
|
|
Book of Interim Ordination Rites
|
Worship
|
Book
|
Office
|
Theology & Worship
|
1994
|
Seven services for installation and ordination of Elder, Deacons, and Minister of Word and Sacrament.
|
1
|
|
Jesus A Revolutionary Biography
|
Jesus Life/Ministry
|
Book
|
Crossan
|
John Dominic
|
1994
|
The author describes Jesus with great warmth and power, a Jewish peasant with a direct sense of God's immediacy.
|
1
|
|
Born of a Woman
|
Jesus Life/Ministry
|
Book
|
Spong
|
John
|
1992
|
A Bishop rethinks the virgin birth and the treatment of women by a male-dominated church.
|
1
|
|
Final Gift
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Arbor
|
B.
|
1981
|
Scripture, art, photos and contemporary discussion of the meaning of the stations of the cross to help us discern God's call for us.
|
1
|
|
Jesus the Storyteller
|
Stories/Parables
|
Video
|
|
|
1985
|
Jesus teaches about God with parables: The Lost Sheep, The Sower and the Seed, The Pharisee and the Tax Collector, the Prodigal Son, The Good Samaritan.
|
1
|
|
Basic Forms of Prophetic Speech
|
Bible Interpretation
|
Book
|
Westermann
|
Claus
|
1992
|
The prophetic message awakens the people of God and calls them back from their perverse ways. But the history of the investigation of prophecy show the understanding of these messages has changed over time.
|
1
|
|
Passion, Promise and Praise
|
Psalms
|
Book
|
Griggs
|
Donald
|
1993
|
A 7 session study of the psalms which includes Leader's Guide and student book.
|
1
|
|
Reading Between Texts-Intertexuality and Hebrew Bible
|
Bible Interpretation
|
Book
|
Fewell
|
Danna Nolan
|
1992
|
This is the first book to address intertextuality (the reading of one text in terms of another) as it relates specifically to the Hebrew Bible.
|
1
|
|
Christ's Journey and Yours
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Marty
|
Martin
|
1997
|
Lenten devotions based on Mark plus one other reading for each day.
|
1
|
|
Matthew
|
Bible Interpretation
|
Book
|
Long
|
Thomas
|
1997
|
Long identifies the first audience and its faith within the social and religious context of the day and clarifies the structure of the Gospel.
|
1
|
|
A Children's Guide to Worship
|
Worship
|
Book
|
Boling
|
Ruth
|
1998
|
A guide to help parents lead their children through worship.
|
1
|
|
Discipleship Curriculum Young Adult Volunteer Program
|
Mission
|
Book
|
Couch
|
Pamela
|
1998
|
A weekly Bible study and reflection for young adult volunteers.
|
1
|
|
Discipleship Program Songs and Prayers of Discipleship
|
Mission
|
Book
|
|
|
1997
|
Songs for use with young adult volunteers in mission of the PCUSA.
|
1
|
|
To Praise God Boldly
|
Presbyterian Heritage
|
Pamphlet
|
Buchanan
|
John
|
1998
|
A paper on the state of the church from a former moderator.
|
1
|
|
That They May Be One
|
Drama
|
Book
|
Ross-Gotta
|
Loretta
|
1995
|
A reader's theater drama for 2 people based on John 17:20 and love, relationships, marriage and community.
|
1
|
|
Young Peacemakers
|
Peace
|
Video
|
|
|
1989
|
The stories of 3 teens who have become active in peace and justice issues are shown. It expands our understandings of what activities contribute to peace.
|
1
|
|
Children Hungering for Justice
|
Justice
|
Book
|
St. Armour Gray
|
Karen
|
1991
|
Resources on Children and Hunger, Children and Justice and Students Can Make a Difference for Grades K-4, 5-8, 9-12.
|
1
|
|
By Our Love
|
Disciples Heritage
|
Video
|
|
|
|
An 80-year overview of the Council on Christian Unity of the Christian Church
|
1
|
|
Psalms, Parables and Promises
|
Spiritual Growth
|
Book
|
Smith
|
Judy Gattis
|
1991
|
A resource for teachers to enable reflection on their faith through a series of daily readings and questions based on Scripture. Teachers would gather three times together for conversations based on their reflections.
|
1
|
|
Gospel of Mark
|
Stories/Parables
|
Video
|
|
|
1986
|
This video uses visual material from Galilee and Jerusalem, animated maps and charts, art, and interviews with scholars now teaching Mark. Guidebook gives some background what to read, and questions in of 8 sessions for personal or group use.
|
1
|
|
The Passion Interpretation
|
Bible Interpretation
|
Book
|
Edgerton
|
W. Dow
|
1992
|
The author reviews narratives from the Bible, the Talmud, Greek mythology, and modern fiction to provide a better understanding of the nature and work of interpretation.
|
1
|
|
Paddle Whispers
|
Ecology
|
Book
|
Wood
|
Douglas
|
1993
|
A description of the inner journey to joy and meaning in nature and in oneself from the author of Old Turtle.
|
1
|
|
Vanishing Boundaries
|
Leadership
|
Book
|
Hoge
|
Dean
|
1994
|
This in-depth survey provides an overview of the religious world of the Baby-Boomers. It concludes with observations on what the findings mean for the future of mainline denominations.
|
1
|
|
Feast That Almost Flopped.
|
Stories/Parables
|
Pamphlet
|
Greene
|
Carol
|
1973
|
Arch book about Jesus feeding people and enjoying everyday life.
|
1
|
|
Books of the New Testament
|
Stories/Parables
|
Pamphlet
|
Booth
|
Julianne
|
1981
|
Story of New Testament. Arch Book.
|
1
|
|
Five Loaves and Two Fishes
|
Stories/Parables
|
Book
|
Nixon
|
Joan Kowery
|
1976
|
Feeding of five thousand for beginning readers.
|
1
|
|
House on the Rock
|
Stories/Parables
|
Book
|
Latourette
|
Jane R.
|
1966
|
About Jesus' teaching based on a solid foundation.
|
1
|
|
Sermon on the Mountain
|
Stories/Parables
|
Book
|
Gonsalves
|
Carolyn
|
1981
|
The Beatitudes for children.
|
1
|
|
Superheroes of Long Ago
|
Stories/Parables
|
Book
|
Gazzillo
|
Karen
|
1983
|
Seventeen session course on disciples of Jesus that uses poetry, songs, games, crafts, drama, worship to present sketches of inner circle of 12 disciples and 4 women who followed Jesus.
|
1
|
|
Return of the Wolf
|
Stories
|
Book
|
Bell
|
Martin
|
1983
|
The Gospel is opened in new ways so the mundane becomes special and the transcendent touches everyday life through stories and poetry.
|
1
|
|
The Two Great Commandments: Love in Action
|
Stories/Parables
|
Book
|
Paulson
|
Donna
|
1976
|
10 sessions on the Great Commandment of Jesus. Includes teacher's guide and student's book.
|
1
|
|
Way of the Wolf
|
Stories
|
Book
|
Bell
|
Martin
|
1970
|
Stories which cause us to think creatively about the Good News.
|
1
|
|
Way of the Wolf record
|
Stories
|
Record
|
Bell
|
Martin
|
1970
|
Four stories: Barrington Bunny, Rag Tag Army, Noel: The Lone Ranger, Wood, Nails, and Colored Eggs.
|
2
|
|
Lame Man Who Walked Again
|
Stories/Parables
|
Book
|
Warren
|
Mary
|
1966
|
Illustrates Jesus' concern for the whole man; heals both body and soul.
|
1
|
|
Man Who Changed His Name
|
Stories/Parables
|
Book
|
Kolbrek
|
Loyal
|
1972
|
For children, the story as it appears in Acts 9:1-30.
|
1
|
|
Letters of Paul
|
Early Church/Pentecost
|
Magazine
|
|
|
1982
|
Creative ways to use Paul's letters in worship.
|
1
|
|
O Happy Day!
|
Early Church/Pentecost
|
Pamphlet
|
Wangeron
|
Walter
|
1975
|
Story of Pentecost in an Arch Book.
|
1
|
|
Paul and the Unfriendly Town
|
Early Church/Pentecost
|
Pamphlet
|
Toews
|
Margaret
|
1976
|
Story about the early church.
|
1
|
|
Paul, Apostle to the World
|
Early Church/Pentecost
|
Pamphlet
|
|
|
1982
|
Comic book
|
1
|
|
Pentecost Interest Centers for Preschool/Kindergarten
|
Early Church/Pentecost
|
Book
|
Bierne
|
Sr. Kathleen
|
1985
|
Five centers based on music, symbol, pictures, and language experiences. Liturgical yr. B but useful other years.
|
1
|
|
Pentecost Interest Centers for Preschool/Kindergarten 1
|
Early Church/Pentecost
|
Book
|
McGuirk
|
Nancy
|
1984
|
Nine centers on Yr. A; booklet, O Happy Day, lots of ideas in art, music, stories.
|
1
|
|
Pentecost: A Festival of Peace and Joy
|
Early Church/Pentecost
|
Book
|
|
|
1984
|
Ten centers for youth and adults on meanings, discipleship, church, wind, fire, color.
|
1
|
|
Pentecost Learning Centers
|
Early Church/Pentecost
|
Book
|
|
|
1981
|
Ten centers on meaning of Pentecost, fruits of spirit, building friendship.
|
1
|
|
Pentecost Word Packet
|
Early Church/Pentecost
|
Book
|
|
|
1984
|
Study of word discipleship includes root charts, Scriptures, quotations, symbols, exercises, questions cassette and guide.
|
1
|
|
Pentecost
|
Early Church/Pentecost
|
Pamphlet
|
|
|
1978
|
Packet for congregational use includes drama, activities, resource booklet, puppet play.
|
2
|
|
Sign of the Fish
|
Early Church/Pentecost
|
Book
|
Clinefelter
|
James
|
1979
|
Workbook that identify the Greek word for fish, solves a riddle, describes two ways the Early Church used this Greek word, and explains why this word is important to the church.
|
2
|
|
Spirit - Word Packet
|
Early Church/Pentecost
|
Book
|
|
|
1985
|
4 week intergenerational study of the word SPIRIT, relating to the Church's beginning. Includes Scriptures, quotations, usage, symbols, exercises, cassette tape, lesson plans.
|
1
|
|
Fifteen Pentecost Learning Centers
|
Early Church/Pentecost
|
Book
|
Baker
|
Anna Kay
|
1984
|
15 learning centers that focus on Scripture, word study, symbols, music, poetry writing, banner making, etc.
|
1
|
|
Absolutely Without Doubt Most Fantastic Christmas Ever
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Minshull
|
Evelyn
|
1983
|
Play about pageant practice, the Christmas Story, and how it affects the players.
|
1
|
|
Advent
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Vander Haar
|
Trudy
|
1977
|
Activities for intergenerational event: discussion, songs, worship. Plans for 4 sessions.
|
3
|
|
Advent: We Wait and Hope
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Cassette
|
Adams
|
Margee
|
|
Plans, programs, things to do during Advent. Includes booklet.
|
1
|
|
Simulation Games 3
|
Gaming
|
Book
|
Baker
|
Pat
|
1986
|
A variety of subjects are covered in these games to stimulate thinking and have fun.
|
1
|
|
Beggar's Christmas
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Aurelio
|
John
|
1979
|
Fable about true meaning of Christmas.
|
2
|
|
Bethlehem Tree
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Tietjen
|
Mary Louise
|
|
Things to make, study, for home or church.
|
3
|
|
Celebrate Christmas
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Jones
|
Kathy
|
1985
|
Collection of songs, activities, gifts to make, music for Christmas.
|
1
|
|
Chrismons: A Basic Series
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Spencer
|
Frances
|
1972
|
Instructions on construction, symbolism
|
1
|
|
Christmas Activity Book
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Vessey
|
Susan
|
1980
|
Advent calendar, art ideas, gifts, stories for 24 days of December.
|
1
|
|
Christmas Bulletin Boards
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Javernick
|
Ellen
|
1986
|
Decorations for walls, window, doors, bulletin boards.
|
1
|
|
Christmas Hymn Activities, Vol. 1
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
|
|
1980
|
Learning activities about hymns with angels, and hymns with invitations.
|
1
|
|
Christmas Hymn Activities, Vol. 2
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
|
|
1983
|
Activities about manger hymns and come-see-go-tell hymns.
|
1
|
|
Christmas in All the World
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
|
|
1979
|
Stories about customs in 40 nations.
|
1
|
|
Christmas Workshop for the Family
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Revoir
|
Trudy West-
|
1982
|
Where and how to begin, activities, crafts, for workshop.
|
1
|
|
Come Lord Jesus
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Pamphlet
|
Berkebile
|
Donna
|
1979
|
Service that involves children, youth, adults in songs, dance and living Jesse Tree.
|
1
|
|
Countdown to Christmas
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Pamphlet
|
|
|
1985
|
Calendar of activities for Advent.
|
2
|
|
Creative Ideas for Advent
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Davidson
|
Robert
|
1980
|
Activities for whole church.
|
1
|
|
Dancing Christmas Carols
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Adams
|
Doug
|
1978
|
A sourcebook for adding movement and gesture to Christmas Carols. For all ages and kinds, with examples.
|
1
|
|
Family Adventures
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Clanton
|
Bruce
|
1980
|
Five weeks of story, surprise, and activity.
|
1
|
|
Gift of Time
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Miller
|
M. Ehlen & R.
|
1977
|
Family Celebrations and activities for Advent and Epiphany.
|
1
|
|
Gifts of Color
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Pamphlet
|
|
|
1984
|
Christmas pageant with script, music ideas.
|
1
|
|
God's Children Rejoice
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Pamphlet
|
|
|
1983
|
Christmas service for congregation and its children. Banner making, songs, speaking.
|
1
|
|
Godsend
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Marsh
|
Avery &
|
1974
|
Musical Advent worship service with songs and staging.
|
1
|
|
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
|
|
1985
|
Presents ways that groups have broken through the glittery facade of department store Christmas. Alternatives' gift giving ideas directs funds to those who really need it.
|
1
|
|
Heart Trimmed Christmas
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Ikerman
|
Ruth C.
|
1984
|
Stories of past memories, ideas for simple hand-made gifts, and brief prayers, can soothe tattered nerve endings and help you celebrate a Christmas from the heart.
|
1
|
|
In Straw and Story
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Miller
|
Joyce
|
1977
|
Christmas resources, music, worship, services, plays, recipes, patterns, traditions.
|
1
|
|
Jesse Tree
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Anderson
|
Raymond & Georgene
|
1966
|
Stories and symbols of Advent depicting the heritage of Jesus.
|
1
|
|
Jesse Tree Patterns
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Konrady
|
Marlene
|
1981
|
Patterns for 20 symbols to duplicate. Biblical references and explanations for each.
|
1
|
|
Jesse Tree Devotions
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Brekenridge
|
Marilyn
|
1985
|
For each day in Advent, a symbol, Bible reading, and prayer. Jesse Tree poster and place to attach symbol.
|
1
|
|
Jesus is Born
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
|
|
1967
|
A picture story book for young children.
|
1
|
|
Journey to Bethlehem
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Lien
|
Boyd
|
1979
|
A celebration of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany.
|
3
|
|
Joyous Days
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Lee
|
Sharon
|
1984
|
A collection of Advent and Christmas activities. Includes gifts, ornaments, games, songs.
|
1
|
|
Keeping Christmas
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Sorlien
|
Sandra
|
1982
|
Prayers, scriptures, readings, worship, calendar ideas, activities, creative crafts, entertaining possibilities for 12 days of Christmas.
|
1
|
|
Legends and Traditions of Christmas
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Revoir
|
Trudie West
|
1985
|
Twenty-eight stories and devotional ideas for family and group use.
|
1
|
|
Light the Darkness
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Pamphlet
|
Brady
|
Joan
|
1984
|
Scripture reflections and Advent customs for the home.
|
1
|
|
Mouse in the Manger
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Cassette
|
Gentile
|
Gennaro L.
|
1978
|
Story of Oscar, tries to prevent Jesus' birth being seen as something which happened once upon a time in a land far away. The call to discipleship and service is the key to the tale. Includes cassette and guide.
|
1
|
|
Nativity
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Video
|
Bane
|
William
|
|
History of festivals, explanation of celebrations in other countries, includes creches from many lands, reading of the Bible story
|
1
|
|
Nothing But Ideas On Christmas and Advent
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Stewart
|
Stan and Pauline
|
1983
|
Many ready-to-go ideas for education, worship and social events.
|
2
|
|
Preparing for the Messiah
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Williams
|
Doris
|
1981
|
Ideas for teaching and celebrating Advent.
|
2
|
|
Programs for Advent and Christmas, Vol. II
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Alessi
|
Vincie
|
1981
|
Plays, festivals, activities.
|
1
|
|
Rainbow of Promises
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Van Klompenburg
|
Carol
|
1985
|
A Christmas service for church schools containing songs, narration, fingerplays, ideas for banners and ornaments.
|
1
|
|
Teaching and Celebrating Advent
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Griggs
|
Patricia & Donald
|
1974
|
Activities for church or home. Workshop designs for teachers.
|
3
|
|
Twenty-Four Days Until Christmas
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Cunningham
|
Alan
|
1982
|
Story devotions and directions for creche figures to make each day.
|
1
|
|
Wacky and his Fuddlejig
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Summers
|
Stanford
|
1980
|
Christmas story with peace theme dedicated to children of third world.
|
2
|
|
Welcome the Babe
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Sitze
|
Bob & Christ
|
1980
|
Parables, activities, worship to help families and churches celebrate Advent/Christmas.
|
1
|
|
What Child Is This?
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Pamphlet
|
Guder
|
Eileen
|
1982
|
Play about innkeeper and friends and their lives.
|
1
|
|
Wondrous Love
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Enegretson
|
Marjorie
|
1978
|
Advent program about God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost; done in symbol and music.
|
1
|
|
He is Coming Soon
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Engebretson
|
Marjorie
|
1978
|
An Advent church school program.
|
1
|
|
Creative Ideas for Advent Volume 2
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Davidson
|
Linda and Robert
|
1986
|
A collection of activities, projects, worship ideas, short drama, for children, youth, families, and all church.
|
1
|
|
Tracks in the Straw
|
Advent/Christmas
|
Book
|
Loder
|
Ted
|
1985
|
Imaginative collection of stories centered around the birth of Christ.
|
1
|
|
Meditation on the Cross
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Cook
|
Edgar
|
1972
|
A dance drama of the crucifixion, a sermon in symbolic movement for seven men and three women for Good Friday.
|
1
|
|
Behold I Make All Things New
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Crumley Jr.
|
George
|
1973
|
A drama meditation including crucifixion, burial, resurrection, newness.
|
1
|
|
About Easter
|
Lent/Easter
|
Pamphlet
|
|
|
1985
|
A Scriptographic booklet that describes Easter, why it's important, some customs and ways of celebrating.
|
2
|
|
Carlos Discovers Change
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Skiff
|
Katherine
|
1980
|
Story about change in a cactus.
|
1
|
|
Celebrate Easter
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Riley
|
Kelly
|
1987
|
Collection of stories, projects, activities, songs, bulletin boards, Easter musical.
|
1
|
|
Creative Ideas for Lent
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Davidson
|
Robert
|
1984
|
Programs, stories, worship, drama.
|
1
|
|
Easter Women in Luke
|
Lent/Easter
|
Pamphlet
|
Adams
|
Margee
|
|
Individual women in the New Testament who might have been at the crucifixion. Participants to think of and discuss their feelings (6 sessions).
|
1
|
|
Family Nights for Lent/Easter
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Reilly
|
T. &. M
|
|
Eight sessions to enable families to learn about Lent/Easter.
|
1
|
|
Quick Games for Children's Ministry
|
Gaming
|
Book
|
|
|
1992
|
100 games for preschoolers and elementary children that help them get to know one another, build teamwork, and increase Bible knowledge.
|
1
|
|
God's Power in Your Life
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Dudley
|
Barbara
|
1975
|
Series of seven plays with 4 players.
|
1
|
|
Holy Week Book
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Freeman
|
Eileen Elizabeth
|
1979
|
Historical background, liturgical theology, creative ideas, example services, original poetry, music, mime and dance, children's celebrations.
|
1
|
|
Holy Week
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Taylor
|
Ken
|
1980
|
This kit contains a planning guide, activity leaflets, a resource book, and sound sheets. Holy Week in reenacted through a 6 session event. Intergenerational plans included.
|
1
|
|
Hurray For God
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Buttrey
|
John
|
1974
|
Easter reading and worship service.
|
1
|
|
Journey to Jerusalem
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Lien
|
Boyd
|
1977
|
Resources for intergenerational Christian Education Scripture, theme, activities to visit 15 places on journey to Jerusalem.
|
3
|
|
Journey with Jesus Through Holy Week
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Smith
|
Judy Gattis
|
1973
|
For 6 Sundays, participation dramas involving all the children.
|
10
|
|
Kiri and the First Easter
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Greene
|
Carol
|
1976
|
Story for children based on Luke 23:18-24:11; Kiri was present and greatly saddened by Jesus' death. He learned Jesus changed death when he rose and now lives on.
|
1
|
|
Last Meal
|
Lent/Easter
|
Pamphlet
|
|
|
|
4 page playette; actors include Judas, Peter, James, John, Jesus.
|
1
|
|
Lent Begins at Home
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Ryan
|
Pat & Rosemary
|
1978
|
Family prayers and activities.
|
1
|
|
Lenten Banner
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Shiplett
|
Gary
|
|
Visual portrayal of last days of Jesus' life.
|
2
|
|
Lilies, Rabbits, and Painted Eggs
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Barth
|
Edna
|
1970
|
Descriptions of how Easter symbols originated and how they reflect the feelings of people around the world. Told in anecdotes, sayings, and verse.
|
1
|
|
On a Friday Noon
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Weber
|
Hans-Ruedi
|
1979
|
An illustrated devotional book, artists depict what happened the day Jesus was crucified. The text is from Scripture, liturgies, hymns, poems. The art is from Byzantine to 20th century times.
|
1
|
|
Order for Footwashing
|
Lent/Easter
|
Pamphlet
|
|
|
1982
|
|
1
|
|
Out of Easter, The Gospels
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Hall
|
Jean
|
1979
|
Teaches methods and skills for reading the Gospels. An introduction to forms: parable narrative, sayings, images. Leader's guide and student book.
|
1
|
|
Paschal Season
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Bosch
|
Paul
|
1980
|
Worship resources for 3 years.
|
1
|
|
Passion of Our Lord According to Matthew
|
Lent/Easter
|
Pamphlet
|
|
|
|
Two pamphlets of congregational readings.
|
1
|
|
Passover Celebration
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Klenicki
|
Rabbi Leon
|
1980
|
Celebration to allow congregations to make story of Passover their own. Includes liturgy, music, explanations.
|
1
|
|
Prayer & Doing the Stations of the Cross with Children
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Abajian
|
Diane
|
1980
|
Story of the suffering, death, and the resurrection of Jesus.
|
1
|
|
Programs for Lent and Easter
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Alessi
|
Vincie
|
1979
|
Programs for all people of congregations for many settings.
|
1
|
|
Programs for Lent and Easter, Vol. II
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Alessi
|
Vincie
|
1983
|
Program ideas for all ages to help people discover new meaning in death and resurrection of Jesus. Devotions, crafts, plays, meditations, traditions.
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1
|
|
Six Faces of Lent
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Poovey
|
W.A.
|
1974
|
Judas, Caiaphas, Pilate, Barabbas, Peter and Dismas in 6 dramas.
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1
|
|
Teaching and Celebrating Lent - Easter
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Griggs
|
Patricia & Donald
|
1975
|
Activities for teaching writing, families, background answers to questions frequently asked, plus sessions for after Easter.
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3
|
|
They Were There
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Barlag
|
Roy
|
1977
|
Twelve Biblical people tell their story in first person.
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1
|
|
Time of Hope
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Miller
|
|
1979
|
Family celebrations and activities for Lent and Easter.
|
1
|
|
Worship Blueprints
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
Walhof
|
Karen
|
1985
|
A guide to planning midweek Lenten worship. Resources for symbols, music, the themes, re-claiming baptism to allow a planning committee to plan a special emphasis.
|
1
|
|
Lenten Learning Kit
|
Lent/Easter
|
Book
|
|
|
1987
|
Scriptures, games, activities for Lent, Holy Week and Easter.
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1
|
|
The Great Parade
|
Church History
|
Pamphlet
|
Marsh
|
Avery &
|
|
A song, drum roll, roll call, a celebration based on the heritage and history of the Christian faith.
|
1
|
|
Luther
|
Church History
|
Book
|
Fisher
|
Robert
|
1966
|
Course objectives stress the helpful guidance which Luther's experiences and insights offer to people in our day in their struggle to identify and accept a meaningful relationship with God. Includes leader's guide and student book.
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1
|
|
325 AD
|
Church History
|
Game
|
Washburn
|
John
|
|
A simulation game based on the creed that came from the Council of Nicea that will enable 4th graders and up to understand how people spoke about Jesus and their beliefs. Council of Nicea filmstrip useful with game.
|
1
|
|
Visual Story of Christianity
|
Church History
|
Book
|
Patston
|
A.G.
|
1967
|
Story of Christian church from division to unity through the centuries.
|
1
|
|
About Being Presbyterian
|
Presbyterian Heritage
|
Pamphlet
|
|
|
1974
|
Scriptographic booklet that tells about membership, history, beliefs, participation.
|
1
|
|
Brief History of the Presbyterians
|
Presbyterian Heritage
|
Book
|
Loetscher
|
Lefferts
|
1978
|
Apostles, Reformers, Presbyterians in Scotland, England, Wales, Ireland.
|
1
|
|
History of the Presbyterian Church
|
Presbyterian Heritage
|
Pamphlet
|
|
|
1983
|
A Scriptographic booklet that traces the growth and development from John Calvin through reunion in 1983.
|
3
|
|
How to Spell Presbyterian
|
Presbyterian Heritage
|
Book
|
Angell
|
James W.
|
1977
|
United Presbyterian traditions of faith and forms of government.
|
1
|
|
My Church's Story
|
Presbyterian Heritage
|
Book
|
Townsend
|
Hazel Timblin
|
1984
|
For junior-adults, 24 activity sheets about the history, beliefs, sacraments, symbols, government and mission of the Presbyterian Church.
|
1
|
|
Presbyterian Church (USA) Symbol
|
Presbyterian Heritage
|
Slides
|
|
|
1985
|
Slides and scripts help people interpret the parts of the new symbol for the uniting church. Also available in 6 min. VIDEO.
|
4
|
|
Presbyterian Creeds: Guide to Book of Confessions
|
Presbyterian Heritage
|
Book
|
Rogers
|
Jack
|
1985
|
Consideration of historical settings, personalities involved, main doctrines, relevance now of the confessions.
|
1
|
|
We Presbyterians
|
Presbyterian Heritage
|
Book
|
Townsend
|
Hazel
|
1981
|
Four graded booklets (K-2, 2-4, 4-6, 6-8 grades) with worksheets for 6 sessions on heritage, symbols, sacraments, government of the Presbyterian Church.
|
1
|
|
Confessional Nature of the Church
|
Presbyterian Heritage
|
Book
|
|
|
1986
|
Report, study paper on how confessions are used, how they relate to Scripture, how Reformed confessions relate to other confessions, how confessions can be taught and used in life and mission.
|
1
|
|
About the United Church of Christ
|
UCC Heritage
|
Pamphlet
|
|
|
1980
|
Scriptographic booklet giving beliefs, statement of faith, worship, membership, organization.
|
2
|
|
On The Trail of the U.C.C.
|
UCC Heritage
|
Book
|
Goddard
|
Carolyn E.
|
1981
|
A Historical Atlas of the United Church of Christ. Background material for adults or youth to discover who we are, where we are, and how we got there.
|
1
|
|
Women of Faith and History
|
UCC Heritage
|
Book
|
Withers
|
Barbara
|
1976
|
Stories of women within the religious traditions that formed the United Church of Christ beginning with early colonial women and continuing to the present.
|
1
|
|
Mini-history of the Christian Church (Dis. of Christ)
|
Disciples Heritage
|
Book
|
Tuckett
|
Guin Ream
|
1974
|
6 session youth or adult series OR to supplement membership series.
|
1
|
|
Will Our Children Have Faith?
|
Jesus Life/MinistryLife in Bible Times
|
Book
|
Westerhoff
|
John
|
1976
|
Sets an agenda for the future of Christian education and proposes a community of faith model.
|
1
|
|
Wishful Thinking
|
Jesus Life/MinistryLife in Bible Times
|
Book
|
Buechner
|
Frederick
|
1973
|
Theological ABC, dictionary of words we use about God, universe and humankind.
|
1
|
|
Music Box
|
Jesus Life/MinistryLife in Bible Times
|
Video
|
|
|
|
A factory worker in a cold, dreary city experiences a joyful renewal from a special music box that 5 gospel-singing angels leave in his path. His transformation isn't complete until he learns to share his gift with others.
|
1
|
|
Bread for the Journey
|
Worship
|
Book
|
Duck
|
Ruth
|
1981
|
Resources for contemporary worship in inclusive language.
|
3
|
|
Creative Worship in Youth Ministry
|
Worship
|
Book
|
Benson
|
Dennis
|
1985
|
How-to manual, plus ready to use designs for fellowships, retreats, camps, youth Sundays.
|
1
|
|
Flames of the Spirit
|
Worship
|
Book
|
Duck
|
Ruth
|
1985
|
Worship resources that are inclusive with reference to God and reflect concern for justice and peace. Contemporary, yet dignified and graceful.
|
2
|
|
Gathering Prayers
|
Worship
|
Book
|
Hintz
|
Debra
|
1986
|
This book contains 35 scripture-based worship services that many be used to open group meetings. The parts of these services could also be used in other worship settings.
|
1
|
|
Jesus Christ - Life of the World
|
Worship
|
Book
|
|
|
1983
|
Worship book of resources: responsive readings, litanies, prayers, hymns used at 6th assembly.
|
1
|
|
Journey on the Wind
|
Worship
|
Cassette
|
Geiger
|
Lura
|
1982
|
A cassette tape of guided imagery and music for meditation.
|
1
|
|
Joy of Worship
|
Worship
|
Book
|
Hicks
|
Marianne H.
|
1982
|
Topics include: theology of worship, Jesus' own practice of worship, importance of worshipping with others, prayer and personal religion, the heart of how we live in our daily lives.
|
1
|
|
Language About God In Liturgy and Scripture
|
Worship
|
Book
|
|
|
1980
|
6 sessions, for use by worship committees, pastors, sessions, study groups, to engage persons in discussion about language about God in worship.
|
1
|
|
No Longer Strangers
|
Worship
|
Book
|
Gjerding
|
Iben
|
1983
|
A resource for women and worship, written in inclusive language and representing a variety of cultural and confessional traditions.
|
1
|
|
Service for the Lord's Day: The Worship of God
|
Worship
|
Book
|
|
|
1984
|
This book contains all the liturgical portions and prayers needed for the congregation to participate in the Service for Lord's Day as described in Supplemental Liturgical Resource 1
|
2
|
|
Service of the Lord's Day
|
Worship
|
Pamphlet
|
|
|
1984
|
Study packet on worship; explanation of each part of worship service and resources from which to choose.
|
12
|
|
All the Seasons of Mercy
|
Worship
|
Book
|
Karnay
|
Diane
|
1987
|
Book of prayers for congregational worship of private devotions; grouped according to church seasons.
|
1
|
|
Children Belong in Worship
|
Worship
|
Book
|
Smith
|
W. Alan
|
1984
|
Resource on how children develop, why they need to be in worship, what they contribute to worship, inclusive children's sermons, models of children's sermons.
|
1
|
|
Preaching
|
Worship
|
Video
|
Craddock
|
Fred
|
1986
|
Four tapes for individuals or small groups to learn about Getting Into the Text, Arriving at a Message, and Designing a Sermon. Guidebook offers questions for reflection and suggests activities or exercises.
|
1
|
|
Baptism, Eucharist, and Ministry
|
Baptism
|
Pamphlet
|
W.C.C.
|
Faith & Order Com.
|
1982
|
Ecumenical statement for discussion.
|
1
|
|
Growing Together in Baptism, Eucharist, and Ministry
|
Baptism
|
Book
|
Lazareth
|
William
|
1982
|
Relates the Lima text to problems people face every day in church and society. It uses stories and questions to enable understanding of the document.
|
1
|
|
Holy Baptism and Services for the Renewal of Baptism
|
Baptism
|
Book
|
|
|
1985
|
Discusses baptism, and need for a rite whose words fit with the realities it describes, an order of baptism and commentary, plus services for renewal of baptism.
|
2
|
|
Peter's Two Families
|
Baptism
|
Book
|
LeGrice
|
Edwin
|
1976
|
Home and church families are explained to a small child.
|
1
|
|
Signs of God's Love
|
Baptism
|
Book
|
Fogle
|
Jeanne S.
|
1984
|
Full-color picture book for children on the meaning of the Sacraments. For use in home and church. To be read by and to children.
|
2
|
|
Study Suggestions on Baptism, Eucharist, Ministry
|
Baptism
|
Book
|
|
|
1984
|
Questions and methods to help study the text on Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry from World Council of Churches.
|
1
|
|
Water, Bread and Wine
|
Baptism
|
Book
|
McNaughton
|
Margaret
|
1975
|
Study of the sacraments for teachers and leaders of children and adults.
|
1
|
|
What Every Presbyterian Should Know About Baptism
|
Baptism
|
Pamphlet
|
|
|
1984
|
Scriptographic booklet with definition, importance, history, who is baptized, how it is celebrated.
|
3
|
|
Baptism: Belonging
|
Baptism
|
Pamphlet
|
Baker
|
Anna Kay
|
1985
|
A packet of resources and plans to help adults and parents study the meaning of baptism and to enable parents to educate their children through 6 learning centers.
|
1
|
|
Children in the Worshipping Community
|
Bible Interpretation0
|
Book
|
Ng
|
David
|
1981
|
How children learn to worship, worship at home, education about worship, worship and music, issue of theological integrity and relevance for children.
|
2
|
|
Holy Days and Holidays
|
Bible Interpretation0
|
Book
|
Cronin
|
Gaynell Bordes
|
1985
|
A collection of prayer celebrations for children for home, church and classroom to help them remember and experience God's presence throughout the year.
|
1
|
|
Let All The People
|
Bible Interpretation0
|
Book
|
Peery
|
Agnes Junkin
|
1982
|
Three year cycle of stories, illustrations, conversations based on the Scriptures in a language on the level of children.
|
1
|
|
People To Belong To
|
Bible Interpretation0
|
Pamphlet
|
Stewart
|
Stan
|
1987
|
Four booklets to help children feel at home in the church.
|
1
|
|
Doing, Dance and Drama
|
Bible Interpretation0
|
Book
|
Murphy
|
Jack
|
1980
|
Creative experience book for grades 3-8; activities, celebrations, lessons, projects arranged by seasons.
|
1
|
|
Experiments in Prayer
|
Prayer
|
Book
|
Caprio
|
Betsy
|
1973
|
Ways to make movements of prayer honest. Moving encounters between young people and their God.
|
1
|
|
God-With-Us
|
Prayer
|
Book
|
Winter
|
Miriam Therese
|
1979
|
Creative poetry, prose, prayer, and celebratory song to help everyone praise God in the mainstream of life and its changing patterns.
|
1
|
|
Learning Centers on Prayer
|
Prayer
|
Book
|
|
|
1981
|
Twelve centers, cassette of Prayers of the Community for one center.
|
1
|
|
Lord, If
|
Prayer
|
Book
|
Brokering
|
Herbert F.
|
1977
|
Collection of 80 prayers all beginning with Lord, if. Each prayer can be used as a thought and discussion starter.
|
1
|
|
Lord's Prayer for Motion Choir
|
Prayer
|
Pamphlet
|
|
|
1982
|
A description and illustrations of movements to the Lord's Prayer. All ages.
|
1
|
|
Our Treasured Heritage
|
Prayer
|
Book
|
Scheihing
|
Theresa
|
1981
|
Shows parents and teachers how to help children build a close and loving relationship with God through simple meditation, It contains actual meditations written for children based on the liturgical year.
|
1
|
|
Actions, Gestures, and Bodily Attitudes
|
Dance
|
Book
|
Deitering
|
Carolyn
|
1980
|
Relaxation, beginning movements, moving with objects, working with children.
|
1
|
|
Dancing With Creation
|
Dance
|
Book
|
Kirk
|
Martha Ann
|
1984
|
Mexican and Native American Dance in Christian Worship and Education. A resource on dance history, technique, and spiritual discipline which can enrich the whole Christian community.
|
1
|
|
Let's Move
|
Dance
|
Book
|
Litherland
|
Janet
|
1979
|
Ten dances with instructions in 11 scripts.
|
1
|
|
Meditation in Motion
|
Dance
|
Cassette
|
Grimm
|
Roberta
|
1984
|
Tape and guidebook of meditations, wake-ups, songs of the spirit, circle dances and rounds, moving with poetry, creating community.
|
1
|
|
To Move in Faith
|
Dance
|
Book
|
Koza-Woodward
|
Dee
|
1983
|
Living the Word Through Dance; 5 sessions on beginning dance using Scriptures and songs for use in church school, youth groups, on retreats.
|
1
|
|
Everflowing Streams: Songs for Worship
|
Music
|
Book
|
Duck
|
Ruth C.
|
1981
|
A collection of hymns, old and new, chosen for their singability, their use of inclusive language, and their common vision of world peace and justice.
|
2
|
|
Hymns and Carols, Vol. 7
|
Music
|
Book
|
Marsh
|
Avery and
|
1976
|
Twelve songs with accompanying chords. Cassette tape of same songs.
|
2
|
|
Hymns and Carols
|
Music
|
Book
|
Marsh
|
Avery and
|
1974
|
Twelve songs with chord accompaniments.
|
1
|
|
Inclusive Language Hymns
|
Music
|
Book
|
|
|
1984
|
Collection of amended texts of traditional hymns written in inclusive language.
|
1
|
|
Seed Songs of Earth and Spirit
|
Music
|
Book
|
Manley
|
Jim
|
1983
|
Twenty-one songs selected or written in response to the National Council of Church's outdoor ministries theme. Sow Seed-Trust the Promise.
|
2
|
|
Sing to God
|
Music
|
Book
|
|
|
1984
|
176 songs were selected for musical quality, theological soundness, inclusive language and were balanced in educational themes.
|
17
|
|
Teaching With Music Through the Church Year
|
Music
|
Book
|
Smith
|
Judy Gattis
|
1976
|
Ideas for using music to teach lessons during various seasons of church year.
|
1
|
|
Wake Up It's Sunday
|
Music
|
Cassette
|
Stewart
|
Stan & Pauline
|
1983
|
Songs about going to church and being part of God's people. Accompanying songbook.
|
1
|
|
Ahead of the Game
|
Music
|
Cassette
|
Hoffman
|
Nan
|
1985
|
A cassette of songs for all ages about caring for each other and caring for the environment.
|
1
|
|
Celebrate Communion
|
Communion
|
Book
|
Britton
|
Colleen
|
1984
|
Short communion lessons that can be integrated into class, used for broadly graded classes, intergenerational, or VCS.
|
1
|
|
Children and Communion
|
Communion
|
Pamphlet
|
Crowell
|
Betty Anne
|
1985
|
Discussion about including children in communion.
|
1
|
|
To Remember Me
|
Communion
|
Book
|
Kern
|
Bonnie
|
1980
|
The story of the Last Supper.
|
1
|
|
What Every Presbyterian Should Know About Lord's Supper
|
Communion
|
Pamphlet
|
|
|
1984
|
Scriptographic booklet about origins, participation, meanings, preparation.
|
2
|
|
Christian Symbols Handbook
|
Symbols/Art
|
Book
|
Moe
|
Dean
|
1985
|
Commentary and patterns for 90 traditional and contemporary symbols.
|
1
|
|
Our Christian Symbols
|
Symbols/Art
|
Book
|
Rest
|
Friedrich
|
1954
|
A source book of symbols for teaching, preaching, worship, and art.
|
1
|
|
Symbol Cards
|
Symbols/Art
|
Game
|
|
|
1984
|
Fifty-four symbols with explanation on back of each card. Ten suggestions for use.
|
1
|
|
Symbols and Their Meanings
|
Symbols/Art
|
Book
|
Norden
|
Rudolph
|
1985
|
Fifty-two symbols and their meaning for contemporary Christians.
|
1
|
|
Symbols of Church Seasons and Days
|
Symbols/Art
|
Book
|
Bradner
|
John
|
1977
|
Illustrated symbols arranged by seasons.
|
1
|
|
Symbols of God's Love
|
Symbols/Art
|
Book
|
Fogle
|
Jeanne
|
1986
|
Picture book that tells story of Advent, Christmas, and passion of Jesus in symbols.
|
1
|
|
Symbols of the Church
|
Symbols/Art
|
Book
|
Whittemore
|
Carroll
|
1959
|
Symbols of Old Testament, New Testament, Apostles, and Saints.
|
1
|
|
Christian Marriage: Worship of God
|
Wedding/Funeral
|
Book
|
|
|
1985
|
Variety of marriage services, and suggestions for music.
|
1
|
|
New Complete Book of Wedding Music
|
Wedding/Funeral
|
Book
|
|
|
|
Original sheet music editions of wedding songs from Show and Movie, Standard, Classical and Popular music.
|
1
|
|
Seasons and Symbols
|
Church Year
|
Book
|
Wetzler
|
Robert
|
1962
|
Illustrated with symbols in the appropriate seasons of the church year (large illustrations for tracing or copying).
|
1
|
|
Living the Lectionary Planning guide
|
Church Year
|
Book
|
|
|
1985
|
Planning Guide. Liberating Bible study, planning process, seasonal planning, praying, and preaching the lectionary. Thematic aspects of the year C, 3 yr. curriculum plan.
|
0
|
|
Abound In Hope
|
Stewardship
|
Book
|
Weems
|
Ann
|
1984
|
Stewardship materials for worship: poems, litanies, prayers, Scripture meditations.
|
1
|
|
Care For One Another
|
Stewardship
|
Pamphlet
|
|
|
|
Stewardship activities with special emphasis on Mexico, Lebanon, Zaire.
|
1
|
|
Claimed By God's Grace
|
Stewardship
|
Pamphlet
|
Chase
|
Robert
|
1985
|
Worship resources, Bible study, children's activities, teacher education.
|
1
|
|
Make It Visible!
|
Stewardship
|
Pamphlet
|
|
|
1979
|
Packet containing materials for use in a major program of denomination.
|
1
|
|
Multiply the Gift
|
Stewardship
|
Book
|
Weems
|
Ann
|
1983
|
Poems, litanies, Biblical meditations, skits and orders of worship for stewardship. Produced for Presbyterian Church but useful for other denominations.
|
1
|
|
Wendy's Friend
|
Stewardship
|
Pamphlet
|
|
|
|
Illustrated booklet about outreach of the church.
|
1
|
|
Your Time is Running Out
|
Stewardship
|
Book
|
Cory
|
Lloyd
|
1972
|
Four programs on stewardship.
|
1
|
|
Developing Roles in Congregational Stewardship
|
Stewardship
|
Pamphlet
|
|
|
1986
|
Discusses the role of the Stewardship Committee Chairperson, the pastor, and the committee.
|
1
|
|
Context For Choice
|
Confirmation
|
Book
|
|
|
1973
|
Previous Presbyterian confirmation program.
|
3
|
|
Journey to Discipleship
|
Confirmation
|
Book
|
Throop
|
Harvey
|
1987
|
For confirmation, 26 weeks in 5 units focuses on journey of God's people. Church organization, prayer, worship, discipleship, Bible study are also included. For Presbyterians.
|
1
|
|
Members Together
|
Membership
|
Book
|
Wolfe
|
Marianne
|
1978
|
Course for church leaders with new members classes of adults in Pres. Church. Covers: Our Religious Experience, The Faith of the Church, Presbyterian Heritage, Work of the Local Church, and My Personal Commitment. Leaders' and participants' guides.
|
1
|
|
Dealing With Conflict in the Congregation
|
Pastoral Care
|
Pamphlet
|
|
|
1985
|
To help people learn skills and think together about conflict in the congregation. 4 - 1 hr sessions.
|
1
|
|
On Calling a Pastor
|
Pastoral Care
|
Pamphlet
|
|
|
1985
|
Manual for Pastor Nominating Committee. Getting organized, setting goals, writing position description, receiving and reading information forms, and making a selection.
|
1
|
|
Should the Pastor be Fired?
|
Conflict Resolution
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Book
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Leas
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Speed B.
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1980
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How to deal constructively with clergy-lay conflict.
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1
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Stress, Power, and Ministry
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Pastoral Care
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Book
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Harris
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John
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1977
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Approach to relationships between clergy and laity to enable growth and adaptation.
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1
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Authority of Laity
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Leadership
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Pamphlet
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Dozier
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Verna
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1982
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How clergy and laity can tease apart religious authority and institutional power so growth and nurture occur.
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1
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Lay Ministry: A Tool Kit
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Leadership
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Pamphlet
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Mead
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Loren B.
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1976
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A booklet on who to select, organize and plan for attaining church goals. May be useful to pastors, lay persons individually or a parish committee on lay ministry.
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1
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Making Meetings Work
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Leadership
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Book
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Bradford
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Leland
|
1976
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This resource will help people understand the feelings, behavior, and actions of themselves and others. It will help leaders involve everyone to ensure freedom, fairness and productivity.
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1
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Black Chronicle
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Racial & Ethnic Ministry
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Pamphlet
|
|
|
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Set of 14 newspapers that depict events in Black history from 1778 - 1956.
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1
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Faith Journey Curriculum
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Racial & Ethnic Ministry
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Book
|
|
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1983
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Teacher's guide and student book for ages 5-7, 8-12, youth and adults on Christian Education and the Black Experience.
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1
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Journeys to a Dream
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Racial & Ethnic Ministry
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Book
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Parker
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Kathryn Elmes
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1977
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A 6 session course to help children understand Martin Luther King, Jr., his dreams and his commitment to peace and justice through nonviolence. Includes teacher's guide and pupil's book.
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3
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Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story
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Racial & Ethnic Ministry
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Book
|
|
|
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In comic book format; how 50,000 Blacks found a new way to end racial discrimination.
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1
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Crickets and Corn
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Racial & Ethnic Ministry
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Book
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Back
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Peg
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1985
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Five stories about Native North American children growing up. Accompanying leader's guide.
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1
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Hear the Creator's Song
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Racial & Ethnic Ministry
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Book
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Hummelen
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Remmelt and Kathleen
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1985
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Five sessions for study of stories of survival, plus poetry, myths, songs, art that help people look at the values and perception of themselves as they develop a new understanding of Native Americans.
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1
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Indians of the USA
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Racial & Ethnic Ministry
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Pamphlet
|
|
|
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Map of tribes of Native Americans past and present.
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1
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Maps-n-Facts: Native Peoples of North America
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Racial & Ethnic Ministry
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Pamphlet
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|
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1985
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Maps of before Columbus and now, plus charts of population, density, language groups that invite study.
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1
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Stories of Survival
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Racial & Ethnic Ministry
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Book
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Hummelen
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Remmelt & Kathleen
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1985
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Voices of pride and determination blend with outcries of anger and frustration. They call for control of education and health care, sensitivity to young people, and renewed closeness to earth.
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1
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Church Officer Pre-Ordination Curriculum
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Officer Training
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Book
|
|
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1986
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Leader's guide and student book. Five units of study: religious experience, faith, duties, order, local church.
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2
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Leadership 1-5
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Leadership
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Pamphlet
|
|
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1983
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Five articles on how to be a good leader and make meetings productive.
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2
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Nominating Church Officers
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Officer Training
|
Pamphlet
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Trefz
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Edward K.
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1983
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A guide for church nominating committees based on the Book of Order of P.C.(USA).
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5
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Ordination Questions
|
Officer Training
|
Book
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Rice
|
Howard
|
1984
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Studies to help elected officers in PC(USA) before ordination and installed officers better understand the questions for ordination.
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2
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Presbyterian Polity for Church Officers
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Officer Training
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Book
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Gray
|
Joan
|
1999
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Explanation of system of government of reunited church, responsibilities of session, presbytery, synod, GA in leading church in mission.
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1
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So...You're An Elder!
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Officer Training
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Pamphlet
|
|
|
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Describes duties of an elder. Includes worksheets for discovering where you might be effective.
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1
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Consider Your Ministry
|
Leadership
|
Book
|
Simmers
|
Marvin
|
1994
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Study manual for new officers with questions and topics for discussion in each chapter.
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1
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The Lone Ranger: The Lone Pastor as Educator
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Clergy Concerns
|
Book
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Mahon
|
John
|
1981
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Findings of a study on what happens when a lone pastor is an educator.
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1
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Parish Ministries Guide
|
Clergy Concerns
|
Book
|
|
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1976
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Assists in role clarification stating present abilities and setting new role objectives.
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1
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To Act Justly, Love Tenderly, Walk Humbly
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Clergy Concerns
|
Book
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Brueggemann
|
Walter
|
1986
|
For ministers, this text addresses these questions: How do the Scriptures require us to respond to the real world? How can we maintain love in our ministrations to others? How can we speak with authority and keep our humility?
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1
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Guide for Those Who Plan C.E. in Small Church
|
Small Churches
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Pamphlet
|
|
|
|
Five booklets on learning centers, children's and youth ministry, teacher training, learning in families.
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1
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Developing Christian Education in the Smaller Church
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Small Churches
|
Book
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Brown
|
Carolyn
|
1982
|
Who is responsible, who comes, what curriculum, equipment, role of pastor, where does it happen.
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1
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Smaller Church Mission Study Guide
|
Small Churches
|
Book
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Blunk
|
Henry
|
1978
|
A do-it-yourself guide to help small congregations discover who they are, what they are doing, their relationship to the community, and deciding what to do next. 6 sessions.
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2
|
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Devotions for Your Preschool Classroom
|
Strategies - Preschool
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Book
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Richterkessing
|
Sue
|
1983
|
Thirty devotions based on a scripture offering a variety of activities, crafts, songs, and stories.
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1
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Mister Roger's Plan and Play Book
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Strategies - Preschool
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Book
|
|
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1983
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Daily activities from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood for day care providers. Activities, recipes, and thoughts from Mister Rogers.
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1
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Encountering Prayer and Meditation
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Strategies - Youth
|
Book
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Forbes
|
Patty
|
1979
|
Four to six sessions on what prayer is, why we pray, kinds of prayer.
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2
|
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For God So Loved
|
Strategies - Youth
|
Book
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Dixon
|
Michael E.
|
1986
|
This book contains six sessions that explore various dimensions of God's love as revealed in the Bible. Highlights the essential unity of the Bible and the love of God at work today. Each session is summarized by a play reading.
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1
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Ideas for Social Action
|
Strategies - Youth
|
Book
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Campolo
|
Anthony
|
1983
|
Handbook on mission and service for Christian young people. Youth are attracted to a church that engages them. Here are 200 ideas.
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1
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It's Sunday Night Again
|
Strategies - Youth
|
Book
|
Gladman
|
Donna
|
1979
|
Practical ideas about planning, goal-setting, programming, involving youth.
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1
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Junior High Liturgies
|
Strategies - Youth
|
Magazine
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|
|
1981
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Magazine articles focusing on worship experiences for junior high youth.
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1
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Paths of Peace
|
Strategies - Youth
|
Book
|
Berry
|
Woody
|
1984
|
Six sessions beginning with God's peace within and moving to living as peacemakers in the global community.
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1
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Presbyterian Youth Triennium
|
Strategies - Youth
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Video
|
|
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1986
|
Shows speeches, assemblies, small groups, recreation and reflections of many youth.
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1
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Responding in Faith: Living the Word Through Worship
|
Strategies - Youth
|
Book
|
Pike
|
Morris
|
1984
|
Sources to help youth find their way to worship. Helps develop skills in using the arts in worship.
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2
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Stewardship of All Life video
|
Strategies - Youth
|
Book
|
Caldwell
|
Elizabeth
|
1981
|
Gives youth an opportunity to compare attitudes toward living on and caring for earth, gives alternatives to consumerism and planned obsolescence.
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1
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Torn Between: On My Lifestyle
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Strategies - Youth
|
Book
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Coleman
|
Lyman
|
1989
|
Topics include: peer pressure, priorities, possessions, prejudices, convictions, passages, power. Leader's guide and student book are provided.
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1
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What Do They Expect of Me?
|
Strategies - Youth
|
Book
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Davidson
|
Robert
|
1986
|
For young teens, 20 programs that emphasize Way I am now, What peers expect of me, How to be Christian, How I would like to be in the future
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1
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When Families Divide
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Strategies - Youth
|
Book
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Topp
|
Don
|
1986
|
Packet of resources to help teens deal with divorce: Articles, direct simulation, media, art, Bible study, discussion.
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1
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Who's in Charge?
|
Strategies - Youth
|
Book
|
Frantz
|
David
|
1980
|
Course about power, powerlessness, God's power, power in the church, power of love and how do we empower?
|
1
|
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Why of Cults
|
Strategies - Youth
|
Book
|
Vermont
|
Marie
|
1982
|
Course covers Hare Krishnas, Jesus Movement, court issues, what is a healthy religion.
|
1
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|
Youth and the Community of Disciples
|
Strategies - Youth
|
Book
|
Ng
|
David
|
1984
|
This book discusses a program that gets to the hearts of the youth to help them focus on discipleship, community and service.
|
2
|
|
Youth Group How-To Book
|
Strategies - Youth
|
Book
|
|
|
1981
|
66 practical projects and programs to help you build a better youth group. Topics include getting started, building community, retreats, worship and service, arts, trips.
|
2
|
|
Youth Ministry - The New Team Approach
|
Strategies - Youth
|
Book
|
Hoderness
|
Ginny Ward
|
1981
|
How-to book full of ideas, models, resources, activities that involve youth with leaders and parents.
|
1
|
|
Youth Ministries - Thinking Big With Small Groups
|
Strategies - Youth
|
Book
|
Brown
|
Carolyn C.
|
1984
|
Ideas - both creative and functional - can be adapted to any size congregation with fewer than 10 people.
|
2
|
|
Gathering the Pieces
|
Strategies - Youth
|
Book
|
Davidson
|
Robert G.
|
1985
|
Designed to help high school students learn and understand how they think and feel about themselves and others. 22 sessions using interaction helps them grow in love and support.
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1
|
|
Teachniques
|
Strategies - Adult
|
Book
|
Presseau
|
Jack
|
1982
|
Creative designs for youth and adults, ways to begin, develop and conclude sessions.
|
1
|
|
Church As Reflecting Community
|
Strategies - Adult
|
Book
|
Girzaitis
|
Loretta
|
1977
|
Models of Adult Religious Learning. Needs, training, planning, faith development.
|
1
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|
United Presbyterian Men Study Guides
|
Strategies - Adult
|
Book
|
|
|
1984
|
Mission to men, family, pastors and worldwide plus 9 study guides that each contain materials for up to 4 one hour study sessions on relating and caring, thinking Biblically, creative evangelism, dialogue with God and others, and several others.
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1
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Where Faith Seeks Understanding:Planning for Adult Ed.
|
Strategies - Adult
|
Book
|
Williams
|
Melvin
|
1986
|
Exploration of how adults learn, learning as social activity, improving adult education.
|
1
|
|
Generations Learning Together
|
Strategies - Intergenerational
|
Book
|
Griggs
|
Donald and Patricia
|
1976
|
Planning of intergenerational activities and basic lesson plans and other activities.
|
1
|
|
Portfolio of Direct Experiences
|
Strategies - Intergenerational
|
Pamphlet
|
Adams
|
Margee
|
|
6 studies on water, bread, apples, balloons, butterflies, and rainbows.
|
1
|
|
Always Being Reformed: Future of Church Education
|
Planning for Education
|
Book
|
Purdy
|
John
|
1985
|
Essays suggest what church should be teaching prior to 2000.
|
1
|
|
Beautiful Upon the Mountain
|
Planning for Education
|
Book
|
Wyckoff
|
D. Campbell
|
1984
|
Handbook for education in rural, poor areas about culture and value formation, church as family, youth, stories, plans for leader development.
|
1
|
|
Bringing Up Children in the Christian Faith
|
Planning for Education
|
Book
|
Westerhoff,III
|
John
|
1980
|
Reflective struggles of being a faithful parent. Suggestions on praying, celebrating, listening, talking, telling, service.
|
1
|
|
Developing Leader's for Church's Educational Ministry
|
Planning for Education
|
Book
|
|
|
1979
|
Notebook of designs for total ministry of education.
|
1
|
|
Guide to Curriculum Choice
|
Planning for Education
|
Book
|
|
|
1981
|
Outlines steps and questions needed to select curriculum for your situation. Analysis of current curricula.
|
2
|
|
Job Descriptions for Christian Education
|
Planning for Education
|
Book
|
|
|
1976
|
One of a series of instruments designed to assist the church in its educational ministry.
|
1
|
|
Pastor as Educator: Resdiscovering the Tradition
|
Planning for Education
|
Video
|
Dykstra
|
Craig
|
1986
|
Pastors and professors talk about their views of education in the church against a background of scenes of activities where they work.
|
1
|
|
Preparing Ministries for Ed. Leadership in Congregation
|
Planning for Education
|
Book
|
Sanders
|
Lindell
|
1980
|
Ministers ARE educators. How they can best act as educational leaders. Includes design for Christian Education Event for Pastors.
|
1
|
|
Basic Skills for Church Teachers
|
Learning to Teach
|
Book
|
Griggs
|
Donald
|
1985
|
Sound planning ideas for those with little time to prepare. Ideas for building relationships, encouraging participation, enabling creativity, nurturing faith.
|
1
|
|
Designs for Teacher Education
|
Learning to Teach
|
Book
|
Jackson
|
Byron
|
1982
|
Eight designs on faith, human development, how to plan a unit, teaching Bible, sharing a vision, the learning environment, teaching creatively.
|
1
|
|
Create! Art of Teaching Religion
|
Learning to Teach
|
Book
|
Foley
|
Rita
|
1982
|
Twenty-one topics to refresh and invigorate teaching.
|
1
|
|
Handling Conflict and Aggressive Behavior
|
Classroom Behavior
|
Book
|
F. Schmidt,
|
Abrams,
|
1977
|
Exploration of what conflict is, what leads to it, understanding self, situations, and involving students in conflict resolution.
|
1
|
|
Celebrate Autumn
|
Activities
|
Book
|
Chupick
|
Carol
|
1985
|
Variety of activities: puzzles, recipes, story starters, art, memory work, Bible games.
|
1
|
|
Celebrate Special Days
|
Activities
|
Book
|
Hand
|
Phyllis
|
1985
|
Wealth of ideas centered around holidays of each month. Plays, recipes, games, arts, writing.
|
1
|
|
Celebrate Winter
|
Activities
|
Book
|
Hartwig
|
Judy
|
1985
|
Activities and events for the winter months: songs, calendars, writing, patterns.
|
1
|
|
Children Together
|
Activities
|
Book
|
Spiker
|
Louise
|
1980
|
Building community, 36 sessions such as myself, friends, church, feelings, sharing, choices, celebrations.
|
1
|
|
Children Together, Vol. 2
|
Activities
|
Book
|
Gale
|
Elizabeth
|
1982
|
Discovering prayer, using gifts, mission, celebrating God's spirit, keepers of faith.
|
1
|
|
Children Together, Vol. 3
|
Activities
|
Book
|
McCay
|
Gracie
|
1985
|
Peacemaking, Bible, life crises, electronics, spending habits, missions, saints of God.
|
1
|
|
Church's Ministry With Children Idea Catalogue
|
Activities
|
Book
|
Stewart
|
Stan
|
1976
|
One hundred tested ideas on ministry with children.
|
1
|
|
Developing a Child's Spiritual Growth
|
Activities
|
Book
|
Smith
|
Judy Gattis
|
1983
|
New realm of God's love is opened when children explore through 5 senses. 52 experiences.
|
1
|
|
Idea Book
|
Activities
|
Book
|
Hines
|
Rosemary Wesley
|
1981
|
Sourcebook of activities for children in 10 categories: art, writing, cooking, drama, listening, movement, science, storytelling, music and main events.
|
1
|
|
Kirigami
|
Activities
|
Book
|
Kemper
|
Frederick W.
|
1979
|
Bible stories illustrated with designs made with folded paper.
|
1
|
|
Thirty-six Ideas for Children in the Church School
|
Activities
|
Book
|
Brokering
|
Lois
|
1982
|
Suggestions for doing things together: making things, singing, talking, celebrating life with God and growing in creativity.
|
1
|
|
Bible Crafts for Juniors
|
Activities
|
Book
|
Stone
|
Sandra J.
|
1987
|
Sections on odds and ends, paper crafts, make-it-yourself, wall hangings, gifts, special occasions.
|
1
|
|
All Good Gifts
|
Art Projects
|
Book
|
Hagans
|
Marilyn
|
1983
|
Instructions for making gifts such as book marks, totes, hangings, playthings, seasonal gifts.
|
1
|
|
Art for Children's Liturgy
|
Art Projects
|
Book
|
Tuthill
|
Marge
|
1982
|
Craft directions and supplies, media projects; all designated by age.
|
1
|
|
Craft Handbook for Children's Church
|
Art Projects
|
Book
|
Stringer
|
Lealea
|
1981
|
Easy art projects in 3 levels of ability.
|
1
|
|
Ginny Graves' Discovery Stuff
|
Art Projects
|
Book
|
Graves
|
Ginny
|
1977
|
Twelve months of activities using natural materials.
|
1
|
|
In the Image of God
|
Art Projects
|
Book
|
Tuthill
|
Marge
|
1976
|
Art Projects with kids 8 and Up. Simple methods of art that can be adapted to many themes and ideas.
|
1
|
|
Banner Book
|
Banners/Bulletin Boards
|
Book
|
Wolfe
|
Betty
|
1974
|
Where, why, when, how, message, symbols, design, fabrics.
|
1
|
|
Banner Designs for Celebrating Christians
|
Banners/Bulletin Boards
|
Book
|
DeBord
|
Jane
|
1984
|
Fresh designs for church seasons, plus the how-to's of banner making.
|
2
|
|
Banners and Flags
|
Banners/Bulletin Boards
|
Book
|
Blair
|
Morgot
|
1977
|
Joyful reference to traditional and contemporary aspects of fabric celebration.
|
1
|
|
Banners and Such
|
Banners/Bulletin Boards
|
Book
|
Ortegel
|
Adelaide
|
1980
|
Invitation to create and celebrate through clearly described crafts.
|
1
|
|
Banners Without Words
|
Banners/Bulletin Boards
|
Book
|
Knuth
|
Jill
|
1986
|
Designs for over 70 banners, construction details.
|
1
|
|
Bulletin Boards That Communicate
|
Banners/Bulletin Boards
|
Book
|
Sorlien
|
Sandra
|
1984
|
Eye-catching visuals, designs, lettering, methods of display.
|
1
|
|
Fabric Applique for Worship
|
Banners/Bulletin Boards
|
Book
|
Jerdee
|
Rebecca
|
1982
|
Seasonal patterns and ideas for art in the sanctuary.
|
1
|
|
Great Bulletin Board Book
|
Banners/Bulletin Boards
|
Book
|
McCartney
|
Carol
|
1983
|
Guidance on triggering new ideas, mechanics of layout and appeal, making letters, short-cuts, and proven designs.
|
1
|
|
Pin It, Tack It, Hang It
|
Banners/Bulletin Boards
|
Book
|
Fiarotta
|
Phyllis and Noel
|
1975
|
Illustrated directions for children to make bulletin boards.
|
1
|
|
Alexander & Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
|
Stories
|
Book
|
Viorst
|
Judith
|
|
Story of how it feels when things go bad all day.
|
1
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