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Advent Books 2025
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Reflections In The Bauble
As you journey through the period of Advent and prepare to celebrate Christmas Day, do the decorations on the tree reflect a house of peace and joy or are they more likely to reflect the stress and turmoil that often surrounds this time? This course will be addressing some of the concerns that come about during this period, such as dealing with temptations and needs, tackling the expectations of others and coping with suffering. It will offer tools to help individuals creatively explore how they are personally affected by these issues and space to search for what Jesus offers in the tensions, busyness and suffering of everyday life.
£10.99 - £11.99
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Coming Ready or Not!
Light Shining in darkness, Messages of hope in a troubled world, Joy and Celebration, Revelation and guidance Coming, Ready or Not! is a collection of services for all ages from Advent Sunday to Epiphany. There are activities to engage children, thoughts and prayers for adults, a Nativity Play and a service for Christmas Day incorporating Holy Communion The Mood is relaxed and informal whilst including some Liturgy from Common Worship. The format encourage people from your congregation to be involved and gives opportunities for outreach. There are practical suggestions for organisations, music and visual aids. Together we celebrate this special season. Jesus, the Light of the World - He is coming whether we are ready or not!
£14.99
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In All Senses
Sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste are the five physical senses, but there are many more senses we can use to explore the meaning of Christmas - a sense of balance, a sense of justice, a sense of wonder, a sense of mystery, a sense of purpose, and so on. In all Senses focuses on these many senses, making connections through them with the Jesus story and the Christian journey. For each day of the four weeks of Advent there is a reading, reflection, response and a prayer. By exploring the story of Christ's birth through all our senses we can come to it afresh, welcome him with renewed delight and worship him with a deeper sense of intimacy.
£9.99 - £10.99
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Light Dawns
Nick Fawcett's Reflective writings have for many years offered a valued resource for public worship, providing a powerful and imaginative way of communicating the gospel message across the Christian Seasons.In this comprehensive compilation, drawn from several of his most successful publications, Nick provides a hundred meditations concerning Advent, Christmas and Epiphany, each linked to a reading of Scripture and rounded off by a short prayer.Here, then, is a perfect tool for offering fresh insights into this well-loved time of year that speaks so wonderfully of God's coming into our world through Christ.
£25.99
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Let Us Worship The Lord
This compendium of prayers, reflections, Bible-based monologues, sermon ideas and full services is a valuable resource for those who devise and lead worship. As well as more general material, the focus is on the two great festivals of Christmas, Holy Week and Easter.The book contains over 300 prayers, with opening prayers, confessions, intercessions and blessings set out for the Christian Year and specific topics.The material is drawn from books already published by our popular author, John Cox and is brought together here to assist those looking for background information, ideas for sermons, prayers and talks as they prepare to lead congregations in their worship.The reflections will both stimulate and encourage them in their own spiritual journey.Contents Feasts and FestivalsAdventAdvent wreaths and CandlesChristmasEpiphanyAsh WednesdayMothering SundayPalm SundayHoly WeekMaundy ThursdayGood FridayHoly SaturdayEasterThe biblical accountsThe Easter liturgya. The Service of the Lightb. The Vigil.c. The Liturgy of Initiation.The Easter gardenAscension DayWhit SundayTrinity SundayHarvest FestivalsAll Saints and All SoulsPrayersOpening PrayersConfessionsIntercessionsBlessingsSeasonal prayersAdventChristmasEpiphanyPalm SundayMaundy ThursdayGood FridayHoly SaturdayEasterPentecostTrinityTransfigurationHarvestAll Saints and All SoulsGeneral PrayersAmbitionAngerBaptismBeautyBereavementCallComfortCommitmentCourageDutyFairnessFaithForgivenessFutureGenerosityGloryGod's purposesGod's WordGood NewsGratitudeGuidanceHealingHolinessHopeHumourJusticeLeadersLightLoveMotivesObediencePeacePetitionPossessionsPrayerPrejudicePresenceSchoolSensitivitySpiritSufferingTestingThanksTrustTruthWisdomWonderWorldWorshipWorthThoughts and reflectionsGood news to the poorRelease to captivesSight to the blindFreedom to the oppressedProphets and prophecyThe Word of the Lord - IsaiahWorship and JusticeA new leaderThe Word made fleshFor all the worldChristmas Eve - expectationChristmas Day - the presence of GodAsh Wednesday - FastPalm SundayConfrontation - the cleansing of the TemplePreparation - the costly ointmentBetrayalThe Last SupperAt the foot of the crossResurrectionEmmausThe power of Resurrection lifePrideAmbitionToleranceIn their own words - biblical charactersOld Testament1. Sarah - you must be joking!2. Abraham - a terrible test3. Rebekah - you're my favourite4. Jacob - what a struggle5. Aaron - the pressure of leadership6. Naomi - a wonderful daughter-in-law7. Samuel - not happy8. The Queen of Sheba - a matter of trade9. Jonah - where's the justice in that?New Testament10. Anne - just an ordinary child really11. Elizabeth - miracles run in our family12. The lodging keeper - don't blame me13. Melchior, the wise man - we thought we knew14. The woman at the well - a life-changing meeting15. Zacchaeus - repentant rogue16. Mary - nothing is too precious17. The donkey owner - you only have to ask18. Pilate - what is the truth?19. The soldier - you never forget the first time20. Mary of Magdala - seeing isn't everything21. Peter - what a boasterServices for Holy Week and Easter1. Palm Sunday - procession2. An evening act of worship for Monday of Holy Week3. An evening act of worship for Tuesday of Holy Week4. An evening act of worship for Wednesday of Holy Week5. A service for Maundy Thursday - the Exodus meal6. Good Friday - Executiona. A dramatic reading of the Passionb. Christ crucified - meditations on the Passionc. The Crucifixion - the witness of the Scriptures7. Holy Saturday - the in-between time. A vigil8. Easter Daya. The Easter Lightb. The Easter Gardenc. Easter service - a celebration of resurrection
£22.99
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A Time of Wonder
We are invited to ponder with childlike trust the beauty and mystery of the incarnation during the holy season of Advent. A gift is bestowed upon us that is much greater than anything available in the marketplace.We hear God's words of promise to us: 'When you search for me, you will find me; if you seek me with all your heart' (Jeremiah 29:13).God wishes to renew our hearts, our churches and our world. He desires that we are deeply in tune with what is really important and sacred in our lives - the presence of the holy. We are invited to savour this presence ever more deeply, to share the light of his grace with others and to rejoice!
£13.99
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Down To Earth
Down to Earth offers worship leaders a variety of alternatives to the usual Advent, Christmas and Epiphany services and suggests new interpretations of the familiar and deeply loved story of Christ's coming.The 15 services contain imagined reflections by various Bible characters, such as Mary and Joseph, Elizabeth and Zechariah. These reflections may be used in place of a sermon or teaching slot, as the focus of a Eucharistic service, or to form part of an Advent for use in youth groups, secondary school worship and house church.We are challenged to reflect on the familiar Christmas story in a new way and look again at the individuals who met Jesus 2000 years ago. For they were as we are: flawed, frightened, anxious, astonished and changed for ever by their encounter with the living God.
£18.99
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Cradle Of Hope
These meditations for Advent and Christmas open windows on the real meaning of Christmas and its relevance to today's Christian. Instead of simply retelling the familiar story, they dig deeper beneath the surface in a way which is stimulating and often challenging. The shorter meditations are suitable for both private use and public worship.
£11.99
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God Speaking
Communication is one of the most high-profile features of our modern life. There have never been so many ways of being in touch. The technological media for communication are becoming ever more sophisticated, 'smart' and widely available. But they can be a mixed blessing. Advent is an opportune time to consider this vital facet of human experience and to do so in the light of a belief in God.This study course is intended as a way in to doing just that. It explores what it might mean to become friends and followers of the God of Jesus Christ, the supreme communicator. Its focus for that exploration is the Letter to the Hebrews in the New Testament. For Hebrews brings us face to face with a Jesus Christ who 'is the same yesterday, today and for ever' (Hebrews 13:8) and who constantly invites our response.
£11.99
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A Long Way Off
In the rush towards Christmas that engulfs our society each year, the season of Advent is a reminder to slow down and refocus. It is a season of preparation, but it does not only ask us to prepare for the birth of a baby. We are also asked to prepare for the coming of a king.In this daily collection of reflections, Jeremy Brooks encourages us to look at what kind of king we are expecting and what kind of kingdom will be coming. He uses readings from Luke's Gospel to show Jesus' concerns for those who are on the edge of society - the poor, the disabled and the lonely. At Christmas time, it can be these groups of people who feel most marginalized and most excluded from society's celebrations, but Advent reminds us that they should be at the center of our concern.Jeremy Brooks uses those services that churches put on as part of their Christmas celebrations, such as Christingle and Crib Services to remind us of the journey of Advent. He also draws on the poetry of the Welsh poet priest, R. S. Thomas as inspiration for his daily reflections.
£10.99
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This Joyful Season:Dream Beyond Dreams
Advent reflections for personal or group use.Advent tells the story of those who dream, especially those who have nothing to lose because they have nothing, and everything to gain because they have nothing. This five-week course offers prayer, reflection and praise to explore the promise and reality of this wonderful Advent message.
£9.99
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Family Advent Challenge - eBook
Family Advent Challenge by Nick Harding. Ideas, activities and fun for families at Advent. Format: eBook (.epub)
£8.99
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The Heart Of Christmas
In his parables, Jesus used examples of human behaviour to open up to his listeners a deeper understanding of God. Today's world is no less rich in such similes. In this book, Chris Morley, a regular contributor to 'Pause for Thought' on Radio 2's Wake up to Wogan, takes examples of quirky human behaviour and uses them to offer ways into reflecting on God and our response to him. These Advent reflections allow us, in the busy weeks before Christmas, to remind ourselves what it means that God embraced humanity, and rejoice in the Spirit of God which is within us all.
£9.99 - £10.99
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Advent Fun For All The Family!
If you're looking for something to do as a family during Advent that has a little more meaning than opening yet another door on the Advent calendar to get at the chocolate behind it, then this is the book for you.A family-focused Bible study for Advent written by author Patrick Coghlan, each session comprises a Bible study, discussion, prayer and creative activity. Featuring twelve of the key characters in the Nativity story, it explores the first coming of Jesus and how the characters were involved, leading through to the lessons we can learn from them as we look ahead to Jesus' return.This fun, imaginative and thought-provoking book will enable the whole family to explore the true meaning of Christmas.
£11.99
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Thy Kingdom Come
Unusually, this five-session course for Advent begins with the last Sunday of the 'old' Church year, the Feast of Christ the King. Thereafter the theme is taken up in the Lectionary readings for the four Sundays of Advent, and is explored in depth. There are readings, comments, prayers and questions for reflection and/or discussion.
£9.99
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Expecting Jesus
Expecting Jesus is a collection of Advent reflections and prayers which follows the progress of Mary's pregnancy and focuses our thoughts on the enormity of what the Incarnation means for us. Drawing on his own experience as a Christian and an expectant father, Martyn Day's meditations make for a very intimate encounter with the Advent narratives.
£11.99
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Coming And Going Meditations
Advent is the time Christians think of Jesus coming and his presence and encouragement is what gets us going.This book contains materials for each day of the Advent Season, by way of passages from the Bible, Reflections, suggested responses, and prayers new and old.Gerald O'Mahony is old hand at giving new insights, in ways that are both interesting and practical. the main themes are renewal of life, the giving gifts, the Saviour foretold, and 'God is love'.
£14.99
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Prayers Presents And Pudding -
David Gatward looks at the little things that happen during Advent in this collection of thoughts and prayers for teenagers and young adults.
£9.99
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