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Advent & Christmas Books
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Bethlehems Road
The coming of Jesus changed our world forever. During the season of Advent, we best prepare for the arrival of Jesus, the Coming One, by keeping our hearts and minds open and making room for him. Yet we allow things to get in the way.In this collection of 40 daily reflections for Advent, author Ray Simpson first outlines the roadblocks, such as materialism and clutter, that need to be cleared away so that we are ready for Jesus' arrival. Next, he identifies the signposts – prophecies, intuitions, stirrings – that help us to travel in the direction of what or who is coming. With these signposts clear, he then explores how we should prepare ourselves for the arrival of Jesus. And finally, Ray considers glimpses of glory – fresh expressions of the Light of the World.This meditative and enlightening approach to journeying through Advent will be an invaluable accompaniment to your own preparation for the arrival of Jesus.
£9.99 - £10.99
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O Come, O Come Emmanuel - An Advent Course
Based on the traditional hymn 'O come, O come Emmanuel', John Cox's Advent course provides the opportunity for a reality check: the reality of who we are and what our world is, the reality of our hopes and fears. It encourages us to look afresh at the reality of Jesus, the One who comes and ask how much he is really a part of our lives.As we look forward at Advent, this book encourages us to look in other directions as well: to look around at those who are lost and alienated, at outcasts and refugees; to look within us and within the world; to look up to find hope and aspiration; to look with gratitude; and to look with the eyes of loving response as we meet with Christ, the One we long for, the One who we believe comes to meet our needs and those of our world.This short course of six sessions is intended for use by small groups but could equally be helpful for individual use in setting a framework for private study, devotion and reflection.ContentsAbout the authorIntroductionAdventWreaths and candlesThe Great AntiphonsLookingHow to use this bookThe sessionsLeadersMusic suggestionsSession one - God's welcome to allSession two - FreedomSession three - Light in the darknessSession four - Key of DavidSession five - Lord Almighty, the giver of the LawSession six - Emmanuel, God with us
£11.99
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Reflective Worship Through The Seasons
In Worship through the Seasons Nick Fawcett provides 24 complete service outlines for innovative and reflective worship during Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, the opening days of Holy Week, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter.The services consist of:• Suggested visual materialand music• An introduction• Hymn suggestions• Prayers• Meditations Each service builds up a reflective atmosphere through music, images and meditations as we step into the shoes of those most intimately involved in the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Opening out familiar passages of Scripture to look beyond the events to the people who shaped them, Nick Fawcett invites us to reflect upon these Christian seasons in new and refreshing ways. Worship through the Seasons, drawn from the author's two Volumes of No Ordinary Man and three of A most amazing man, is an invaluable resource for those wishing to add a new dimension to Christian worship.
£19.99
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The Echo of God
One of the desert fathers once said 'Joy is the echo of God's life in us.' This six-week course aims to celebrate the joy of knowing that everything we do - even the problems and trials we face - is transformed by our awareness that God loves us and comes to us. Each week from Advent to Epiphany the course looks at a passage of Scripture where we see joy or delight expressed: the joy of Creation, the psalms, the triumph of joy over adversity, the joy of Mary, the birth of Christ and the love of God. To explore the Scripture readings, David Adam employs the ancient tradition of Lectio Divina. The purpose is not to study the Scriptures but to be still and open enough to hear the echo of God in our lives.
£9.99 - £10.99
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Daily Advent Reflections
For those who want to reflect more deeply on the significance of God's coming in Christ, there are short but meaningful acts of devotion with readings, reflections and prayers to challenge, encourage, nurture and inspire.
£11.99
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Promises Promises
Promises, Promises is an eight-week course of exploration and reflection on the meaning and message of two of the most important seasons in the Christian calendar. Each session includes prayers, Bible readings, reflections, discussion questions, meditations, suggestions for further reading, and ideas for action. Suitable for both individual and group use.
£9.99
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6 Minute Nativity
The story of Christmas told in the blink of an eye! Here is the Christmas story, condensed into a six-minute performance which is sung all the way through to Sarah Watts' entertaining and jazzy tunes. Contents Click here for sample
£13.99
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Play Piano Repertoire - Christmas
Play Piano! Christmas is part of the best-selling piano course by Alan Haughton and Chris Tambling and includes a wide range of original and popular music to supplement the course book.This themed repertoire contains 20 fun pieces for the young beginner, including We wish you a merry Christmas, Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer and Deck the halls.Play Piano! is a major on-going publishing programme so watch out for the latest titles to make learning the piano a real joy!ContentsAway in a mangerDeck the hallsFrosty the SnowmanGod rest ye merry, gentlemenGood King WenceslasI saw Mommy kissing Santa ClausI'm dreaming of a white ChristmasJingle bellsJoy to the worldMary's boy childO Christmas treeO come, all ye faithfulO holy nightO little town of BethlehemRudolph, the red-nosed reindeerSanta Claus is coming to townSilent nightThe little drummer boyWalking in a winter wonderlandWe wish you a merry Christmas
£9.99
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The Christmas Organist
A cornucopia of 30 seasonal pieces for Christmas services and concerts, including favourites such as Handel's Hallelujah Chorus and Vivaldi's Gloria in Excelsis, as well as preludes and other Christmas pieces which take their inspiration from popular carols. A truly outstanding collection.Please note made to order items are non-returnableContentsAh! Dearest Jesus from 'Christmas Oratorio' - Johann Sebastian BachAubade for the Christ Child - Stanley VannAway in a Manger - June NixonBerceuse - Richard LloydChristmas Concerto - Arcangelo CorelliChristmas Prelude - Andrew GantDivinum Mysterium - Noel RawsthorneGloria in Excelsis - Antonio VivaldiHallelujah Chorus from 'Messiah' - George Frideric HandelHear, King of Angels from 'Christmas Oratorio' - Johann Sebastian BachHodie Christus Natus Est - Jan Pieterszoon SweelinckIn a Manger - Andrew MooreIntrada: Unto Us Is Born a Son - Andrew FletcherIt Came Upon the Midnight Clear - Colin MawbyLullaby for the First Nowell - June NixonLullaby on 'Une Jeune Pucelle' - Rosalie BonightonMary's Lullaby - Christopher TamblingNowell to a Ground - Colin HandOn Christmas Night - Noel RawsthornePastoral Symphony from 'Messiah' - George Frideric HandelPastorella on 'Divinum Mysterium' - Stanley VannPrelude on 'Corde Natus' - Philip MoorePrelude on 'Resonet in Laudibus' - Colin MawbyPrelude on 'See Amid the Winter's Snow' - James PattenPrelude on 'Veni Emmanuel' - Rosalie BonightonQuem Pastores - Christopher TamblingSing Lullaby - John JordanSing Lullaby - Norman WarrenThe Holly and the Ivy - Richard ShephardUnto Us Is Born a Son - Christopher Tambling
£28.99
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Christmas Collection For Organ
Instruments: Organ, Manuals, Mostly ManualsA varied selection of styles and moods, from the dreamy lullabies to the celebrative improvisations that will bring a seasonal lift to the service as it progresses.ContentsA Christmas fugue - Richard PantcheffA roundelay for Christmas Day - Stanley VannBethlehem lullaby - Malcolm ArcherDancing day - Rosalie BonightonHasten to Bethlehem - John MarshHodie Christus natus est - Colin MawbyImprovisation on Angels we have heard on high - Simon ClarkImprovisation on Christe, redemptor omnium - Adrian Vernon FishLullaby - Richard LloydNowell! Nowell! Christus natus est! - Andrew FletcherPrelude for Christmas Eve - Betty RoeSong of cradle love - Quentin ThomasThe Angels' lullaby - Andrew GantThe Shepherds' lullaby - Andrew MooreTo Bethlehem - James PattenToccata on I saw three ships - Martin SetchellVariants on Joys seven - Richard ProulxVariations on Humility - June Nixon
£22.99
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Looking & Longing
Looking and Longing is a weekly course for groups, looking at characters from the Old and New Testaments. It covers not only Advent but also the Christmas season to Epiphany. It aims to help us to open our blinded eyes and see, to open our ears to God's call, and to open our hearts to his love.
£9.99
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The Holly & The Ivy for Piano (Spiral Bound)
Set the mood for the festive season with these 48 improvisations on seasonal favourites by renowned composer Noel Rawshorne. All the classics are here in one outstanding collection. Stages: Grade 5-7ContentsA little child on earth has been bornA maiden most gentleA Virgin most pureAdam lay y-boundenAdeste fidelesAll my heart this night rejoicesAngels from the realms of gloryAway in a mangerBerceuse de NoëlChrist was born on Christmas DayChristians, awake!Ding dong! merrily on highGod rest you merry, gentlemenGood King WenceslasHark, the herald-angels singI saw three shipsIn dulci jubiloIn the bleak mid-winterIt came upon a midnight clearLet all mortal flesh keep silenceLittle Jesus, sweetly sleepLord Jesus hath a gardenLord of the danceMary had a babyMasters in this hallNoël nouveletO little town of BethlehemOf the Father's love begottenOnce in royal David's cityPast three o'clockSee, amid the winter's snowSilent nightSing lullabySussex carolThe angel Gabriel from heaven cameThe first NowellThe holly and the ivyThe Sans Day carolThe shepherds' farewellThe Virgin Mary had a baby boyThis is the truth sent from above (Version 1)This is the truth sent from above (Version 2)Tomorrow shall be my dancing dayUnto us a boy is bornVeni, EmmanuelWassail songWe three kingsWe wish you a merry Christmas
£22.99 £20.69
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Carols That Aren't Too High
Here is the perfect solution when your congregation complains they 'can't sing up there'!We have lowered the tunes of 38 of the most popular Christmas carols used by all denominations, so that they can be sung comfortably. Now the vast majority don't go above C, which is much lower than usual!.ContentsAngels from the realms of gloryAs with gladness men of oldAway in a mangerChristians, awake!Ding dong, merrily on high!Go, tell it on the mountainGod rest you merry, gentlefolkGood Christians all, rejoiceGood King WenceslasHark, the herald-angels singI saw three shipsIn the bleak mid-winterIt came upon the midnight clearIt's rounded like an orangeJoy to the world!Little donkeyMary had a babyO come, all ye faithfulO come, O come, EmmanuelO holy nightO little town of BethlehemOf the Father's love begottenOn Christmas night all ChristianssingOn Jordan's bank the Baptist's cryOnce in royal David's citySee amid the winter's snowSee him lying on a bed of strawSilent nightThe angel Gabriel from heaven cameThe first NowellThe holly and the ivyTheVirgin Mary had a baby boyThere's a star in the EastUnto us a boy is bornWe three kings of Orient areWe wish you a merry ChristmasWhat child is thisWhile shepherds watched
£13.99
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A Christmas Celebration for Organ
16 seasonal pieces for organ from some of our finest composers. For use at Christmas services and concerts or simply to enjoy alone,these will broadly appeal to organists and congregations alikeContentsA Christmas Pastorale - Malcolm McKelveyA Gallery Carol - Andrew FletcherA Partridge in a Pear Tree - Quentin ThomasAngel of Peace - Malcolm ArcherCarillon on 'Quittez, pasteurs' - Rosalie BonightonChristmas Postlude - Richard LloydCradle Song - Richard ShephardDans cette étable - Norman WarrenEt incarnatus est - Andrew WrightGloria - François CouperinKyrie de la Messe de Noël - César FranckLet the Merry Organ Sound - Colin MawbyMary's Lullaby - Christopher TamblingNoël - Sigfrid Karg-ElertThe Shepherd's Lullaby - Andrew MooreWe Wish You a Merry Christmas - Noel Rawsthorne
£15.99
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Responding To The Image Of God
An Advent study course... Responding to the Image of God has seven sessions which may be used during Advent itself or during the period leading up to Advent and into the Christmas Season. Although aimed primarily at helping small groups to focus on God's words during Advent, this book could also be used for private study.Joel Edwards writes: 'We are all trying to discover what it means to be alive, to be truly human in community with others. We want to be valued and to value others; the shorthand word for all of this is respect.
£9.99
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Christopher Bear's First Christmas
Everywhere Joe went, Christopher Bear went too. He went with him to the shops. He went with him to the park, And Joe never went to sleep without him. In this story about Joe and his bear, Joe learns all about God and just how much God loves him.
£6.99
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Footsteps To Bethlehem
Footsteps to Bethlehem is a series of 31 daily reflections for Advent, inviting you to journey towards Christmas on a pilgrimage of transformation.Each day looks at the life of individual Bible characters, such as Mary and Joseph, Zechariah and Elizabeth, and reflects on how they coped with the major events in their lives. How did they respond when faced with the choice either to walk by faith, ever closer to God's light or to retreat from his light and love?The day's reflection begins with a comment on the chosen reading, followed by an invitation to consider two or three questions prayerfully and examine your own experiences of the Christian walk. A short prayer rounds off each reflection.
£8.99
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Feasts & Festivals - Colour, Make & Doodle
A true montage of ideas for church and school with 30 inspiring projects, covering 7 Bible stories. Let children explore the Bible in a fun and captivating way with Colour, Make and Doodle. A comprehensive resource packed full of ideas, activities and stories, providing hours of creative fun while complementing the teaching of Christian Religious Education in primary schools and church groups. Bound with sumptuously thick matt pages and full of vibrant yet inexpensive projects this is a real treat for young crafters! The idea for this series came from Sarah's inability to find anything like it on the market. She wanted colouring pictures, doodle pages and word searches, all mixed together with a great selection of craft ideas to help teach Bible stories to children. Inspired by her work both as a volunteer helper with primary schools and as a craft activities co-ordinator for 'Seedlings'(an informal lay-led service for pre-schoolers), both books have been tried and tested!
£22.99
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Christmas Razzamajazz - Flute
Ten well-known Christmas tunes with a 'feel-good' accompaniment and optional second and third parts for ensemble playing. Free downloadable tracks of the piano accompaniment and an instrumental part insert is also included. Contents AwayClearly MidnightDistant sleighsGod rest ye!Good King Swingsatlast!Holly and ivyJoy!Kings swing!On silent nightsThree swingin' ships
£11.99
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An Advent Pilgrimage
Daily Reflections and Prayers for Advent'This Advent I invite you to set out on a pilgrimage - a journey towards a renewed and deeper encounter with God - something active, not simply read about, so there will be things to do each day. Let us set out together and may God be with us on the road.' Each year at Advent we are invited to revisit the stories of those who looked forward over the centuries to the coming of Christ. Travelling through the days and weeks, we recall the trials they faced and the goals they eventually reached. In this book, we are invited to reflect upon our own personal journey towards God in the course of our lives, and review our progress as the year draws to an end.Beginning with the first Sunday of Advent and travelling towards the birth of Christ at Christmas, the material for each day is divided into four parts: A gift to ask God for, A reflection for the road, Scripture to accompany you, and Words for the Journey.Let this book be your most rewarding companion to the season of Advent!
£10.99
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The Voice Of The Prophet
Prophecy is about proclaimation as well as prediction, of forth-telling and not simply for-telling. The Prophet's message is of hope as well as judgement, of God's new future as well as humankind's past misdeeds. p>This six-week course for Advent through Epiphany listens to the vioce of the prophet Isaiah, exploring what his message meant in its own day and the way it is still relevant for us today. Each session offers a set of reflective thoughts on passages comminly used for this season, has questions for discussion, prayers and suggestions for music p>Aimed Primaily for use with small discussion groups, the course could also used for private exploration of what Isaiah has to say. In addition, the author provides a helpful, brief introduction to the place and message of the prophets ini the Old Testament. P>
£9.99
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Forgiving And Forgetting
Christmas is a time for giving, getting, forgiving and forgetting. Each of these themes is explored through readings, prayers, activities, comments, sayings, discussion points and hypothetical scenarios reflecting everyday life.Contents Session 1: A time for giving•Giving happiness•Giving to others•Giving thanksSession 2: A time for getting•Getting the most out of Christmas•Getting the message•Getting stuck inSession 3: A time for forgiving•Seeking forgiveness•Finding forgiveness•Showing forgivenessSession 4: A time for forgetting•Forgetting our fears•Forgetting what's been•Forgetting what is
£9.99
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Reflective Services For Advent & Christmas
Here are 14 complete service outlines for innovative and reflective worship at Advent and Christmas. The services consist of suggested visual material and music, introductions, hymns, prayers and meditations - everything you need to add a new dimension to your services.
£18.99
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The Ultimate SA Men Carol Book
A new version of our bestselling carol collection for choirs where tenors and basses sing just one part. 100 best-loved carols plus many newer settings are included, many of which with descants. One thing is for sure: this is the only carol book you need this Christmas!ContentsA babe is bornA child this day is bornA great and mighty wonderA Virgin most pureAdam lay y-boundenAll my heart this night rejoicesAngels from the realms of gloryAs Joseph was a-walkingAway in a manger (Version 1)Away in a manger (Version 2)Bethlehem carolBethlehem silently sleepingBlessed be that maid MaryChild in the mangerChrist was born on Christmas Day (Version 1)Christ was born on Christmas Day (Version 2)Christians, awake!Christmas poorCome to BethlehemDeck the hallDing dong, ding dongDing dong! merrily on highDormi, JesuGently, gently, softly sleepingGo, tell it on the mountainGod rest you merry, gentlemen (Version 1)God rest you merry, gentlemen (Version 2)Good Christians all, rejoiceGood King WenceslasHark, the herald-angels singHe is born, the holy one!Here we come a-wassailingHush! my dear, lie still (Version 1)Hush! my dear, lie still (Version 2)I saw a fair maidenI saw three ships (Version 1)I saw three ships (Version 2)I wonder as I wanderIn dulci jubilo (Version 1)In dulci jubilo (Version 2)In the bleak mid-winterInfant holy, infant lowlyIt came upon the midnight clearJoy to the world!King Jesus hath a gardenLittle donkeyLittle Jesus, sweetly sleepLo, how a Rose e'er bloomingLong ago in BethlehemLove came down at ChristmasLullay my likingLully, lulla, thou little tiny childLute book lullabyMary had a babyNow the holly bears a berryO Christmas treeO come, all ye faithfulO come, O come, EmmanuelO little one sweetO little town of BethlehemO sleep, thou heaven-born treasureOf the Father's love begottenOn Christmas nightOn the first day of ChristmasOnce in royal David's cityPeace is the baby bornRejoice and be merrySee amid the winter's snowSee him lying on a bed of strawSilent nightSimeon's songSing lullabySleep, holy child (Version 1)Sleep, holy child (Version 2)Still, still, stillSweet baby, sleepSweet was the song the Virgin sungSweet was the Virgin's songThe angel GabrielThe first good joy that Mary hadThe first NowellThe holly and the ivyThe Shepherds' farewellThe snow lay on the groundThe stable where the oxen stoodThe Virgin Mary had a baby boyThere stood in heaven a linden treeThere's a star in the eastTomorrow shall be my dancing dayUnto us a boy is bornUnto us is born a son (Version 1)Unto us is born a son (Version 2)We three kings of Orient areWe wish you a merry ChristmasWhat child is thisWhen Jesus Christ was yet a childWhence is that goodly fragranceWhile shepherds watched (Version 1)While shepherds watched (Version 2)With Mary and Joseph
£17.99
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