Book Box 2

Together in one book for the first time, here are all the intercessions Nick Fawcett has written over the years, many of them revised and amplified.Covering not only the Christian seasons, Church year and other special services, but also a huge range of themes concerning society, the world and daily life, this is the perfect resource for all those charged with the demanding but vital responsibility of leading public intercession, bringing before God the needs of others, both near and far. Contents About the Author Introduction Christian Seasons The Church Year Special Services The Lord's Supper Themed Prayers Poetic Prayers Specifications Format - paperback Published - March 2015 Weight - 857g Page Count - 420 Dimensions - 165 x 240 x 28 mm ISBN - 9781848677630 ISBN 10 - 1848677634

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Prayers For All Seasons is a comprehensive prayer resource for public worship. In three sections, The Christian Life, Life and Faith and Ordinary Sundays, there are prayers for every situation - prayers of petition, praise, thanksgiving, confession and intercession, offertory and communion prayers, prayers of dismissal and blessing - as well as for specific occasions throughout the Church's year and the lives of its people. All are written in contemporary language for the needs and concerns of today. Nick Fawcett's gift is to write prayers which have a down-to-earth and modern feel and at the same time great depth of meaning. He offers this collection, the fruits of his own experience and continued learning, not as a way to pray but simply as a source of ideas and inspiration for leaders of public worship and those who pray with them. Contents Introduction Part 1 - The Christian Year - Advent Part 1 - The Christian Year - Christmas Part 1 - The Christian Year - Epiphany Part 1 - The Christian Year - Lent Part 1 - The Christian Year - Holy Week Part 1 - The Christian Year - Easter Part 1 - The Christian Year - Ascension Part 1 - The Christian Year - Pentecost Part 1 - The Christian Year - Trinity Part 1 - The Christian Year - All Saints' Day Part 2 - Life and Faith - Old and New Year Part 2 - Life and Faith - Rededication Service Part 2 - Life and Faith - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Part 2 - Life and Faith - Leprosy Sunday Part 2 - Life and Faith - Education Sunday Part 2 - Life and Faith - Mothering Sunday Part 2 - Life and Faith - Christian Aid Week Part 2 - Life and Faith - Father's Day Part 2 - Life and Faith - Harvest Festival Part 2 - Life and Faith - One World Week Part 2 - Life and Faith - Remembrance Day Part 2 - Life and Faith - Songs of Praise/Music Service Part 2 - Life and Faith - Church Anniversary Part 2 - Life and Faith - Church Meetings Part 2 - Life and Faith - Church Membership Part 2 - Life and Faith - Missionary Services Part 2 - Life and Faith - Infant Baptism/Dedication Part 2 - Life and Faith - Believer's Baptism/Confirmation Part 2 - Life and Faith - Christian Marriage Part 2 - Life and Faith - Christian Burial Part 3 - Ordinary Sundays - Prayers of Approach Part 3 - Ordinary Sundays - Prayers of Praise Part 3 - Ordinary Sundays - Prayers of Praise and Confession Part 3 - Ordinary Sundays - Prayers of Confession Part 3 - Ordinary Sundays - Prayer of Thanksgiving Part 3 - Ordinary Sundays - Offertory Prayers Part 3 - Ordinary Sundays - Prayers for Ourselves Part 3 - Ordinary Sundays - Prayers for Others Part 3 - Ordinary Sundays - The Lord's Supper Part 3 - Ordinary Sundays - Blessings Index Specifications Book Format - Paperback Published - June 1998 Weight - 1046g Page Count - 624 Dimensions - 153 x 233 x 37 mm ISBN - 9781840032017 ISBN 10 - 1840032014    

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At the heart of the local church is the Christ-like care it manifests to its own members and those in the community. Increasingly, with fewer full-time ministers, this role is falling to the laity, often without formal training.This book will help ordained and lay members of the church to be more confident and better equipped in pastoral skills. Included are sections on understanding pastoral ministry, how to minister safely, developing appropriate skills for use in church and in the wider community, and how to minister to oneself.A practical, hands-on book that all in pastoral ministry should read, and one that will help new pastors to survive and thrive in a long-term ministry in the church. Contents About the Author Introduction Part 1 - The Basics Part 2 - Specific Skills Part 3 - Ministering Safely Part 4 - Pastoral Ministry in the Church-linked Community Part 5 - Health Issues Part 6 - Understanding Ourselves Conclusion Appendix Bibliography Specifications Book Format - Paperback Published - December 2012 Weight - 620g Page Count - 379 Dimensions - 156 x 234 x 22 mm ISBN - 9781848675414 ISBN 10 - 1848675410

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Prayers for All Seasons Book 2 by Nick Fawcett is a comprehensive resource for public worship, offering over 300 prayers for every situation and occasion. Written in contemporary language for the needs and concerns of today, this substantial second volume follows the success of the first and provides a rich treasury of prayer for ministers, worship leaders, and all who participate in leading public worship. The prayers are organised in three sections. The Christian Year covers the principal days of the calendar from Advent through to All Saints' Day. Life and Faith focuses on life's passage from birth through to death, and on significant events in the life of the Church and the individual believer - from seasonal observances and church occasions to key life milestones. Ordinary Sundays offers a wide range of prayers for general use in worship, as well as the Lord's Supper in particular. Nick Fawcett's gift is to write prayers which have a down-to-earth and modern feel, yet carry great depth of meaning. This collection has grown from his own experience and continued learning, and is offered not as a way to pray but simply as a source of ideas and inspiration for all who lead worship or pray with others. Specifications Format: Paperback - Perfect Bound Size: 153 x 255 x 41 mm Publication date: March 2001 Page count: 672 pages ISBN: 9781840037005 Contents Introduction Part One - The Christian Year Advent Christmas Epiphany Lent Holy Week Easter Ascension Pentecost Trinity Sunday All Saints' Day Part Two - Life and Faith Old and New Year Rededication Service Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Leprosy Sunday Education Sunday Mothering Sunday Christian Aid Week Father's Day (plus further seasonal and life occasions) Part Three - Ordinary Sundays Blessings Index

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In today's all-go world, many of us do not allow ourselves to enjoy the tranquillity of the world. They have forgotten the wonders of becoming one with a still, peaceful and holy environment. Susan Sayers' book, Reflective Services, outlines 40 quiet and gentle acts that will help you achieve a greater sense of love for the Lord.Most of the services focus on individual qualities in the God we worship, such as wisdom, compassion or refreshment; and there are also themed services for morning and evening, and for particular occasions, such as conferences and parish meetings, reconciliation and rededication. All the forms of worship provide times of extended silence, Scripture reading, hymns and spoken exchanges between leaders and participants. The emphasis is on corporate worship, the body of Christ's people together, and creating an atmosphere that is conducive to wholehearted worship and receptivity to God. To him be the glory. Originally published as To Worship in Stillness and Be Still. Specification Book format - Paperback Published - December 2019 Weight -  Page Count -  Dimensions -  ISBN - 9781848673281 ISBN 10 - 1848673280

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Woven together are natural and biblical imagery and the traditions of liturgical prayer, to resource us in relating to creation, God and one another in deep, dynamic and relevant ways. Endorsements:"Annie has written as if I am reading the deepest words of my heart. The beauty and simplicity of language makes these prayers wholly accessible for so many people. Her helpful guidance on how and where these prayers might be used is generous and honest." Revd Diana Dingles Greenfield, Avalon Pioneer Minister"This is a profound and rich collection that can be used by Christians and seekers alike, helping us express some of our deepest emotions around loss, death, our bodies, the earth, hope, remorse and hardship, as well as prayers and rituals to help us to celebrate the challenge and joy of being alive by marking the moments that matter."Madeleine Parkes, Spiritual Care Practitioner, Birmingham and Solihull mental health NHS foundation trust"There are few books that have excited me as much as this one for the potential it contains to be a major force in the renewing of our approach to prayer. Far more than a book of alternative liturgies, Annie goes to great lengths to explain, educate and challenge her readers. Drawn into its creative overflowing of ideas, I find myself imagining all kinds of ways in which the texts could be used. This is a goldmine of resources!"Revd Paul Cudby, Bishop's Advisor for New Religious Movements, Forest Church leader and parish priest Contents About the Author Acknowledgments Part 1 - Introduction and Guidance Part 2 - The Prayer Bank Part 3 - Holy Hours and Days Part 4 - The Liturgies Appendix Suggestions on relevant hymns and theology/theology writers Index Specifications Book Format - Paperback Published - June 2015 Weight - 548g Page Count - 388 Dimensions - 150 x 212 x 29 mm ISBN - 9781848677920 ISBN 10 - 1848677928

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