Church Resources from Kevin Mayhew featuring teaching, preaching and service books. In Stock, available to buy direct from the UK publisher online today.
Church Resources
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Feeding On God's Word-Year B
Taken from the Living Stones programme, these reflections on the readings for Common Worship will help people to partake more meaningfully in that 'meal of Scripture'; invaluable for those with an active role in weekly worship for study groups, individuals and the household.
£11.99
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Along the Advent Road
In Along the Advent Road, Nick Harding invites you and your children to embark on a journey from bleak Autumn to the brightness of Christmas. With games and activities, talks and prayers, it's a wonderful, ready-to-use resource that will retain its value year after year.
£9.99
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Boring Bible: The Book Of Acts
Having trouble getting children interested in the Bible? Then grab yourself a copy of a Boring Bible book and things will never be quite the same again. Each book retells 25 familiar (and some not-so familiar) Bible stories in a way that will engage children's imaginations.
£13.99
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Pick Up And Run Assemblies 2
Key Stage 1 - 2Designed to have maximum impact on the children and minimum impact on your time-pressured working day, these sessions, delivered in a succinct, punchy, child friendly style, have everything you need. Down-to-earth messages are linked with everyday objects.Contents• New Year• Harvest• St George• St Patrick• St Andrew• St David• Holidays• Celebrations• Tests and challenges• New school year• Safe places• Moving on• Welcoming others• God loves us as we are• Working together
£15.99
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Responding To A World In Need
A timely book in two parts - the first covers the Church year and the second, specific situations, such as distress, deprivation, service and authority. As with all of Nick's writing, adaptability is the key. The two indexes are a useful tool - a thematic index and a Common Worship index.
£22.99
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Big Ed
Big Ed is the biggest and most handsome elephant in the whole of Africa, and boy does he know it! He refuses to associate with the common herd but likes to be admired just the same. His gifts are needed by the other elephants, especially when the rains mean that food is in short supply. The smallest elephant, Titch, doesn't give up on Big Ed and is instrumental in restoring him back as head of the herd. But not before Big Ed has been humbled by an ant... About John Stewart These beautifully crafted illustrations and carefully constructed stories charm and inspire on many levels. John Stewart delivers a powerful gospel message with a delicate touch. Living in Wimborne, Dorset, John has been writing stories since he gave his life to the Lord in in 1975.
£7.99
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The Night Of Peace
God comes down one night to speak to all the animals. He says that he has noted how cruelly treated they are. He tells them that at some time in the future there will be a special night of peace. On that night no animal will hurt or kill another. They will know the time of its coming by a special star. The wolf is the first to see the star, then the fox next door, and then a hare who tells them not to just sit gawping up at it they have a moral responsibility to tell everyone. So off they go ... About John Stewart These beautifully crafted illustrations and carefully constructed stories charm and inspire on many levels. John Stewart delivers a powerful gospel message with a delicate touch. Living in Wimborne, Dorset, John has been writing stories since he gave his life to the Lord in 1975.
£7.99
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Rock Cake Assembly Book
This collection has assemblies using five of the following methods: Imaginative dramatic stories, Interactive stories with actions, Immediate two-person sketches, Improvised dramas, Inspirational group sketches. A major plus point is that each assembly has interactive elements, giving the children an opportunity to feel part of the action rather than merely listening and watching.Suitable for Key Stage 1-2Contents Imaginative drama stories Would you believe it?I doubt itA fist full of fishWhat a catch!Someone you can count onInteractive stories with actions A helping handSeeing who can helpEars to hearSomething to shareA sorry storyImmediate two-person sketches The walk of faithThe parable of the unjust judgeThe rich rulerThe parable of the lost sheepSower sketchImprovised dramas The parable of the two sonsForgive what?Anyone for a party?What a wasteThe whining workersInspirational group sketches Solid as a sandcastleSome kind of friendThe light of understandingRunning the raceThe parable of Pru
£11.99
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Ice Breakers
Youth group and adult home group leaders will enjoy dipping into Icebreakers to select activities or questions to help people get to know each other better, strengthen relationships and encourage teamwork.
£10.99
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Percy The Prodigal Pilchard
Mr and Mrs Pilchard love each other and their two sons Percy and Peter very much. Unlike stay-at-home Peter, Percy wants to explore the Great Abyss - and even beyond! His parents reluctantly decide to let him go and his mother makes him a costly suit of golden scales. Percy has many narrow escapes but one night he barely survives when he is attacked by an octopus. He loses his suit in the process and suddenly feels vulnerable and alone - until a friendly dolphin called The Way helps him get back home.The Story is based on Luke 15:11-33, the parable of the prodigal son. About John Stewart These beautifully crafted illustrations and carefully constructed stories charm and inspire on many levels. John Stewart delivers a powerful gospel message with a delicate touch. Living in Wimborne, Dorset, John has been writing stories since he gave his life to the Lord in 1975.
£7.99
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Worship Words
Worship Words is an inspiring collection of over 400 new prayers written in a contemporary style for services, school assemblies, retreats and other occasions where prayer is needed.
£11.99
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Life Matters
Key Stage 1 - 250 ready-to-use acts of collective worshipSimple stories, told well, convey important lessons for life. The 50 acts of worship here address some of the many issues that confront primary school children, using characters in familiar situations to portray relevant, direct messages. Topics covered include belief, war, listening to others, being kind and resisting temptation. Each act of worship includes a reading, a short piece of Scripture, suggested songs and a prayer, and is flexible enough to be condensed for when time is short. Life Matters is a reliable source for anyone involved in preparing and delivering acts of collective worship in a primary school setting, for children of all faiths and none. Contents A trouble sharedAdmitting your faultsBe grateful for what you haveBe kind to those who need youBeing conceitedBeing humbleBeing kind to othersBeing too proud of yourselfBeliefBetter to give a poundBoasting - just be yourselfCare for the lonelyCaring for GodCaring for othersChanging what doesn't seem rightCrime hurts many peopleDeceiving othersDoes it matter?Don't believe everything you readDon't lose your temperDon't speak evil of othersEveryone is importantFollowing the crowdGetting it wrongGive to those less fortunateGiving time to GodGod can't answer very prayerGod's beautiful worldGod's houseHelping the poor and weakHow the other half livesIf you haven't got anything nice to say, keep quietJudging othersKeeping our lives in tuneLove is greater than any giftMake peace, not warNo one listensResisting temptationRewarding kindnessStrictly no smokingTaking advantageTalking to GodThe alcoholicThe cost of warThe most beautiful mum in the worldTrue friendshipWe all make mistakesWho believes in God?You are never alone
£13.99 - £15.99
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Rejoicing In The Year
We live in a world of rhythms and seasons. Each day has its sunrise and sunset, its day and its night: each year has its spring, summer, autumn and winter. The services in this book aim to give a rhythm to the year that is based on the Church's teaching and helps to keep us in touch with the complex patterns of ourselves and the world around us. They focus on the major festivals of the Church year, with opportunities for morning and evening prayer as well as for themed occasions such as birth and in times of darkness. In all our worship we affirm that God is always with us, he never leaves us: in his love he enfolds us. Rejoice, for the Lord is here and his presence is with us. The material in the book has been drawn from Candle Prayers, Rejoicing in Newness of Life, Welcoming the Light, The Way of the Cross and Remember War, Make Peace.
£22.99
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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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Growing Through The Church
Russell Herbert believes that it is essential that churches enable all ages to grow together. This book explores how church need not be something to 'grow out of' - rather it can and should be something we grow through. Drawing on the theology and psychology of faith development as well as his own experience as a preacher and worship-leader, the author gives practical guidance for engaging the imaginations of all ages through music, prayer, presenting a message and enabling a response.
£12.99 - £14.99
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Waymarkers
Former Bishop of Lincoln, John Saxbee underlines the value of Mark's Gospel as a companion and guide on our Christian journey, with its wise teaching and Jesus' inspirational example. Waymarkers helps the reader to take this journey, either individually or as part of a group, with each stage offering a closer look at an extract from Mark's Gospel, complete with suggestions for personal reflection or group discussion, audio-visual illustrations and prayer.The seven stages are:• Travelling light - but not alone• Stormy weather• Brief encounters• Food for the journey - food for thought• Followers of the way• Cross country - Gethsemane to Golgotha• Journey's end?
£10.99
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Positive Prayers For Cities
A book of prayers that challenges the unspoken assumption that the countryside is God-filled and the city is God-forsaken. Prayers are divided into 4 main sections based on the liturgical calendar, with a pick-and-mix section at the back featuring prayers for particular groups of people within the urban environment.
£13.99
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Still Valued And Blessed
What exactly is old age? Grey hair? A pension? A state of mind? Whatever it is, and however it is defined, one thing is for sure: God wants our lives to continue to be valued and blessed.In his new book, Still Valued and Blessed, author Patrick Coghlan encourages everyone entering and journeying through old age to do so with a positive attitude and to live a spiritually fruitful and fulfilling life.As Patrick says: 'I am sure that God doesn't want us to stop living fulfilling lives - filled with joy and hope - just because we have reached a certain age. We still have spiritual needs to be met, callings to fulfil, and new things to learn!'Patrick Coghlan is a Baptist Minister and chaplain for a care trust. He has considerable experience of working with people of most age groups, in the context of providing ministry and care. His first book was published in 2001 and he has since written a variety of Christian resources for different age groups, and some family novels.Still Valued and Blessed is a personal resource written predominantly for older people and those approaching this time of life. This much-needed guide aims to help us all approach, enter and journey through old age positively and to discover a new wealth of spiritual fruitfulness, with joy and hope. It examines biblical teaching about God's purpose for our whole lives, encouraging us to be challenged by new experiences and opportunities, and to learn from those older characters in the Bible who served God in truly amazing ways.Contents1. The purpose for which we were created2. God's faithfulness to us on our Christian journey3. Letting go of failure and facing new opportunities4. Wisdom, knowledge and understanding gained from life experience5. Respect for older people6. Obedience to God - to our calling and in our lifestyles (Noah)7. Patience - God's timing is perfect (Abraham/Abram)8. God's plan for our lives (Jeremiah 29:11) - Nothing is by coincidence with God (Joseph)9. Used by God in the wilderness years (Moses)10. Setting a good example to our children and others (David)11. Doubts (Zechariah)12. All things are possible with God (Elizabeth)13. Waiting to meet face to face with Jesus (Anna and Simeon)14. Witnessing, teaching and sharing testimony (Paul)Epilogue Embracing the challenge
£15.99
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Over 150 Themed Intercessions
In his first letter to Timothy, Paul urges that supplications, prayers and intercessions be made for all people everywhere. This new collection of intercessions is intended for use by members of the congregation, although the presiding minister may introduce and end them. The texts ask for us to be given the strength to help others, rather than to expect God to do all the work. They can be used as written or to inspire readers to create their own.
£25.99 - £28.99
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The Parents & Catechists Companion
This companion volume to Loved and Forgiven and Meet Christ with Joy (above) will help children to enjoy their books to the full, while enabling parents and catechists to get the very best out of this preparation time. Through the many helpful suggestions, activities, celebrations and opportunities for family prayer, the children will become more aware of God's unfailing love for them.
£15.99
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Bumper Instant Art For Church Magazine. Book 1
Instant Art books contain pages and pages of artwork - all of which is photocopiable. There is an amazing variety of content including worksheets, puzzles, word searches, pictures to colour, crack the codes, mazes, dot-to-dots, models to make, Bible verses to look up and cartoons. Ideal for family services, Sunday schools, midweek clubs, holiday clubs, and classroom use. 91 pages
£7.99
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New Worship Songs For Children
Here's a bumper collection of 95 songs. The writers know what makes a good children's song and there are gems aplenty in New Worship Songs for Children. The book includes easy-to-play keyboard accompaniments and guitar chords.Please note made to order items are non-returnableContentsAll around the worldAll of the peopleA message from GodAnd God saidAnd I will worship youAs we walkAt the centreBecause I'm special to himBest friendsBe strong in the LordBless the LordBring in the harvestCall his nameChristmas bells that bringCountdown for the KingDoo dooDo you ever wish you could flyFollow meGod created the worldGod has been goodGod is good, he is greatGod loved the world so much (Harvey)God loved the world so much (Chapman)God made a boomerangGod, our Father, gave us lifeGod's handsGonna lift you upGonna live for himGood news of great joyHallelu, hallelu, hallelujahHe is hereHe made the eyes of the blind man seeHe made the starsHey there, Mister ScarecrowHigh, high, highI am loved by the FatherI can learn about numbersI find my happinessI just want to love youI look forward all yearI'm gonna clapI'm gonna clap my handsI'm savedI'm walking in loveI need your hand to guide meIn the beginningIn the still grey silent dawningI really wanna thank youIt's the timeI've got a friend called JesusI've never been to a circusI wanna give youI want my life to be pleasing to youI will believeJesus wants all of meKing NebuchadnezzarLean to the leftLet there be singingLord, make me thankfulMake a joyful noiseMary (Mary), Joseph (Joseph)Mary shiversMay the Lord bless youMonday, TuesdayNever ever goOh town of BethlehemPlease come into my heart, Lord JesusSave me, LordSay amen to the LordSleep, holy childSometimes I can't understandSovereign LordThank you, JesusThank you very much, LordThe fruit of the SpiritThere I was, walkingThere's a special feelingThere's a starThese handsTurn to the LordWe are in the armyWe are nurturing disciplesWe can travel by aeroplaneWe dance to praise the LordWe have a mega-storyWe're raising the roof for JesusWe stand here before youWhat wondrous love is thisWhy do fish swim instead of sink?With all of my heartWow! That's amazingYou came from heaven's splendourYou can take away the sun
£19.99
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O Praise God
Compiled by: Neil JenkinsInstruments: SATBO Praise God has been brought together by Neil Jenkins, a master detective when it comes to sniffing out lost treasures. His arrangements and editing are wise and practical, and the result is an indispensable book for the parish musician.Please note made to order items are non-returnableContentsA Short Requiem - Walford DaviesAgnus Dei - MozartAnd then shall come the glorious morn - HaydnAve Maria - GounodAve verum corpus - ElgarAve verum corpus - MozartBlessed are the pure in heart - Walford DaviesBridegroom and Bride - SullivanBrother James' Air - JacobCast thy burden upon the Lord - MendelssohnCome, Holy Ghost - AttwoodContakion of the Faithful Departed - Traditional KievGod be in my head (4-part) - Walford DaviesGod be in my head (6-part) - Walford DaviesI will lift up mine eyes - BrownJerusalem - ParryJesu, joy of man's desiring - BachLaudate Dominum - MozartLead me, Lord - WesleyLet their celestial concerts all unite - HandelLift thine eyes - MendelssohnLo, thus shall the man be blessed - HandelLove one another - WesleyMorning has broken - Traditional GaelicMy friend is mine - BachNunc Dimittis - BrownO for the wings of a dove - MendelssohnO lovely peace - HandelO praise God in his holiness - StanfordO worship the King - MozartPanis Angelicus (2-part) - FranckPanis Angelicus (4-part) - FranckSince by man came death - HandelThe Burial Service - CroftThe Lord is my shepherd (SA) - SchubertThe Lord is my shepherd (SSAA) - SchubertThe Lord is my shepherd (SATB) - SchubertThe Lord's my shepherd (Crimond) - IrvineThe Lord's Prayer - HeadThe Lost Chord - SullivanThe souls of the righteous - Walford DaviesThey shall be as happy (3-part) - PurcellThey shall be as happy (4-part) - PurcellThree funeral sentences - PurcellTo thee, O Lord, I yield my spirit - Mendelssohn
£18.99
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Take My Life Lord
Margaret Rizza composes hauntingly beautiful melodies and is now recognised around the world as an icon of all that is holy and best in Christian composition. Her music is wonderfully melodic, often with simple, repetitive melodies carrying short, usually scriptural texts.
£4.99
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