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2022 Bestsellers
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Stumpy & The Shining Mountain
Stumpy the mouse and Wicked the cat live happily, mischievous lives at St Marks where they play tricks on each other, the kindly vicar and middle-aged ladies. But then Stumpy climbs onto a window ledge and sees a beautiful, shining mountain that seems to beckon him. There are many obstacles to overcome along the way but Stumpy is determined...This story is based on Philippians 4:13 'I can do everything through him who gives me strength. 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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The Wise & Foolish Builders
Bert and Bodgit were best friends and built sandcastles together as children. When they grew up they formed a construction company but it wasn't a happy partnership as Bodgit liked to take short cuts while Bert took pride in his work. They went their separate ways and when each had saved enough money they built their own houses. It seemed as if Bodgit's way of doing things was as good as Bert's, until one terrible stormy night...This story is based on Luke 6:46-49 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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Touching The Seasons
Some days of the year are special, not just Christmas and Easter, but other occasions too. However, we're not always able to articulate our thoughts as we would wish or to relate the occasion in question to daily life. This book offers a hundred simple prayers rooted in everyday experience, the commonplace offering a springboard to personal devotion.
£9.99
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Fifty Fun-Filled Sundays
If your Sunday School sessions seem part wrestling match, part crowd control, then this is exactly what you need. And before you know it, the children won't be the only ones enjoying themselves; you will be, too.With a huge and imaginative range of 'thinking' and 'doing' games, quick dramas and mimes to act out, prayer times and even a 'talky bit' for each session, you will never again feel that Sunday morning panic! Instead, as emphasised through the provision of each activity, you will not only be sharing the gospel with some of the most wonderful and exciting people on Earth, you will also building a trust with them, and from that providing true pastoral support. Amazing what you can do with glue, glitter and enthusiasm, isn't it?
£18.99
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Father God We Wonder
This book will take your group's prayer life to a new level. Rather than have the children shuffling uncomfortably and impatiently as you pray over them, creative ideas will get them involved and bring freshness and enthusiasm as you spend time together in this most important activity.
£11.99
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Prayers Of Blessing
In Genesis 12, we see how Abraham had his entire vocation carved out for him in terms of blessing; Christ's final act before his ascension was to bless his assembled apostles; our forebears, the Celts, had blessings for everything from getting dressed to milking the cow. The beautiful prayers in this book ask for God's blessing on our lives, work, activities and relationships, joyful in the knowledge that God desires to bless his people as they journey through life.
£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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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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Ted And The Squeezer
Ted the tortoise is slow very slow. But what he lacks in wit, speed and agility he more than makes up for in grace. However, his friends often treat him unkindly and one boy in the village uses his hard shell as a drum. Poor Ted. He quietly slips away from the village, but a friendly giraffe persuades him to go back to his home and his friends. And just in the nick of time .! 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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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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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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Pick Up & Run Assemblies
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 and a Christian theme. Each assembly will help to get a clear and memorable message across, with themes such as worry, friends, getting help, failure, and 'who is Jesus?'.Contents• Humanity• Worry• Journey of life• Failure• Other people• Pain• Communication• Special books• Clubs• Friends• Power• Fathers• Who is Jesus?• Getting help• The world
£15.99
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Roll Up For The Circus
Roll Up for the Circus consists of five two-hour sessions based on a circus theme for children aged from 5 to 8 years. Bible verses are used as each session's 'password' with novel ways to learn them. Each session is divided into bite-sized chunks including songs, a game, an experiment, prayer time, a quiz and a drama, with notes on their use.Please note made to order items are non-returnable
£13.99
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Gospel For Cat Lovers
Furry, infuriating, faithful, funny and feline - believe it or not your own cat can teach you quite a bit about God's love.This little book is just the beginning of a whole new dimension to your relationship, to start you noticing other truths. Your cat may learn something too.
£7.99
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Smile Of Love
In The Smile of Love Joyce Huggett provides the ideal resource for those who feel the need for structured help along their prayer journey - whether individually, with a friend, or in groups.A series of short meditations from the core of this book is complemented by an anthology that draws from the riches of Christian writers through the centuries.
£13.99
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In Spite Of Fog
This is the story of St Julie Billiart's life. She was a woman who, despite great suffering, never once doubted God's goodness to her. Her favourite expression was 'Oh how good God is' which became the motto of the Sisters of Notre Dame. Each chapter is colour illustrated and provides a prayer, gospel reflection and psalm.
£6.99
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Beyond Words
In this deeply challenging book the reader is invited to see prayer not so much in terms of saying many words but more as a cultivation of deeper receptivity of heart and mind. At the heart of the book is a clear weekly framework for a contemplative approach that spans the Church's year.
£11.99
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Grappling With God Vol 2
Grappling with God is a complete resource which sheds new light on familiar Bible stories by means of prayer, meditation, study and discussion. It is designed for small groups and personal use. Themes covering the whole spectrum of human emotion and experience are teased out of the Bible stories, then opened up in meditation.
£9.99
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Together In Prayer Book 3
As Susan Sayers herself expresses, 'A praying church is a living organism, powered by the love of God, and directed by his will.' Intercessions in worship exist to provide a climate for prayer. In Together in Prayer, Susan provides intercessions in accessible, contemporary language that is both deep in faith and concerned with issues affecting us in today's world.Grouped under biblical themes, with comprehensive topical and biblical indexes, Together in Prayer is a valuable resource for all those who lead prayer.
£11.99
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Footprints In Faith
Photocopy: PermittedThese two bumper books offer a wonderful resource which follows the Gospels for every Sunday of the three-year Lectionary, introducing children to God's Word and encouraging them to learn about Jesus in an imaginative and enjoyable way. Step by Step and Footprints in Faith are designed for use alongside the author's bestselling The Complete Children's Liturgy Book.Attractively illustrated and with an eye-catching design, a double-sided activity sheet (which can be folded to produce an A5 leaflet) reinforces the day's Gospel message with picture and number puzzles, word games, quizzes and codes.What's more, wherever possible the back page looks ahead to the following Sunday and encourages the children to do their own exploring in advance - a wonderful take-home sheet.The sheets - an unbelievable 173 in each book - are ideal for use by teachers, group leaders and parents. Introduce them as an additional resource in children's liturgy celebrations; use them to produce a children's newsletter or include them in the parish newsletter or magazine; use them in the parish youth group or at school. Simply photocopy as many as you need for every child to have one.
£33.99
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Living Water - Year A
Living Water is a complete and inspiring all-age, all-stage Catholic resource. Week-by-week the busy priest, reader and catechist can rely on a fully worked-out programme that explains, develops and teaches the Lectionary readings. It is packed with ideas, outlines, intercessions, photocopiable worksheets, mini dramas and much more.
£14.99 - £25.99
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Choirs in Unison (Book 2)
This collection of gems of the choral tradition and more recent compositions is for choirs who sing in unison.They have been arranged and set in keys that, with just one or two rare exceptions, never go above E, enabling many singers to sing them straight through without straining their voices, while others may feel more comfortable leaving out phrases with higher or lower notes.ContentsBehold, the Lord will come!Christ be with meCome, prepare the wayComfort, O Lord, the soul of thy servantFrom the rising of the sunGlory to God in the highestGod is a spiritHide not thou thy faceI call on thee, Lord Jesus ChristJesu, joy of man's desiringLead, kindly lightLord, I lift my hands to youO for the wings of a doveO rest in the LordO taste, and seeSing aloud, the day is breakingSpirit of GodThou knowest, Lord Henry PurcellTurn thy face from my sinsWonderful your deeds, Lord
£11.99
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Knock Knock Who's There?
A nativity play for the very young and no rehearsals necessary.An informal play for young children in your church congregation. One or two adults are required to tell the Christmas story, during which children knock at a door while dressed as the relevant biblical characters.You'll need lots of costumes, as well as a woodblock and someone to 'knock, knock' at various intervals.Most of the songs use tunes that everyone will know and no rehearsals are required - children can come along on the day, dress up and join in. To learn more about performance licensing click here. Contents 01 O Little Town Of Bethlehem02 Who's That Knocking At The Door03 Mary, This Is Special News04 Little Donkey05 Twinkle, Twinkle, Special Star06 While Shepherds Watched07 Starry Night08 Jesus Is Born In Bethlehem09 Three Wise Men10 Away In A Manger11 Who's That Knocking At The Door- (Reprise)12 The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy13 Mary, Mary, Here Comes An Angel14 Joseph's Song15 Shepherds In The Field One Night16 Who Is Coming17 See Him Lying On A Bed Of Straw
£17.99
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Five Harvest Anthems-Set 1
As publishers and musicians ourselves, we understand the financial restraints faced by many choir directors. Even if you use just one of the pieces in the set you are paying only the usual price of a single choral piece. If you use two you're getting doContentsI see the light - Timothy BlinkoLet all the heavens rejoice - Simon LesleyGreat Lord, our God - Andrew FletcherAs our fertile harvest grows - Betty RoeTo thee, O Lord - Judith Bailey
£5.99
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