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Collected Prayers For Advent, Christmas & Epiphany
For those entrusted with leading public prayer during Advent, Christmas and Epiphany, here is the perfect resource: a complete collection of Nick Fawcett's prayers relating to these well-loved seasons. Extensively revised and adapted, with many new congregational responses, they offer an easy-to-use resource that will help the busy worship leader to lead prayer more effectively throughout this special time of year.
£17.99
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More All Age Talks For Lent, Holy Week & Easter
If the thought of giving a talk for all-age worship leaves you wondering what to say and how to say it, here are 25 brilliant fully worked out ideas.Popular author Nick Fawcett leads you step by step through every aspect of the preparation and presentation of his tried and tested talks for Lent, Holy Week and Easter.There are many imaginative and enjoyable ways to get your ideas across, including quizzes, games and puzzles.
£13.99
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More All Age Talks For Advent & Christmas
If the thought of giving a talk for all-age worship leaves you wondering what to say and how to say it, here are 14 brilliant fully worked out ideas.Popular author Nick Fawcett leads you step by step through every aspect of the preparation and presentation of his tried and tested talks for Advent and Christmas.There are many imaginative and enjoyable ways to get your ideas across, including quizzes, games and puzzles.
£9.99
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999 Prayers - Rupert Bristow
A resource for home, church and school, for personal and pastoral use and for public worship, this compendium of prayers is invaluable for most occasions and situations. Rupert has written 999 prayers for many different needs, from short 'arrow' prayers in emergencies to careful intercessions for difficult situations. The Christian year and the principal saints are also celebrated here. Keep this book safely to hand or it will be borrowed, borrowed and borrowed again. You will even find graces for meals and vestry prayers between these covers.
£33.99
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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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Caring For Your Church Building
The Church of England is responsible for 16,000 parish churches, 12,500 of which are listed. Most of them are cared for by volunteers with no professional training in historic buildings and their conservation.James Halsall, one of the most experienced professionals supporting church buildings nationally, has written this accessible, comprehensive book which will prove an invaluable aid to getting the balance right between making buildings fit for mission and worship and community use while respecting their heritage.
£15.99
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Body Language
How do we speak of God who is not physical but spirit? We follow the Bible and use body language. We speak of God walking in the Garden, of talking with prophets and kings. Such body language speaks powerfully about the way we understand God acting in this world and relating to it. This book explores how such symbolism appears in the Bible and what it tells us about God. It also examines the way in which some of Jesus' physical features are described in the Gospels to convey the evangelists' understanding of his distinctive actions.
£13.99
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More All-Age Talks For Special Sundays
28 fully worked out all-age talks by popular author Nick Fawcett to lead you step by step through preparation and presentation.ContentsThe Special Sundays cover:• All Saints' Day• New Year• Week of Prayer for Christian Unity• Mothering Sunday• Christian Aid Week• Father's Day• Harvest• One World Week• Remembrance Sunday• Church Anniversary• Music/Songs of Praise Service
£11.99
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Rocks - Complete (A/B/C) Common Worship Talks And Activities (6-10 Years)
Since it was first published as three separate volumes, Rocks has proved immensely popular among those who lead groups for 6-10 year olds. We are now republishing Susan Sayers' teaching programme in a single volume, covering Years A, B and C of Common Worship. This revised edition also includes downloadable resources that contains the worksheets for every Sunday.
£33.99
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Pebbles - Complete (A/B/C) Common Worship Talks And Activities (Preschool - 5)
Pebbles was first published in three volumes, one for each year of the liturgical cycle. Since then Susan Sayers' teaching programme has proved to be of enduring value as a resource for those who lead children's groups covering pre-school to 5 years old and we are now republishing it as a single volume to cover Years A, B and C. This revised edition now includes downloadable resources of the worksheets for every Sunday.
£33.99
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Sermon Outlines And All-Age Group Talks
Since the day it was published, Susan Sayers' all-age programme for Common Worship has proved invaluable to people who are responsible for leading worship. Susan's biblical and spiritual insights retain the value they have always had and her ideas for sermons for adults and for talks for younger members of the congregation continue to encourage and inspire. Those reflections and ideas are gathered together here in one convenient volume. The content is based on the readings for each Sunday of the three-year cycle as set out in the Common Worship Lectionary. Specifications Book Format - Paperback Published - March 2015 Page Count - 563 Dimensions - 148 x 211 x 34 ISBN - 9781848677692 ISBN 10 - 1848677693
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Growing In The Faith - Confirmation Course For Adults
A Confirmation Course for AdultsConfirmation is a significant event in a person's journey of faith and Christian commitment.In this preparation course for adults, John Cox provides sessions on key topics including Me, The Bible, Prayer and God.There is an extended introduction for each session, setting out background information and points for reflection.The sessions themselves include group and individual activities, questions for discussion, readings, input and prayers.
£10.99
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Complete Collected Intercessions
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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Lindisfarne Liturgies For Christian Festivals
Ray Simpson's liturgical prayers for Christian festivals provide worship for individuals, new monastic groups, and churches. They reconnect the post 9/11 world with the seasons and the soil, the saints, and the streets, the struggles, senses, and silence, as well as the Spirit and the Scriptures.These inclusive patterns of worship are drawn from early and contemporary Celtic devotion, Anglican, Orthodox, Reformed and Roman Catholic sources. The Liturgies that appear in this book are taken from Liturgies from Lindisfarne by Ray Simpson.
£22.99
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Beastly Bible Stories Book 8
Turning the world upside downSo you think the Bible is boring?THINK AGAIN!12 lively-told and illustrated New Testament stories, also including a Beastly bonus story! 'full of the blood, guts and miraculous mayhem that other children's Bible stories are afraid to mention.WARNING!This book contains wildfire, a deadly sermon and a ten-headed monster!'Are YOU brave enough for BEASTLY BIBLE STORIES?Please note this is the larger size which is not re-printingContents He's alive!Escape to EmmausHoley LordCome and have breakfastUp!Daring disciplesWind, wildfire and wonderful wordsStanding up for JesusTotal turnaroundTuck in!Turning the world upside downAngelic escapePrison break quakeFrom strength to strengthShipwreck and snakebiteBeastly bonus storyThe end and the beginning
£15.99
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Beastly Bible Stories Book 7 Old Size
Gory, Gory Hallelujah!So you think the Bible is boring?THINK AGAIN!12 lively-told and illustrated New Testament stories full of the blood, guts and miraculous mayhem that other children's Bible stories are afraid to mention.WARNING!This book contains false friends, Roman execution and a death-defying surprise.Are YOU brave enough for BEASTLY BIBLE STORIES?Please note this is the larger size which is not re-printingContents Turbulent TalesMan overboard !The unlikely heroIt's not fair!Parties and pigsWho, me?Breaking the rulesMad MobHealing the hordesThrough the roofPalms and pandemoniumExtraordinary EasterFinal feastBad FridayBack from the dead
£15.99
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Beastly Bible Stories Book 1
Gory, Gory Hallelujah!So you think the Bible is boring?Think again!You may know lots of friendly Bible tales about animals, angels and the baby Jesus - but that's only half of the story. This book is full of the blood, guts and miraculous mayhem that the other children's Bible stories are afraid to mention. Are you brave enough for Beastly Bible Stories?WARNING: This book contains man-eating bears, a killer tornado and God's secret weapons!Don't miss:1, 2, 3 & 4 - The Tremendous Old Testament5, 6, 7 & 8 - The Terrific New TestamentPlease note this is the larger size which is not re-printing
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It's Not Your Fault You're Stressed
Do you ever feel it's all got a bit too much? No matter how hard you work, you feel you haven't done enough and it's your fault?Anyone in a position of leadership is likely to have felt like this at some time. If the feelings persist and become worse, pressure can lead to stress, breakdown and burnout, an illness every bit as real as physical illness, only more hidden and more difficult to admit to.Speaking from his experience of leadership in the church, John Cox tackles the subject of stress - related depression in this guide to basic principles about how to stay healthy as a leader and how to offer healthy leadership. Drawing on some of the acknowledged and researched ideas of the experts, he puts those ideas into the context of the Christian faith and of people we meet in the Bible.Contents About the authorIntroductionChapter 1: How are you feeling?What kind of illness?Physical selfEmotional, thinking selfSpiritual selfSocial selfChapter 2: A matter of timeGreat if you are feeling fineBut what if you are not?Pressures of timeTime is elasticBlameWorking harder and harderLove yourself and have a breakHow do you spend your time?Chapter 3: A little help from your friendsReceiving the callExcusesThe stressed leader and his work consultantThe game of 'But'Handing over and letting goChapter 4: Getting personalRelationshipNot everyone loves youI, It, You and ThouTricky things, relationshipsLonging to be lovedHaving favourites can still be fairThe relationship with yourselfPeterThree strenghs, three vulnerabilitiesUndermining fearFailureInflated fearOn your feetChapter 5: But I tell you...Be good at receivingGuilty is goodBe not perfectThank God for a crisisChapter 6: I am a worm and no manSophie's taleCharlie's storyThe search for approvalThe fear of blameCompensatory ploysChange of heartRecovering the 'old' youA proper self-loveWe all need GOBsChapter 7: The good leader - the good shepherdOld fashionedThe sheherd in the BibleLeaders as sheperdsGod as shepherdThe Good ShepherdSix points to think about:OpennessRecognitionGuideCatalystSelf-givingVisionChapter 8: The ABC for healthy leaderHealthy lettersLetters to avoidConclusion
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Lent With St Mark
A collection of readings and prayers for every day of Lent to help you pray with interest and imagination, to follow the way of Jesus more closely, and to celebrate his victory over sin and death in his Easter triumph.The book stimulates thought and prayer, offering new insights, new angles of vision and new ways of focusing on God.The readings offer a basis for prayer, pointers for further investigation and starting-points for discussion.
£13.99
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Selected Reflections For The Christian Year
How do you celebrate the Christian seasons?Do you approach them each year determined that they will shape your daily devotions, only for them somehow to pass you by? In this book, drawing on some of his most popular writings, Nick Fawcett offers nearly 200 reflections on classic verses of Scripture, each helping to bring home the meaning of the key dates of the Christian calendar and relating those to daily life.Here is a resource to bring the Christian seasons to life for you as never before.
£22.99
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Selected Reflections For Every Book Of The Bible
How many books of the Bible have you read?Are some of them uncharted territory for you, unfathomed depths that you hesitate to plunge into? In this book, drawing on some of his most popular writings, Nick Fawcett offers 200 reflections on classic passages from every book of the Bible - some that will be familiar and well loved, others that may be new to you, but each having a special message for today and every day.Here is a resource to bring the Scriptures to life for you as never before.
£22.99
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Roll Away The Stone
The Christian journey that leads to a tomb also leads beyond it to the glory of Easter Day. Using the daily Gospel readings for Lent to Easter as a starting point, Brian Fahy has written a personal reflection for each day of the journey to Easter, bringing together positive, heart-warming and inspirational stories and memories from his own life.When the goal of all our striving is a bright one, when there is a joyful end to our pilgrimage, then the days of walking are lifted from being merely a trek and a trudge through the valley of darkness. We need bright purposes every day of our lives. We need to know we are going somewhere.
£18.99
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A Chequered Legacy Book 1: An Advent Course (The Good)
A Chequered Legacy is a two-volume study course in which popular author Nick Fawcett explores 'the good, the bad and the ugly' of the Church.Starting in Advent, The Good looks at the positive aspects of the Church, celebrating some of the achievements of Christian believers across the years in terms of building a better world, and asking what their efforts and example might teach us today.In the Lent book, The Bad and the Ugly, Nick Fawcett moves on to faults of the Church; faults that call us to reflect, confess, repent and work as best we can for a better, more enlightened future.We have inherited a chequered church history: a mixture of the inspiring and appalling, wonderful and awful, and we need to learn from both. Through doing so honestly, we can open the way for God to help us become more fully the people he would have us be.Contents• A voice for freedom: William Wilberforce• A voice for justice: The Earl of Shaftesbury• A voice for the sick: Florence Nightingale• voice for the voiceless: Martin Luther King• A voice for peace and reconciliation: Nelson Mandela
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