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Hear The Good News
This beautiful altar book is a clear and straight forward version of the Gospel readings for each Sunday of the Lectionary. While remaining faithful o the original meaning, Hear the Good News has been written in a way which enables the often complex language of the Bible to be more easily understood by everyone in the congregation, from the very youngest to the oldest.Please note made to order items are non-returnable
£33.99
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Revolutionary Christians Who Live The Gospel
From the great saints of the past to those involved in the troubles of Northern Ireland, this new book gives an account of real life stories which make inspiring and challenging reading. Each person is featured in historical and geographical context under headings such as Peace, Forgiveness, Equality, and Leaders.
£13.99
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Things To Do In Childrens Worship Bk 3
Arranged thematically and indexed to help you select the appropriate material, Susan Sayers' Things To Do books provide a rich fund of practical and exciting ideas for those involved with children's worship. These excellent books are drawn from Living Stones.
£16.99
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Things To Do In Pre-School Children's Worship Bk 2
Here Susan Sayers has produced a wonderful fund of ideas and activities through which little children can experience the love, fun and care that will demonstrate God's love for them. Drawn from the Living Stones series, each session is easily adaptable to meet the specific needs of your group.
£13.99
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The Churchwarden's Handbook
Experience suggests that many people are asked to consider office within the Church without being given any clear indication of what the requirements of that office will be. This practical guide is intended to provide information of a non-technical nature to those already serving as churchwardens, to those contemplating offering themselves for service, and for all who are involved in choosing suitable persons to fill this highly responsible role within the parish. The Venerable Ian Russell, former Archdeacon of Coventry, wrote The Churchwarden's Handbook in response to requests for assistance made during the debate on the Churchwardens Measure in 2000. His considerable personal experience of working with churchwardens in both rural and urban parishes gives him a knowledge and understanding of the subject which, combined with his awareness of God's call on the lives of his followers, have culminated in this essential handbook of great practical and spiritual value. The Churchwardens Measure, which in part is the basis for this book, became law in 2001 and this revised edition incorporates changes made during ratification. Specifications Format: Paperback - Perfect Bound Size: 133 x 215 x 7 mm Publication date: April 2000 Page count: 56 pages ISBN: 9781840035346 Contents About the Author Foreword A Churchwarden's Prayer Chapter 1: The Qualities Needed Chapter 2: How the Choice is Made Chapter 3: Working with the Minister Chapter 4: Working with Others Chapter 5: Working with the Parochial Church Council Chapter 6: During a Vacancy Chapter 7: Handing on the Position Appendix - Canon E1 of Churchwardens; Canon E2 of Sidesmen or Assistants to the Churchwardens Useful Supporting Publications Glossary of Terms
£11.99
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Living Water - Year C
Living Water is a complete and inspiring all-age, all-stage package. 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 - £18.99
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Return To The Father
Return to the Father contains eight fully worked-out short services of reconciliation for Catholic secondary schools. Each service includes a specially written and adapted play from Scripture, integrated with examinations of conscience, prayers and hymn suggestions - all of which can be photocopied.
£13.99
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Prayer Of The Faithful - Paperback
Here is a collection of entirely new intercessions for every Sunday of the Lectionary from one of the country's most trusted, consistent and popular writers on prayer and worship. It is beautifully presented with a leatherette cover, head and tail bands, marker and gilt edges.
£33.99
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Grappling With God Vol 4
New Cover For 2015Grappling 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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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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Grappling With God Book 1
New Cover For 2015Grappling 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, relevant to every Christian, are teased out of the Bible stories, then opened up in meditation which forms the central focus of each session.Each book contains twenty sessions which follow a similar programme:• Introduction - setting the theme and showing its relevance for today • Bible reading • Meditation • Points to ponder • Discussion openers • Follow-up suggestions • PrayerContentsBook OneLaw and PromiseLooks at the first five books of the Bible and dips also into the book of Joshua, moving from Creation to the founding fathers of the Jewish nation, from the Great Flood to the giving of the Law, from the promise made to Abraham to the first tentative steps into the Promised Land.1 Excuses, excuses - Adam2 Fallen creation - God3 Fruits of anger - Cain4 The foolishness of faith - Noah5 Facing the unknown - Abram6 Amazing grace - Abraham7 Pearls before swine? - Esau8 A life-changing experience - Jacob9 Do as you would be done by - Rachel10 Grappling with God - Jacob11 The folly of favouritism - Jacob12 Resisting temptation - Joseph13 Learning to forgive - Joseph14 The price of prejudice - A Hebrew slave15 Rising to the challenge - Moses16 The courage to continue - Moses17 Faith in adversity - Moses18 A God of our own making - Aaron19 Glimpsing the promised land - Moses20 Responding in faith - Joshua!!Book TwoConquest and KingdomExplores the history of the people of Israel from their entry into the Promised Land through the time of Esther and her courageous stand on behalf of her people. It covers some of the truly legendary names of the Old Testament - Samson, Samuel, David and Solomon.1 Difficult decisions - Rahab2 Straight talking - Balaam3 Taken on trust - Gideon4 Love is blind - Samson5 A friend in need - Ruth6 A costly promise - Hannah7 Getting the message - Samuel8 Digging deeper - Samuel9 Against all odds - David10 Divided loyalties - Jonathan11 A raw nerve - Saul12 A moment's madness - David13 Hitting home - Nathan14 The heart of the matter - Solomon15 A surprise encounter - Elijah16 The moment of truth - Elisha17 Swallowing our pride - Naaman18 All or nothing - Hezekiah19 Rediscovering the word - Josiah20 Risking all - Esther!!Book ThreeWisdom, Songs and StoriesExplores three strands within the Old Testament: wisdom, songs and stories. The first of these refers to the books of Job, Proverbs and Ecclesiastes; the second to the Psalms and the Song of Solomon; and the third to the book of Daniel.1 The mystery of suffering - Job2 Light in our darkness - Job3 Stewards of creation - David4 Counting our blessings - David5 The dark night of the soul - David6 Shepherd of the sheep - David7 Living with failure - David8 Time's paces - Moses9 Songs of praise - David10 United we stand - Psalmist11 A love that will not let us go - David12 Words to remember - Solomon13 Watch your tongue - Solomon14 The price of idleness - Solomon15 The course of true love - Solomon16 The road to nowhere - The Teacher17 A time for everything - The Teacher18 God is able! - Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego19 The disturbing truth - Daniel20 The courage of our convictions - Daniel!!Book FourThe Word of the LordOffers a brief glimpse into the world of Old Testament prophecy, attempting to give a flavour of each prophet's message while at the same time reminding us of the human face behind it.1 The disturbing truth - Amos2 A love that will not let us go - Hosea3 The graciousness of God - Jonah4 A clean sheet - Isaiah5 Vision of the future - Isaiah6 From small beginnings - Micah7 Rough justice? - Nahum8 A day of reckoning - Zephaniah9 Life's riddle - Habakkuk10 The unwelcome call - Jeremiah11 Keeping faith - Jeremiah12 A glimpse of glory - Ezekiel13 The last laugh - Obadiah14 The God beyond us - Isaiah15 First things first - Haggai16 Daring to hope - Zechariah17 Studying the word - Ezra18 Out of sight, out of mind? - Nehemiah19 Food for our souls - Joel20 The moment of truth - Malachi
£9.99
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Sure Thing
Susan Hardwick is an Anglican priest with a real affinity with today's young people. The first sections express the interests, doubts and enthusiasms of the street-wise teenager through fictional characters. The following three practical sections provide straightforward explanations of the sacraments, with advice and encouragement for the newly confirmed and plenty of prayers to help them talk to God naturally.
£11.99
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Celebrating With Children
The celebrations contained in Celebrating with Children enable children to experience belonging to a community of faith. Each begins with an introduction and notes for liturgical leaders (presiders) and catechists on how to use the material. Photocopiable leaflets for the use of the congregation are also included. The material is suitable for use either during Mass or stand-alone services.
£15.99
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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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Common Worship- Step By Step
These two bumper books offer a wonderful resource. Attractively illustrated and with an eye-catching design, a double-sided activity sheet (which can be folded to produce an A5 leaflet) This will reinforce the day's Gospel message with picture and number puzzles, word games, quizzes and codes. Each book has an unbelievable 173 take-home sheets.
£33.99
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Common Worship-Footprints In Faith
A bumper book offering a wonderful resource which follows the Gospels for every Sunday of the Common Worship Lectionary, introducing children to God's Word and encouraging them to learn about Jesus in an imaginative and enjoyable way. 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 - are ideal for use by teachers, group leaders and parents. Introduce them as an additional resource in children's teaching; 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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Direct Approach Book 2
If you are ever stuck for ideas for innovative Christian drama, here are two books you'll find invaluable. They are written by Anne Collins, a drama teacher with more than 30 years' experience. Innovative yet surprisingly simple, you will soon see the benefits of using the Direct Approach!
£13.99
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Play-A-Round Recipe Book
Stages: Key Stage 1-2Includes: CDIncluding the main ingredients for a musical feast for young children, this material provides an ideal bridge between music 'for fun' and the introduction of six elements of music for Key Stage 1. Complete with free CD, the songs and instrumental exercises are a perfect resource for encouraging young children's understanding and enjoyment of music.It's no secret that everyone loves music - whether it's playing an instrument, listening to the radio or singing along to our favourite pop songs. The more we understand music, the more we can enjoy it, and our class music resources allow all children to join in whatever their level of ability. They can easily master simple percussion, learn to play the recorder in no time, or sing along to their favourite songs in the choir, or to our pop star backing CDs. And for your more accomplished stars, check out our music section beginning on page 40, where we have a great range of tutor books and fun pieces covering all popular instruments. An explanation of the icons can be found on the contents page.
£11.99
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More Talks For All-Age Worship
The suggestions in this wonderful collection of all-age talks are lively, imaginative and practical. Specifically designed to encourage audience participation, they make use of commonplace objects, situations and humour as Jesus himself did, to illustrate the eternal truths of the Gospel. More Talks for All-age Worship is adapted from Living Stones, Years A and C.
£15.99
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Living Water - Year B
Living Water is a complete and inspiring all-age, all-stage package. 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 - £18.99
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Living Stones - Year B
Living Stones is the complete and inspiring all-age, all-stage resource designed to help make the most of Common Worship.Written by the country's leading liturgical writer, Susan Sayers, the Complete Resource Book explores the texts appointed for the Principle Service each week and includes ideas, outlines and mini-dramas based on the meaning and opportunities found within them.For every Sunday the Complete Resource Book provides: A thought for the day, An extensive reflection on the readings, Discussion starters, Background material for an all-age talk, All-age ideas, A complete set of intercessions, Suggested music, Fully worked-out programmes for pre-school children, older children and young people.
£14.99 - £25.99
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Why Should We Sit Quietly?
Justyn Evans invites the reader to appreciate what it is to be a teenager today, with values and attitudes changing so rapidly, and highlights some of the difficulties, pressures and prejudices that teenagers face. He offers valuable insights into the way young people feel about a number of diverse issues.
£8.99
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Sinner Ella
Sinner Ella is a great way to present the Gospel at any time of the year. The main themes of Cinderella are followed, but Michael Forster introduces some radical changes to the story. Take the script and have fun with it: encourage all the usual panto responses, and pray that the love of Christ will work through it.Please note made to order items are non-returnable
£13.99
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Cooking Up Worship
Christian worship is exciting, innovative and life- changing - or at least that's what it should be. If your church isn't like that, then you need this book. Too often the Church is like a restaurant whose clientele is dwindling because the chef doesn't seem to care what the customer wants. What's on offer is stodgy, dull and unattractive.David Flavell makes no apology for being controversial in his assessment of the present state of affairs but goes on to provide constructive, well-presented and easily understood guidelines for cooking up services that are attractive and give glory to God. There is no need for a degree in theology, music or cuisine; the requirements are the desire to reach people where they are and at the same time to please God - simple but profound.
£16.99
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