Brought up in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, Nick Fawcett served as a Baptist minister for 13 years, and as a chaplain with TocH for 3, before deciding to focus on writing and editing, which he continues with today, despite wrestling with myeloma, an incurable cancer of the blood. He lives in Wellington, Somerset, with his wife, Deborah, and - when they are at home from university - his two children, Samuel and Kate. Delighting in the beauty of the West Country, Nick and Deborah love nothing more than walking stretches of the South West coast path at weekends, and Nick - as well as finding time for online games of chess and Scrabble alongside his many editing commitments - finds constant inspiration for his numerous books in the lanes and footpaths near his house. His aim, increasingly, is to write material free of religious jargon that reaches out to people of all faiths and none.
Nick Fawcett
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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
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Reflective Services For Special Sundays
Here is an invaluable resource for any preacher. There is a service for Mothering Sunday, the week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Christian Aid Week, Father's Day and One World week, and two services each for Church Anniversary, Harvest, All Saints' Day and Remembrance Sunday. All comprise suggested visual material and music, an introduction, hymns, prayers and meditations.
£22.99
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Comfort And Consolation
An inspirational collection of prayers by the finest spiritual writers for both public and personal use. The first half is for ministers and the bereaved to draw upon when planning a funeral. This is followed by prayers and thoughts that the minister may wish to suggest to the bereaved for their own use. All the prayers have this in common: they are not simply plasters to smother the wounds of loss but are there to express the reality of grief and pain, while also speaking of comfort and hope that goes beyond this moment and beyond ourselves. Contributors: David Adam, Nick Fawcett, Susan Hardwick, Susan Sayers and Ray Simpson
£15.99
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Common Worship Year B Miscellany
For the busy minister entrusted with preparing services this is a most valuable aid. Nick Fawcett has drawn on a range of well-known contemporary writers to provide in each of these 450-page books a rich resource of prayers, service outlines, material for all-age talks and much, much more.
£33.99
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Before We Begin
Before We Begin includes more than 200 prayers written in everyday language. The prayers are arranged thematically and there are also prayers for special days and events of the Church year.
£16.99
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For You & For Many
For You and for Many is a comprehensive resource providing new texts for use within the service of Holy Communion. The Lord's Supper is able to nourish as nothing else can begin to. This book is offered as a contribution towards bringing its riches afresh to every generation.
£13.99
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A Quiet Word 2
Quiet Word 2, the latest of 113 books Nick has written, is a fully worked-out and easy-to-use resource offering everything needed to run Quiet Days and mini retreats. Nick Fawcett's approach adds an extra dimension to exploring the Scriptures by putting us into the shoes of those who knew Jesus best and encouraging us to reflect upon what Jesus means for us today. There is material here for 21 events, including an introduction, prayers and meditations, with suggestions for visual aids and music. Drawn from the author's three volumes of A Most Amazing Man, the aim of this collection is to provide an easy-to-use resource which will be a valuable aid for those wishing to take time out of their busy lives to pause and reflect.
£26.99
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New Hymns And Spiritual Songs
***Sheet Music PDFs and MP3 Tracks***A strong text that resonates with people's spiritual needs married to a fine tune are the necessary ingredients for a hymn that works, and we believe the pieces in New Hymns and Spiritual Songs more than meet that criteria.Nick Fawcett and Martin Leckebusch, both well-loved and established writers, have provided texts which have been set to music by Kevin Mayhew, a composer with a unique understanding of hymnody.In addition to the hymns there are also settings of Glory to God and Holy, holy, holy, Lord.The music is immensely tuneful and may be played on either the organ or keyboard, or by a music group and the accompanying CD includes each hymn in both styles.************To download a copy of the free download Brettenham Gloria Sheet Music Click hereTo download a copy of the free download Brettenham Gloria MP3 Click here************ Contents Give me a heart that will honour youGod of life, we come in worshipHoly, holy, holy LordLord Jesus, plant a seed of faithLord, today your voice is callingLord, you created a world rich in splendourLord, you have blessed mePeace, perfect peaceThe Brettenham GloriaThe day will come, that glorious dayThe gracious invitationWe owe our thanks to you, Lord
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Light In The Darkness
Over seventy wonderfully prayerful meditations concerning Holy Week, each linked to a reading of Scripture and ending with a short prayer. Nick Fawcett cleverly imagines the thoughts, feelings and words of different Bible characters caught up in the events of this momentous time and presents each meditation through their eyes. The result is a fresh and moving telling of the awesome suffering and sacrifice of our Lord.
£22.99
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Light Dawns
Nick Fawcett's Reflective writings have for many years offered a valued resource for public worship, providing a powerful and imaginative way of communicating the gospel message across the Christian Seasons.In this comprehensive compilation, drawn from several of his most successful publications, Nick provides a hundred meditations concerning Advent, Christmas and Epiphany, each linked to a reading of Scripture and rounded off by a short prayer.Here, then, is a perfect tool for offering fresh insights into this well-loved time of year that speaks so wonderfully of God's coming into our world through Christ.
£25.99
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Little Book Of Mouse Prayers
If pictures tell a story they can equally inspire prayer, as Nick Fawcett shows in this delightful collection of gift books. They will not only warm your heart but nurture your spirit.
£7.99
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How To Pray - Expressing Our Worship
Weaving together music, words of Scripture, poems, hymn-texts and a selection of prayers (both his own and others), Nick Fawcett offers here 100 devotional sessions: 20 in each of the five double CDs - sessions that you will want to turn to again and again. Not only will these sessions bring times of prayer to life; they will also help all of life become a prayer.ContentsGlimpsing God in daily lifeThe wonder of creationThe God both far and nearThe God who does more than we can ask or imagineThe wonder of God's loveThe otherness of GodGod's awesome devotionGod's faithful guidanceGod's acceptance of our flawed worshipCelebrating what God has doneGod's constant strength and supportResponding to God's loveGod's amazing graceGlimpsing God's greatnessThe unchanging GodThe God who loves us as we areGod's faithfulnessExpressing our joyHeartfelt worshipThe beauty of God's creation
£10.99 - £11.99
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Resourcing The Christian Seasons Book 2
We all know what it's like - another busy week, no time to prepare ahead for next Sunday's services, and now your mind is a complete blank! Drawing on a wide range of contemporary authors, Nick Fawcett has compiled an outstanding resource of prayers, service outlines, poems, worksheets, material for all-age talks, meditations, sketches and reflections for Sundays and special days throughout the year.
£33.99
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Touched By His Hand
Imagine everything we see, hear, think and feel speaking to God. Touched by His Hand explores that possibility, cutting through religious jargon and stereotypes. It offers a resource for worship and daily devotion, a way of seeing all life as prayer, and of bring all prayer to life.
£9.99
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God Bless You
For clergy, chaplains, and those with pastoral responsibility, requests to conduct blessings are frequent and diverse. While no book can cover every contingency, God Bless You provides a resource covering a broad spectrum of life both within the church and further afield.
£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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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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The Little Book Of Wild Animal Prayers
If pictures tell a story they can equally inspire prayer, as Nick Fawcett shows in this delightful collection of gift books. They will not only warm your heart but nurture your spirit.
£7.99
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You Are In My Prayers - Flowers -Standard Card
Thank you, Lord, that when we need support, you are there, a shoulder to lean on in time of trouble, a constant source of strength.Text by Nick FawcettPrinted on white card with a UV finish.
£11.99
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Thinking Of You At This Sad Time - Bear With Heart-Standard Card
Praying for youText by Nick FawcettPrinted on white card with a UV finish.
£11.99
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Prayers For Families
Prayers for Families offers an abundant selection of over 200 prayers from some of our best-loved authorsBringing together words of warmth for families dealing with everything from special occasions to those in need, including different sections for both parents and children, this helpful collection provides a wealth of resources.ContentsWeddingsMarriage and Renewal of VowsMothering SundayFather's DayParentsChildrenChildren's PrayersHome and FamiliesFamiles in Need
£10.99
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Are You Listening?
Taking the form of a dialogue with God, prayers look at the many aspects of human experience and emotion, providing inspiration to those who desire a deeper and more meaningful relationship with God.
£13.99
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The Little Book Of Farmyard Animal Prayers
If pictures tell a story they can equally inspire prayer, as Nick Fawcett shows in this delightful collection of gift books. They will not only warm your heart but nurture your spirit.
£7.99
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Peace Of A Garden
Our authors and composers have contributed thousands of new compositions to the worldwide Church for over 40 years and continue that tradition of which we are so proud with these new songs.On this CD you will hear freshly-minted words and music by Sean Bowman, Peter Dainty, Nick Fawcett, Michael Forster, Jean Holloway, Martin E. Leckebusch, Kevin Mayhew and Geoffrey Nobes.Contents1 Christ, my teacher2 Lord, change our world3 Room prepared, disciples meet4 Give me a heart that will honour you5 At this day's end6 Let love be our glory7 God of love8 Lord Jesus, plant a seed of faith9 Now, come to the water10 Lord, you have blessed me11 Saviour, precious Saviour12 The gracious invitation13 Lord, you amaze us14 This heavenly love brings life15 We owe our thanks to you, Lord16 Breathe in me, Lord
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