| In Tune With God: The Art of Congregational Discernment | View shopping basket |
| by Sally Weaver Glick |
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paperback, 214 pages, $12.95
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| Is God calling us to start a daycare in our neighborhood? Whom
shall we call as our next pastor? May we serve Communion to believers
who are not yet baptized? How does our congregation describe its
mission? This book helps congregations learn how to make decisions
in healthy ways-focused on God's purposes, and growing in love and
truth. Sally Weaver Glick approaches congregational discernment as a
process of hearing and entering God's "song." Discernment is what we
do to distinguish between God's music and our own static and noise.
Good discernment says Weaver Glick, lets God's song "sing through us
and shape us, so that we can join in harmoniously, responding to God's
love and mercy." In Tune with God works best in a
congregational study setting. It includes stories of real
congregations dealing with real issues; a wealth of practical tips for
conducting healthy discernment; a leader's guide; an outline for a one-
day retreat; and a creative series of "dialogues for two Fools for
Christ" that introduce the themes of each chapter. Copyright 2004
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| Anabaptist Ways of Knowing: A Conversation about Tradition-Based Critical Education | View shopping basket |
| by Sara Wenger Shenk |
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paperback, 212 pages, $21.95
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| The conversation about education recorded in Anabaptist Ways
of Knowing grows out of a concern that practices which shaped
faith communities in the past are rapidly being discarded and replaced
in a haphazard, unexamined way. Shenk contends that by revitalizing
core practices and the powerful substratum of knowledge they provide,
educational endeavors can renew the wellspring of community life.
Here is a resource for any who care about the recovery of faith-
based educational practices that are part of a church-school-family
ecology. Shenk's aim is to present a strong rationale for tradition-
based, critical education that incorporates core practices for
strengthening faith communities into its theorizing. The book offers a
viable proposal for the Anabaptist-Mennonite faith community often
featured in the discussion. And it serves as a model for reflecting on
educational theory from any particular Christian tradition.
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| Vocation! Vocation! Vocation! | View shopping basket |
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The DVD version of Vocation features an in-depth candid
interview with Yaconelli telling numerous moving and humorous stories
on this theme, in his inimitable, dry, witty, style. It also includes
the full uncut version of Ted & Lee's "people Gots Ta Eat" sketch.
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| "People gots ta eat," Mel (Ted Swartz) insistently reminds
viewers in this entertaining new youth Bible study video. The sketch
shows what it might have been like for two (Ted as "Mel and Lee
Eshleman as "Marty") down-on-their-luck and a little out-of-smarts
entrepreneurs trying to make a buck peddling "corn dogs and a big
orange for a buck-seventy-five" at Jesus' feeding of the 5,000. The
comedic sketch leads viewers into looking at the meaning of vocation
and how Jesus sometimes calls us in new directions. Longtime youth
speaker/leader Mike Yaconelli also engages viewers with comments about
faith and finding your calling in this video for youth-and the
vocationally challenged of any age (that's the rest of us). Short
interviews with a bunch of youth and adults regarding their career
choices, and thoughts on vocation round out the 14 minutes video. A
study guide adds Bible passages and thought-provoking questions to help
lead youth-and any interested adults-into a meaningful and perhaps
life-changing discussion. Copyright 2003. | |
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| Turning Toward Jesus | View shopping basket |
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$119.95
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| A complete video curriculum for new (and growing) believers explores
in three sections the indentity of Jesus, development of the spiritual life,
and the role of the church. Four videos with personal testimonies and
insightful teachings from pastors and lay persons alike. 123-page leader's
book and reproducible student sheets. | |
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| Unsettled Weather: How Do I Forgive? | View shopping basket |
| by Wilma L. Derksen |
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| When Wilma and Cliff Derksen's daughter was killed in 1984, they
chose the word "forgiveness," hoping it would somehow spare them the
horrors of the aftermath of violence and the ensnaring justice issues.
But Wilma confesses: "I soon came to resent anyone who said: 'Just
forgive' as if it were that easy." Later she joined a support group
of other parents of murdered children where it became obvious that
forgiveness was considered an "F" word. Since, she has teamed with
Sunday school teachers, pastors, and counselors in the Winnipeg,
Manitoba area to explore how storytelling can become a method and the
message of moving toward forgiveness of others. In this study
guide, Wilma L Derksen, Tym Elias, and Brenda Suderman share a seven-
session tested approach on storytelling. This is a vital resource for
persons in classes, study groups, and congregations who wish to take
steps toward forgiveness. Copyright 2005 Herald Press. | |
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| Second Mile: Pathway B: Heading for the Promised Land | View shopping basket |
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Student Pamphlets $11.95
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Leader's Guidebook 63 pages, $6.95
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| As Christians today, to what Promised Land is God calling us?
Toward what kind of world would God have us journey? In this pathway
there are 12 pamphlets under the heading The Economy of God. They
invite us to work out our faith in the light of everyday economic
choices. There are 5 pamphlets called Walking with First Peoples. These
encourage non-Native Christians to strengthen relationship with Native
or Aboriginal peoples. The Transforming Conflict pamphlet deepens our
understanding of how to live with issues that both divide us and bring
us together. And the Spirituality of Peace pamphlet invites us to think
about our call to the Promised Land. Like Moses, we all have our
reasons why God should fine someone else to head out on the journey.
God is persistent, and continues to invite us. We are not alone, "It
is I who will assist you!" Copyright 2003 Herald Press. | |
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| Beginning the Christian Life | View shopping basket |
| by Russell Krabill |
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paperback, 192 pages, $7.95
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| Russell Krabill's church membership study for young believers.
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interwoven Christian doctrine into the lessons. | |
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| Rhythms of Peace Around the World | View shopping basket |
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| Rhythms of Peace Around the World is a 39 minute video
featuring a delightful mix of music, fiction, and straightforward mini-
documentaries for 8-11 year olds that: Show what it's like to live in
far away places; Encourage children to learn about other ethnic groups;
and Help children understand prejudice. Meet a Bulgarian gypsy girl,
children playing by the Black Sea, a choir from Cuba, and deaf children
in Jamaica. The study guide is a teacher's dream with multiple
activities, discussion questions, and resources as well as back ground
information. The video is designed for use in three separate segments
featuring one country and two stories in each. Closed Captioned. A free map and rulers (up to 25) also available | |
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| This video features stories, music, poems and comedian Lee
Eshleman as Mr. Fredd, plus a special appearance by nationally-known
folk singer John McCutcheon. Stories include: Strength of the
Wolf-Three friends learn cooperation in this tale of a wolf, a
campfire and a game.; The Girl-A middle school immigrant girl
feels left out because of language and dress barriers. Encourages
empathy for those who are different.; Power of a Cookie-
Winning a friend sometimes takes persistence.; Someone Else
Decide-Singer John McCutcheon adds his heartwarming music in this
piece illustrating the importance of asking for help in conflicts.; and
Canoe Journal-While building a canoe, a father talks with his
son about having peacemaking heroes. A free poster and pencil (up to 25) also available. | |
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| Shalom Lifestyles: Whole People Whole Earth | View shopping basket |
| by Jerry L. Holsopple |
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| This best-selling video curriculum for youth by producer, writer, and
theologian Jerry L. Holsopple focuses on peace, justice, service, and the
environment. fifteen sessions on topics like: The Hunt for Happiness;
Images in a Box; TV Violence; Can the Earth be Healed; and more. Two
videos, two leader's books, reproducible student sheets, quality binder. | |
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