Calendar: Christ's time for the church.

Author: Stookey, Laurence Hull
1996 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   264   STO    
Summary: Theological meaning and parish practice in relation to liturgical time, and a vision of how the Church Year can help us find fresh understandings of the Gospel message today.
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Subjects:   CHURCH YEAR\WORSHIP
(Added: 5/20/2017)
   
 

Breaking the Jewish code.

Author: Stone, Perry
2009 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   296   STO    
Summary: How the Jewish people have unlocked the doors of creative ability, wealth, health, and family unity.
Publisher: Charisma House
Subjects:   JUDAISM\BIBLE - OLD TESTAMENT\PERSONAL GROWTH
(Added: 5/20/2017)
Note: Includes appendix: Meanings of Important Jewish Terms and Words.    
 

Piglet is entirely surrounded by water.

Author: Milne, A. A.
1995 / Book / Junior
Location: Children's Library   J   FIC   MIL  
Summary: It rains a lot and Piglet gets anxious. But Pooh's clever plan sets everything right.
Publisher: Dutton Children's Books
Subjects:   HUMOR
(Added: 5/20/2017)
Note: Illustrated by Ernest H. Shepard.    
 

Made to shine: a girls-only devotional.

Author: The Sunflowerz,
2016 / Book / Young Adult
Location: Main Library   242   SUN    
Summary: Creative, fun devotional designed for girls. Includes daily readings, questions for reflection, suggested songs for worship, and reminders that you are chosen, loved, and empowered by God to shine in the light of His glory.
Publisher: Discovery House
Subjects:   DEVOTIONAL LITERATURE\YOUTH
(Added: 5/20/2017)
   
 

14 cows for America.

Author: Deedy, Carmen Agra
2009 / Book / Junior
Location: Children's Library   J   320   DEE  
Summary: The Maasai people of Africa give a very special gift to the people of America after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
Subjects:   AFRICA\TERRORISM\GIFT-GIVING\ANIMALS
(Added: 5/20/2017)
Note: Illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez    
 

Christian life coaching bible from an ordained minister's point of view.

Author: Gomas, Dennis C.
2016 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   253.5   GOM    
Summary: The steps involved in Christian Life coaching, how to prepare for a session, the kind of conversational model you may choose, and the emphasis on keeping the session flowing with the Holy Spirit. A commentary on the material taught in Life Coaching training classes.
Publisher: Privately published
Subjects:   COUNSELING\MINISTRY
(Added: 5/20/2017)
Note: Author is a member of our church.    
 

Brave girls Holy Bible.

Author: Bible,
2015 / Book / Junior
Location: Children's Library   J   220   BIB  
Summary: International Children's Bible including devotional pages written just for girls ages 7-11. Also includes a Bible dictionary, concordance, maps, and other information.
Publisher: Tommy Nelson
Subjects:   BIBLE - VERSIONS\DEVOTIONAL LITERATURE
(Added: 5/20/2017)
   
 

Valentine's Day is here!

Author: Mitter, Matt
2012 / Book / Junior
Location: Children's Library   J   395.1   MIT  
Summary: Join Eddie and his friends as they prepare for Valentine's Day. Over 45 surprise flaps to lift and fun activities.
Publisher: Reader's Digest Children's Books
Subjects: Fisher-Price Little People series   HOLIDAYS
(Added: 5/20/2017)
   
 

Twenty-five writings that changed the church and the world.

Author: Christian History Magazine,
2015 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   270   CHR    
Summary: This issue of the magazine reviews 25 classic writings of the church, along with a timeline of how their writing fit into world history. Also includes the top 25 hymns over the past 2000 years.
Publisher: Christian History Institute
Subjects:   WRITING\CHURCH HISTORY\HYMNS
(Added: 5/12/2017)
Note: Issue 116, 2015.    
 

Slice of life worship dramas, volume 1.

Author: Barsuhn, Shelly
2007 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   790   BAR    
Summary: Fifteen short, ready-to-use drama scripts that focus on moments in time and emotions to which people can relate. Themes include second chances, courage, forgiveness, anxiety, truth, God's provision, and more. Also contains helpful hints for drama ministry.
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Subjects:   DRAMA\MINISTRY
(Added: 5/12/2017)
Note: DVD included in book with live performances of 12 of the dramas.    
 

Bible atlas & companion.

Author: Hudson, Christopher D., general editor
2008 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   220.9   HUD    
Summary: Colorful maps, intriguing photographs and fascinating explanatory text. Based on the most recent NASA imagery, covering both Old and New Testaments.
Publisher: Barbour Publishing
Subjects:   BIBLE - GEOGRAPHY\ATLASES
(Added: 5/12/2017)
Note: David Barrett, cartographer. Todd Bolen, photographer.    
 

Love talk: speak each other's language like you never have before.

Author: Parrott, Les
2004 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   642   PAR    
Summary: Loving conversations for married couples. Begin an adventure in communication that will draw you closer to your mate and create the depth and connection you long for in your relationships.
Publisher: Zondervan
Subjects:   MARRIAGE\COMMUNICATION
(Added: 5/12/2017)
   
 

Advent & Christmas: services & video clips on DVD.

Author: Escobedo-Frank, Dottie
2005 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   264   ESC    
Summary: Resources designed to assist pastors and worship leaders. Contains 10 complete acts of worship for use during the Advent and Christmas seasons using many different media forms, and engaging people of different ages and backgrounds.
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Subjects: Igniting Worship Series   CHRISTMAS\ADVENT\WORSHIP
(Added: 5/12/2017)
Note: DVD is included with 8 video clips, 3 customizable clips, and 10 sets of background worship graphics.    
 

Helping & serving: services & video clips on DVD.

Author: The Garden,
2003 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   264   GAR    
Summary: Ten unique and complete acts of worship on the subject of the helping ministries of the church, including feeding the hungry, assisting the homeless, and incorporating new believers into a life of Christian service.
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Subjects: Igniting Worship Series   WORSHIP\SOCIAL ISSUES\MINISTRY
(Added: 5/12/2017)
Note: DVD is included, with video clips suitable for projection in worship. Also contains customizable background worship graphics.    
 

The seven deadly sins: services & video clips on DVD.

Author: Elnes, Eric
2004 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   264   ELN    
Summary: Each deadly sin along with its corresponding lively virtue is featured in each of seven services. An eighth service sums up the major insights of the series. Sins/virtues covered are (1) pride/humility (2) envy/gratitude (3) anger/faith (4) sloth/hope (5) greed/generosity (6) gluttony/temperance (7) lust/love and (8) synergy-- interrelationship between sins and virture.
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Subjects: Igniting Worship Series   CHRISTIAN LIFE\SIN\WORSHIP
(Added: 5/12/2017)
Note: A DVD is included in the book.    
 

Heaven. (workbook)

Author: Alcorn, Randy
2006 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   Studies   248.8   ALC  
Summary: Workbook for six-week Bible study. Group leader guide included. God has put eternity in our hearts. Come along on a quest to reclaim the passionate expectation of Heaven's promise!
Publisher: LifeWay Press
Subjects:   HEAVEN
(Added: 5/12/2017)
   
 

The tomb: a novel of Martha.

Author: Landsem, Stephanie
2015 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   FIC   LAN   LW-3  
Summary: Drawing from the familar New Testament story of two sisters, Mary and Martha, and their brother, Lazarus, the author tells a poignant tale of secrets too long guarded, the tenacity of love, and the freeing power of grace.
Publisher: Howard Books/Simon & Schuster
Subjects: Living Water Series, book 3   HISTORICAL FICTION\WOMEN\BIBLE - NEW TESTAMENT
(Added: 5/5/2017)
   
 

Sacred marriage.

Author: Thomas, Gary
2015 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   642   THO    
Summary: What if God designed marriage to make us holy more than to make us happy? Let your marriage become a doorway to a closer walk with God.
Publisher: Zondervan
Subjects:   MARRIAGE\SPIRITUAL LIFE
(Added: 5/5/2017)
Note: Includes discussion questions.    
 

The thief: a novel.

Author: Landsem, Stephanie
2014 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   FIC   LAN   LW-2  
Summary: Nissa is a Jewish woman with a sharp tongue and no hope of marriage. Abandoned by the God she once loved, her only recourse is to depend upon Mouse, the best thief in Jerusalem.
Publisher: Howard Books/Simon & Schuster
Subjects: Living Water Series, book 2   HISTORICAL FICTION\JESUS CHRIST\WOMEN
(Added: 5/5/2017)
   
 

The young messiah.

Author: Focus Features,
2016 / DVD / Adults
Location: Main Library   DVD   FIC   FOC  
Summary: Imagines a year in the boyhood of Jesus as he and his family journey from Egypt to Nazareth, and on to Jerusalem, where his true identity and profound destiny are revealed.
Publisher: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Subjects:   JESUS CHRIST
(Added: 5/5/2017)
Note: Run time: 1 hour 51 minutes. Rated PG. Includes bonus features. Based on the book "Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt" by Anne Rice.