Sweet hour of prayer: classical ensemble with devotional readings from Oswald Chambers.

Author: Keveren, Phillip
2011 / CD / Adults
Location: Main Library   CD   780   KEV  
Summary: Thirteen softly played hymns interspersed with devotional readings. Some lyrics for hymns included.
Publisher: Discovery House Music
Subjects:   HYMNS\PRAYER\DEVOTIONAL LITERATURE
(Added: 3/22/2017)
Notes: Text is from "Prayer, A Holy Occupation" by Oswald Chambers. Narrator: Gary Robinson.    
 

Superbook explorer, volume 6.

Author: Superbook,
2016 / DVD / Junior
Location: Children's Library   J   DVD   221   SUP
Summary: Includes two episodes, "Noah and the Ark," and "Rahab and the Walls of Jericho." Segments include Bible background for the stories, signposts revealing how these stories point to Jesus as the Messiah, music videos to inspire faith, and a drawing lesson on how to sketch a character from Superbook. (Chris)
Publisher: The Christian Broadcasting Network
Subjects: Superbook Explorer series, volume 6.   BIBLE - OLD TESTAMENT\BIBLE - STUDY\BIBLE - STORIES\SPANISH LANGUAGE
(Added: 3/14/2017)
Note: Combined run time: 59 minutes. See inside album for segment times. Includes Spanish audio and closed captions.    
 

The secret life of pets.

Author: Illumination Entertainment,
2015 / DVD / Junior
Location: Children's Library   J   DVD   FIC   ILL
Summary: What do pets do when owners are not home? In New York City, they gossip, eat sweets, and throw wild parties. Then two of the dogs become lost in the city, and the others work together to bring them home.
Publisher: Universal Studios
Subjects:   PETS\HUMOR
(Added: 3/14/2017)
Notes: Run time 1.5 hours. Rated PG for rude humor.    
 

Superbook explorer, volume 7.

Author: Superbook,
2017 / DVD / Junior
Location: Children's Library   J   DVD   225   SUP
Summary: Two Bible stories, "The Prodigal Son" and "The Road to Damascus," plus Bible background information exploring the archeology and history of the stories, "Signposts" revealing how these stories point to Jesus as the Messiah, music videos, and a drawing lesson (Joy).
Publisher: The Christian Broadcasting Network
Subjects: Superbook Explorer series, volume 7.   BIBLE - NEW TESTAMENT\BIBLE - STUDY\SPANISH LANGUAGE\MUSIC
(Added: 3/14/2017)
Note: Combined run time: 59 minutes. See inside album for segment times. Includes Spanish audio and closed captions.    
 

Christianity and world religions: wrestling with questions people ask.

Author: Hamilton, Adam
2005 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   Studies   290   HAM  
Summary: Six-week study of Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Intended for use with DVD study. (Note: Library does not have DVD at this time, but we do have pastor's guide with outreach tools on CD-ROM)
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Subjects:   RELIGION\CHRISTIANITY
(Added: 3/11/2017)
   
 

The bishop's daughter.

Author: Brunstetter, Wanda E.
2006 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   FIC   BRU   DLC-3  
Summary: Conclusion to the series. A young man learns that he was adopted as a baby and travels to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in search of the family he has never known.
Publisher: Barbour Publishing
Subjects: Daughters of Lancaster County, book 3   AMISH\ROMANCE
(Added: 3/11/2017)
   
 

removed

Author: ,
/ Book / Adults
Location: Main Library        

Publisher:
Subjects:  
(Added: 3/11/2017)
   
 

Bryson City seasons.

Author: Larimore, Walt
2004 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   BIO   LAR    
Summary: More tales of a doctor's practice in the Smoky Mountains.
Publisher: Guideposts
Subjects:   PHYSICAL HEALTH
(Added: 3/11/2017)
Note: Sequel to Bryson City Tales.    
 

Wild grows the heather in Devon.

Author: Phillips, Michael
1998 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   FIC   PHI   SH-1  
Summary: Mystery weaves an intriguing path through the lives of the Rutherfords of Devonshire, England.
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Subjects: The Secrets of Heathersleigh Hall, book 1   MYSTERY\GREAT BRITAIN
(Added: 3/11/2017)
   
 

Christianity and world religions: pastor's guide with CD-ROM.

Author: Hamilton, Adam
2005 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   Studies   290   HAM  
Summary: Includes outreach tools on CD-ROM. Suggestions for planning, presenting, and evaluating the study. (Note: Library does not have the DVD at this time.)
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Subjects:   RELIGION\CHRISTIANITY
(Added: 3/11/2017)
Note: Pastor's Guide written by Kenneth H. Carter, Jr.    
 

All the places to go: how will you know?

Author: Ortberg, John
2015 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   Studies   248   ORT  
Summary: How to recognize divine opportunities, overcome the fear of missing out or making the wrong choice, and walk through that open door with confidence.
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
Subjects:   CHRISTIAN LIFE\DVD STUDIES
(Added: 3/11/2017)
Note: Intended for use with DVD for six-session study.    
 

A gentle thunder: hearing God through the storm.

Author: Lucado, Max
1995 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   248   LUC    
Summary: A call to trust God in life's toughest times, reminding us that today's struggle may be tomorrow's blessing.
Publisher: Word Publishing
Subjects:   CHRISTIAN LIFE
(Added: 3/11/2017)
Note: Library also has audiobook.    
 

The Book of Acts: the record of God, the Holy Spirit, in regeneration.

Author: Lampman, Steve
2007 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   225   LAM    
Summary: A study of the Holy Spirit in the Book of Acts.
Publisher: Self-published
Subjects:   BIBLE - NEW TESTAMENT\PAUL (APOSTLE)\HOLY SPIRIT
(Added: 3/11/2017)
Note: Author is friend of a church member.    
 

All the places to go: how will you know? (DVD)

Author: Ortberg, John
2015 / DVD / Adults
Location: Main Library   Studies   248   ORT  
Summary: Six-session DVD study to accompany the book by the same title.
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
Subjects:   CHRISTIAN LIFE\DVD STUDIES
(Added: 3/11/2017)
Run time: Approx. 150 minutes total. (about 25 minutes per lesson)    
 

Finding God when you need him most.

Author: Ingram, Chip
2007 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   248   ING    
Summary: Move from "knowing about God" to profoundly experiencing his presence and power in your life. Makes extensive use of the Psalms.
Publisher: Baker Books
Subjects:   PERSONAL GROWTH
(Added: 3/5/2017)
Note: This is a revised and updated version of "I Am With You Always," (2002). Includes questions for discussion.    
 

Change the world: recovering the message and mission of Jesus.

Author: Slaughter, Mike
2010 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   253   SLA    
Summary: Seven choices pastors must make as they consider the future of their congregations. Build disciples or tally decisions? Multiply your impact or expand your facilities? Courage or compliance? How to focus your time, energy, and budget to work for real change in a hurting world.
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Subjects:   CHURCH\MINISTRY
(Added: 3/5/2017)
Note: Rethink Church resources.    
 

The meal that heals.

Author: Stone, Perry, Jr.
2006 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   265   STO    
Summary: The importance of receiving Holy Communion for greater intimacy with Christ and for healing.
Publisher: Voice of Evangelism Outreach Ministries
Subjects:   SACRAMENTS
(Added: 3/5/2017)
   
 

Change the world: daily inspiration to make a difference.

Author: Slaughter, Mike
2011 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   242   SLA    
Summary: Six weeks of challenging meditations for growth in world-changing faith.
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Subjects:   DEVOTIONAL LITERATURE\DISCIPLESHIP
(Added: 3/5/2017)
Note: Rethink Church resources    
 

What people expect from church.

Author: Randall, Robert L.
1992 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   253   RAN    
Summary: Why meeting the needs of people is more important than church meetings. The seekers, searchers, shoppers, and pilgrims of today are looking for a church that can offer them a high quality and meaningful response to their personal and religious questions. They yearn to be understood, to understand, to belong, and to hope. It is these relational yearnings that bind together a worshiping community.
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Subjects: Ministry for the Third Millennium   MINISTRY\RELATIONSHIPS
(Added: 3/5/2017)
Note: Edited by Lyle E. Schaller.    
 

Surrender.

Author: Gibbs, Nancy Peterson
2016 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   FIC   GIB    
Summary: A pastor teaches God's unfailing love and forgiveness, and a child brings comfort to a grieving family.
Publisher: Westbow Press
Subjects:   HEAVEN\FAMILY LIFE\FORGIVENESS
(Added: 3/5/2017)
Note: Author is a member of our church.