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This position statement was adopted by the 123rd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States. This document also includes "Biblical Authority & Interpretation", a resource document received by the 194th General Assembly (1982) of the United Presbyterian Church in the United States of America.

The author defines culture as not only racial, ethnic, economic, or religional culture, but also a congregation's way of doing things; it's history, customs, conventions, and procedures. He presses clergy to answer such questions as "How well do I know what I'm getting into?", "Have I been adopted yet?", and even, "Is it time to move on?" The book is ideal for pastors in solo settings, but pastors in multiple staff settings will also find the author's insights helpful.

This book, written by a pastor, provides ideas which emerge out of actual practice in ministry in a variety of congregational settings. The first two chapters describe the large context and great challege mainline churches face today. The next ten chapters trace a series of shifts and changes in congregational culture that this author believes are critical to the challenges we face. The last chapter addresses strategies for leaders working on change in the culture of congregations.

This practical book for use in Reformed worship boasts a collection of highly engaging prayers written by current Presbyterian pastors and theologians. Unique amidst most prayer books, the language of these prayers is conversational in tone, rather than formal, and their concerns represent a diversity of approaches. Divided into sections by seasons of the liturgical year, this book includes prayers of confession, petition, intercession, and thanksgiving, as well as assurances of pardon, litanies, and calls to worship.

This distinguished and comprehensive dictionary should stand as the definitive reference work on all aspects of liturgical practice and belief. Systematically organized and alphabetically arranged for maximum ease of use, the book also includes up-to-date bibliographies for further reading and research.

Exploring fundamental ways in which verbal expression in worship relates to aesthetic expression, the author provides a vitally important book for those interested in homiletics. He explains that worship isn't just a sequence of "holy" words, and he reflects theologically on the relationship between verbal and aesthetic expression, demonstrating the aesthetic significance of verbal liturgical expression and the aesthetic responsibility of those who preach, pray, and lead in public worship.

This supplement to the Presbyterian Hymnal presents some of the best offerings in new congregational music from around the world, as well as old favorites and historic classics that the latest denomenational hymnal does not contain.

This four-week study, appropriate for both group and individual use, provides one lesson for each week of Advent, centered on the themes of hope, peace, joy, and a Savior. Each lesson includes a reference to a key passage of Scripture, a brief reflection, study/discussion questions, a suggested Christmas carol for the week, and a brief prayer.

Designed into section for "All Church," Children," "Family," and "Youth. Includes stories, ornament-making instructions, plays, puzzles, games, etc.

The author leads the reader in discovering the unique emphasis of Advent as he looks at the texts designed by the Revised Common Lectionary for this special season. There is an introduction and five lessons. A separate leader's guide is included.

This new annual resource offers lectionary-based reproducible activities sheets for children to use during the worship hour. Each sheet contains a Bible story, an activity for younger children (coloring pages, simple mazes, etc.) and one or more activities for elementary age children. In addition to their use in the worship service, the activity sheets can be given to children who are ill or who have missed church or Sunday school. Key Features: Includes lectionary-based activities for 52 Sundays, Reproducible activities for preschool through grade 4, Indexed for easy use by non-lectionary churches.

This curriculum is a learn by doing resource for Sunday school teachers seeking a craft book to supplement their weekly curriculum, after-school program directors who want biblical work-at-your-own pace learning center activities, and especially churches wishing to establish a children's worship service. Appropriate for ages 4-12. Volume 1 includes How to Become a disciple of Jesus Christ, Symbols of Church, Programs for Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas.

This curriculum is a learn by doing resource for Sunday school teachers seeking a craft book to supplement their weekly curriculum, after-school program directors who want biblical work-at-your-own pace learning center activities, and especially churches wishing to establish a children's worship service. Appropriate for ages 4-12. Volume 2 includes Journeying through Lent and Easter, the meaning of Pentecost, teaching clown ministry to children, a children's musical based on the life and teachings of Jesus, and ten sessions for summer programming.

Includes more than 52 full-page, reproducible activity worksheets related to each Sunday's worship theme. Offers specific suggestions based on the texts of the Revised Common Lectionary.

This book on the National Observance of Children's Sabbath includes worship, educational, community outreach, and advocacy resources for all many faith traditions.

This book offers preachers a variety of easy-to-implement ideas and helps for making any sermon one that is suitable for both children and adults.

The 213th General Assembly of the PC(USA) requested the Office of Theology and Worship to help the church better understand the theological richness of the Lordship of Jesus Christ. That office prepared a concise articulation of the church's historic faith and conviction.

EDUCATION

Planning can be challenging in the contemporary congregation, where people share a common faith and values but may have very different preferences and needs. These authors cast planning as a "holy conversation," a congregational discernment process about three critical questions: Who are we? What has God called us to do or be? and Who is our neighbor?

This book introduces project leaders and teams to the five basic elements of project design and describes in detail a six-step process for designing and implementing a project evaluation and disseminating evaluation findings.

This book is filled with creative ideas, projects, and activities, each linked to a Scripture passage, to help children ages 4-12 learn the people, places, and happenings in the Bible. It includes Bible learning activities, lessons for teaching the best known stories of the Bible, and numerous ideas for monthly bulletin boards and related service projects.

This book helps adults and kids go beyond traditional definitions of music. It provides methodology, practical tools, and fun ideas for using creative music to explore Bible stories in your Christian education program.

Each game relates to a specific event in the Bible to help your children learn while they play. Reproducible pages are included.

This book looks at the powerful influence of games on Christian education. Playing games shows kids how to relate to each other and creatively learn Bible truths. One of the most important tools a church can give its educators is the gospel message presented in a creative form to impact a large mass of learners.

This book includes 6 intergenerational celebrations including celebrations for All Saints Day, Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. Leader's resources, planning pages and a wealth of experiential learning activities are included for each celebration.

This book invites children to experience, taste, and embrace the daily lives of children from the far corners of the earth. These experiences help children break down stereotypes and replace them with fascinating realities of our differences and our similarities.

From definitions and facts to activities and experiments, this book is a hands-on resource to explore all of the following and more: air, water, light, sound, magnetism, electricity, energy, force, motion, chemistry, plant life, weather, the environment, the earth. and our senses.

This book is a resource which encourages care and concern for God's creation by emphasizing the use of re-usable materials for puppetry projects. It contains 25 learning experiences designed to help people of all ages, but especially children, discover and develop ways to use puppetry activities to learn Old and New Testament scripture stories.

This book is loaded with crafts that your children will be proud to carry home. Many use reproducible pages, which are included here. Each craft relates to a specific event in the Bible.

This book explores Bible storytelling in an imaginatively practical fashion. It is designed for Christian education professionals and church school leaders. You will find more than 25 practical techniques, 5 sample sessions, and a long list of get-you-started resources.

This book offers a bounty of innovative programs that introduce biblical people, places, and events to children, ages 3 to 11, through a feast of lively stories, games, art, songs, food, and more. Each of the 20 celebrations is based on a specific text. In addition, bulletin board ideas, reproducible handouts, and handy tips and advice for teachers and program leaders are included.

These fifteen meaningful lessons help teenagers discover how they can make a difference by Caring for God's Creation, Serving their community, and Serving others through global outreach. With your youth group, you'll focus on fundamental elements of the Christian faith that show how and why God wants us to serve others. Plus, youth will learn to share their faith, love others and appreciate God's world, while deepening their own faith.

There is over a year's supply of complete Junior high meetings included in this book. Topics include self-image, friendship, family, faith, values and decisions, life issues, service, seasonal, and special events.

With these 26 fun, easy-to-use meetings, you'll never run out of ideas for strengthening junior higher' faith in God. Sections include Building Faith, Growing Up, and Celebrating Holidays. Each 45 to 60 minute ready-to-go meeting is packed with ideas to draw kids closer to God.

This Leader's Guide includes step-by-step plans for seven sessions, plus a retreat model, a worship service, and a field trip or service project. Sessions included: "Making New Friends...but Keep the Old", "Negative Friends, Positive Friends", "My Parents Don't Like My Friends", etc.

Designed for grades 6-8 with 7 sessions, this highly graphic, book provides youth with helpful information about the topic, questions related to the session and their lives, practical help for next steps, a key Scripture or important quotation, and a challenge for the week. A retreat model, a worship service, and a field trip or service project are also included. Topics: "Making New Friends...but Keep the Old", "Negative Friends, Positive Friends", "My Parents Don't Like My Friends", etc.

Here are 13 solid, in-depth Bible studies that show how God worked in the lives of biblical characters - and how God will work in our lives today. You'll study Sarah, Jacob, Ruth, Elijah, and 9 others. These 45-60 minute Bible studies are filled with active and interactive learning experiences, worship time and prayers.

Designed for grades 6-8 with 7 sessions, this highly graphic, book provides youth with helpful information about the topic, questions related to the session and their lives, practical help for next steps, a key Scripture or important quotation, and a challenge for the week. A retreat model, a worship service, and a field trip or service project are also included. Topics: "I Am a Child of God", "I am a Disciple of Jesus", "I am a Temple", "I am a Servant", etc.

This Leader's Guide includes step-by-step plans for seven sessions, plus a retreat model, a worship service, and a field trip or service project. Sessions included: "I Am a Child of God", "I am a Disciple of Jesus", "I am a Temple", "I am a Servant", etc.

This Leader's Guide includes step-by-step plans for seven sessions, plus a retreat model, a worship service, and a field trip or service project. Sessions included: "Clubs: Where Do I Belong?", "Honors: Making the Grade", "Activities: Too Much to do", "Athletics: And the Winner is", etc.

Designed for grades 6-8 with 7 sessions, this highly graphic, book provides youth with helpful information about the topic, questions related to the session and their lives, practical help for next steps, a key Scripture or important quotation, and a challenge for the week. A retreat model, a worship service, and a field trip or service project are also included

This is part of a series of Young Adult Bible Studies for adult learners in their 20's and 30's. This seven session study addresses living a spiritual life.

This is part of a series of Young Adult Bible Studies for adult learners in their 20's and 30's. This seven session study addresses Being Loved and Loving God.

These fifty-two selections have been organized to introduce readers through the course of one year to the great devotional writers. In addition, each reading features a linked biblical passage, discussion questions, and individual and group exercises.

This book will help you prepare your kids to assume responsibility for their own lives. Drawing on principles from the Bible, the authors help you apply the ten laws of boundaries to parenting and take six steps for implementing boundaries with your kids.

In this book, the author offers parents, caregivers, and educators solid, practical ways to introduce children and young people to the Christian faith. A study guide helps small groups and individuals make the most of the book's practical wisdom.

This notebook includes 4-week sample curriculum for Preschool, grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5, and middle school. It is built on a biblical and reformed understanding of God's word.

This 6-session study of 1,2,3 john focuses on the practical expression of the Easter faith. The book title, "Abiding in Love," picks up the author's designation of the deeds of faith as "love: rather than as "works". The chapter titles reflect the tensions encountered by those who seek to express their faith in the world. They exemplify the author's particular awareness of the continuing presence of sin within the Christian community.

BK P06 150C1 ABIDING IN LOVE - 1,2,3 JOHN - TEACHER

This teacher book contains tips for preparing each lesson, bible background, a step-by-step lesson plan, and optional methods for each session.

This 4-session study of Daniel focuses on the prophetic book written during the end of the Old Testament era when God's people were being threatened by the evil Antiochus IV Epiphanes of Syria. Set in the sixth century BC, the book tells the story of how Daniel and his three friends set an example of obedience to God as they resisted forced assimilation into foreign religion and culture. The writer calls God's people to a similar committed and enthusiastic response to the demands of their faith.

This 4-session study of Daniel focuses on the prophetic book written during the end of the Old Testament era when God's people were being threatened by the evil Antiochus IV Epiphanes of Syria. Set in the sixth century BC, the book tells the story of how Daniel and his three friends set an example of obedience to God as they resisted forced assimilation into foreign religion and culture. The writer calls God's people to a similar committed and enthusiastic response to the demands of their faith. This teacher book contains tips for preparing each lesson, bible background, a step-by-step lesson plan, and optional methods for each session.

This 5-session study of Proverbs emphasizes the importance of wisdom, exhibits key figures of speech and other literary features of Wisdom Literature, and reveals the origins of wisdom in God's creative activity. The lessons also deal with ways of practicing wisdom in life.

This teacher book contains tips for preparing each lesson, bible background, a step-by-step lesson plan, and optional methods for each session.

This 8-session study focuses on the good news for those who believe in Christ and for those who are searching for faith and fullness of life. Lessons explore the basic Christian doctrine that faith is a gift from God and a response in faithful discipleship and help students discover how the risen Christ empowers his followers through the Holy Spirit.

This teacher book contains tips for preparing each lesson, bible background, a step-by-step lesson plan, and optional methods for each session.

This 5-session study explores the Pastoral Epistles. These letters offered guidance and advice on problems the first-century churches faced. Encouragement was given to Timothy and Titus to remain faithful as they faced false teachings. Throughout the study the meaning of being a servant of Christ is considered.

This teacher book contains tips for preparing each lesson, bible background, a step-by-step lesson plan, and optional methods for each session.

This teacher book contains tips for preparing each lesson, bible background, a step-by-step lesson plan, and optional methods for each session.

This 8-session study includes four lessons on the letters of Christ to seven early Christian churches and four lessons that center on the reasons for hope and encouragement for God's people found in selected passages from the Book of Revelation.

This 4-session study of Jeremiah begins with a study of the prophet's twofold call from God. Jeremiah's Temple sermon is the background for the next chapter. Jeremiah's suffering for the truth is illustrated in the third chapter.

This teacher book contains tips for preparing each lesson, bible background, a step-by-step lesson plan, and optional methods for each session.

This 5-session study focuses on how Christians are called to live out their faith commitment. Lessons explore how faith grows out of trials endured and temptations overcome; how Christians live with integrity in their relationships; the affirmation that faith and good works are inseparable; how to act with the gentle, peaceable, and caring wisdom that comes from above and ways to deepen our capacity and strengthen our resolve to do right.

This teacher book contains tips for preparing each lesson, bible background, a step-by-step lesson plan, and optional methods for each session.

This 5-session study of Galatians focuses on the theme of bondage versus freedom running throughout the Bible. In the Letter to the Galatians, Paul presents the theme by contrasting bondage under the law with freedom in Christ and bondage of works with freedom of faith.

This teacher book contains tips for preparing each lesson, bible background, a step-by-step lesson plan, and optional methods for each session.

These thirteen studies on the Acts of the Apostles can be used for Sunday school, for evening Bible study, for home study meetings, for faith communities, for retreats, and for personal bible study. In addition, this study can easily be used as a daily Bible study, as each lesson is divided into seven parts.

This 5-session study of Isaiah begins with a study of the song of the vineyard. The second session considers the experience surrounding Isaiah's call. The third session examines the prophet's words of hope for the people in exile in babylonia. The fourth session looks at the work of God's suffering servant. The final session deals with the ultimate restoration of God's people to joyful, peaceful relationships.

This teacher book contains tips for preparing each lesson, bible background, a step-by-step lesson plan, and optional methods for each session.

This study includes eight sessions on Practicing Hospitality, Eating with Sinners, Fasting, Miracle Meals, Bread of Life, Banquet Parables, The Last Supper, and Meals of Revelation and Reconciliation. Each session is self-contained and includes study helps and discussion questions for reflection to assist the group leader and individual student.

This eight session study examines The Habit of Prayer, The Lord's Prayer, Prayer Parables, Prayer and Healing, The John 17 Prayer, Prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, Prayers on the Cross. Each session is self-contained and includes study helps and discussion questions for reflection to assist the group leader and individual student.

This seven lesson Bible Study provides clarity and understanding to the most difficult period of Jesus' life: what we know as Holy Week. Each session is self-contained and includes study helps and discussion questions for reflection to assist the group leader and individual student.

KT P10 030C1 GOD CALLS US AROUND THE WORLD IN 5 DAYS - WE BELIEVE VBS 2004

Kit includes the Director's Guide, maps, and music tape for the Mission oriented We Believe VBS for 2004.

This can includes a starter kit for the Lava, Lava Island Group VBS for 2004. A Director's Manual, Preschool Manual, Leader's Manuals, music CD, Video, and craft samples are included.

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