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Hiding The Word In My Heart
$14.99Scripture memorization is a holy habit that has huge benefits for every believer! Then, why don t we do more of it? There are several reasons. We ve never really become convinced of its value. The routine has never been established. It feels too BIG. And, we just don t know the techniques of memorizing that make it easier. When we do memorize scripture, we usually get it into our short-term memory, but never move it to long-term memory. This book offers help and encouragement to get started, or to get back into the habit. It is divided into three main sections: Part 1 gives 14 keys to memorization, including why we memorize scripture and methods of memorization Part 2 includes games and activities for exploring the Scriptures, reviewing passages, recalling Scriptures, and reviewing multiple verses. Part 3 provides an outline, along with lesson plans, for an intensive six-week program where you memorize large portions of scripture. Whether you re leading the children at church in scripture memorization, doing it as a personal discipline, or including it as part of family worship, the games, outlines, lesson plans, memorization techniques, and ways to explore the passage to gain understanding are all packaged in this one-of-a-kind resource. Let s learn how to hide God s Word in our hearts for the long haul! Features and Benefits Offers encouragement and methods for memorizing scripture. Includes games, outlines, lesson plans and memorization techniques. Divided into three parts: Keys to Memorization, Games and Activities, and an Outline and Lesson Plan for a six-week program where participants memorize large portions of scripture. Teaches ways to explore the passage to gain understanding. Methods have been tested by author in children s ministry settings. Ideal resource for children s ministry, personal study or family worship.
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Work Of The Deacon And Deaconess (Revised)
$12.00Just in time for its 50th anniversary! The second revised edition of this best-selling classic in Judson Press’s “Work of the Church” series features new and updated content, reflecting the evolving diversity of ministry in the diaconate.
Key Features:
Comprehensive manual covering traditional responsibilities of the deacon.
Awareness of the increasing diversification of ministries in the local church
Greater differentiation between the ministry of deacons (male and female) and that of deaconnesses, as reflected in congregations that maintain distinct boards
Additional ideas and strategies for tailoring the deacon’s work to the needs of a growing congregation and changing community.Add to cart1 in stock
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Star Book For Ministers (Revised)
$18.99Twenty years have passed since the last revision of this best-selling resource for pastors. This third revised edition features everything ministers love about the classic, with some valuable updates for twenty-first century ministry.
Key features:
Restores the beloved Episcopal funeral service-back by popular demand!
Honors the familiar and indispensable wedding and funeral service materials.
Offers a rich selection of Scriptures from the beautiful King James Version for diverse occasions of pastoral care.
New additions feature a cremation service and a service for the interment of ashes.
Includes a new preface from Rev. Dr. Aidsand Wright-Riggins III, Executive Director of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies and CEO of Judson Press.Add to cart1 in stock
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Childrens Dramas For The Church Year
$9.99This reproducible resource consists of very simple Easter dramas that can be performed by kids of all ages-the younger children can participate in rhymes and recitations that require very little or no speaking, while older children will enjoy the speaking and narration parts. Short poems are also included for use in programs.
Selections take no more than 10 minutes to perform and the number of children can vary as needed by the size of the church. Props and scenery are minimal and selections can be performed with little rehearsal.
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When Helping Hurts
$10.99When Helping Hurts is a paradigm-forming contemporary classic on the subject of poverty alleviation and has sold over 225,000 copies. Now there is a stand-alone resource to introduce this paradigm in an accessible way. Rather than simply looking at the economics, it looks at the poverty of relationships between man and God, man and man, man and creation, and man and self. Utilizing free, online video lessons set both in Africa and the United States, the Small Group Experience is the ideal resource for small groups, Sunday school classes, parachurch and non-profit ministries, ministry training, and even individuals.
In six lessons, the concepts of When Helping Hurts are brought to the reader in a format that is perfect for training, discussion, and application. It is in ideal introduction to life-changing ideas and offers the perfect context for engagement. The video provides expert instruction and the Small group Experience provides questions and prompts for conversation, deeper learning, and taking action.
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13 Most Important Bible Lessons For Kids About Living For Jesus
$19.9913 Most Important Bible Lessons for Kids About Living for Jesus is kid-sized theology that really cements the fundamentals of faith into kids’ hearts and heads. Children’s ministry leaders are looking for an effective way to teach kids the foundational truths of the Christian faith, and this is it!
This practical and engaging resource will draw children closer to Jesus and help them learn through his followers how to live for him. These 13 Bible-packed lessons equip upper-elementary kids to experience, grasp, and embrace the fundamentals of their faith. Each lesson uses Scripture, conversation, and hands-on activities to teach kids vital truths that include:
Living in the hope and joy of Jesus
Showing the glory and truth of Jesus to others
Living in the world but belonging to Jesus
Uniting in faith with other followers of Jesus
Trusting in Jesus for eternityQuick overviews and the step-by-step format make teaching these concepts simple. Each lesson includes:
Scripture foundations
Lessons at a glance
Opener
Bible explorations
Relational applications
Closing prayerAnd you’ll be fully equipped to tackle tough questions and encourage children every step of the way. Let 13 Most Important Bible Lessons for Kids About Living for Jesus be the launch pad to send the children in your ministry into a rewarding and exciting journey of faith!
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Share Jesus Without Fear Witness Cards
$3.99Share Jesus Without Fear – Witness Cards by William Fay provides a succinct and relational tool for witnessing in everyday situations. The card includes biblical truths to embolden the believer, questions to help them determine where God is working in the life of another person, Scriptures to share with that person, key questions to ask the person, and the prayer of salvation. Sized to easily fit in pocket or purse, it helps the believer be prepared to share Jesus anytime. Great for distribution to Sunday School classes, small groups, or witnessing teams. Use with Share Jesus Without Fear – Member Book, Share Jesus Without Fear – Leader Kit, HCSB Share Jesus Without Fear – Personal Evangelism New Testament and HCSB Share Jesus Without Fear – New Testament. (package of 10)
Features:
Use Questions That Determine Where God is Working
Let The Bible Speak
Close with Key Questions
Salvation Prayer
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77 Fairly Safe Science Activities For Illustrating Bible Lessons (Reprinted)
$15.99Nothing captures the attention of young people (and adults) like a creative object lesson. This hands-on book gives pastors, teachers, speakers, and homeschoolers 77 exciting science activities that reveal the order and grandeur of creation and encourage an appreciation of all God has made. These easy experiments illustrate the laws of nature, teach Bible principles, and affirm God’s power as Creator. With catchy or unexpected results, the demonstrations make Bible truth unforgettable. The clearly explained experiments use common household objects, require little setup, and are illustrated with pictures and diagrams.
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Kids Travel Guide To The Beatitudes
$21.99Kids’ Travel Guide To The Beatitudes
Explore What Jesus Shared In The Sermon On The Mount!
Jesus Calls His Disciples
Jesus Wants To Be Our Friend.
The Crowds Follow Jesus
We Want To Follow Jesus.
The Sermon On The Mount
Following Jesus’ Teaching Changes Our Hearts For Good.
God Blesses Those Who Are Poor
God Is With Us When We’re In Need.
God Blesses Those Who Are Sad
God Comforts Us When We Hurt.
God Blesses Those Who Are Gentle And Kind
God Will Reward Us In Heaven.
God Blesses Those Who Are Fair
God Makes Everything Right.
God Blesses Those Who Are Merciful
God Is Kind To Us.
God Blesses Those Whose Hearts Are Pure
God Helps Us Know Him.
God Blesses Those Who Work For Peace
God Calls Us His Children.
God Blesses Those Who Are Punished For Doing Right
God Takes Care Of Us.
God Blesses Those Who Are Made Fun Of
God Says We Belong To Him.
A Great Reward Awaits
God Wants Us To Live For Him.
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Jesus left no doubt that being a Christian can be hard; but because of God’s promises, each of us can experience his blessings. These 13 Sunday school lessons help kids discover a wealth of wisdom about how to live a life full of blessings-even when things get tough. And they’ll learn firsthand about all the wonderful ways God shows his love in their lives, no matter the circumstances.All of the hands-on sessions include loads of Scripture, activities, and mementos to help kids learn for a lifetime. Plus, you get heaps of easy teacher tips and extra creative options to make the most of your sessions. Pack your bags and buckle up for an adventure full of surprises with Jesus!
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Finally Free : Fighting For Purity With The Power Of Grace
$15.99If you have struggled personally against the powerful draw of pornography, or if you have ever tried to help someone fighting this battle, you know how hard it is to break free. But real freedom isn’t found by trying harder to change. Nor is it found in a particular method or program. Only Jesus Christ has the power to free people from the enslaving power of pornography.
In Finally Free, Dr. Heath Lambert, a leader in the biblical counseling movement, lays out eight gospel-centered strategies for overcoming the deceitful lure of pornography. Each chapter clearly demonstrates how the gospel applies to this particular battle and how Jesus can move readers from a life of struggle to a life of purity.
If you or someone you care about is fighting this battle, there is good news: No matter how intense or long-standing the struggle, Jesus Christ can, will, and does set people free from the power of pornography.
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Super Sized Book Of Bible Puzzles Ages 5-10
$24.99Huge, Gigantic Puzzle Fun
Kids will love this enormous book overflowing with fascinating mind-benders. Children can stretch their brain muscles while solving a variety of clever puzzles using the Bible. Youngsters ages 5-10 will learn about God in a fun, challenging way. It’s a great gift for kids, and can be used for Bible school.
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Christmas Program Builder 66
$6.99Plan your seasonal program with a Christmas Program Builder, a resource that is easy to use and filled with great ideas. Material is included for preschoolers to adults and can be used for Advent and Christmas, worship services, Sunday school, and children’s worship.
Volume 66 features:
*Recitations for children, broken into age groups for preschool, ages 6-9, and ages 10-13;
*Readings for teens and adults;
*Reader’s Theater: Peace on Earth;
*Three short sketches involving two or four characters: Three-fifths Bank of Mistrust; Christmas Plans, and Where’s Your Jesus?
*A one-act play lasting one hour: The King’s Sword about a child dreaming of serving in the King’s army including 13 characters plus additional children.Add to cart1 in stock
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Star Book For Pastoral Counseling
$15.99Rev. Dr. Jason Curry brings his experience as pastor, university chaplain, and pastoral counselor to bear in offering church leaders a compact and comprehensive overview of pastoral counseling as a critical aspect of pastoral care. Topics include:
A foundational definition of pastoral counseling
Unique considerations in counseling women, African Americans, and others
The most common types of pastoral counseling in the parish setting (premarital, grief, addictions)
Group dynamics in counseling couples and families
This pocket-sized volume provides categories for the intake interview, suggestions for planning the counseling session, instructions for creating a genogram, and brief discussions of legal and ethical issues. Includes a chapter about designing a pastoral counseling program in your own church!Add to cart1 in stock
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All Together Now 4 Summer
$24.99How can kids grow closer to God when they don’t know who God is? All Together Now Volume 4 gives your kids up-close-and-personal experiences to learn more about their Creator.
Whether the children in your combined class are age 4, 12, or anything in between, these 13 interactive lessons for Summer will help kids really understand just who God is, what he does, and why he should matter in their lives. With accounts of Bible heroes like Joshua, David, Abigail, and Elijah, each lesson gives kids a chance to dig deep into powerful truths, such as:
* With God’s help, we can be strong and courageous.
* We can always trust God’s instructions.
* No matter what others do, God wants us to follow him.
* and many more!With step-by-step instructions, it’s easy to lead your children closer than ever to God’s love. Their lives will be changed forever!
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Bible 30 Day Experience Guidebook
$9.99The Bible 30-Day Experience Guidebook was created as a companion to the epic Bible Miniseries by Mark Burnett and Roma Downey. Use the guidebook when watching the series on TV, DVD or just as a way to go deeper into the meaning of the Bible over a 30 day journey. The Guidebook includes thirty lessons and daily devotional readings that will help you go deeper into the epic stories from The Bible. This excellent resource emphasizes God’s plan of redemption for mankind through Jesus Christ.
The Guidebook also includes study questions making it great for small groups, as well as individual study. If you are using the Bible 30-Day Experience DVD based study for a small group, this is the guidebook you would want for each member of the study.
THE BIBLE 30-DAY EXPERIENCE GUIDEBOOK INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING FEATURES:
Thirty short, but powerful daily readings and lessons regarding Jesus as the foreshadowing and fulfillment of many stories of the Bible.From The Bible – inspiring Scriptures that go with the daily lesson.
From The Heart – heartfelt prayers that voice the insights of the lesson in conversation with God.
Did You Know? – additional information, interesting details, and related facts to the daily lesson.
Experience the Story – simple application step and exercise with the daily lesson
Go Deeper – suggestions for readers who want to further explore a story or truth discussed
Reflection Time – questions that the reader can respond to as they internalize the truth
Weekly Message Review – a one page recap touching upon the main theme of that week
Weekly individual and small group study & discussion questions
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His Needs Her Needs (DVD)
$24.99For over twenty-five years, His Needs, Her Needs has been transforming marriages all over the world. Now this life-changing book is the basis for an interactive six-week study designed for use in couples’ small groups or retreats, pre-marital counseling sessions, or by individual couples.
Willard F. Harley, Jr. and his wife, Joyce, explain the important concept of the Love Bank, and teach them to meet each other’s emotional needs for affection, sex, intimate conversation, companionship, family commitment, physical attractiveness, honesty and openness, and admiration. As couples walk through the study together they will remember why they fell in love in the first place, renew their commitment to their marriage, and rediscover their passion.
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More 10 Minute Talks
$24.99Sometimes you don’t have their attention for very long. Whether you’ve planned for a short message or your program has run long, a ten-minute talk is sometimes all you have space for in your youth ministry. So make sure you make it ten minutes that really count! If you need to communicate something meaningful in just a little time, 10-Minute Talks has just what you need—more than two dozen ready-to-go, story-based talks. With talks for spiritual growth, targeted at your Christian students, and outreach talks, perfect for any teenager, you’ll be prepared to give them a bite of truth that they can walk away remembering. Following the method Jesus used most often, these More 10-Minute Talks give you stories that can impact students with one simple point. Each talk gives you the tools you need to make it count, and the flexibility to make it work for your context. Along with each topic and title, you’ll find:
* The Big Idea
* Scripture
* The Story
* The Transition Statement
* Application
* ClosingDon’t get caught with nothing to say—or too much to say in the time you’ve got! Get 10 Minute Talks and get a meaningful message across quickly!
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All Together Now Volume 3 Spring
$24.9913 Sunday school lessons when you have kids of all ages in one room
Take your kids of all ages on a personal journey with Jesus! They’ll be fascinated by these remarkable lessons on Jesus’ last week on earth, his resurrection and ascension, and his followers’ miraculous adventures in Acts. Kids will grow closer to God and learn invaluable truths with All Together Now, Volume 3.
Whether the children in your combined class are age 4, 12, or anything in between, these 13 interactive lessons for Spring will help kids experience the wonder and adventure of the Bible. They’ll learn unforgettable lessons such as:
No matter what happens, God’s timing is perfect.
Praying can help us stand strong.
Jesus shows us the right path.
…and many more.With step-by-step instructions, it’s easy to lead your children on a journey through the Gospel of John and Acts. Their lives will never be the same!
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Christmas Experience (DVD)
$14.99The miraculous events of Christmas come alive for your small group through Kyle Idleman’s dramatic storytelling and challenging teaching! From the moment the angel tells Mary “You are highly favored” to the visit of the magi, this state-of-the art production and in-depth study will keep members engaged as they discover anew God’s plan to restore humanity to himself.
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Around The Year In Childrens Church
$18.99Holy days and holidays, special times and ordinary time, the celebration of the church year adds spiritual meaning and depth to our lives as Christians. Around the Year in Children’s Church is a resource created to help children understand and celebrate the entire liturgical year from the first Sunday of Advent through Kingdomtide. Around the Year in Children’s Church is filled with fifty-two active, hands-on programs. Each featuring a simple Christian message related to the season of the church year or a particular holiday; a Bible verse; a story; a prayer; a time for sharing; a snack; and a musical activity, a craft, or a game. The programs are structured to last from thirty-five to forty minutes. An additional activity is included for those who want to extend Children’s Church to a full hour. Supplies and set-up are kept to a minimum, and the book’s easy-to-use format makes it just right for today’s busy teacher.
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Zondervan 2013 Pastors Annual
$22.99Countless preachers have turned to the Zondervan Pastor’s Annual to save them time in sermon and service preparation. This tried-and-true resource makes your demanding job as a pastor a lot easier. Use its content as is, or tailor it to fit your unique approach. The Zondervan 2012 Pastor’s Annual supplies you with: * Morning and evening services for every Sunday of the year * Fully indexed sermon topics and texts * Definitive and usable sermon outlines * Devotionals and Bible studies for midweek services * Fresh and applicable illustrations * Appropriate hymn selections * Special-day services for church and civil calendars * Meditations on Lord’s Supper observance * Wedding ceremonies and themes * Funeral messages and Scriptures * Basic pastoral ministry helps * Messages for children and young people * Offertory prayers Bonus CD-ROM included!
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13 Most Important Bible Lessons For Kids About God
$19.99The number-one cry of children’s ministry leaders everywhere is the desire to teach kids the basics–the foundational truths of the Christian faith. These lessons are solid, Bible-packed experiences that draw children closer to Jesus and prepare them for a lifetime of spiritual maturity. Give your kids a firm hold of God’s truth!
Each lesson is designed for upper-elementary kids, and includes:
*Lesson at glance
*Opener
*Scripture foundations
*Relational applications
*Closing prayerNot only does this resource give kids a solid understanding of their faith, but it also helps equip their teacher to tackle the tough questions that inevitably arise. This important resource helps kids both grow and become stronger in their Christian beliefs. It’s the solid footing they need to deal with the challenges of growing up while also growing in their faith.
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Journey For Youth
$8.99Witness the birth of God-with-Us! Follow Mary and Joseph on the arduous journey to Bethlehem, feel their disappointment when there’s no room at the inn, and rejoice with the angels and the shepherds when Jesus is born. Combining biblical scholarship, theological interpretation, and spiritual insight, best-selling author Hamilton paints a vivid picture of Christ’s nativity.
The most amazing moment in history comes alive for youth and their families. Stories include:
Mary’s story and Nazareth
Joseph’s story
Mary in Judea
The journey
BethlehemProvides everything needed to conduct a seven-week study, including reproducible handouts
Study book with leader helps
Further teacher helps on the Web at Hamilton’s webpage
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Kids Travel Guide To The Parables
$21.99The parables of Jesus are rich resources for transforming children! This edition of the Kids’ Travel Guide series explores 13 of Jesus’ “greatest hits” parables. Lead kids (age levels K-5th grade) on a 13-week exploration of the parables that will help them understand what God wants of them. Kids’ Travel Guide to the Parables includes “Pathway Points” to focus kids in on the point to each parable in fun and interactive ways. It’s perfect for Sunday school or midweek, and flexible — works for 2 kids…12 kids…20 kids!
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Easter Rific : Teaching Kids Its More Than Just One Day
$16.99The story of Jesus’ death and resurrection is not ONE simple story! Tina Houser provides Sunday school teachers, children’s pastors and children’s workers with elements to make each part of Jesus’ last week come alive to your kids!
This book includes:– Nineteen stories that occurred during Easter Holy Week.
– Four more stories that occurred before Christ’s Ascension.
– Between two and four activities per story such as: games, crafts, snacks, science experiments, storytelling ideas and/or object lessons.
– Two outreach activities to use during the Easter season that will encourage parents and grandparents who do not attend church regularly to include worship as part of their Easter celebration.
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