Mary Joseph And The Baby Me

A Humble Donk in Nazareth can’t believe that he has been chosen to carry Mary on the road to Bethlehem. Following Joseph, the Donk heads off down the rocky road, only to witness the Lord’s family turned away at every inn. They find room in a stable just in time for the baby’s birth, though the Donk’s not sure why there is such a fuss. Then he meets Baby Jesus himself and knows he’s in the presence of a King. All in his unique voice, The Donk tells how the angels give the Good News to the shepherds and how the Three Kings foil King Herod’s plan. The Donk even helps Herod’s soldier meet the baby and open his heart to Jesus. Mary and Joseph and the Baby and Me is a nine hundred -word rhyming children’s picture book. Perfect to read aloud to children of all ages, the Donk’s Nativity story will become a family holiday favorite.

Donk, a humble donkey in Nazareth, can't believe that he has been chosen to carry Mary on the road to Bethlehem. Following Joseph, Donk heads off down the rocky road, only to witness the Lord's family turned away at every inn. They find room in a stable just in time for the baby's birth, though Donk's not sure why there is such a fuss. Then he meets Baby Jesus himself and knows he's in the presence of a king. All in his unique voice, Donk tells how the angels give the good news to the shepherds and how the Three Kings foil King Herod's plan. Donk even helps Herod's soldier meet the baby and open his heart to Jesus. Mary and Joseph and the Baby and Me is a nine hundred-word, rhyming children's picture book. Perfect to read aloud to children of all ages, Donk's nativity story will become a family holiday favorite.

This book is a story of Shirley Johnstons life. There is a lot of messages and lessons to be learn from it. One message is that the Master, requested that I write it. So I could still tell everybody about Him. That even 2000 years, He is still a Miracle working God. Just in this half of my life, God has delivered me from 4 fires, 2 floods, and 1 hurricane. That is to name a few disasters that Sweet Jesus has brought me through. Some of the other events, most people could only imagine surviving. Another message is that others can learn from all I have went through. That God truly is the answer, to any and all problems no matter how big or little the problem is. The lessons is that we dont have to live in nightmares and messes that we get ourselves into. That if we hold onto Gods Unchanging Hand. He truly is a Rewarder of those who dilgently seek Him. So you see God did have other plans for my life.

If you're looking for ways to add excitement to your Sunday morning services while continuing to follow the lectionary texts, look no further! This remarkably inventive volume includes all the core liturgical elements of worship and introduces your congregation to innovative ventures into the fine arts -- yet everything revolves around each week's assigned lectionary passages. Whether you choose to use the stately calls to worship, litanies, and prayers, or try your hand (and those of your congregants) at dance, art, or drama, all can be done to bring glory to God and a fresh sense of his blessing to your services. There's also a wealth of musical suggestions reinforcing the main themes and ideas of the prayers, including hymns chosen from a wide variety of denominational hymnals, psalm settings, and appropriate anthems for the choir. The Lectionary Worship Workbook is a comprehensive library of creative material that will enable you and your congregation to encounter the living God -- and keep your worship services fresh, passionate, and stimulating. Amy C. Schifrin is currently the interim pastor at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in York, Pennsylvania. A former Seminary Pastor/Dean of the Chapel at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley, California, Schifrin has also served congregations in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Arizona, California, and Saskatchewan (Canada) during nearly three decades of parish and campus ministry. Schifrin holds degrees in music theory and composition from Arizona State University (B.Mus.) and Northwestern University (M.Mus.), as well as degrees from Luther Theological Seminary (M.Div.) and the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley (Ph.D. in the Arts, Worship, and Proclamation). Her published works include hymns and psalm settings as well as articles and book reviews in Currents, Word and World, Dialog, and The Lutheran. Martha Shonkwiler is an artist and former elementary schoolteacher whose work encourages healing through art and spirituality. Her current emphasis is on developing spirituality through walking labyrinths. Shonkwiler is a graduate of Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, where she earned her M.A. degree in Christian ministry, and she has also studied art therapy at Sonoma State University and San Francisco Theological Seminary. Now a resident of Grants Pass, Oregon, Shonkwiler serves as a volunteer chaplain, labyrinth facilitator, and occasional art therapist at Three Rivers Community Hospital. Her artwork is also featured in local galleries.

This book provides quick and creative ways for teachers to have kids help retell New Testament Bible stories. This readers' theater performance style is fun because there aren't any lines to memorize. Enjoy this library of favorite Bible stories and storytelling techniques developed by award-winning author and professional storyteller Steven James. Each book includes creative storytelling techniques especially suited to help teachers tell God’s story and involve children in the Bible story.

Christmas can be complicated. Parties, gifts, and family tensions dominate the season. So maybe it's time we explore what Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany are really about. The Messy Church series provides resources to help your church bring together people of all ages and stages of faith, allowing them to experience a creative and fun-filled Christian community. Messy Christmas offers your church a tool to create a unique, come-as-you-are experience built on creativity—allowing space for all to play and create celebration—worshiping God and his redeeming work in Jesus hospitality—sharing a meal where all are welcome These three once-a-month sessions include Christmas prayers, global action suggestions, games and competitions, Christmas food crafts, and many other ideas to experience joy during this time of the year. This season, give your community the gift of a messy church!

THE STORIES: The first component play, SAND MOUNTAIN MATCHMAKING, deals with an attractive young widow, Rebecca, who is wooed by a succession of thoroughly objectionable suitors: the first a conceited stud who is sure that she is physically attract