The Huron Carol

This book relates the story of Father Jean de Brbeuf (1593-1649), a Jesuit missionary who lived and worked among the Huron Indians and composed Canada's most beautiful Christmas carol. Full color.

Presents alternate words to the Huron Carol, an ancient First Nations song about the birth of the baby Jesus.

Many new hymns as well as old favorites are included in this collection of 658 hymns. The hymns represent a variety of music styles that reflect the diversity of the Mennonite and Brethren denominations. An additional 202 worship resources offer responsive readings and prayers for many occasions. Round notes.

The Beggar and the Bluebirdis a modern-day fairytale in the tradition of Hans Christian Anderson and the Grimm Brothers. It tells the moving story of a little bird whose flight southward for the winter keeps getting delayed because of the strange requests of a local street beggar. The beggar asks the bird to deliver bread to a homeless man, money to a widow with children, and a gold cross to a sick boy in the hospital. As a result of performing these acts of mercy, the kind bird gets caught in a massive winter snowstorm. All seems lost, until an astonishing turn of events reveals the true identity of the street beggar. An inspiring story of risk and sacrifice, The Beggar and the Bluebird teaches children the true meaning of gift-giving and demonstrates that great love is always rewarded by God--though often not in ways we can predict.

Let's celebrate the holidays around the world! After a joyous title song, your students will then enjoy presenting traditional songs and carols from 15 different countries. The optional script (10 narrators per song) describes the seasonal customs and traditions that occur in each country during the holiday season. Why not travel the globe this Christmas? This is an excellent choice for schools---and church youth groups, too. Teacher's Handbook is 100% reproducible. Reproducible student pages and color cover art are included as PDF files on the enhanced CD. Titles: A World of Christmas * Caroling on Christmas Night (England) * Two French Carols (France) * O Christmas, We Greet You (Scandinavia) * Rocking Carol (Czech Republic) * Ring the Bells, Little Children (Germany) * Come Now, Rejoicing (Poland) * Fum, Fum, Fum (Spain) * A Still, Silent Night (Austria) * Carol of the Bagpipers (Italy) * An African Celebration (Africa) * Dedushka Moroz (Russia) * Din, Din, Din (Venezuela) * The Search for a Room (Mexico) * Huron Carol (Canada) * Shepherds, Go Tell! (USA).