We Give Our Thanks Unto Thee

From acclaimed and beloved creators Cynthia Rylant and Sergio Ruzzier comes a cozy and quirky picture book that reminds us of all the wonderful things we have to be thankful for. We give thanks for apple trees and bushes filled with roses. We give thanks for nice warm soup and fires to warm our toeses. Follow two sweet friends as they zip around town talking to all their pals about the things they love. The pair may even have a plan cooking to show everyone their gratitude! With its themes of thankfulness and inclusion, this playfully illustrated story is the perfect read for Thanksgiving—or for any day of the year.

Fr. Alexander Schmemann continues to influence liturgical and sacramental theologies some thirty-five years after his death. Despite the wide acceptance within Protestant circles of his timeless classic, For the Life of the World, there has been relatively little written about him from an ecumenical context. This volume of collected essays seeks to explore his theological legacy and further his work. With essays from leading scholars such as David Fagerberg, Bruce Morrill, Joyce Zimmerman, and more, this volume is meant for both teachers and students of liturgical and sacramental theology. In an effort to introduce Schmemann to a wider audience and to celebrate his work through meaningful engagement and dialogue, contributors come from a wide variety of ecclesiastical backgrounds: Anglican, Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Methodist, Free Church, and more. "The Eucharist is therefore the manifestation of the Church as the new aeon; it is participation in the Kingdom as the parousia, as the presence of the Resurrected and Resurrecting Lord. It is not the 'repetition' of His advent or coming into the world, but the lifting up of the Church into His parousia, the Church's participation in His heavenly glory." Fr. Alexander Schmemann, Introduction to Liturgical Theology, p. 72.

The 1928 Book of Common Prayer is a treasured resource for traditional Anglicans and others who appreciate the majesty of King James-style language. This classic edition features a Presentation section containing certificates for the rites of Baptism, Confirmation, and Marriage. The elegant burgundy hardcover binding is embossed with a simple gold cross, making it an ideal choice for both personal study and gift-giving. The 1928 Book of Common Prayer combines Oxford's reputation for quality construction and scholarship with a modest price - a beautiful prayer book and an excellent value.

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. --1 Thessalonians 5:18 This book is meant to inspire and encourage you in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving Day to really take a little more time to think about what thanksgiving is and how we can be more thankful in our own lives. For those who have children, it is designed to help you show your children what it means to be thankful and cultivate in them a spirit of thankfulness. We began writing this devotional book for use with our own children. We designed it to be used in the weeks leading up to, and possibly a few days after, our Thanksgiving holiday. It is divided into four parts with suggested thanksgiving memory verses and hymns, along with a fun turkey-themed recipe and thanksgiving craft for each part. It also contains daily devotional readings. The daily readings range from the definition of thanksgiving to our history of Thanksgiving Day in this country and the many ways in which we can express thanks. We hope it is a blessing to you and your family, as it has been a blessing to ours to write. Don't stop with this book. Keep your hearts open to God, and look for ways to express your thankfulness to him! O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever. --Psalm 136:26