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{"id":14673663492476,"title":"Images of Grace: A journey from darkness to light at Easter","handle":"images-of-grace-a-journey-from-darkness-to-light-at-easter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook Only - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e‘At the heart of the Christian message is a collection of abstract nouns: love; sin; forgiveness; grace. It is quite difficult to explain what the gospel message is without using some or all of those words. But the problem with abstract nouns is that when we use them, we assume that the person we are talking to understands them, and not only that, we assume that they have the same understanding of the word that we do…’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLent is traditionally a time of repentance, fasting and prayer as we prepare to celebrate our salvation at Easter. Through daily readings and reflections from Ash Wednesday to Easter Day, Amy Scott Robinson explores different biblical images of repentance, sin, forgiveness and grace, bringing them together in Holy Week as a lens through which to view Christ’s work of reconciliation on the cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kqn_CTRCtzY\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yGNTnqU6LHs\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IQ0wKSf1ZEM\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is rich in accessible biblical scholarship and insight. It brings the reader's attention to a variety of passages and it is refreshing to read a Lent Book that encourages the reader to look at a variety of passages from across the whole of Christian scripture. The combination of a well-considered reflection, a question and, a suitable prayer for each day make this book the perfect companion for Lent.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rev'd Canon Michael Robinson (no relation!)\u003cbr\u003eBishops’ Chaplain \u0026amp; Canon Theologian of St Edmundsbury Cathedral\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘Amy is an expert storyteller, a well of emotion and reflection, and a follower of Jesus with a deep, genuine hunger for the reality of God.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdrian Plass, author and speaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry online February 2023. Review by Margaret Tinsley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BRF Lent Book for 2023, sub-titled ‘A Journey from Darkness to Light at Easter’ takes the reader day by day on exactly that journey. Amy Scott Robinson was inspired to write this book because she felt that abstract nouns, such as sin and grace, although in frequent use, might be misunderstood – or given a different meaning - by many people. The book is based on the idea that the use of images helps this understanding. These images vary from a few words, to extended metaphors, to whole stories – but all help us to understand Christian concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is divided into weekly sections, covering sin and repentance, forgiveness, atonement, restoration, reconciliation and ends with Holy Week. Each day has a Bible reading, commentary, a question and a prayer and, at the end of each week, there is a set of questions, which makes the book suitable for group activity. The commentary which Amy Scott Robinson gives each day is invariably pertinent and engaging and involves personal and literary examples, as well as providing a thoughtful interpretation of the passage. The question demands the reader applies the material to his\/her own life. As a Lent book I recommend this for personal or for group use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Margaret Tinsley\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by Richard Frost, author of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/life-with-st-benedict-the-rule-re-imagined-for-everyday-living\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLife with St Benedict\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving previously reviewed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/image-of-the-invisible-daily-bible-readings-from-advent-to-epiphany?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=d107cbc7e\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eImage of the Invisible\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, Amy Scott-Robinson’s book for Advent through to Epiphany, I was looking forward to this offering for Lent, Holy Week and Easter. And I was not disappointed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with that previous book, she uses metaphors, stories and biblical examples to open up a wide range of themes. Initially, these images explore the traditional themes of Lent: sin, repentance and forgiveness. Dipping briefly and helpfully in the theological arguments about atonement, the author then continues with images of restoration and reconciliation. A final section for Holy Week finds us encountering a donkey, turning over tables and washing feet before standing by the tomb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the book, we meet characters as diverse as David and Jonah, Jesus Barabbas and Joseph of Arimathea. Each aspect, each chapter, is explored and explained, using helpful contemporary stories and images alongside the biblical ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reviewer, reading a book of daily reflections in a shorter timescale inevitably dilutes the full benefit of it (not least also that I read it during Advent!). Thus, for me, the focus on sin during the first half has a particular effect and it is from Week 4 onwards that readers are given a flood of hope as all the images combine to provide ones of grace. Grace which is sufficient for each day and for each one of us, in all times and seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichard Frost is the author of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/life-with-st-benedict-the-rule-re-imagined-for-everyday-living\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLife with St Benedict\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and writes a blog at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/workrestpray.com\/\"\u003eworkrestpray.com\u003c\/a\u003e. He is also the author of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/richardfrostauthor.com\/\"\u003etwo other books\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmy Scott Robinson\u003c\/strong\u003e is an author and performance storyteller. After studying English at Christ's College, Cambridge, she trained as a teacher and began writing for charities and providers of liturgical resources, before publishing her own works on puppetry and story. She is married to the rector of four rural parishes in Suffolk, where she is also the benefice children’s worker. She lives in the Rectory and has two children, two guinea pigs, and at any given moment, a half-finished cup of cold tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","published_at":"2024-10-16T15:21:41+01:00","created_at":"2024-10-16T15:17:39+01:00","vendor":"Amy Scott Robinson","type":"eBook","tags":["Centenary Collection","Discipleship","Easter","Glassboxx","Lent"],"price":999,"price_min":999,"price_max":999,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":53595067187580,"title":"eBook","option1":"eBook","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781800391185","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Images of Grace: A journey from darkness to light at Easter - eBook","public_title":"eBook","options":["eBook"],"price":999,"weight":200,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781800391185","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/17_2dc6ef51-0275-4284-9920-892739ef26fc.png?v=1729770406","\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/18_bfe2e8c6-dfa3-407b-bebc-33a65c7e277c.png?v=1729770424"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/17_2dc6ef51-0275-4284-9920-892739ef26fc.png?v=1729770406","options":["Format"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":62716419735932,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/17_2dc6ef51-0275-4284-9920-892739ef26fc.png?v=1729770406"},"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/17_2dc6ef51-0275-4284-9920-892739ef26fc.png?v=1729770406","width":1303},{"alt":null,"id":62716420391292,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/18_bfe2e8c6-dfa3-407b-bebc-33a65c7e277c.png?v=1729770424"},"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/18_bfe2e8c6-dfa3-407b-bebc-33a65c7e277c.png?v=1729770424","width":1303}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook Only - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e‘At the heart of the Christian message is a collection of abstract nouns: love; sin; forgiveness; grace. It is quite difficult to explain what the gospel message is without using some or all of those words. But the problem with abstract nouns is that when we use them, we assume that the person we are talking to understands them, and not only that, we assume that they have the same understanding of the word that we do…’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLent is traditionally a time of repentance, fasting and prayer as we prepare to celebrate our salvation at Easter. Through daily readings and reflections from Ash Wednesday to Easter Day, Amy Scott Robinson explores different biblical images of repentance, sin, forgiveness and grace, bringing them together in Holy Week as a lens through which to view Christ’s work of reconciliation on the cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kqn_CTRCtzY\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yGNTnqU6LHs\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IQ0wKSf1ZEM\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is rich in accessible biblical scholarship and insight. It brings the reader's attention to a variety of passages and it is refreshing to read a Lent Book that encourages the reader to look at a variety of passages from across the whole of Christian scripture. The combination of a well-considered reflection, a question and, a suitable prayer for each day make this book the perfect companion for Lent.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rev'd Canon Michael Robinson (no relation!)\u003cbr\u003eBishops’ Chaplain \u0026amp; Canon Theologian of St Edmundsbury Cathedral\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘Amy is an expert storyteller, a well of emotion and reflection, and a follower of Jesus with a deep, genuine hunger for the reality of God.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdrian Plass, author and speaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry online February 2023. Review by Margaret Tinsley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BRF Lent Book for 2023, sub-titled ‘A Journey from Darkness to Light at Easter’ takes the reader day by day on exactly that journey. Amy Scott Robinson was inspired to write this book because she felt that abstract nouns, such as sin and grace, although in frequent use, might be misunderstood – or given a different meaning - by many people. The book is based on the idea that the use of images helps this understanding. These images vary from a few words, to extended metaphors, to whole stories – but all help us to understand Christian concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is divided into weekly sections, covering sin and repentance, forgiveness, atonement, restoration, reconciliation and ends with Holy Week. Each day has a Bible reading, commentary, a question and a prayer and, at the end of each week, there is a set of questions, which makes the book suitable for group activity. The commentary which Amy Scott Robinson gives each day is invariably pertinent and engaging and involves personal and literary examples, as well as providing a thoughtful interpretation of the passage. The question demands the reader applies the material to his\/her own life. As a Lent book I recommend this for personal or for group use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Margaret Tinsley\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by Richard Frost, author of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/life-with-st-benedict-the-rule-re-imagined-for-everyday-living\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLife with St Benedict\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving previously reviewed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/image-of-the-invisible-daily-bible-readings-from-advent-to-epiphany?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=d107cbc7e\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eImage of the Invisible\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, Amy Scott-Robinson’s book for Advent through to Epiphany, I was looking forward to this offering for Lent, Holy Week and Easter. And I was not disappointed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with that previous book, she uses metaphors, stories and biblical examples to open up a wide range of themes. Initially, these images explore the traditional themes of Lent: sin, repentance and forgiveness. Dipping briefly and helpfully in the theological arguments about atonement, the author then continues with images of restoration and reconciliation. A final section for Holy Week finds us encountering a donkey, turning over tables and washing feet before standing by the tomb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the book, we meet characters as diverse as David and Jonah, Jesus Barabbas and Joseph of Arimathea. Each aspect, each chapter, is explored and explained, using helpful contemporary stories and images alongside the biblical ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reviewer, reading a book of daily reflections in a shorter timescale inevitably dilutes the full benefit of it (not least also that I read it during Advent!). Thus, for me, the focus on sin during the first half has a particular effect and it is from Week 4 onwards that readers are given a flood of hope as all the images combine to provide ones of grace. Grace which is sufficient for each day and for each one of us, in all times and seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichard Frost is the author of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/life-with-st-benedict-the-rule-re-imagined-for-everyday-living\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLife with St Benedict\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and writes a blog at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/workrestpray.com\/\"\u003eworkrestpray.com\u003c\/a\u003e. He is also the author of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/richardfrostauthor.com\/\"\u003etwo other books\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmy Scott Robinson\u003c\/strong\u003e is an author and performance storyteller. After studying English at Christ's College, Cambridge, she trained as a teacher and began writing for charities and providers of liturgical resources, before publishing her own works on puppetry and story. She is married to the rector of four rural parishes in Suffolk, where she is also the benefice children’s worker. She lives in the Rectory and has two children, two guinea pigs, and at any given moment, a half-finished cup of cold tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e"}
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David shares his deep knowledge of the Celtic tradition and opens up history and practice in an accessible and illuminating way. At heart he has the spiritual well-being of the reader to mind as we are encouraged to pray, to look and perceive the spiritual with new eyes and so resource our pilgrimage. Your search and yearning for God will be deepened and enlarged through David's work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Revd Canon Professor James Woodward, Principal Sarum College, Salisbury\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful book leads us beyond the tired platitudes of a faded Christendom. 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Dust and Glory ranges across the whole business of living and believing, where the questions are as important as the answers and may call us to deep heart-searching. The goal is always to draw us to authentic faith — a way of living and believing that is real and vulnerable, strong in knowing its limits, rooted in joy and wonder, blessed with the healing and merciful presence of God. Such faith acknowledges both the dust of our mortality and the glory that keeps breaking in with unexpected life, hope and new beginnings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavid Runcorn is a popular writer, speaker, teacher, retreat leader and spiritual guide. His books include Spirituality Workbook: A guide for pilgrims, explorers and seekers (SPCK, 2011) and Fear and Trust: God-centred leadership (SPCK, 2011). 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Such faith acknowledges both the dust of our mortality and the glory that keeps breaking in with unexpected life, hope and new beginnings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavid Runcorn is a popular writer, speaker, teacher, retreat leader and spiritual guide. His books include Spirituality Workbook: A guide for pilgrims, explorers and seekers (SPCK, 2011) and Fear and Trust: God-centred leadership (SPCK, 2011). He lives in Gloucester, where he is involved with the selection, training and support of people called to Christian ministry of all kinds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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{"id":7205170806975,"title":"People's Bible Commentary: A Bible commentary for every day - Acts","handle":"peoples-bible-commentary-a-bible-commentary-for-every-day","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook Only - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eActs is the story of the birth of the church and the beginnings of its journey around the world. The author, Luke, traces this journey from an upstairs room in Jerusalem\u003cbr\u003ethrough the travels of individual disciples across the Mediterranean world, spreading the gospel wherever they go. It is also the story of the journey of faith; ‘the Way’, as Luke describes it. As we read, we share the excitement of those first Christians in finding that God is ‘out there’, waiting to meet us on our journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRevd Canon Professor Loveday Alexander is emeritus\u003cbr\u003eprofessor of biblical studies at the University of Sheffield,\u003cbr\u003evisiting professor at University of Chester and canon\u003cbr\u003etheologian at Chester Cathedral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the series\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe People's Bible Commentary covers the whole Bible with an approach that presents scholarly insights in straightforward terms, aiming to instruct the head but also to warm the heart, and pointing to how the truths received can be applied personally. It is a valuable resource for all who regularly preach scripture, for those wanting to venture deeper into personal Bible reading, and for study group leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry Spring 2023. Review by Alice Burdett\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegantly written commentary, from a leading New Testament scholar, is highly recommended. There is a thoughtful introduction which provides a useful and comprehensive context, without overwhelming the reader with academic detail – although the author is clearly familiar with all relevant research and viewpoints. Thus, Professor Alexander provides Greek translations only when these illuminate the original meaning. Her deep knowledge of the text, and of the Bible generally, means she can provide an interesting and original insight for nearly every passage. To provide but one example, the shipwreck narrative of Acts Chapter 27 is beautifully amplified by cross references and allusions to the Book of Jonah and Psalm 107, while also emphasising Paul’s sacramental role during the journey. This commentary therefore enables all readers to understand the structure and purpose of Acts, the character of Luke its author, but above all the nature of the very early Church, the complexity of the first century Roman Empire, and the varied philosophies of the Mediterranean world. It is ideal for ministers who need a reliable guide for preaching and for Bible study groups, for there are points for reflection or prayer pointers after every periscope. 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The author, Luke, traces this journey from an upstairs room in Jerusalem\u003cbr\u003ethrough the travels of individual disciples across the Mediterranean world, spreading the gospel wherever they go. It is also the story of the journey of faith; ‘the Way’, as Luke describes it. As we read, we share the excitement of those first Christians in finding that God is ‘out there’, waiting to meet us on our journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRevd Canon Professor Loveday Alexander is emeritus\u003cbr\u003eprofessor of biblical studies at the University of Sheffield,\u003cbr\u003evisiting professor at University of Chester and canon\u003cbr\u003etheologian at Chester Cathedral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the series\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe People's Bible Commentary covers the whole Bible with an approach that presents scholarly insights in straightforward terms, aiming to instruct the head but also to warm the heart, and pointing to how the truths received can be applied personally. It is a valuable resource for all who regularly preach scripture, for those wanting to venture deeper into personal Bible reading, and for study group leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry Spring 2023. Review by Alice Burdett\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegantly written commentary, from a leading New Testament scholar, is highly recommended. There is a thoughtful introduction which provides a useful and comprehensive context, without overwhelming the reader with academic detail – although the author is clearly familiar with all relevant research and viewpoints. Thus, Professor Alexander provides Greek translations only when these illuminate the original meaning. Her deep knowledge of the text, and of the Bible generally, means she can provide an interesting and original insight for nearly every passage. To provide but one example, the shipwreck narrative of Acts Chapter 27 is beautifully amplified by cross references and allusions to the Book of Jonah and Psalm 107, while also emphasising Paul’s sacramental role during the journey. This commentary therefore enables all readers to understand the structure and purpose of Acts, the character of Luke its author, but above all the nature of the very early Church, the complexity of the first century Roman Empire, and the varied philosophies of the Mediterranean world. It is ideal for ministers who need a reliable guide for preaching and for Bible study groups, for there are points for reflection or prayer pointers after every periscope. Each reader cannot fail to gain in understanding how the Good News was proclaimed in those first exciting decades after the resurrection of our Lord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Alice Burdett\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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It is a valuable resource for all who regularly preach scripture, for those wanting to venture deeper into personal Bible reading, and for study group leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry Spring 2023. Review by April McIntyre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fourth commentary, on John’s Gospel, is written by Revd Professor Richard Burridge, former Dean of King’s College, London. He describes it as one in which ‘a child may paddle but an elephant can swim deep’. The book begins with a detailed introduction and overview of the gospel, exploring themes, background and key words. The writing has an energy which excites the reader to ‘plunge in’ and learn more. This is followed by close commentary on the text, broken up into 107 small sections, each ending with a short prayer. 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{"id":7205166481599,"title":"The People's Bible Commentary: A Bible commentary for every day - Luke","handle":"the-peoples-bible-commentary-a-bible-commentary-for-every-day-luke","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook Only - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWriting with a historian’s eye for narrative detail, Luke stresses how acceptance of Jesus’ message means a complete reversal of worldly standards of success, and that we need to share God’s passion for the poor and excluded. Throughout his gospel he also drops hints to remind his readers how the message of salvation will spread beyond the people of Israel, as he shows in his second volume, the Acts of the Apostles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the author\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDom Henry Wansborough OSB is a monk of Ampleforth in Yorkshire. He is executive secretary of the International Commission for Preparing an English-language Lectionary (ICPEL).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the series\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe People's Bible Commentary covers the whole Bible with an approach that presents scholarly insights in straightforward terms, aiming to instruct the head but also to warm the heart, and pointing to how the truths received can be applied personally. It is a valuable resource for all who regularly preach scripture, for those wanting to venture deeper into personal Bible reading, and for study group leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry Spring 2023. Review by Bess Brooks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are interested in learning more about the context, language and focus of Luke’s Gospel in a very accessible manner, then this commentary is a strong starting point. Dividing the gospel into manageable segments, the author takes us through his interpretation of this account of Jesus’ life, with frequent explanations of particular episodes in the context of other Old and New Testament passages. A key strength is the easy-to-read explanations of certain Hebrew and Greek words, which do not interrupt the flow of the reading experience in any way. The comparisons between Luke and the other gospels are highly informative. I also valued the contextual information about Luke’s ability as a historian and the authors’ focus (both Luke and Wansborough!) on the role of women in the gospel. The writing style is extremely clear, and each segment is enhanced by a short prayer at the end for those who would like to approach the text in this way. A slight criticism is that, occasionally, the odd phrase sounds a little dated, but I stress that this is small point. This book would suit Readers and other lay ministers wanting an approachable means of learning more about the gospel either for themselves or for preaching purposes. A good opportunity to learn more than you realise in an easily-digested format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Bess Brooks\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2024-10-28T09:14:25+00:00","created_at":"2022-03-29T11:30:06+01:00","vendor":"Henry Wansbrough","type":"eBook","tags":["Centenary Classics","Centenary Collection","Glassboxx","May-22","PBC","The People's Bible Commentary"],"price":999,"price_min":999,"price_max":999,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":999,"compare_at_price_min":999,"compare_at_price_max":999,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":53602651242876,"title":"eBook","option1":"eBook","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781800391598","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"The People's Bible Commentary: A Bible commentary for every day - Luke - eBook","public_title":"eBook","options":["eBook"],"price":999,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":999,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781800391598","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/130.png?v=1730134966","\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/131.png?v=1730134953"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/130.png?v=1730134966","options":["Format"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":62923503141244,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/130.png?v=1730134966"},"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/130.png?v=1730134966","width":1303},{"alt":null,"id":62923501994364,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/131.png?v=1730134953"},"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/131.png?v=1730134953","width":1303}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook Only - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWriting with a historian’s eye for narrative detail, Luke stresses how acceptance of Jesus’ message means a complete reversal of worldly standards of success, and that we need to share God’s passion for the poor and excluded. Throughout his gospel he also drops hints to remind his readers how the message of salvation will spread beyond the people of Israel, as he shows in his second volume, the Acts of the Apostles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the author\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDom Henry Wansborough OSB is a monk of Ampleforth in Yorkshire. He is executive secretary of the International Commission for Preparing an English-language Lectionary (ICPEL).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the series\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe People's Bible Commentary covers the whole Bible with an approach that presents scholarly insights in straightforward terms, aiming to instruct the head but also to warm the heart, and pointing to how the truths received can be applied personally. It is a valuable resource for all who regularly preach scripture, for those wanting to venture deeper into personal Bible reading, and for study group leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry Spring 2023. Review by Bess Brooks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are interested in learning more about the context, language and focus of Luke’s Gospel in a very accessible manner, then this commentary is a strong starting point. Dividing the gospel into manageable segments, the author takes us through his interpretation of this account of Jesus’ life, with frequent explanations of particular episodes in the context of other Old and New Testament passages. A key strength is the easy-to-read explanations of certain Hebrew and Greek words, which do not interrupt the flow of the reading experience in any way. The comparisons between Luke and the other gospels are highly informative. I also valued the contextual information about Luke’s ability as a historian and the authors’ focus (both Luke and Wansborough!) on the role of women in the gospel. The writing style is extremely clear, and each segment is enhanced by a short prayer at the end for those who would like to approach the text in this way. A slight criticism is that, occasionally, the odd phrase sounds a little dated, but I stress that this is small point. This book would suit Readers and other lay ministers wanting an approachable means of learning more about the gospel either for themselves or for preaching purposes. A good opportunity to learn more than you realise in an easily-digested format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Bess Brooks\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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{"id":7205158453439,"title":"The People's Bible Commentary: A Bible commentary for every day - Mark","handle":"the-peoples-bible-commentary-a-bible-commentary-for-every-day-mark","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook Only - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMark’s gospel is the shortest of the four first-century books which share the story of Jesus of Nazareth, and the most vividly told. Mark shows the disconcerting influence of Jesus on his often bewildered disciples, and how their world was turned upside down by the revolutionary values of the kingdom of God. He writes of eager crowds and impressive miracles, of dramatic confrontation with opponents both human and demonic, building towards the final showdown in Jerusalem, where the cosmic drama of death and resurrection is played out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe late Revd Dick France was an Anglican clergyman and a New Testament scholar and writer. He taught at the London School of Theology before becoming principal of Wycliffe Hall, Oxford.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the series:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe People's Bible Commentary covers the whole Bible with an approach that presents scholarly insights in straightforward terms, aiming to instruct the head but also to warm the heart, and pointing to how the truths received can be applied personally. It is a valuable resource for all who regularly preach scripture, for those wanting to venture deeper into personal Bible reading, and for study group leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry Spring 2023. Review by Diana Barsham\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its excellent introduction, this reissue of Dick France’s 1996 commentary on Mark’s Gospel still provides a valuable resource for Bible study. Insisting that the gospel should be read as a literary work, not just a collection of extracts, France anticipates Rowan Williams’ view that Mark delivers a unique encounter with the living presence of Christ. France’s Jesus is a divine action man from the beginning, his story a drama in three acts. Miraculous days in Galilee are swiftly followed by Jesus’ failed attempts to prepare his disciples for what lies ahead in Jerusalem. As antagonisms deepen, France anatomises the growing tensions around Jesus’ identity as the Messiah, emphasising the geopolitical implications of each stage of his journey. Five thousand Jewish men follow Jesus expecting military leadership only to receive a miraculous picnic. As his mission expands, four thousand Gentiles are given the heavenly crumbs from under their table. In Jerusalem, pilgrims from Galilee hail Jesus as the Messiah; a local crowd calls for his crucifixion. The commentary’s strength derives from France’s exhaustive knowledge of Old Testament sources, that net of meanings that shaped the life of Jesus and scripted his self-understanding. As the disciples struggle to understand poetic parables of the new Kingdom, France seems equally bemused. His action driven Jesus has no time to be loveable. 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Mark shows the disconcerting influence of Jesus on his often bewildered disciples, and how their world was turned upside down by the revolutionary values of the kingdom of God. He writes of eager crowds and impressive miracles, of dramatic confrontation with opponents both human and demonic, building towards the final showdown in Jerusalem, where the cosmic drama of death and resurrection is played out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe late Revd Dick France was an Anglican clergyman and a New Testament scholar and writer. He taught at the London School of Theology before becoming principal of Wycliffe Hall, Oxford.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the series:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe People's Bible Commentary covers the whole Bible with an approach that presents scholarly insights in straightforward terms, aiming to instruct the head but also to warm the heart, and pointing to how the truths received can be applied personally. It is a valuable resource for all who regularly preach scripture, for those wanting to venture deeper into personal Bible reading, and for study group leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry Spring 2023. Review by Diana Barsham\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its excellent introduction, this reissue of Dick France’s 1996 commentary on Mark’s Gospel still provides a valuable resource for Bible study. Insisting that the gospel should be read as a literary work, not just a collection of extracts, France anticipates Rowan Williams’ view that Mark delivers a unique encounter with the living presence of Christ. France’s Jesus is a divine action man from the beginning, his story a drama in three acts. Miraculous days in Galilee are swiftly followed by Jesus’ failed attempts to prepare his disciples for what lies ahead in Jerusalem. As antagonisms deepen, France anatomises the growing tensions around Jesus’ identity as the Messiah, emphasising the geopolitical implications of each stage of his journey. Five thousand Jewish men follow Jesus expecting military leadership only to receive a miraculous picnic. As his mission expands, four thousand Gentiles are given the heavenly crumbs from under their table. In Jerusalem, pilgrims from Galilee hail Jesus as the Messiah; a local crowd calls for his crucifixion. 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He is a member of the Institute for Biblical Research and the Society of Biblical Literature, and a recipient of the University of St Andrews’ 600th Anniversary Scholarship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTarget readership\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople wanting to know more about Romans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomegroup leaders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose involved in biblical or theological studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry Autumn 2022. Review by Michael Foster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small book is part of the Really Useful Guides series published by BRF. It is not an introduction to Paul’s Letter to the Romans, nor is it a commentary – it is a guide. The author is Classics Consultant in the Department of New Testament at a theological college in India. It is written in a very accessible format, and starts by placing the letter in its original context. The main part of the book gives a comprehensive guide to the contents of Paul’s letter as well as examining its relationship to other New Testament writings. The final section explores the continuing message of Romans. This guide would be a useful aid to sermon preparation, and the list of thirty questions for reflection and discussion ensures that it would also be appropriate for use in a Bible study group. 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Over other seas, through other lands, across two thousand years and in even more languages, the letter of the Romans speaks and speaks meaningfully. \u003c\/em\u003eThis Really Useful Guide to Romans is an exploration of this complex letter to a church that Paul himself never visited. Ernest Clark covers many helpful aspects of the letter, from its intended recipients to its central themes. Emphasising that this is a message of grace and good news to God’s loved ones as well as a profound theological treatise, he goes on to look at how Romans fits alongside other New Testament writings and what it means for us as believers today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach Really Useful Guide focuses on a specific biblical book, making it come to life for the reader, enabling them to understand the message and to apply its truth to today’s circumstances. Though not a commentary, it gives valuable insight into the book’s message and context. Though not an introduction, it summarises the important aspects of the book to aid reading and application. The series is edited by Simon Stocks and Derek Tidball \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand includes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/really-useful-guides-genesis-1-11?_pos=7\u0026amp;_sid=5f1544c11\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/really-useful-guides-genesis-1-11?_pos=7\u0026amp;_sid=5f1544c11\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eGenesis 1-11\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/really-useful-guides-genesis12-50?_pos=6\u0026amp;_sid=5f1544c11\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/really-useful-guides-genesis12-50?_pos=6\u0026amp;_sid=5f1544c11\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eGenesis 12-50\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/really-useful-guides-psalms?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=5f1544c11\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/really-useful-guides-psalms?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=5f1544c11\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ePsalms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/really-useful-guides-john?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=5f1544c11\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/really-useful-guides-john?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=5f1544c11\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eJohn\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/really-useful-guides-romans-1?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=5f1544c11\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/really-useful-guides-romans-1?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=5f1544c11\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eRomans\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/really-useful-guides-colossians-and-philemon?_pos=5\u0026amp;_sid=5f1544c11\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/really-useful-guides-colossians-and-philemon?_pos=5\u0026amp;_sid=5f1544c11\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eColossians and Philemon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr Ernest Clark is classics consultant in the Department of New Testament at SAIACS,a theological college in India. He is a member of the Institute for Biblical Research and the Society of Biblical Literature, and a recipient of the University of St Andrews’ 600th Anniversary Scholarship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTarget readership\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople wanting to know more about Romans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomegroup leaders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose involved in biblical or theological studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry Autumn 2022. Review by Michael Foster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small book is part of the Really Useful Guides series published by BRF. It is not an introduction to Paul’s Letter to the Romans, nor is it a commentary – it is a guide. The author is Classics Consultant in the Department of New Testament at a theological college in India. It is written in a very accessible format, and starts by placing the letter in its original context. The main part of the book gives a comprehensive guide to the contents of Paul’s letter as well as examining its relationship to other New Testament writings. The final section explores the continuing message of Romans. This guide would be a useful aid to sermon preparation, and the list of thirty questions for reflection and discussion ensures that it would also be appropriate for use in a Bible study group. At the time of writing this review, the range of titles available in this Really Useful Guides series seems rather limited, but, on the basis of this example, further additions to the series are to be anticipated and welcomed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Michael Foster\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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Each session is structured in the same way and includes a story book activity to provide continuity, cohesion and recall, and a family follow-up sheet with ideas to encourage families to think about each characteristic at home together during the week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12 characters of God explored in the programme include: love; faithfulness; patience; power; goodness; self-control; peace; trustworthiness; kindness; truthful; gentleness and joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for small church-based children's groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eContents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGetting the best out of the material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod is love\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheme: We can spread Jesus' love\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod is faithful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheme: We can keep faithful to God's word\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod is patient\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheme: Learning to be patient, like Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod is powerful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheme: Discovering God's power at work in u\u003c\/em\u003es\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod is good\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheme: Showing God's goodness to those who are unwell\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod is self-controlled\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheme: Managing our lives in God's best ways\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod is peace\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheme: Being a peacemaker, like Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod is trustworthy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheme: Trusting God with everything in life\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod is kind\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheme: We can show God's kindness to those in need\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod is truth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheme: Living a truthful life with God\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod is gentle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheme: Showing God's gentleness\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod is joyful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheme: Sharing God's joy\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFrom the Introduction\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach session is themed, and it doesn't matter in which order the sessions are used. In your initial preparation you may wish to discuss with your church leader the preaching programme for the coming few months and see if any of the sessions are more appropriate for particular weeks. Once prepared, however, a facilitator can hold a session over and use it at any later date if no children turn up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach session is flexible and can be easily adapted to the time available, whether 20 minutes or over an hour. If you only have a short session time, the material can be shaped into two or more sessions so that you are not wasting material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmphasis is given to forming and growing a relationship with God and the people around us, and learning to serve God and each other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuch of the preparation for the session by the facilitator will consist of reading the Bible references, thinking through their own responses and becoming familiar with the options and ideas suggested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe activities suggested, together with various options, can be customised to the numbers and ages of the group, even adapting at the point of delivery. It may sometimes happen that all the items prepared do not get used on a particular day. This shouldn't be regarded as a waste of time or effort, as these items can often be used or adapted on another occasion, and will save preparation time later on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach session includes ideas for home follow-up that can be suggested to parents, but the whole session can also be adapted to be used at home by families who want to set aside a time to connect with God and each other. See the section headed 'Using the material at home'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePositive attention is given to developing an awareness of the mystery and wonder of God and finding meaningful ways together to celebrate him and express love for him.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryone is encouraged to discover God's character through the actions or teaching of Jesus, find out how people have responded to God in the past (both people in the Bible and in more recent history), discover people and organisations today who are responding to God through love and action and consider their own response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a treasure trove for all who struggle to provide meaningful times for small and fluctuating groups.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Catherine Kite, Faith Support Officer, Mothers' Union\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinistry Today - Summer 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is simply outstanding. It looks thin for the price, but it is packed full. Strictly speaking, this is a Sunday School book, but there is much that can be very easily adapted for the All Age Context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe premise of this book is a situation all too familiar in many churches: a single Sunday School class with few members across a wide age-range, several of whom are not present every week. It's difficult to maintain continuity and dispiriting. This book contains 12 stand-alone sessions, which are designed so they can effectively be split into two or four sessions each, depending on the length of time available on the Sunday. In theory, you could have a year's worth of sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's great about this book is that the authors create an age-appropriate 'liturgical' routine which includes opening and adding to special group scrapbook each week. So there's a skilfully developed combination of the familiar and the new. This gives continuity whether or not children have missed a week. In the All Age context, this could be adapted to a monthly service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso brilliant is that they offer explicit instructions, telling you what to say and teaching you how to listen. Of course, this can be adapted. You don't have to follow it precisely, but the effect is like a very good recipe book. You can tell these recipes will work, but they can also mined for ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter is headed with the theme, passage, Bible verse, linked stories from news and culture and theme. The sessions are clearly and helpfully divided into 'Way in', 'learn from Jesus', 'Tell... Consider... Explore... ... the Story', 'Praise', 'Explore other people's stories', 'Respond', 'Review', 'Way out', 'Follow up'. In fact, if you only took a few of these headings and regularly framed All Age Worship according to them, the book would have been money very well spent. 5\/5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRichard Dormandy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Country Way - June to September 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany rural churches struggle to run meaningful children's groups, but resources are now becoming available that give real help - with material that is suitable for small numbers, a wide age-range and limited resources (especially in terms of leaders); \u003cem\u003eFew Children, Great Opportunities\u003c\/em\u003e is one of these.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sessions are designed for church-based groups, but are equally suited to those that meet in homes or even for individual families. Each is based around one facet of God's character (e.g. peace, truth, love) and how this is relevant for a child's daily life. Although there are connections between the different sessions, they can be used in any order. All follow a similar pattern, and have at their core a short passage of Scripture around which the rest of the activities revolve. They include the careful use of stories and linked activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery helpful guidelines are provided at the start on how to make the best use of the material, and the material is designed flexibly so that each session can be adapted to cover more than one week. The additional resources required are few and relatively simple, but will require access to the internet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile not rural in content, this is another useful tool for small rural churches in their ministry to children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by Simon Martin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book was advertised in the January 2013 newsletter. It contains 12 stand-alone sessions for mixed age children's groups, each exploring a characteristic of God. It is published by Bible Reading Fellowship and costs 8.99. I began reading the opening pages of this book with some apprehension as some books seem to expect more time, or artistic ability, than I can offer. However I was encouraged by the tone and attitude towards children that came from the pages. There is a gentleness and yet an undercurrent of excitement about exploring who is God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI used the first session on a Sunday when I ended up with seven children ranging from a 3-year old with limited English to an articulate girl of 13, including a couple of very shy children and a noisy boy. As preparation I had already read the session and picked out what I would do in the 30 mins available. All of the resources needed I already had either at home or at church. Before the group started I quickly made up an example of the simple craft. It was accessible to all ages, though some needed more support but some of the older children were happy to help. The oldest children were up for joining in the fun and the youngest followed their lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey all seemed to get a sense of wonder from placing a drop of diluted food colouring onto paper towel and seeing how far it spread, like God's love spreading out. 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The programme is ideal for church-based children's work where there are small numbers of children and an age range from 3 to 11 years. Because a small number of children with a mixed age range also defines many families, the material can be adapted for home use by families who want to spend time growing in faith together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sessions are non-sequential and can be used in any order whilst still building on each other. The material seeks to engage head, heart and hands by giving several ways to tell a Bible story using different learning styles; offering a variety of activities that help children to engage with the story; and including original songs, rhymes and chants as well as non-musical ways to worship God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe format has the flexibility to be used in church-based groups lasting between 20 and 60 minutes or within a midweek club. Each session is structured in the same way and includes a story book activity to provide continuity, cohesion and recall, and a family follow-up sheet with ideas to encourage families to think about each characteristic at home together during the week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12 characters of God explored in the programme include: love; faithfulness; patience; power; goodness; self-control; peace; trustworthiness; kindness; truthful; gentleness and joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for small church-based children's groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eContents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGetting the best out of the material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod is love\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheme: We can spread Jesus' love\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod is faithful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheme: We can keep faithful to God's word\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod is patient\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheme: Learning to be patient, like Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod is powerful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheme: Discovering God's power at work in u\u003c\/em\u003es\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod is good\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheme: Showing God's goodness to those who are unwell\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod is self-controlled\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheme: Managing our lives in God's best ways\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod is peace\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheme: Being a peacemaker, like Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod is trustworthy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheme: Trusting God with everything in life\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod is kind\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheme: We can show God's kindness to those in need\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod is truth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheme: Living a truthful life with God\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod is gentle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheme: Showing God's gentleness\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod is joyful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheme: Sharing God's joy\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFrom the Introduction\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach session is themed, and it doesn't matter in which order the sessions are used. In your initial preparation you may wish to discuss with your church leader the preaching programme for the coming few months and see if any of the sessions are more appropriate for particular weeks. Once prepared, however, a facilitator can hold a session over and use it at any later date if no children turn up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach session is flexible and can be easily adapted to the time available, whether 20 minutes or over an hour. If you only have a short session time, the material can be shaped into two or more sessions so that you are not wasting material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmphasis is given to forming and growing a relationship with God and the people around us, and learning to serve God and each other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuch of the preparation for the session by the facilitator will consist of reading the Bible references, thinking through their own responses and becoming familiar with the options and ideas suggested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe activities suggested, together with various options, can be customised to the numbers and ages of the group, even adapting at the point of delivery. It may sometimes happen that all the items prepared do not get used on a particular day. This shouldn't be regarded as a waste of time or effort, as these items can often be used or adapted on another occasion, and will save preparation time later on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach session includes ideas for home follow-up that can be suggested to parents, but the whole session can also be adapted to be used at home by families who want to set aside a time to connect with God and each other. See the section headed 'Using the material at home'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePositive attention is given to developing an awareness of the mystery and wonder of God and finding meaningful ways together to celebrate him and express love for him.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryone is encouraged to discover God's character through the actions or teaching of Jesus, find out how people have responded to God in the past (both people in the Bible and in more recent history), discover people and organisations today who are responding to God through love and action and consider their own response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a treasure trove for all who struggle to provide meaningful times for small and fluctuating groups.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Catherine Kite, Faith Support Officer, Mothers' Union\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinistry Today - Summer 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is simply outstanding. It looks thin for the price, but it is packed full. Strictly speaking, this is a Sunday School book, but there is much that can be very easily adapted for the All Age Context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe premise of this book is a situation all too familiar in many churches: a single Sunday School class with few members across a wide age-range, several of whom are not present every week. It's difficult to maintain continuity and dispiriting. This book contains 12 stand-alone sessions, which are designed so they can effectively be split into two or four sessions each, depending on the length of time available on the Sunday. In theory, you could have a year's worth of sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's great about this book is that the authors create an age-appropriate 'liturgical' routine which includes opening and adding to special group scrapbook each week. So there's a skilfully developed combination of the familiar and the new. This gives continuity whether or not children have missed a week. In the All Age context, this could be adapted to a monthly service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso brilliant is that they offer explicit instructions, telling you what to say and teaching you how to listen. Of course, this can be adapted. You don't have to follow it precisely, but the effect is like a very good recipe book. You can tell these recipes will work, but they can also mined for ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter is headed with the theme, passage, Bible verse, linked stories from news and culture and theme. The sessions are clearly and helpfully divided into 'Way in', 'learn from Jesus', 'Tell... Consider... Explore... ... the Story', 'Praise', 'Explore other people's stories', 'Respond', 'Review', 'Way out', 'Follow up'. In fact, if you only took a few of these headings and regularly framed All Age Worship according to them, the book would have been money very well spent. 5\/5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRichard Dormandy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Country Way - June to September 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany rural churches struggle to run meaningful children's groups, but resources are now becoming available that give real help - with material that is suitable for small numbers, a wide age-range and limited resources (especially in terms of leaders); \u003cem\u003eFew Children, Great Opportunities\u003c\/em\u003e is one of these.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sessions are designed for church-based groups, but are equally suited to those that meet in homes or even for individual families. Each is based around one facet of God's character (e.g. peace, truth, love) and how this is relevant for a child's daily life. Although there are connections between the different sessions, they can be used in any order. All follow a similar pattern, and have at their core a short passage of Scripture around which the rest of the activities revolve. They include the careful use of stories and linked activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery helpful guidelines are provided at the start on how to make the best use of the material, and the material is designed flexibly so that each session can be adapted to cover more than one week. The additional resources required are few and relatively simple, but will require access to the internet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile not rural in content, this is another useful tool for small rural churches in their ministry to children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by Simon Martin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book was advertised in the January 2013 newsletter. It contains 12 stand-alone sessions for mixed age children's groups, each exploring a characteristic of God. It is published by Bible Reading Fellowship and costs 8.99. I began reading the opening pages of this book with some apprehension as some books seem to expect more time, or artistic ability, than I can offer. However I was encouraged by the tone and attitude towards children that came from the pages. There is a gentleness and yet an undercurrent of excitement about exploring who is God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI used the first session on a Sunday when I ended up with seven children ranging from a 3-year old with limited English to an articulate girl of 13, including a couple of very shy children and a noisy boy. As preparation I had already read the session and picked out what I would do in the 30 mins available. All of the resources needed I already had either at home or at church. Before the group started I quickly made up an example of the simple craft. It was accessible to all ages, though some needed more support but some of the older children were happy to help. The oldest children were up for joining in the fun and the youngest followed their lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey all seemed to get a sense of wonder from placing a drop of diluted food colouring onto paper towel and seeing how far it spread, like God's love spreading out. The small numbers enabled us to do this one at a time which allowed anticipation and each child to have their moment of full attention. They enjoy trying to fit under a duvet cover to represent being surrounded by God's love. The cups with hearts on were ideal for our worship time. Overall I found the material interactive and inclusive with some different ways of conveying God's love and our connection to it. I would need to work on ways to ensure the oldest ones have opportunities to learn and stretch themselves. As it stands I would say that 11 is really the upper age limit for this material. However by using a couple of leaders it would be simple to have deeper discussion with older ones as part of it. I was certainly grateful for the material which was ideal for a broad range of children, both in terms of age and temperament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by Linda Hallett, Uckfield URC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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{"id":2854982549604,"title":"Story Assemblies of 24 Saints: 24 off-the-peg assemblies for the school year","handle":"story-assemblies-of-24-saints-24-off-the-peg-assemblies-for-the-school-year","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook Only - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eStory Assemblies of 24 Saints\u003c\/em\u003e features a wealth of saints' days spread across the school year from September to July, making it an ideal ongoing resource and enabling teachers to opt in at any time. The material contains 24 complete assembly plans ready for teachers to pick off the shelf and deliver as a whole school, year group or classroom assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for KS1 and KS2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe material is designed to meet the needs of busy teachers looking for flexible and creative material to take them through the school year. Each assembly plan includes a creative mix of elements, designed to put the life of the featured saint in context and, through differentiated storytelling and focused reflection, help children think about what the message of the saint's story might mean to their own lives today. A suggestion for a relevant symbol is provided with each story, designed to highlight a special feature about the saint and help children use their imaginations to ground the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach assembly provides Teacher's notes, giving background details and essential information to help set the scene and ensure that the teacher has everything to hand for the smooth running of the assembly. Information includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Theme: A short phrase to instantly identify what the assembly is about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Bible link: Helpful Bible verses written out in full, with a short commentary about how the Bible story fits into the theme of the storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Resources: Suggestions for visual aids and props to help bring the story to life during the storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Saint in context: Background information to place the saint in the context of his or her culture and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Entry point: Topical introduction to the theme of the story and questions to help children see how the theme is relevant to their own lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Reflection: Imaginative guide to help children reflect on the story and what its message might mean for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Suggested songs: Songs that reflect the theme of the assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Optional prayer: Suggestions for a Christian prayer, picking out the main themes of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 'Build a saint' activity: Classroom follow-up to help build a full picture of the saint, explore a symbol to help children remember how he or she is traditionally recognised, and create a classroom display. In general, the activities use simple, readily available objects, drawing and colouring materials, air-dry modelling clay or play dough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach assembly also offers a differentiated story, offering a choice of two storytelling methods: a simple retelling, ideal for younger children, and an interactive questioning alternative for older children. Many of the interactive options also include ideas for children to act out the story as it unfolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeather Butler has taught at primary level for over 25 years, with a particular emphasis on special needs, and has been involved with the teaching and nurturing of children within the local church for over 21 years. She now teaches part time, leads story writing workshops in primary schools and is involved with several charities working with traumatised children across the world. She is author of a number of books for children, including Stories to Make You Think, Stories to Make You Think and Further Stories to Make You Think.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2025-01-14T10:07:12+00:00","created_at":"2019-02-20T16:02:04+00:00","vendor":"Heather Butler","type":"eBook","tags":["For schools","Glassboxx","RE","Worship"],"price":799,"price_min":799,"price_max":799,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":24431468544100,"title":"eBook","option1":"eBook","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781800394674","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Story Assemblies of 24 Saints: 24 off-the-peg assemblies for the school year - eBook","public_title":"eBook","options":["eBook"],"price":799,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781800394674","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/390.png?v=1742383393","\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/391.png?v=1742383393"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/390.png?v=1742383393","options":["Format"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":64201601548668,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/390.png?v=1742383393"},"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/390.png?v=1742383393","width":1303},{"alt":null,"id":64201601843580,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/391.png?v=1742383393"},"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/391.png?v=1742383393","width":1303}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook Only - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eStory Assemblies of 24 Saints\u003c\/em\u003e features a wealth of saints' days spread across the school year from September to July, making it an ideal ongoing resource and enabling teachers to opt in at any time. The material contains 24 complete assembly plans ready for teachers to pick off the shelf and deliver as a whole school, year group or classroom assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for KS1 and KS2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe material is designed to meet the needs of busy teachers looking for flexible and creative material to take them through the school year. Each assembly plan includes a creative mix of elements, designed to put the life of the featured saint in context and, through differentiated storytelling and focused reflection, help children think about what the message of the saint's story might mean to their own lives today. A suggestion for a relevant symbol is provided with each story, designed to highlight a special feature about the saint and help children use their imaginations to ground the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach assembly provides Teacher's notes, giving background details and essential information to help set the scene and ensure that the teacher has everything to hand for the smooth running of the assembly. Information includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Theme: A short phrase to instantly identify what the assembly is about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Bible link: Helpful Bible verses written out in full, with a short commentary about how the Bible story fits into the theme of the storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Resources: Suggestions for visual aids and props to help bring the story to life during the storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Saint in context: Background information to place the saint in the context of his or her culture and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Entry point: Topical introduction to the theme of the story and questions to help children see how the theme is relevant to their own lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Reflection: Imaginative guide to help children reflect on the story and what its message might mean for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Suggested songs: Songs that reflect the theme of the assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Optional prayer: Suggestions for a Christian prayer, picking out the main themes of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 'Build a saint' activity: Classroom follow-up to help build a full picture of the saint, explore a symbol to help children remember how he or she is traditionally recognised, and create a classroom display. In general, the activities use simple, readily available objects, drawing and colouring materials, air-dry modelling clay or play dough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach assembly also offers a differentiated story, offering a choice of two storytelling methods: a simple retelling, ideal for younger children, and an interactive questioning alternative for older children. Many of the interactive options also include ideas for children to act out the story as it unfolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeather Butler has taught at primary level for over 25 years, with a particular emphasis on special needs, and has been involved with the teaching and nurturing of children within the local church for over 21 years. She now teaches part time, leads story writing workshops in primary schools and is involved with several charities working with traumatised children across the world. She is author of a number of books for children, including Stories to Make You Think, Stories to Make You Think and Further Stories to Make You Think.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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{"id":2854759727204,"title":"Collective Worship Unwrapped: 33 tried and tested story-based assemblies for primary schools","handle":"collective-worship-unwrapped-33-tried-and-tested-story-based-assemblies-for-primary-schools","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook Only - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCollective worship provides an important opportunity at the beginning of the school day to address the 'awe and wonder' part of learning. With this in mind, this book offers tried and tested primary assemblies with a Christian focus for Key Stages One and Two. Each assembly is complete and ready to run, with memorable stories, Bible links written in full, ideas for visual aids, helpful hints, prayers, suggested songs and follow-up material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe assemblies cover a host of themes, some topical, some on moral and personal development, citizenship, or spiritual values, and some linking in to seasons of the Christian year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of the stories use a specific storytelling technique (such as telling a story from an unusual angle, using a 'tag-line', repetition and audience participation), making this a flexible and practical resource, ideal for newly qualified teachers seeking to grasp the key principles of collective worship as quickly and as effectively as possible-but equally valuable for experienced teachers, RE co-ordinators and those invited into schools to lead collective worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Guest is an ordained minister with 25 years' experience in parish ministry, and a professional clown. With over a quarter of a century behind him, working in local primary and secondary schools, he loves telling stories (particularly to children) and spends much of his time in the ten schools around his parish. John enjoys cooking, travel, languages and creative writing and occasionally admits to playing the piano accordion. He is Rector of St Margaret's Parish Church, Stanford-le-Hope, in Essex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom: \u003cem\u003eRE News\u003c\/em\u003e - Autumn 2005\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a useful collection of 33 assemblies with a Christian focus written for key satge1 and key stage 2 pupils. Each assembly is clearly structured through a story or play, biblical link, suggested visual aids and songs, a prayer, and follow up suggestions. Permission to photocopy the stories and other relevant sections is included as well as 11 pages which can be used on an overhead projector. The assemblies are divided into three categories: key stage 1, key stage 2, and those which are appropriate for both key stages. Many relevant themes are introduced relating to values, the Christian year, and citizenship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom: \u003cem\u003eREACH\u003c\/em\u003e Autumn 2005\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn guest has a passion for his ministry with local schools, so the sub-title, '33 tried and tested story based assemblies' is the fruit of 22 years of experience in parish ministry as well as clowning as Gof the clown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the Tool Shed Gang, the two Johns - East End lads in shades - and a crowd of other characters. Explore themes onnected with children's daily lives, their relationship with God and issues affecting them. Bravely and effectively, (for many teachers duck it) explore the resurrection in three stories entitled 'The man who wasn't there'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn's story telling style is immediate and attractive. Each session includes a biblical link, visual aid, prayers and songs, and ideas for follow-up. The book starts with a chapter of advice for beginners: nervous clergy and leaders will find a treasure trove of sensible suggestions and hints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis would be an excellent resource for family services and children's clubs as well as schools. There is only one question: '\u003cem\u003eJohn, why didn't you write this years ago?\u003c\/em\u003e'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom: \u003cem\u003eThe Methodist Recorder\u003c\/em\u003e - 13\/10\/2005\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust in time to be used in the first term of the new school year, \u003cem\u003eCollective Worship Unwrapped\u003c\/em\u003e contains '33 tried and tested story-based assemblies for primary schools', described as 'Ideal for Key Stages 1 and 2'. Written by John Guest, an ordained minister and professional clown with 25 years' experience in parish ministry and story-telling in the 10 primary and secondary schools around his parish in Essex, the photocopiable material contains words and music of the song 'God loves all of his children'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are varied means of conveying the messages: character and costume, questions and answers or visual aids and conjuring to choose from for the story of the road to Emmaus: 'The man who wasn't there', for example; two 'confident and imaginative actors dressed in dinner jackets and shades' for 'The Two Johns: An offer you can't refuse' in Advent - and much, much more of similarly imaginative material. Overhead visuals are supplied and there are two comprehensive indexes of themes and Bible links. A wise investment!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Margaret Daniels\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom \u003cem\u003eDiocese of Gloucester Summer reading suggestions\u003c\/em\u003e Summer 2005\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore you skip this because you don't lead school assemblies, STOP! A lot of the pieces here would be brilliant for all-age worship or - especially - that Sunday afternoon slot some of our parishes are experimenting with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor John Guest is Rector of a parish in Essex and has 25 years experience of visiting schools. More important, he has a great sense of humour!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach talk has a Bible passage, suggestions for songs and - what makes this very useable for an all-age situation- a Follow-Up box with discussion ideas. If you have read one of the two books above and want some material that's a sure-fire winner, try this. (Of course, you could also use it for assemblies!)\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2025-01-14T10:09:26+00:00","created_at":"2019-02-20T15:24:16+00:00","vendor":"John Guest","type":"eBook","tags":["For schools","Glassboxx"],"price":1299,"price_min":1299,"price_max":1299,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":24430295580772,"title":"eBook","option1":"eBook","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781800394636","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Collective Worship Unwrapped: 33 tried and tested story-based assemblies for primary schools - eBook","public_title":"eBook","options":["eBook"],"price":1299,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781800394636","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/392.png?v=1742380484","\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/393.png?v=1742380428"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/392.png?v=1742380484","options":["Format"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":64201602040188,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/392.png?v=1742380484"},"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/392.png?v=1742380484","width":1303},{"alt":null,"id":64201596567932,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/393.png?v=1742380428"},"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/393.png?v=1742380428","width":1303}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook Only - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCollective worship provides an important opportunity at the beginning of the school day to address the 'awe and wonder' part of learning. With this in mind, this book offers tried and tested primary assemblies with a Christian focus for Key Stages One and Two. Each assembly is complete and ready to run, with memorable stories, Bible links written in full, ideas for visual aids, helpful hints, prayers, suggested songs and follow-up material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe assemblies cover a host of themes, some topical, some on moral and personal development, citizenship, or spiritual values, and some linking in to seasons of the Christian year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of the stories use a specific storytelling technique (such as telling a story from an unusual angle, using a 'tag-line', repetition and audience participation), making this a flexible and practical resource, ideal for newly qualified teachers seeking to grasp the key principles of collective worship as quickly and as effectively as possible-but equally valuable for experienced teachers, RE co-ordinators and those invited into schools to lead collective worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Guest is an ordained minister with 25 years' experience in parish ministry, and a professional clown. With over a quarter of a century behind him, working in local primary and secondary schools, he loves telling stories (particularly to children) and spends much of his time in the ten schools around his parish. John enjoys cooking, travel, languages and creative writing and occasionally admits to playing the piano accordion. He is Rector of St Margaret's Parish Church, Stanford-le-Hope, in Essex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom: \u003cem\u003eRE News\u003c\/em\u003e - Autumn 2005\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a useful collection of 33 assemblies with a Christian focus written for key satge1 and key stage 2 pupils. Each assembly is clearly structured through a story or play, biblical link, suggested visual aids and songs, a prayer, and follow up suggestions. Permission to photocopy the stories and other relevant sections is included as well as 11 pages which can be used on an overhead projector. The assemblies are divided into three categories: key stage 1, key stage 2, and those which are appropriate for both key stages. Many relevant themes are introduced relating to values, the Christian year, and citizenship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom: \u003cem\u003eREACH\u003c\/em\u003e Autumn 2005\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn guest has a passion for his ministry with local schools, so the sub-title, '33 tried and tested story based assemblies' is the fruit of 22 years of experience in parish ministry as well as clowning as Gof the clown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the Tool Shed Gang, the two Johns - East End lads in shades - and a crowd of other characters. Explore themes onnected with children's daily lives, their relationship with God and issues affecting them. Bravely and effectively, (for many teachers duck it) explore the resurrection in three stories entitled 'The man who wasn't there'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn's story telling style is immediate and attractive. Each session includes a biblical link, visual aid, prayers and songs, and ideas for follow-up. The book starts with a chapter of advice for beginners: nervous clergy and leaders will find a treasure trove of sensible suggestions and hints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis would be an excellent resource for family services and children's clubs as well as schools. There is only one question: '\u003cem\u003eJohn, why didn't you write this years ago?\u003c\/em\u003e'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom: \u003cem\u003eThe Methodist Recorder\u003c\/em\u003e - 13\/10\/2005\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust in time to be used in the first term of the new school year, \u003cem\u003eCollective Worship Unwrapped\u003c\/em\u003e contains '33 tried and tested story-based assemblies for primary schools', described as 'Ideal for Key Stages 1 and 2'. Written by John Guest, an ordained minister and professional clown with 25 years' experience in parish ministry and story-telling in the 10 primary and secondary schools around his parish in Essex, the photocopiable material contains words and music of the song 'God loves all of his children'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are varied means of conveying the messages: character and costume, questions and answers or visual aids and conjuring to choose from for the story of the road to Emmaus: 'The man who wasn't there', for example; two 'confident and imaginative actors dressed in dinner jackets and shades' for 'The Two Johns: An offer you can't refuse' in Advent - and much, much more of similarly imaginative material. Overhead visuals are supplied and there are two comprehensive indexes of themes and Bible links. A wise investment!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Margaret Daniels\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom \u003cem\u003eDiocese of Gloucester Summer reading suggestions\u003c\/em\u003e Summer 2005\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore you skip this because you don't lead school assemblies, STOP! A lot of the pieces here would be brilliant for all-age worship or - especially - that Sunday afternoon slot some of our parishes are experimenting with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor John Guest is Rector of a parish in Essex and has 25 years experience of visiting schools. More important, he has a great sense of humour!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach talk has a Bible passage, suggestions for songs and - what makes this very useable for an all-age situation- a Follow-Up box with discussion ideas. If you have read one of the two books above and want some material that's a sure-fire winner, try this. (Of course, you could also use it for assemblies!)\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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Taking eleven popular carols as its starting point, the material explores the different aspects of the Christmas message and gives you the chance to create a truly memorable carol service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBethlehem Carols Unpacked\u003c\/em\u003e is ideal for clergy, lay ministers, children's workers and service leaders. It is also well suited for primary school teachers, RE coordinators and head teachers, and all those who are planning a carol service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 15px; float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/6107\/4532\/files\/LucyMoore_480x480.jpg?v=1676494651\" width=\"241\" height=\"241\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLucy Moore has been part of the BRF staff team since 2001. 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Martyn is the author of \u003cem\u003eA-cross the World\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFootsteps to the Feast\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Embrace the Middle East\" href=\"https:\/\/www.embraceme.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEmbrace the Middle East\u003c\/a\u003e works in partnership with more than 50 projects in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Lebanon and Egypt.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-02-20T13:45:05+00:00","created_at":"2019-02-20T13:46:06+00:00","vendor":"Lucy Moore","type":"eBook","tags":["Christmas","Glassboxx"],"price":899,"price_min":899,"price_max":899,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":24427218894948,"title":"eBook","option1":"eBook","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781800394643","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Bethlehem Carols Unpacked: Creative ideas for Christmas carol services - eBook","public_title":"eBook","options":["eBook"],"price":899,"weight":190,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781800394643","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/396.png?v=1742380481","\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/397.png?v=1742380452"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/396.png?v=1742380481","options":["Format"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":64201601778044,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/396.png?v=1742380481"},"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/396.png?v=1742380481","width":1303},{"alt":null,"id":64201599451516,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/397.png?v=1742380452"},"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/397.png?v=1742380452","width":1303}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook Only - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWhat makes for an exciting and involving carol service? Bethlehem Carols Unpacked has many creative answers to that question. \u003cem\u003eBethlehem Carols Unpacked\u003c\/em\u003e, published in partnership with BibleLands, offers all those planning a Christmas carol service with the opportunity to create a vibrant service through a wealth of pick-and-mix ideas, including creative storytelling, poetry, prayer, drama and worship. Taking eleven popular carols as its starting point, the material explores the different aspects of the Christmas message and gives you the chance to create a truly memorable carol service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBethlehem Carols Unpacked\u003c\/em\u003e is ideal for clergy, lay ministers, children's workers and service leaders. It is also well suited for primary school teachers, RE coordinators and head teachers, and all those who are planning a carol service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 15px; float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/6107\/4532\/files\/LucyMoore_480x480.jpg?v=1676494651\" width=\"241\" height=\"241\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLucy Moore has been part of the BRF staff team since 2001. Her published work include \u003cem\u003eThe Lord's Prayer Unplugged\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMessy Church\u003c\/em\u003e, among others, all published by BRF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartyn Payne joined the BRF team in January 2003. 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{"id":2853175001188,"title":"The Story We Live By: A reader's guide to the New Testament","handle":"the-story-we-live-by-a-readers-guide-to-the-new-testament","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook Only - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAt the heart of Christianity is a story - not a code nor a creed, but the story of Jesus. Christians have lived by this story for centuries and return to it again and again to renew faith and deepen understanding. This book is an accessible introduction to how that story is presented in the New Testament, firstly in the four different accounts of Jesus' life, death and resurrection, followed by the early years of the Church and the ensuing series of letters and commentaries on those events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with an analysis of the four Gospels, \u003cem\u003eThe Story We Live By\u003c\/em\u003e shows how the New Testament writers shaped their material to communicate the truth of Jesus' teaching to their audiences and how their writings arise from and still maintain continuity with the Old Testament. 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{"id":2852996513892,"title":"The Adventure Cruise Midweek and Holiday Club Programme: A ready to roll five-day holiday club or 12-week midweek club plan","handle":"the-adventure-cruise-midweek-and-holiday-club-programme-a-ready-to-roll-five-day-holiday-club-or-12-week-midweek-club-plan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook Only - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eExciting programme suggestions for use with both holiday clubs and midweek clubs. Pull up the anchor and get ready to sail as \u003cem\u003eThe Adventure Cruise\u003c\/em\u003e launches into a programme of fun-filled activities for 5-11s. Cruise six 'C's and meet people along the way whose lives changed course when they met Jesus. Discover their stories through the six 'C's of choice, courage, call, change, commitment and challenge, and find out how we too can get on board with Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the six themes is unpacked through an exciting mix of songs; up-front talks and theme illustrations; team challenges; daily dramas with the ever-popular Watt family; crafts; games; puppet sketches; dramatised Bible stories; quizzes and funsheets, all provided off-the-peg and ready to roll. There are also hints and tips for setting up your club, suggested programme outlines, creative prayer activities, downloadable MP3s of all the songs; templates for posters, badges, invitations and registration sheets; and ideas for an extra event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for 5-11s in midweek and holiday clubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFrom the Introduction\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePull up the anchor and get ready to sail as \u003cem\u003eThe Adventure Cruise\u003c\/em\u003e launches into a programme of simple, fun-to-do activities. We'll be cruising the six 'C's, meeting people along the way who have had a life-changing encounter with Jesus. First of all there is the 'C' of Choice, then Courage, Call, Change, Commitment and Challenge. Just like the people we meet in the Bible stories about Jesus, we have choices to make, many of which will involve a great deal of courage. As Christians, we believe that God calls us to meet with Jesus and allow him to change our lives. God is committed to us and, when we choose to follow him, we too must be committed - to God and to one another. Often our choice challenges us to make a change which is well worth making, so don't miss out: step aboard as we sail away on The Adventure Cruise!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Adventure Cruise\u003c\/em\u003e contains all the essential ingredients for a successful, easy-to-run midweek or holiday club programme, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSongs: Songs that we learn as children stay with us right through our lives. They are a wonderful way of planting biblical truths in a fun way. Children love helping with actions for songs, so why not ask for volunteers to join those who are leading the actions, to demonstrate them for the rest of the children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpening talks: A short talk to introduce the theme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheme illustrations and challenges: A fun way of getting children involved in the upfront times, plus a creative way to illustrate the theme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Watt family serial drama: The Watt family find themselves battling against pirates on a modern cruise liner. Yes, pirates still exist - but they are not exciting heroes, just a bunch of crooks. The Watt family save the day on the adventure cruise of a lifetime. The daily instalments can be performed by a drama group, listened to on CD (visit www. johnhardwick.org.uk) or read as an adventure story. The Watt family serial drama helps set the scene and leaves the children on a cliff hanger each time, ensuring that they are keen to return to hear the next episode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafts: A range of simple crafts ideas that fit with the theme of the programme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGames: Team games for the children to enjoy. Also good for spending excess energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePuppet sketches: A fun way to introduce and reinforce the theme for the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick quiz questions: An ideal way to recap and reinforce in a fun way what the children have learnt. Also a way of earning points for the teams or tokens to spend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBible story narrations: Many children attending a holiday or midweek club know few stories from the Bible, so this is a wonderful opportunity to teach them. There are profound lessons to be learned from the amazing stories, so please never feel that we have outgrown them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrayers: A quiet way to explore the theme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime fillers: Ideas for expanding the programme as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemplates: Simple ideas for creating the publicity and administration items for your club.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBadges, invitation cards, registration form and presentation poster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotocopy permission is given on all scripts and music notation for the theme songs and memory verses, as well as the templates for the crafts, publicity, and administration forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe songs within The Adventure Cruise Midweek and Holiday Club Programme are available on a CD directly from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/johnhardwick.org.uk\/\"\u003eJohn Hardwick's website\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn works under the banner of Counties and Children Worldwide to present the Christian message in an exciting way, which will appeal to children of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is an all-age worship leader at Spring Harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom \u003cem\u003eChurch Times\u003c\/em\u003e - 2 August 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Adventure Cruise\u003c\/em\u003e offers resources for a nautically themed holiday club or midweek programme. 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Pull up the anchor and get ready to sail as \u003cem\u003eThe Adventure Cruise\u003c\/em\u003e launches into a programme of fun-filled activities for 5-11s. Cruise six 'C's and meet people along the way whose lives changed course when they met Jesus. Discover their stories through the six 'C's of choice, courage, call, change, commitment and challenge, and find out how we too can get on board with Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the six themes is unpacked through an exciting mix of songs; up-front talks and theme illustrations; team challenges; daily dramas with the ever-popular Watt family; crafts; games; puppet sketches; dramatised Bible stories; quizzes and funsheets, all provided off-the-peg and ready to roll. There are also hints and tips for setting up your club, suggested programme outlines, creative prayer activities, downloadable MP3s of all the songs; templates for posters, badges, invitations and registration sheets; and ideas for an extra event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for 5-11s in midweek and holiday clubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFrom the Introduction\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePull up the anchor and get ready to sail as \u003cem\u003eThe Adventure Cruise\u003c\/em\u003e launches into a programme of simple, fun-to-do activities. We'll be cruising the six 'C's, meeting people along the way who have had a life-changing encounter with Jesus. First of all there is the 'C' of Choice, then Courage, Call, Change, Commitment and Challenge. Just like the people we meet in the Bible stories about Jesus, we have choices to make, many of which will involve a great deal of courage. As Christians, we believe that God calls us to meet with Jesus and allow him to change our lives. God is committed to us and, when we choose to follow him, we too must be committed - to God and to one another. Often our choice challenges us to make a change which is well worth making, so don't miss out: step aboard as we sail away on The Adventure Cruise!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Adventure Cruise\u003c\/em\u003e contains all the essential ingredients for a successful, easy-to-run midweek or holiday club programme, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSongs: Songs that we learn as children stay with us right through our lives. They are a wonderful way of planting biblical truths in a fun way. Children love helping with actions for songs, so why not ask for volunteers to join those who are leading the actions, to demonstrate them for the rest of the children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpening talks: A short talk to introduce the theme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheme illustrations and challenges: A fun way of getting children involved in the upfront times, plus a creative way to illustrate the theme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Watt family serial drama: The Watt family find themselves battling against pirates on a modern cruise liner. Yes, pirates still exist - but they are not exciting heroes, just a bunch of crooks. The Watt family save the day on the adventure cruise of a lifetime. The daily instalments can be performed by a drama group, listened to on CD (visit www. johnhardwick.org.uk) or read as an adventure story. The Watt family serial drama helps set the scene and leaves the children on a cliff hanger each time, ensuring that they are keen to return to hear the next episode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafts: A range of simple crafts ideas that fit with the theme of the programme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGames: Team games for the children to enjoy. Also good for spending excess energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePuppet sketches: A fun way to introduce and reinforce the theme for the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick quiz questions: An ideal way to recap and reinforce in a fun way what the children have learnt. Also a way of earning points for the teams or tokens to spend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBible story narrations: Many children attending a holiday or midweek club know few stories from the Bible, so this is a wonderful opportunity to teach them. There are profound lessons to be learned from the amazing stories, so please never feel that we have outgrown them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrayers: A quiet way to explore the theme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime fillers: Ideas for expanding the programme as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemplates: Simple ideas for creating the publicity and administration items for your club.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBadges, invitation cards, registration form and presentation poster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotocopy permission is given on all scripts and music notation for the theme songs and memory verses, as well as the templates for the crafts, publicity, and administration forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe songs within The Adventure Cruise Midweek and Holiday Club Programme are available on a CD directly from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/johnhardwick.org.uk\/\"\u003eJohn Hardwick's website\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn works under the banner of Counties and Children Worldwide to present the Christian message in an exciting way, which will appeal to children of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is an all-age worship leader at Spring Harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom \u003cem\u003eChurch Times\u003c\/em\u003e - 2 August 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Adventure Cruise\u003c\/em\u003e offers resources for a nautically themed holiday club or midweek programme. Unlike the other books reviewed here, it does not cater for all ages, but is entirely for children. Besides giving useful advice for those running a club for the first time, John Hardwick offers a wide range of resources, including dramas, crafts, games, and teaching. There is a good structure, but choices need to be made, demanding a significant degree of engagement with the material. The BRF has a track record of producing good holiday-club resources. \u003cem\u003eThe Adventure Cruise\u003c\/em\u003e is no exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by Revd Dana Delap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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The habits are: Biblical Teaching, Fellowship, Breaking Bread, Prayer, Sharing Resources, Serving, Eating Together, Gladness and Generosity, Worship, and Making More Disciples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese resources are designed to help churches explore the habits creatively in a range of contexts and live them out in whole-life, intergenerational, missional discipleship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VamtxQUtaVE\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeil Johnson is Co-Superintendent Minister of the Birmingham Methodist Circuit. Tom Milton is Communications Officer for the Birmingham Methodist Circuit. Andrew Roberts is a Methodist minister working as Discipleship Specialist within the Discipleship and Ministries Learning Network, and author of the book Holy Habits (Malcolm Down Publishing, 2016). He previously served as Director of Training with Fresh Expressions and co-authored Fresh! An introduction to fresh expressions and pioneer ministry (SCM Press, 2012).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremier Christianity Magazine, August 2018. Review by Justin Brierley \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e****\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMethodist minister Andrew Roberts has achieved an ambitious task. He and a team of editors have delivered a set of ten Holy Habits booklets that will enable an entire church community to explore a multifaceted approach to discipleship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe series covers ten elements of discipleship distilled from the life of the early Church as describefd in Acts 2:42-47: Biblical Teaching, Fellowship, Breaking Bread, Prayer, Sharing Resources, Serving, Eating Together, Gladness and Generosity, Worship and Making More Disciples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is much to commend in the Holy Habits initiative. Each booklet offers a range of suggestions for incorporating and exploring each respective habit. This includes worship ideas, preaching notes, small group activities, creative projects and individual and community practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe books will act as a starting point for churches planning a long-term discipleship programme, but leaders will need to put in effort themselves to flesh out some of the ideas contained within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Justin Brierley\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}
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{"id":2439795900516,"title":"Messy Church Does Science: 100 sizzling science-based ideas for Messy Churches","handle":"messy-church-does-science-100-sizzling-science-based-ideas-for-messy-churches","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook Only - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHelping Messy Church leaders use science to explore aspects of the Christian faith. In popular culture there is a perceived conflict between science and faith, yet in many ways scientific understanding can enhance faith. This resource offers Messy Churches the tools to use science to explore aspects of the Christian faith; demonstrate that science and faith are complementary; and enable children and adults alike to appreciate the wonder of creation. 100 sizzling ideas from a range of contributors provide inspiration for the Bible-based activities element of Messy Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction - \u003cem\u003eDavid Gregory\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eKate Toogood\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerspective - \u003cem\u003eAlister McGrath\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 \u003cstrong\u003eEarth, stars and space\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eMavis Crispin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerspective - \u003cem\u003eTim Middleton\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 \u003cstrong\u003eAir\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eChris Hudson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerspective - \u003cem\u003eNaomi Brehm\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 \u003cstrong\u003eLight and colour\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eNeil Hunt\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerspective - \u003cem\u003eAnna Pearson\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 \u003cstrong\u003eHuman body\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eAlex Bunn\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerspective - \u003cem\u003eAmy Johnson\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 \u003cstrong\u003ePlants\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eGraham Hartland\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerspective - \u003cem\u003eJennifer Brown\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 \u003cstrong\u003eAnimals\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eAndy Gosler\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerspective - \u003cem\u003eLesley Gray\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 \u003cstrong\u003ePower and energy\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003ePaul Osborne\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerspective - \u003cem\u003eHannah Earnshaw\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 \u003cstrong\u003eTransformations and reactions\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eMarie Beale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerspective - \u003cem\u003eNick Higgs\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 \u003cstrong\u003eTime and measurement\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eDavid Gregory\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerspective - \u003cem\u003eJoanna Collicutt\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRevd Dr David Gregory is Senior Minister of Croxley Green Baptist Church and as 'Dr Dave' leads a Messy Church Science Lab as part of a monthly Messy Church. He has a background in physics, astronomy, meteorology and climate, and continues to take an interest in science, offering talks on connections between science and faith, as well as weather and climate change, to schools, churches and community groups. He is the 2017-18 Vice-President of the Baptist Union.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Reader (Spring 2018). Review by Rosie Medhurst\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am going to buy several copies of this book for friends active in Messy Church or any children's work. It is a resource with 100 science-based activities with much potential for all children, but particularly for engaging the 7-11 age group and boys. These are groups commonly relishing a richer diet than paper-based sitting-down activities, and for them this book will be invaluable. 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Andrew Francis suggests that it should be ours today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Jesus' instruction to his disciples\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe growing understanding of Christian hospitality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEating together in Jesus-shaped mission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBearing one another's burdens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePray on all occasions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe still and know\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is good news!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning by experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing as a Jesus-shaped community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecoming Jesus-shaped people\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake the dust off your feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinciples for a missionary community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEat, pray, tell: the shape of things to come\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew Francis is a community theologian, conference speaker, writer and published poet. He is a retired United Reformed Church minister and joyful cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaptist Times, August 2018. Reviewed by: Simon Werrett\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEat, pray, tell: we perhaps do all these three things most days, but this book is about combining the three. It is an interesting book which combines theological insight with practical application. Despite the title of 'a relational approach to 21st century mission', which might put some off reading, it is actually an easy book to read and digest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is split into four parts: eat, pray, tell and becoming Jesus-shaped people. The fourth part is really drawing the first three parts together. As the introduction reminds us 'we all eat'. If we don't then we would not survive long; we often share meals whether with friends in a local caf , family meals or shared work cafeteria tables. As one who likes to eat alone, in quiet, reading it was a challenge to think how can I use the experience within the work context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter each chapter there are questions for the reader to consider, so the book could be used for individual or group Bible study or a book reading group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor Andrew Francis, a retired United Reformed Church minister and 'joyful cook', draws his examples from a variety of denominations including Mennonite\/Anabaptist as well as his own experience. There is a considerable amount of reference to scripture and outreach methods Jesus used. He suggests that the 'eat, pray, tell' model is often used by Jesus: the feeding of the 5000 and Last Supper, for example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe outlines how we have come the full circle, from anniversary meals, harvest suppers to caf church and Alpha meeting. Everything is focused on the shared meal, from which we then progress to fellowship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the section on prayer he explores the psalms and the examples of Jesus before moving onto modern day examples and looking at 'devotio moderna'. There is a simple expounding of Galatians and Ephesians in relation to prayer and its effect on our busy modern lives. He suggests we should dwell in a 'habitat of prayer'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tell section focuses on how we share the good news, whether in a formal situation like Alpha or a conversation over tea with friends. The command of Jesus is to tell others and we can do that in many different ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final chapters bring it all together and suggest that if we can do this then we will become a Jesus-shaped community. We do need to re-assess our activities, try new ways and move forward, but the foundation is telling people about Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA really enjoyable book, in which I picked up some new ideas I may try out. Highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSimon Werrett is a BUGB Specialist Advisor and Senior Minister Eastwood Evangelical Church\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Reader, Autumn 2018. Review by Howard Rowe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very practical book, with a message which, if followed, would enliven the Church. Jesus told his disciples to go to a town and find someone who would receive them. They were to eat with their new friends, pray for them and tell them the news of God's kingdom. Eat, pray and tell is the simple but vital message of this book. Francis calls it 'a relational approach to 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e-century mission', an approach which ought to be obvious, and a way of life for the kingdom, but in many churches isn't. Francis explores practical aspects of eating with believers and not-yet-believers, understanding each other's needs and praying for each other, and telling what we know with gentleness and respect. The book is an easy read and would suit a home group or church council as well as an individual. There are group discussion questions at the end of each chapter. I recommend it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Howard Rowe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Irish Methodist Newsletter, July 2018. Review by Revd Dr Stephen Skuce, Director of Global Relationships, the British Methodist Church\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe know that there is a problem with some traditional approaches to mission and evangelism. Methods of communicating and sharing the Christian faith that made a significant impact a generation or more ago, don't have the same impact today. That's the easy bit. Understanding missional approaches appropriate to today is more challenging. Andrew Francis, a retired United Reform Church minister and cook, offers a straightforward and attractive response. What we need to do, he suggests, is eat together, pray together and tell the good news of Jesus. It's really not very complicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe premise is that many of our most enjoyable and life affirming moments are found around meal tables with family and friends. We move from superficial friendships to knowing people at a deeper level when we eat together. Over the table we can more freely share what is important and vital to us. There can be specific ways to use this approach as an evangelistic tactic, but that isn't the direction of the book. It's all about being normal, real, natural and authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapters recount the ministry of Jesus that constantly featured meal times with friends and disciples. The community life of the early church was built around the shared meal, but as the church developed this was increasingly lost, and the shared meal replaced with the more stylised service of Holy Communion. There have been numerous movements that have sought to restore a shared meal, such as early Methodism's love feasts. In our generation we note that Alpha, Messy Church and caf church all feature eating together. But note that I'm excluding any instant coffee and plain biscuits after a service. That doesn't quite do it. Hopefully we meet either before or after worship services, and hopefully it's a more exuberant sharing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the small Methodist Church that I'm currently part of, perhaps the two significant bits of our life are a monthly men's group that involves about a dozen or so of us. For most this is their only contact with the church. We do the usual round of darts nights, snooker and so on, but it always involves food. The other event is a monthly Sunday lunch that one couple have put on for the past 10 years with up to 16 participating. While it might have raised over GBP10,000 for a Zambian charity so far, its biggest impact is in sharing faith around the meal table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew Francis is on to something good. He is reminding us of a core element of missional hospitality in the ministry of Jesus and the life of the Church that we too often forget. The success of the Great British Bake Off and the like, show the value we put on food. We all need to eat. Perhaps we can increasingly use these opportunities to show and share Christ's love and good news with many so that even more can eventually share in the 'heavenly banquet prepared for all humanity'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Revd Dr Stephen Skuce, Director of Global Relationships, the British Methodist Church\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReform April 2018. Review by Andrew Willett\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI write this review in the wake of Billy Graham's death, after a lifetime of evangelism - most famously through large gatherings where he preached and called people to repentance. Nowadays, we rarely see such large-scale, evangelistic campaigns (although J John did organise an event last year at the Emirates Stadium). \u003cem\u003eEat, Pray, Tell\u003c\/em\u003e is about one of several different and smaller approaches to evangelism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book's title goes a long way to explain what the book is about. Andrew Francis, a retired United Reformed Church minister, encourages the reader to share the Gospel by first developing a relationship with the other person. This is now a common teaching from many authors. The method that Francis prompts us to use starts with eating together. He reminds us that a quarter of Jesus' ministry revolved around food, so for those seeking to be a Jesus-shaped community, eating together should come naturally. Francis gives examples of sharing food in the context of mission, for instance the Alpha course and Messy Church. In this friendly, foody environment, people may be readier to engage spiritually through prayer (pray) and in conversation (tell) - hence 'eat, pray, tell'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI found this book helpful and the author's approach a positive method of evangelism. Francis writes in an accessible style which is enjoyable to read, but for me it could have been a little shorter and still the message would have been conveyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book could have a wide appeal within the URC. Francis proposes using his 'eat, pray, tell' method without ordained ministers being involved, which would be helpful in those situations where ministerial deployment is an issue. There are questions at the end of each chapter, so Francis' book might be useful to groups that want to consider this form of mission. 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They were encouraged to eat within the community, build friendships, make contacts and teach the gospel. In this exciting book, Andrew Francis urges us to notice the order. The disciples were to seek the welfare of others by praying for and healing them - in other words, by meeting their obvious needs. It was only then that teaching and telling about the 'reign of God' would begin. This was Jesus' strategy for mission. Andrew Francis suggests that it should be ours today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Jesus' instruction to his disciples\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe growing understanding of Christian hospitality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEating together in Jesus-shaped mission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBearing one another's burdens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePray on all occasions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe still and know\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is good news!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning by experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing as a Jesus-shaped community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecoming Jesus-shaped people\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake the dust off your feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinciples for a missionary community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEat, pray, tell: the shape of things to come\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew Francis is a community theologian, conference speaker, writer and published poet. He is a retired United Reformed Church minister and joyful cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaptist Times, August 2018. Reviewed by: Simon Werrett\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEat, pray, tell: we perhaps do all these three things most days, but this book is about combining the three. It is an interesting book which combines theological insight with practical application. Despite the title of 'a relational approach to 21st century mission', which might put some off reading, it is actually an easy book to read and digest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is split into four parts: eat, pray, tell and becoming Jesus-shaped people. The fourth part is really drawing the first three parts together. As the introduction reminds us 'we all eat'. If we don't then we would not survive long; we often share meals whether with friends in a local caf , family meals or shared work cafeteria tables. As one who likes to eat alone, in quiet, reading it was a challenge to think how can I use the experience within the work context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter each chapter there are questions for the reader to consider, so the book could be used for individual or group Bible study or a book reading group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor Andrew Francis, a retired United Reformed Church minister and 'joyful cook', draws his examples from a variety of denominations including Mennonite\/Anabaptist as well as his own experience. There is a considerable amount of reference to scripture and outreach methods Jesus used. He suggests that the 'eat, pray, tell' model is often used by Jesus: the feeding of the 5000 and Last Supper, for example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe outlines how we have come the full circle, from anniversary meals, harvest suppers to caf church and Alpha meeting. Everything is focused on the shared meal, from which we then progress to fellowship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the section on prayer he explores the psalms and the examples of Jesus before moving onto modern day examples and looking at 'devotio moderna'. There is a simple expounding of Galatians and Ephesians in relation to prayer and its effect on our busy modern lives. He suggests we should dwell in a 'habitat of prayer'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tell section focuses on how we share the good news, whether in a formal situation like Alpha or a conversation over tea with friends. The command of Jesus is to tell others and we can do that in many different ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final chapters bring it all together and suggest that if we can do this then we will become a Jesus-shaped community. We do need to re-assess our activities, try new ways and move forward, but the foundation is telling people about Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA really enjoyable book, in which I picked up some new ideas I may try out. Highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSimon Werrett is a BUGB Specialist Advisor and Senior Minister Eastwood Evangelical Church\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Reader, Autumn 2018. Review by Howard Rowe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very practical book, with a message which, if followed, would enliven the Church. Jesus told his disciples to go to a town and find someone who would receive them. They were to eat with their new friends, pray for them and tell them the news of God's kingdom. Eat, pray and tell is the simple but vital message of this book. Francis calls it 'a relational approach to 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e-century mission', an approach which ought to be obvious, and a way of life for the kingdom, but in many churches isn't. Francis explores practical aspects of eating with believers and not-yet-believers, understanding each other's needs and praying for each other, and telling what we know with gentleness and respect. The book is an easy read and would suit a home group or church council as well as an individual. There are group discussion questions at the end of each chapter. I recommend it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Howard Rowe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Irish Methodist Newsletter, July 2018. Review by Revd Dr Stephen Skuce, Director of Global Relationships, the British Methodist Church\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe know that there is a problem with some traditional approaches to mission and evangelism. Methods of communicating and sharing the Christian faith that made a significant impact a generation or more ago, don't have the same impact today. That's the easy bit. Understanding missional approaches appropriate to today is more challenging. Andrew Francis, a retired United Reform Church minister and cook, offers a straightforward and attractive response. What we need to do, he suggests, is eat together, pray together and tell the good news of Jesus. It's really not very complicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe premise is that many of our most enjoyable and life affirming moments are found around meal tables with family and friends. We move from superficial friendships to knowing people at a deeper level when we eat together. Over the table we can more freely share what is important and vital to us. There can be specific ways to use this approach as an evangelistic tactic, but that isn't the direction of the book. It's all about being normal, real, natural and authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapters recount the ministry of Jesus that constantly featured meal times with friends and disciples. The community life of the early church was built around the shared meal, but as the church developed this was increasingly lost, and the shared meal replaced with the more stylised service of Holy Communion. There have been numerous movements that have sought to restore a shared meal, such as early Methodism's love feasts. In our generation we note that Alpha, Messy Church and caf church all feature eating together. But note that I'm excluding any instant coffee and plain biscuits after a service. That doesn't quite do it. Hopefully we meet either before or after worship services, and hopefully it's a more exuberant sharing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the small Methodist Church that I'm currently part of, perhaps the two significant bits of our life are a monthly men's group that involves about a dozen or so of us. For most this is their only contact with the church. We do the usual round of darts nights, snooker and so on, but it always involves food. The other event is a monthly Sunday lunch that one couple have put on for the past 10 years with up to 16 participating. While it might have raised over GBP10,000 for a Zambian charity so far, its biggest impact is in sharing faith around the meal table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew Francis is on to something good. He is reminding us of a core element of missional hospitality in the ministry of Jesus and the life of the Church that we too often forget. The success of the Great British Bake Off and the like, show the value we put on food. We all need to eat. Perhaps we can increasingly use these opportunities to show and share Christ's love and good news with many so that even more can eventually share in the 'heavenly banquet prepared for all humanity'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Revd Dr Stephen Skuce, Director of Global Relationships, the British Methodist Church\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReform April 2018. Review by Andrew Willett\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI write this review in the wake of Billy Graham's death, after a lifetime of evangelism - most famously through large gatherings where he preached and called people to repentance. Nowadays, we rarely see such large-scale, evangelistic campaigns (although J John did organise an event last year at the Emirates Stadium). \u003cem\u003eEat, Pray, Tell\u003c\/em\u003e is about one of several different and smaller approaches to evangelism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book's title goes a long way to explain what the book is about. Andrew Francis, a retired United Reformed Church minister, encourages the reader to share the Gospel by first developing a relationship with the other person. This is now a common teaching from many authors. The method that Francis prompts us to use starts with eating together. He reminds us that a quarter of Jesus' ministry revolved around food, so for those seeking to be a Jesus-shaped community, eating together should come naturally. Francis gives examples of sharing food in the context of mission, for instance the Alpha course and Messy Church. In this friendly, foody environment, people may be readier to engage spiritually through prayer (pray) and in conversation (tell) - hence 'eat, pray, tell'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI found this book helpful and the author's approach a positive method of evangelism. Francis writes in an accessible style which is enjoyable to read, but for me it could have been a little shorter and still the message would have been conveyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book could have a wide appeal within the URC. Francis proposes using his 'eat, pray, tell' method without ordained ministers being involved, which would be helpful in those situations where ministerial deployment is an issue. There are questions at the end of each chapter, so Francis' book might be useful to groups that want to consider this form of mission. Francis also points out that the ideas in this book can be found too in Holy Habits, the key resource for the URC's 'Walking the Way: Living the life of Jesus today' emphasis on discipleship. With this in mind, \u003cem\u003eEat, Pray, Tell\u003c\/em\u003e could be useful in assisting URC and Methodist churches in deepening discipleship work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAndrew Willett is a church minister and an evangelism advocate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}
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