Advent and Christmas 2008 the united church of canada l église unie du canada

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1 Advent and Christmas 2008 the united church of canada l église unie du canada Story and Activity Books Christmas is Here! Wendy Brawer Music is a central part of the Christmas season, and this book/ CD set is a wonderful way to incorporate traditional Christmas music with an interactive flap book. As they read the story of the first Christmas, kids can lift dozens of flaps to find hidden surprises. The enclosed CD contains 12 beloved seasonal tunes $17.50 Mix and Match Christmas Candle Bible for Toddlers Juliet David Children can interact with the Christmas story as they play with and read this cheerfully illustrated mix-and-match book. As kids read the story, they are prompted on each page to find two characters in the flip cards included with the book $15.50 My Giant Fold-out Book Christmas This fun and interactive board book teaches children in an easy to read narrative the story of Mary and Joseph s journey to Bethlehem, the birth of Jesus and the angel s announcement to the shepherds, as depicted in Luke s Gospel $14.50 The Christmas Star Easy Christmas Dramas, Speeches, and Recitations for Children Children of all ages will enjoy this collection of dramas, speeches, and recitations as they share the Christmas story with their congregations $8.50 Taxes not included in prices advertised. Offer good until December 12, 2008.

2 The Very First Christmas Juliet David This classic Christmas story is presented in an interactive 3-D pop-up format. With a pop-up 3-D window on every spread, complete with moving characters, children can interact with the Christmas story Good News to Mary through Presents for Baby Jesus $17.50 The Story of Christmas Advent Calendar As you open the gates of The Story of Christmas, the Christmas story will start to unfold with 25 small board books. All 25 mini-books come with a silver string attached so the book can be hung on a Christmas tree. With full Bible text Gospels of Luke and Matthew, The Story of Christmas helps teach children the amazing story of the first Christmas on earth $20.99 New Worship and Devotionals Advent A Calendar of Devotions James A. Harnish These daily devotions also include a brief history of Advent and the symbolism of the wreath and candles $ $ 1.89 Large Print Advent Awakenings Daily Devotions for the Season of Advent Helping us off the frenetic treadmill that Advent too often becomes is the goal of this little book. It offers islands of tranquility, moments of serenity, breaths of the Spirit, a haven to anchor our being in God as counterpoints to the busy-ness of Christmas chores and festivities. CH10518 $8.95 Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany Liturgies and Prayers for Public Worship Brian Wren This collection of liturgies, prayers, and calls to worship is drawn from all three years of the Revised Common Lectionary. Includes a searchable CD-ROM $32.99 The Brightest Star of All And Other Christmas Stories Carrie Papa This book features Christmas stories from around the world. With notes about their origins and other fascinating facts, each chapter includes group activities and craft suggestions $8.99 Visit for a complete list of resources. Prices and availability subject to change without notice.

3 New In the Bleak Midwinter 40 Meditations and Prayers for Advent and Christmas Herbert Brokering This set of 40 meditations and prayers can be opened at leisure or followed as a guide to daily devotions. The overall tone of the book shows the depth and beauty, paradoxes, and perplexities of the Nativity $ Day Journey with Parker J. Palmer Henry F. French, ed. This book opens with a short introduction to the life of Parker Palmer, and follows with readings from his writings, related scripture passages, questions, journal reflection exercises, and prayers. There are also hints on keeping a journal along with ideas for further reading $12.99 Gathering Advent/Christmas/Epiphany This issue of the popular resource for worship planners includes ideas for Blue Christmas services and Advent ideas, including dramas. CH10420 $8.00 One-year subscription $19.95 (3 issues) New New Love s Pure Light Christmas Candlelight Sermons and Service Mark Wm. Radecke Light is an integral symbol in the Christian faith, especially during Christmas. This collection of Christmas sermons offers pastors a source of inspiration for Christmas sermon preparation and an order of service $8.95 Whose Birthday Is It, Anyway? Ideas for a Christ-Centered Holiday 2008 This Advent resource for families and congregations features articles and reflections, including one written by Barbara Fullerton of the General Council Office, as well as ideas and resources for a simpler Christmas. Order one for every family in your congregation. CH copies: $3.00 each; 10 or more copies: $2.00 each Worshipping Faithfully in the Midst of Empire Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany Worship leaders are invited to take a fresh look at the lectionary texts for the Advent/Christmas season from the perspective of empire. Background is provided on the historical context of the empires that surround the texts. Preaching ideas lift up the implications of empire for our own lives and context. Includes original liturgical materials. CH10417 $7.95 Receive 10% off all books ordered from this flyer and if you spend $ or more before taxes, shipping is free. Applies to Canadian addresses only. Offer good from October 20 to December 12, Taxes not included in prices advertised. Offer good until December 12, 2008.

4 Plays and Dramas Blueprints for Advent and Christmas Dynamic Sketches, Scenes, and Scripts for the Season Arley K. Fadness This book featured detailed instructions for replicating the nativity setting, such as blueprints showing specifications for constructing scenery to enable parish craftspeople and artists to use their gifts. Contains sketches for midweek worship with musical suggestions and mini-dramas designed for use with lectionary cycles A and B $31.95 Christmas Programs for Children Program Resources for a Joyful Celebration! This reproducible booklet contains poems, plays, and programs designed for children ages 3 12 in groups large and small, in any size church $7.99 Christmas Programs for the Church Poems and Programs for Christmas and Thanksgiving This reproducible booklet contains dramas and skits in various settings, designed for teens to adults in any size church $7.99 Come All Ye Faithful Three Christmas Plays Frank Ramirez These plays can be used by congregations of almost any size, with only minimal props and costuming required. Copy privileges are included. This is a valuable resource for churches seeking new methods for presenting the joyous message of Advent and Christmas $9.95 I Spy Christmas Three Plays plus a Candlelight Service Dean A. Anderson, Rod Tkach This resource provides an order of service, three Christmas dramas for teens to adults in any size church, and a candlelight Christmas Eve service. The service includes an order of service, liturgical prayers, hymn selections, and meditations $9.95 Standard Christmas Program Book Program Resources for a Joyful Celebration! These recitations, poems, readings, and plays are perfect for program fillers or compiling formal Christmas and Thanksgiving programs for children, teens, and adults. Reproducible $7.99 Voices United Accompaniment Collection With selections from More Voices Volumes 1 and 2 of this CD collection each feature the music from approximately 20 selected Voices United and More Voices songs played on piano or organ for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. Ideal for use in congregations without a church musician. Volume 1: Advent/Christmas CH10530 $19.95 Volume 2: Christmas/Epiphany CH10531 $19.95 New Visit for a complete list of resources. Prices and availability subject to change without notice.

5 Bible Study Come to the Manger Scriptures for the Church Seasons: Advent 2008 Robert Kaylor Student book This lectionary-based Bible study includes five sessions one for each Sunday of Advent plus readings for Christmas Day. The sessions include Old Testament, epistle, and gospel readings, with commentary on the scriptures $7.50 Leader s Guide Ann Paton There is one leaflet for each session, including an outline, a learning menu for the leader to choose options, and additional Bible background $7.50 What Do You Want for Christmas? An Advent Study for Adults James W. Moore A four-week study providing one lesson for each week of Advent $7.25 Worship Feast Advent & Christmas Complete Worship Outlines for Advent and Christmas J. Youngman This resource contains seven worship openers for Sunday school classes and other settings. Included are seven original Advent/Christmas-themed worship songs on audio CD and printed lyrics with chords $20.99 Receive 10% off all books ordered from this flyer and if you spend $ or more before taxes, shipping is free. Applies to Canadian addresses only. Offer good from October 20 to December 12, Reflections and Gifts The Friendship Book 2009 A Thought for Each Day Kathlyn Gay $15.95 The Upper Room Disciplines 2009 A Book of Daily Devotions This book of daily meditations offers a variety of perspectives on daily Bible readings selected Revised Common Lectionary. Scriptural and real-life-based meditations by a variety of writers include suggestions for prayer and reflection $ $16.50 Large Print Taxes not included in prices advertised. Offer good until December 12, 2008.

6 2009 Canadian Church Calendar Each month, travel through Canada and enjoy this spiritually based calendar that includes pictures of provincial churches, liturgical colours and seasons, lectionary dates, and significant church dates. CH $4.72 each $3.40 each 100 or more $3.00 each Free shipping when you order 100 or more calendars. Pens Mark a special occasion with a laser-engraved United Church pen. Medium point, black roller-ball BL Black/silver Titanium $13.99 We Cannot Keep from Singing Story Cube This unfolding story cube presents text and artwork from We Cannot Keep from Singing: A Statement of Faith of The of Canada in an intriguing way that will capture the attention of young and old alike. A free online resource provides session ideas to help children ages 4 7 play with the cube and gain an understanding of the meaning and message of the Song of Faith. Download from CH10511 $9.95 Perfect Gift Christmas Cards Consider giving a gift to the Mission and Service Fund as an alternative to commercial gifts. For more information, visit perfectgift. Crest Clothing Fleece Vest Embroidered crest. 100% polyester fleece with anti-pill finish. Full zip front with two front zip pockets. L00620 S L00620 M L00620 L L00620 XL L00620 XXL $49.95 Crest Hooded Sweatshirt Embroidered crest on front pouch, drawstring hood, 50% cotton/50% polyester S M L XL $35.95 Visit for a complete list of resources. Prices and availability subject to change without notice.

7 A425A Crosses A. B. C. A. CH10457 $9.95 B. CH10458 $6.95 C. CH10026 $6.95 Bistro Mug BISTRO MUG Beautiful royal blue mug with the crest of the United Church, in silver. $11.95 Advent Calendars A425A $4.99 A425B $4.99 S168 $6.99 S484 $7.95 S168 Christmas Coin Folder $.25 Christmas Coin Boxes OB-R $.25 A425B S484 Online Resources Special Sunday Resources Here are some Church seasons and special Sunday resources to help with worship and programs for the Advent season. M&S Advent Calendar Celebrate Advent and the spirit of giving with this seasonal calendar. White Gift Sunday Ideas During Advent, many churches have White Gift services, often led by children and young people. See the history and drama ideas. Taxes not included in prices advertised. Offer good until December 12, 2008.

8 Bulletins $4.25 and $4.50 per pkg of Other Supplier $11.50 per 100 $11.95 per Contact us toll-free or locally or contact your local presbytery resource centre Visit for a complete list of resources. Prices and availability subject to change without notice.