Click on the book jackets to order, or phone 1800 811 311New from Adam Hamilton:Not a Silent NightMary Looks Back to BethlehemBy Adam HamiltonAdam Hamilton begins at the end, with Mary at the crucifixion and resurrection; travels back in time as she witnesses his life and ministry; and ends at the beginning, with the Christ child born in a stable, Mary’s beautiful baby. This year, experience Advent and Christmas with Mary.Abingdon Press, 144 pages, hardcoverProduct code AB7184

$24.75

Not a Silent Night DVDProduct code AB7185

$58.25Not a Silent Night Leader GuideProduct code AB7199

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Advent: A Calendar of Devotions 2014 By James W MooreEach daily devotion includes a devotion, scripture and prayer. Better value than a Christmas card, order early to avoid disappointment. Last date for orders is Monday 10th November. Even the publisher sells out of this ever-popular book! Why not buy one for each member of your congregation?Abingdon Press, 48 pagesProduct code AB8168

$1.60

Mary Had a BabyAn Advent Bible Study based on African American SpiritualsBy Marilyn E. Thornton and Cheryl Kirk-DugganA really different and enticing Advent study series: includes Scripture, song lyrics, devotional and contextual information, with discussion questions to stimulate deepening faith and a sense of community. Featuring Mary Had a Baby, Rise Up Shepherd and Follow, Children, Go Where I Send Thee, and Go, Tell It on the Mountain.Abingdon Press, 48 pagesProduct code AB9551

$14.75

The Lord Is Our LightAn Advent Study Based on the Revised Common LectionaryBy A Elaine Brown CrawfordExplore God’s presence and gift of hope in this extraordinary season through the lens of the lectionary readings of the Old Testament, Gospels and Epistles.Abingdon Press, 96 pagesProduct code AB8583

$14.75

Travel the Highways of AdventAn Advent Study for AdultsBy Stan PurdamDesigned to apply the study material to everyday life situations, Purdam encourages the reader to deepen faith, grow spiritually and change the way life is lived.Abingdon Press, 48 pagesProduct code AB8597

$14.75

Emmanuel God is with UsBy Ann SiddallAn outstanding and refreshing engagement with the Advent and Christmas themes to enrich any believer.Can be used as two group studies (recognising the hectic nature of Advent) or a 4 week study. The readings are drawn from across all three years of the lectionary themes, so they can be used in any Advent season.MediaCom Education Inc, 54 pagesProduct code MC512

$11.75 For 10 or more copies $10.75

The Making of the MessiahReflections and Studies for AdventBy Robert FaserFor more than 270 years, Handel’s Messiah has been a source of thrilling inspiration at Christmas. In these four studies/reflections, Bob Faser enables groups to focus on the meaning of Advent through this inspirational score. This is a completely original way to enter the mystery of the incarnation for individuals and groups.Mediacom Education Inc, Product code MC541

$11.75 For 10 or more copies $10.75

We are All your PeopleMeditations and Studies for AdventBy Rosemary DewerseFrom the author of Breaking Calabashes comes this 4 week Advent study.Based on the Lectionary and with an Intercultural perspective, Rosemary has also included daily readings.Product code MC543

$11.75 For 10 or more copies $10.75

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Let there be LightBy Archbishop Desmond TutuThis is a truly beautiful book from a master storyteller. The story of Creation gloriously illustrated. A perfect gift for a child.Harper Collins, 32 pagesProduct code HCP258

$17.00

Children of God Storybook BibleBy Archbishop Desmond TutuA wonderful children’s Bible with superb illustrations and the unmistakable style of Desmond Tutu.Harper Collins, 128 pagesProduct code HCP984

$25.00

Embodied LightAdvent Reflections on the IncarnationBy Melissa TidwellDuring this 4 week study you will learn how to follow this fully human yet fully divine Jesus with your whole self – mind, spirit and body.The Upper Room, 112 pagesProduct CodeTUR1214

$17.45

Worship in a FlashFor Advent & ChristmasUSB DriveEverything you need to plan worship throughout Advent and Christmas on a convenient USB drive. Compatible with Windows and Macintosh formats. It includes prayers, calls to worship, litanies, benedictions, sermons, music, projection images, and more. Liturgies, prayers, sermon outlines, and other text materials are in PDF format. Images are in JPEG format.Abingdon Press, USB driveProduct code AB423

$43.75

Hope was Heard Singingby Sally Foster-FultonA rich resource from an original voice, Foster-Fulton provides an Advent collection of prayers, meditations, poems and ‘a few wee plays’.Wild Goose Publications, 144 pagesProduct code WIL278

$29.95

Dirt Mess and DangerLiturgies and worship resourcesBy Glendon MacauleyLiturgies, meditations, reflections, prayers, poems. Dirt, Mess and Danger celebrates the One who came to earth to live a fully human life. He lived his life in the midst of dirt, mess and danger, and so understands what it is to be human, and yet rose to bring healing, forgiveness, justice and peace.Wild Goose Publications, 270 pagesProduct code WIL068

$32.95

GobsmackedDaily Devotions for AdventBy Thom ShumanDaily readings for the four weeks of Advent, these are personal, universal, imaginative and biblically rooted reflections.Wild Goose Publications, 101 pagesProduct code WIL204

$19.95

Good News of Great JoyDaily Readings of Advent from Around the WorldBy Neil Paynter and Peter MillarThe writers in this book come from different parts of the world. In everyday language they reflect on the challenge and hope of Advent – a time in the Christian year both of waiting and of expectancy. Their insights enable us to walk more creatively and compassionately in our own local situations, and to discover that God’s light sometimes shines where we least expect it.Wild Goose Publications, 123 pagesProduct code WIL075

$21.95

Light of the WorldDaily readings for AdventBy Peter Millar and Neil PaynterTraditionally in the days of Advent there has been an emphasis on the coming of Light - that Light which illumines all our journeys and brings healing to the nations. May these readings enlarge your hope, and bring you to Christmas morning with Christ’s light steadily illumining your path.Wild Goose Publications, 120 pagesProduct code WIL063

$21.95

Disturbing ComplacencyPreparing for ChristmasBy Lisa BodenheimLet us ruffle our complacency and develop awareness, a courageous spirit and a security that comes from a deep-rooted faith.Wild Goose Publications, 32 pagesProduct Code WIL037

$21.95

Why Christmas Trees Aren’t PerfectBy Richard SchneiderYoung readers will want to read and reread the story of how Small Pine’s love and charity for its friends helps make it the most “perfect” Christmas Tree of all.Abingdon Press, 30 pages, hardcoverProduct code AB486

$27.75

Messy ChristmasBy Lucy Moore, Jane LeadbetterThree complete Messy Church sessions for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany, together with a wealth of creative activities and crafts to extend the range of excitingly messy activities for your Messy Church.BRF, 95 pagesProduct code BR091

$12.25

Messy NativityBy Jane LeadbetterThis book describes how Messy Nativity started in Liverpool in 2010, and gives a step-by-step guide to how other churches can embark on their own local Messy Nativity Advent project.BRF, 95 pagesProduct code BR055

$10.25

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Creative Ideas for Advent & Christmas80 seasonal activities for use with childrenBy Jane TibbsCreative Ideas for Advent & Christmas contains a wealth of inspirational easy-to-do ideas for the busy weeks in the lead-up to Christmas. All the ideas use readily available materials and have instant appeal. BRF, 126 pagesProduct Code BR856

$18.25

Family Fun for Christmas30 Advent and Christmas activities for Families to ShareBy Jane ButcherShare the meaning of Advent and Christmas with your children. The activities are structured to take the family through the season of Advent to Christmas Day and on into the New Year with lots of fun together in the process!BRF, 64 pagesProduct code BR063

$10.25

SHINE ON STAR OF BETHLEHEMA worship resource for Advent, Christmas and Epiphanycompiled by Geoffrey DuncanA collection of prayers, readings, poems, songs, and stories from around the world that will inspire and challenge during Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany.Pilgrim Press, 304 pagesProduct Code PIL513

$30.45

The First ChristmasWhat the Gospels really teach about Jesus’ birthBy Marcus Borg, John Dominic CrossanThe authors help us to see this well-known narrative afresh by answering the question, “What do these stories mean?” in the context of both the first century and the twenty-first century. They successfully show that the Christmas story, read in its original context, is far richer and more challenging than people imagine.Harper Collins, 259 pagesProduct code HCP071

$24.00

Advent A to ZPrayerful and Playful Preparations for FamiliesBy John Indermark and Sharon HardingBeginning December 1 and running through December 26, each day will explore an Advent-related word that begins with a successive letter in the alphabet. This is followed by suggestions for simple, easy-to-prepare, and complete activities (discussion starters, games, crafts, meditations, journaling, outreach project, devotions). The activities are based on that day’s word and are ideal for parents teaching their children about Advent.Abingdon Press, 128 pagesProduct code AB6027

$17.45

Bethlehem Carols UnpackedCreative ideas for Christmas Carol ServicesBy Lucy Moore and Martyn PayneBased on eleven popular carols this resource offers all those planning a Christmas carol service the opportunity to create a vibrant act of worship through a wealth of pick-and-mix ideas including creative storytelling, poetry, prayer, drama and worship. BRF, 223 pages Product code BR181

$18.25

SILENCE AND OTHER SURPRISING INVITATIONS OF ADVENTBy Enuma OkoroOkoro looks closely at the doubts and longings of Zechariah and Elizabeth. As you explore their story, Okoro guides you to reflect on your own experiences of waiting and longing, of grief and the need for community, and of hungering for God. These poetic and poignant meditations will linger with you long after Christmas. Reflection questions and a prayer challenge accompany each week’s meditations. A perfect book for individual or group study.The Upper Room, 128 pagesProduct Code TUR1112

$20.45

SINGING MARYS SONGAn Advent Message of Hope and DeliveranceBy John A StromanThis Advent study will give you new insight into the life of Mary. Listen closely to Mary’s song and discover its message for you today. Each week’s readings focus on various lines of Mary’s song. Reflection questions are included each week.A great study for individuals or groups!The Upper Room, 112 pagesProduct Code TUR1118

$20.45

Encircling the Christian YearLiturgies and reflections for the seasons of the ChurchBy Barbara MosseBeginning with Advent Sunday, a series of short liturgies for each week, including a Bible reading, reflection, and prayers. Suitable for both individual and small group use. As well as engaging with the liturgical seasons, the book invites us to deeper prayer; to grow in our relationship with the God who loves us and accompanies us through all the seasons of our lives.BRF, 336 pagesProduct Code BR045

$20.25

Let’s Make A Jesse Tree26 full-size patternsBy Jesse JamesLet’s Make a Jesse Tree contains easy step-by-step instructions for making a Jesse Tree Advent calendar, plus 25 Bible readings for family use. Children learn the Christmas story from the Bible as they add each new symbol to their Jesse Tree Advent calendar.Abingdon Press, 32 pagesProduct Code AB439

$14.75

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Christmas Letter (Dove)Inside text: Wishing you Joy and Peace at ChristmasProduct code XCL1

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Christmas Letter (Angel)Inside text: Wishing you Joy and Peace at ChristmasProduct code XCL3

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Christmas Letter (Shepherds)Inside text: May the joy and peace of Christmas be with you today and always.Product code XCL4

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Prepare your Christmas Newsletter:In many households each member of the family becomes involved in contributing to the newsletter. You will want to include what has happened in your families or your life this past year. Remember to share your sorrows as well as your joys.

An A4 sheet will contain approximately 450-500 words of text. Once you have prepared the content of your newsletter print on the blank side of the paper, then fold as above, insert into the supplied envelope and let your family and friends enjoy your news.

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