Christmas is coming—break out the eggnog and candy canes! But for church communicators, this isn’t always a season of peace on earth and goodwill toward men. Christmas often means pulling out all the stops—adorable pageants, packed pews, beloved music. Not to mention planning it all on a very limited budget.For many communicators, planning your Christmas services often starts too late and never seems to end. Just when you think you’ve unraveled that last knot of Christmas lights, s...

This compilation includes the following Christmas tales for children: I - Christmas At Fezziwig's Warehouse II - The Fir-Tree III - The Christmas Masquerade IV - The Shepherds And The Angels V - The Telltale Tile VI - Little Girl's Christmas VII - "A Christmas Matinee" VIII - Toinette And The Elves IX - The Voyage Of The Wee Red Cap X - A Story Of The Christ-Child XI - Jimmy Scarecrow's Christmas XII - Why The Chimes Rang XIII - The Birds' Christmas XIV - The Little Sister's Vacation XV - ...

'An unputdownable book which deals with life in the Church and politics in a more than readable way.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'a really worthwhile read.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'a liberating story for all Christian women.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐First published in 2014 and set in an imagined future - Archbishop is a fascinating novel for our times today.The Church of England is on its knees. Yet one woman is mak...

Walking into a church for the first time can be scary. Are you making your first-time guests feel welcome? Or are you driving them away—unintentionally—with bad signage, reserved seating, clunky communication and more?In this practical book, Jonathan Malm examines 50 ways churches make first-time visitors feel unwelcome. The transgressions range from insider lingo to awkward transitions, a cold congregation to the over-eager greeter.With all 50 church faux pas, Jonathan sug...

Add a dash of passion to the holiday season -- or any time of the year -- with this stirring romance novel from Florence Barclay, author of The Rosary. With a dastardly villain, an intriguing plot, and a swoon-worthy love affair, The Upas Tree is well worth your time.

Pray the Pre Vatican II, Traditional Roman Catholic Breviary to sanctify the New Year and lead into Lent, in English totally in order! No back and forth flipping, no excessive clicking, no complex calculating what Day it is or which propers, or antiphons - just click the Date and pray the Liturgy of the Hours. Super easy.*Optimized Table of Contents - click the Hour you need!NEW!+ Sunday Mass Readings+ Sermon sketch for Sundays+ Extra Novenas & devot...

It took only a week to make Pastor Jeff dangerous. A team of church communication pros descended on his church to share their knowledge, a venture known as Creative Missions. The status quo is now endangered.Is your church ready to be dangerous?This booklet is written by the reinforcements, men and women in the trenches of church communication. They’re Creative Missions alumni and now offer that same insight, wisdom and help to you. This booklet includes 19 essays on church...

"Yule-Tide in Many Lands" by Mary Poague Pringle and Clara A. Urann is a delightful exploration of Christmas traditions from various cultures around the world. The authors take readers on a journey through the festive customs, foods, and celebrations that characterize the holiday season in different countries. Each chapter presents a unique perspective on how Christmas is celebrated, highlighting the diversity and richness of global traditions. This book serves as a wonderful resource for ...

Church communicators need heroes. Someone to look up to. Someone to give a jolt of inspiration, a shot of encouragement, a challenge that we can do more than this.While mulling over mobile, sizing up strategy and battling bulletins, church communicators need to know we’re not alone. The tools of the 21st century may be new, but the struggles are familiar. There are heroes who have walked this path before. They were revolutionaries, rebels and reformers. They were also artists, writ...

In this brief work, The Speciality, Generality, and Practicality of the Church Life, Witness Lee sets forth three vital items for the maintenance and growth of the church: the speciality—the faith held in common by all believers; the generality—the general attitude practiced by the apostle Paul in Romans 14 regarding practices not common to our experience; and the practicality—the practical way for the church to grow.

Introduction to the Role and Tasks of Servers in the service of God and in practical terms to support the duty Clergy Celebrating and Preaching.

This original classic edition is tells the tale of the Donaldson family and their Christmas holidays. Maria J McIntosh, the author has written this story for all ages to enjoy. The story line in the book has been written as if you are there sharing the festive season with the Donaldson's, sharing all the fun and joyful times with the family!"Around the table, on which the brightest lights were placed for the convenience of those who would read or sew, clustered the two married daug...