Childrens Church

In 1962, Don and Carol Richardson risked their lives to share the gospel with the Sawi people of New Guinea. Peace Child tells their unforgettable story of living among these headhunters and cannibals who valued treachery through fattening victims with friendship before the slaughter. God gave Don and Carol the key to the Sawi hearts via a redemptive analogy from their own mythology.

When the psalmist penned these words from King Solomon in Psalm 127:3-4 (NLT), "Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him..." the Israelites understood the essence of the meaning as a song of worship that they would sing on their pilgrimage to the Holy City. From a scholarly perspective, there is an inherent belief within this repeated refrain that there is an expectation that God's children will be treated as gifts. When this expectation is not heeded, and instead there is a breach in safeguarding our children - especially in the church - the impact and trauma are ...

"This is what I call a testimony book...this is one of the better testimony books I've read" P. Luna BlogTalkRadio David's mark - A Boy's story of Abuse in 1970's America David's mark is the novelization of the life of the author. DeWayne Watts started out his life in what appeared to be a perfect family, then at age 6 the thread in the tapestry was pulled and all quickly became dark. He does not go into graphic accounts of sexual abuse but instead leaves it up to the reader to know what happened. The book has been called a "tastefully presented account of a horrible life of a child". He ...

Introduce children to the stories and characters of the Bible with the audio version of this best-loved Bible storybook. With compelling narration, music, and sound effects, more than 90 Bible stories come to life. Kids will enjoy the adventures of Noah and the animals, Jonah praying inside the fish, and more as they discover The Beginner's Bible.

No nation, institution, empire, or dynasty has helped shape the world more than the Catholic Church. Armies have marched upon one another. Kings have risen and fallen. Ideological and political movements have taken hold of entire continents. Diseases and plagues have ravished millions. And through it all, Holy Mother Church has endured, standing as the one source of light in a world so often covered by shadows. In this thrilling narrative, Phillip Campbell takes children on a journey through Church history.

The church across North America has struggled to minister effectively with people struggling with mental health issues. One reason for the lack of ministry is the absence of a widely accepted model for mental health outreach and inclusion. In Mental Health and the Church, Dr. Stephen Grcevich presents a simple and flexible model for mental health inclusion ministry for implementation by churches of all sizes, denominations, and organizational styles.

Do you want to reignite your passion for the local church and see your congregation live out the Great Commission by growing and making disciples? If so, implementing the revolutionary Intentional Growth Planning™ operating system will benefit you, your church, and your community! Just as laptops and smart phones have an operating system, the church needs a biblically based operating system where its various programs and activities can effectively plug in to.

Your church needs orphans as much as orphans need your church. Find out why and how you can get involved in Until Every Child Is Home.

They'll risk their lives to protect a woman in danger. But given a second chance at love, will they risk their wounded hearts? Book 1: Brett, Her Bodyguard A brother missing, two children in jeopardy… Security specialist Brett Jarvis and nanny Ashley Lamott have nothing in common—apart from both loving his twin niece and nephew. When his brother disappears, the children and their nanny are threatened. He’ll do whatever it takes to protect them and find his brother. But forced on the run together, attraction flares. The bodyguard will keep those he loves safe, but how safe is his heart...

Are You Looking for Ideas to Make Your Children’s Ministry Better? Learn from Over 35 Years of Experience. Working with children is a very important and blessed part of church ministries. Relating the Bible to children can be a daunting task and can even overwhelm us because of the important nature of giving them the gospel. How can you be sure you use every moment to fill your student’s lives and hearts with the Bible? Are you letting opportunities pass that could make a difference in their lives? This book will help you think through all the aspects of children’s ministry. Create a ...

The four original stories on this highly praised recording were inspired by an October moon in New England.

Since its publication, Quidditch Through the Ages has been one of the most popular books in the Hogwarts library. Read by Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and many more, it is the essential guide to the wizarding world's favourite game.

Pennsylvania, 1870 Deborah was in love with Timothy years ago, but he married her sister Eve instead. Now Deborah is a schoolteacher and widower Timothy is back as the town’s doctor. As he helps her to study for a college entrance exam, her feelings for him are rekindled. Will Timothy return her affections?

Make gospel learning fun, meaningful, and unforgettable! Valiant Primary Children is filled with ideas for engaging games, hands-on activities, and faith-filled experiences designed to help children grow in their understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Whether you're a parent, in the LDS Primary presidency or a Primary teacher, this book will help you teach powerful gospel principles in playful and memorable ways. Every page is packed with testimony-building activities to strengthen family bonds and invite the Spirit into learning moments. Inside you'll find: Scripture-based games and ...

The playground is the last place I thought I’d see you. It was my Billy’s first day at school. It was supposed to be a happy one. But then you turned up. I remembered you instantly from the hospital wing. Our babies born on the same day. Both premature. Both needing intensive care. While Billy grew stronger day by day, your baby sadly slipped away. But now you’re back with one devastating accusation…. Billy isn’t my son at all, he’s yours. And you’ve come to take him away.

You don’t have to perform to be loved. You don’t have to hustle for healing. And God was never the one who shamed you. The God Beyond Religion is a soul-shaking memoir of liberation — from childhood trauma, addiction, religious control, and the exhausting chase to be “holy enough” for love. Monica Eddy tells the unflinching truth of what it means to be raised in dysfunction, abandoned as a child, then imprisoned by addiction and spiritual abuse — all while searching for a God who could hold her brokenness. But healing didn’t come through striving. It came through therapy. ...

The Pastor's Kids is a heart-wrenching and transformative story about faith, family, and the struggles of life after loss. When Pastor Keith Westbrook’s wife, Erica, tragically dies in a car accident, he is left to raise their two young children, Debari and Leniqua, alone. Navigating the grief of losing his partner while also trying to protect and guide his children through their own pain, Pastor Keith’s life is turned upside down. In a small town where everyone knows your name, the pressure is on. As a pastor, Keith is expected to be strong, unwavering, and a pillar of faith for his ...

Stephen Smith is the boy who did not exist. Born out of wedlock in the early 1960s, Steve's parents - both devout Catholics - had felt so 'shamed' by their son's illegitimate birth that they hid him away from the world by locking him in the cellar...for 13 years. Apart from a few admissions to hospital as a result of his 'imprisonment', Steve remained in the coal cellar of the family home where he was deprived of daylight, his childhood, school and human contact until he'd reached his teenage years.

The story of Kathleen's escape from incarceration in an institution for "fallen women." In 1974, the shadows of the Magdalene laundry still haunt Kathleen as she daringly escapes from a life of oppression. Now on the run, the priest is hot on her trail. As the priest's attention shifts to other lost souls, the consequences are nothing short of devastating. Meanwhile, a famous American actress and her wealthy husband have arrived in Ireland to adopt a baby and discover an unexpected offer they cannot refuse. Will it turn out to be a dream come true or a nightmare waiting to unfold? Enter the...

From before the creation of our world, God intended to have a people to love forever, enjoying their company as they enjoyed His. Jesus told his disciples that he would build this church, and nothing could destroy it (Matthew 16:18). God has kept his promise. For two thousand years, Christ has continued to preserve His church even when destruction looked likely. Simonetta’s book starts after the death of Jesus’s 12 apostles and continues to today: it’s a fascinating story that helps you know the God who planned it and who is keeping His church for an even more exciting future.