The author of this year’s Advent devotional from Brethren Press, Angela Finet, has prepared a free, downloadable prayer and Bible study guide for use by small groups. It is a companion piece to the devotional booklet titled Do Not Be Afraid.
Permission is granted for churches to make photocopies of the downloadable study guide and distribute it to group members.
To order a copy of the Advent devotional, and to download the study guide, go to www.brethrenpress.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=8488.
In another special offer from Brethren Press, there is a discounted price for those who pre-order the new children’s book about Children’s Disaster Services. Titled Maria’s Kit of Comfort, the book is a hopeful illustrated children’s story by Kathy Fry-Miller and David Doudt, with illustrations by Kate Cosgrove.
Order Maria’s Kit of Comfort by Nov. 1 and get the book for $15. Go to www.brethrenpress.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=9780871783073.
Find a short video about the book at www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdTb1ClKmaY.
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