{"id":15158,"date":"2020-07-17T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-17T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/new.brethren.org\/news\/?p=15158"},"modified":"2020-08-25T03:13:11","modified_gmt":"2020-08-25T03:13:11","slug":"new-brethren-press-resources-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/2020\/new-brethren-press-resources-2\/","title":{"rendered":"New Brethren Press resources include a Bible study on the Psalms and a new book for children\u2019s worship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\u201cPeople of faith across the centuries have used the Psalms, laden with powerful images and emotions, in their devotional life,\u201d said an announcement from Brethren Press about its\u00a0newest Covenant Bible Study. \u201cGod\u2019s Steadfast Love in the Psalms\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0is written by Christina Bucher, a professor of religion at Elizabethtown (Pa.) College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also new from Brethren Press is a book for ministry with children titled \u201cSmall Wonders: Stories for Worship with Kids\u201d<\/strong> by Kate Finney.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional special resources currently available from the Church of the Brethren denominational publishing house include a set of recommended books on racial justice<\/strong>, currently offered at a discount with free shipping; a set of face masks<\/strong> featuring Brethren messaging; and new digital resources from Shine<\/strong>, the Sunday school curriculum jointly produced by Brethren Press and MennoMedia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These and more resources are available at www.brethrenpress.com<\/a> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGod\u2019s Steadfast Love in the Psalms\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe see God portrayed as a good shepherd, a generous host, a strong deliverer,\u201d said the announcement of this new Covenant Bible Study. \u201cGod is our rock and refuge. Water is a metaphor for the spiritual life–it nourishes and quenches our thirst, but it can also destroy like a flood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Psalms plumb the depths of human emotion, from despair to joy and from anger to gratitude, and encourage us to express ourselves authentically before God. In these gifts, we will know God\u2019s steadfast love.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Bible study resource suitable for both small groups and individual use sells for $10.99 per copy. Purchase one copy for the leader and each member of a study group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cSmall Wonders: Stories for Worship with Kids\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cChildren\u2019s worship time is much more than telling children a story,\u201d said the Brethren Press announcement of this new book. \u201cIt\u2019s about showing them how to connect with God and the world around them.\u201d During children\u2019s worship, the church creates spiritually enriching experiences that shape children\u2019s understanding of God\u2019s family and build healthy relationships that last a lifetime. The worship stories in this book \u201cwill spark the wonder of a child and foster Spirit-led discovery for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author Kate Finney writes from her home in Plymouth, Ind. The book is available from Brethren Press for $15.99.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital products for Sunday school this fall<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shine curriculum has two new digital resources: \u201cShine at Home\u201d and \u201cShine Connect.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShine at Home\u201d<\/strong> is a simple option for families to do at home if congregations are not resuming regular Sunday school. \u201cShine at Home\u201d includes weekly mini-sessions, complete with a prayer practice, ideas for sharing the Bible story, questions and conversation prompts, media suggestions, and activities that help children and families explore the Bible story. Use with Shine\u2019s storytelling, music, and student resources. \u201cShine at Home\u201d is available for preorder and will be released Aug. 1 as a downloadable PDF to email to all the families in the purchasing congregation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShine Connect\u201d<\/strong> is a free resource for teachers leading children through online Sunday school sessions. \u201cShine Connect\u201d materials are free with the purchase of any Shine teacher\u2019s guide starting with Fall 2020 materials. The early childhood resource includes a two-page outline and tips for creating fun, online sessions for preschoolers using the activities in the teacher\u2019s guide and storytelling pictures in the resource pack. A more robust guide with weekly online session plans for elementary children accompanies the primary, older elementary, and multi-age teacher\u2019s guides. \u201cShine Connect\u201d for junior youth provides a simple framework and tips for facilitating discussion around the Bible story and connecting via the at-home devotional, \u201cQuest.\u201d The \u201cShine Connect\u201d free resources are available with the fall curriculum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more about the Shine curriculum and its new digital products at https:\/\/shinecurriculum.com\/product-category\/product-type\/digital-products<\/a> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Books to further racial justice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTo grow in understanding about the deep roots of racism and the need for transformation, reading is essential,\u201d said a Brethren Press announcement of a set of books that the Church of the Brethren publishing house is recommending for those interested in furthering racial justice. \u201cThrough the books recommended here, find challenge, learning, and inspiration to build a world of equality and justice for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brethren Press is currently offering the following titles at special discounts with free shipping:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMe and White Supremacy\u201d<\/em> by Layla F. Saad<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Color of Compromise\u201d<\/em> by Jemar Tisby<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTrouble I\u2019ve Seen: Changing the Way the Church Views Racism\u201d<\/em> by Drew G. I. Hart<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe New Jim Crow\u201d<\/em> by Michelle Alexander<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness\u201d<\/em> by Austin Channing Brown<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey Can\u2019t Kill Us All: The Story of the Struggle for Black Lives\u201d<\/em> by Wesley Lowry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the above titles, Brethren Press\u2019s website offers an extensive selection of books on race and racial justice. Click on the \u201cBooks on Race\u201d banner at www.brethrenpress.com<\/a> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Brethren face masks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Face masks in three patterns make for a unique Church of the Brethren witness. They display three Brethren messages of caring in the name of Christ: \u201cSpeak Peace,\u201d \u201cFor the Glory of God and My Neighbor\u2019s Good,\u201d and \u201cPeacefully, Simply, Not So Close Together.\u201d Order at www.brethrenpress.com\/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=FACEMASK<\/a> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more information about these resources and order online at www.brethrenpress.com<\/a> or call Brethren Press customer service at 800-441-3712.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go to www.brethren.org\/Newsline<\/a> to subscribe to the Church of the Brethren Newsline free e-mail news service and receive church news every week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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