{"id":21749,"date":"2023-04-20T10:46:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-20T10:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/?p=21749"},"modified":"2023-04-21T22:56:21","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T22:56:21","slug":"brethren-press-upcoming-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/2023\/brethren-press-upcoming-books\/","title":{"rendered":"Brethren Press shares information about new and upcoming books"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Brethren Press is sharing information about three new and upcoming books: A Year of Living Differently<\/em>, which is being published to mark the 75th year of Brethren Volunteer Service; The Peace Table<\/em>, a new storybook Bible from the Shine curriculum jointly produced by Brethren Press and MennoMedia; and Luke and Acts: Turning the World Upside Down<\/em> by Church of the Brethren biblical scholars Christina Bucher and Robert W. Neff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Year of Living Differently<\/strong><\/em> by James H. Lehman \u201cis something of a photo album in words, providing snapshots of the people, places, ideas, and stories that make Brethren Volunteer Service a unique organization with an outsized impact around the world,\u201d said a description from Brethren Press. \u201cFirst-person accounts from BVSers make up a generous part of the book. And an extensive appendix lists every volunteer–more than seven thousand people. This is a book for browsing, exploring, reflecting, and being inspired by the living legacy of BVS.\u201d $19.48. Order at www.brethrenpress.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Please pray\u2026<\/strong> For all the people–adults, children, and families–who will be inspired by these new resources from Brethren Press and Shine, and will grow in faith.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Peace Table: A Storybook Bible<\/strong><\/em> by Chrissie Muecke, Jasmin Pittman Morrell, and Teresa Kim Pecinovsky is offered as part of the Shine curriculum but is suitable for families to read with their children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPull up a seat at The Peace Table, where everyone belongs!\u201d said an announcement. \u201cThis comprehensive storybook includes biblically faithful retellings of 140 Bible stories. Stunning artwork from 30 illustrators makes this a feast for the eyes. Along with each Bible story, there are prayer prompts, questions, and action ideas to guide reflection and conversation. Twelve \u2018Peace Paths\u2019 allow children to \u2018choose their own adventure\u2019 through the book, exploring how peace themes are woven throughout the Old and New Testaments. A resource section includes ideas for how to experience peace with God, self, others, and creation, as well as maps, Bible background information, interactive ways to pray, and prayers for many occasions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The Peace Table<\/em> is an excellent resource for families and faith communities who want their children to love Jesus, grow in faith, and become peacemakers who change the world!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$32.99. Hardcover, 352 pages, with full-color illustrations. Publication date: July 1. Order by June 1 and receive 25 percent off the list price. Discount applied at checkout. Available at www.brethrenpress.com<\/a> and www.shinecurriculum.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A note to congregations:<\/strong> The Peace Table<\/em> includes all the Bible stories for the Shine curriculum\u2019s elementary groups, beginning Fall 2023 and continuing for three years. Purchase at least one per elementary classroom. Also, consider buying one for each family with preschool and elementary age children as a way to connect church and home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Luke and Acts: Turning the World Upside Down<\/strong><\/em> by Christina Bucher and Robert W. Neff is a \u201creadable study\u201d in which readers and small study groups will \u201clearn how this biblical narrative portrays the Jesus movement as one that turns the world upside down in a reversal of social structures,\u201d said the description from Brethren Press. \u201cJesus\u2019 Way advocates a new way of living in communities empowered by the Holy Spirit and centered on the heart.\u201d A study guide for small groups is included. $20. Order at www.brethrenpress.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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