Church of the Brethren Newsline
\nMay\u00a04,\u00a02018<\/b><\/p>\n
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Brethren Press has published a book of poetry by Ken Gibble, titled \u201cA Poetry of the Soul,\u201d among new resources from the Church of the Brethren denominational publishing house. The summer quarter of the Shine curriculum, jointly produced by Brethren Press and MennoMedia, is now available to order on the theme \u201cGod\u2019s Creation.\u201d A new children\u2019s Advent devotional by Christy Waltersdorff and Mitch Miller is anticipated in June.<\/p>\n
A Poetry of the Soul<\/strong><\/p>\n In this collection of poems from Ken Gibble, readers will encounter the worries, hopes, sorrows, and joys that pour forth from the mouths and hearts of those around us. \u201cA Poetry of the Soul\u201d rises from the tension between heartache and happiness, doubt and faith, lament and praise.<\/p>\n \u201cKen Gibble writes out of an artful understanding of God and humanity in this soulful collection of story-shaped poems,\u201d says Scott Holland, Slabaugh Professor of Theology and Culture who teaches theopoetics at Bethany Theological Seminary. \u201cThis pastor knows how to lean in and listen to life. His poems, like all good writing, show rather than tell…. Most striking is the poet-pastor\u2019s conclusions about what we will remember and what others will remember about us when our lives finally reach the epilogue.\u201d<\/p>\n Gibble has pastored Church of the Brethren congregations in Virginia and Pennsylvania. He is an essayist and poet whose writings have appeared in numerous periodicals and several books.<\/p>\n Price: $17.95. Order online at\u00a0www.brethrenpress.com\/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=9028<\/a>\u00a0or call Brethren Press at 800-441-3712.<\/p>\n \u201c25 Days to Jesus\u201d is a new children\u2019s Advent devotional that reflects upon God\u2019s greatest gift to us–Jesus. The devotional is authored by Christy Waltersdorff. Her nephew, Mitch Miller, provides the illustrations. Miller is an up-and-coming talent, and Brethren Press is publishing his very first book. Look for the devotional to arrive in June, in time to introduce your family to a new Christmas tradition. Order \u201c25 Days to Jesus\u201d online at\u00a0www.brethrenpress.com\/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=9033<\/a>. Summer Shine curriculum<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cGod\u2019s Creation\u201d is the Shine theme for the summer. Shine has engaging stories and activities that will teach children the Bible, help them understand that they are known and loved by God, and aid them in learning what it means to follow Jesus.<\/p>\n Celebrating God\u2019s world: Summer 2018 begins with stories of God making the world and filling it with all kinds of creatures. Stories of God\u2019s creative work do not end with Genesis. The psalmist, Isaiah, and Matthew also tell of God\u2019s care for all creation. Stories about a new heaven and a new earth, light, shepherd\u2019s care, birds and lilies, thirsty deer, strong trees, growing seeds and bearing good fruit, and wings of protection provide images that inspire children and youth to learn about God\u2019s love and desire for a peaceful world.<\/p>\n Sharing God\u2019s world: The quarter concludes with stories from the Old Testament in which God\u2019s people share the goodness of creation with one another. In the stories of Ruth, the harvest-time Festival of Booths, and the 50-year celebration of Jubilee, children and youth see God\u2019s provision for fairness and equality.<\/p>\n New for this summer, teachers of preschoolers will be telling the Bible story using cutout felt shapes, along with story props from the resource pack. Specific instructions for preparing the felt cutouts are in the back of the teacher\u2019s guide and full-color photos of the layouts and additional templates, a video showing how to prepare the felt cutouts, as well as demonstration videos for how to tell every story will be found at\u00a0www.ShineCurriculum.com\/Extras<\/a>. The items will be used in all 13 sessions, with the repetition of props and layouts helping children see the many connections between the Bible stories.<\/p>\n For churches that do not purchase products for the summer, the Multiage leaflets make great children\u2019s bulletins.<\/p>\n Order Shine curriculum from Brethren Press by calling 800-441-3712.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/09\/25-days-to-jesus-by-christy-1.png\")
Children\u2019s Advent devotional<\/strong><\/p>\n
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