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The New Living Translation Bible, highlighting Jesus Christ in relation to the Old and New Testament.

Jesus Centered Bible-NLT

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During Session 4, women make a delicious and hearty bean and barley soup mix to give to someone in need. Each package contains 20 bags, perfect size and they make the mix look like a personal gift.

Cozy Mountain Lodge - Bean Soup Mix Bags

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Friend Me! 2 helps women move from new friendships to developing a deeper sense of belonging and lifelong friendships with women at churchand with Jesus. Its the perfect follow-up to Friend Me!, or for groups that already know each other and are looking to grow deeper in their relationships with God and each other. Research shows that those who have friends at church are more likely to be involved, to grow in their faith, and to stay connected. Friend Me! and Friend Me! 2 will help women get acquainted, develop lifelong friendships, and grow in their faith. Each get-together is designed to help women make connections in a fun, friendly, non-threatening way, and all sessions include time in the Bible, the opportunity for sharing stories from their own lives, discussion, prayer, and food.

6 Get-Togethers to Deepen Faith and Friendship

Friend Me! 2

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Make your Christmas program easy with this flexible, fully prepared pageant that lets kids of any size cast simply pantomime parts. A CD provides all voices, music, sound effects, and publicity helps! Patterns for simple costuming are also included. Scripts may be reproduced for the ease of student use. Follow three young shepherds who joyfully shout God's praises after visiting the baby Jesus. How were they to know they were "disturbing the peace"? You'll join them in a Bethlehem courtroom for a hilarious trial and a surprising verdict!

An Instant Christmas Pageant

The Not-so-silent-night

4 compelling true stories that will help your group find a deeper purpose--and draw closer to God. Every title in the Lifetree Small Group Series provides your small group with four powerful video-based sessions, each focusing on a compelling, relevant topic. Each session features a real-life story related to the topic, a deep Bible connection, and on-screen questions designed to draw group members into thoughtful discussion and bring them closer to each other--and to God! No leader guide or participant guide required. In this title you get four compelling true stories that will help you group find a deeper purpose--and draw closer to God. Engage your small group with these edge-of-your-seat stories... Make the Most of Your Life--Slip backstage with an armless man who found purpose--and a career--as a professional guitarist. Friends for Life--Ride along with 10 men as they celebrate a decades-old friendship with a guys-only weekend. A Reason to Live--Travel to Rwanda with a former refugee who's determined to make a difference. Making Work Matter--Go to work with a man who lost a six-figure salary only to discover meaning in a job he would once have never considered. With every title in the Lifetree Small Group Series, leaders get all this: -Biblical depth--There's no hopscotching from one verse to another. Instead, each session zeroes in on one relevant passage and invites honest, authentic conversation. -No-prep plug-and-play--Compelling questions and video segments for all four sessions are on one ready-to-use DVD. -Flexibility--Every session reinforces the theme but stands alone. Perfect for busy people who can't make every small group meeting. -Relevant topics--These are the topics small groups want to explore--topics that build faith...grow hope...and draw them closer to God. Includes an easy-to-follow user's guide and onscreen questions designed to take your conversations to a whole new level. Each one-hour session in the Lifetree Small Group Series features the filmed story of real person--sure to draw small groups into deep, life-changing conversations. DVD run time: 44:47

Small Group Study

Experiencing Purpose and Meaning in Life

Mike Nappa

Michael Warden

365 creative teaching ideas to make the New Testament come to life! Find new ways to liven up your group and draw kids into your lessons! These active studies fit any group or setting: large and small groups, Sunday and midweek meetings, Bible study, Sunday school class, or retreat. All packed in one easy-to-use book! You get: Creative prayers to help kids listen and talk to God Devotions to draw your teenagers closer to God Group projects to build teamwork in your group Learning games to add fun to your lessons Skits to make Old Testament truths come alive Affirmations Creative readings Group adventures Object lessons Parties Music ideas Retreats Overnighters Indexed by Scripture, Theme and Teaching Style. - Find your theme or Scripture in the index. Then choose your teaching style, and watch your kids get the message!

New Testament

The Youth Worker's Encyclopedia of Bible-Teaching Ideas

Encounter Jesus in a Fresh Way Throughout the Entire Bible Blue lettering highlights more than 600 passages in the Old Testament pointing to Jesus-references and promises that show Gods love story for your life. Youll see where Jesus appears, cover-to-cover, in every book of the Bible. Distinctive blue lettering helps you quickly and easily discover whats most important in the Bible: Jesus. Build your understanding- and your faith in Jesus-with these unique features: Jesus Answers Lifes Biggest Questions segments focus on Jesus answers to our most common uncertainties and concerns. Jesus in Every Book introductions to Old and New Testament books, written by prominent Christian leaders, show how each book in the Bible points straight to Jesus.Get to Know Jesus one-chapter-a-day Bible-reading plan helps you spend time with Jesus every day. Reframing Jesus Break-Outs place blue-letter references in a larger cultural context, giving you aha insights into the people, places, and social forces that framed Jesus ministry. Jesus Questions draw you closer to Jesus as you ponder the purpose of his words and actions. And these provocative questions are great discussion starters for small groups, family devotions, outreach-anywhere you want to launch a compelling conversation about Jesus. Jesus spoken words and references to Jesus are highlighted with red letters in the New Testament.Names of Jesus are highlighted throughout the New Testament, giving insights into Jesus by examining how writersof the Bible referred to Jesus.Additional features include: Easy-to-read New Living Translation Leatherette covers available in cranberry, charcoal, saddle or turquoise Lay-flat binding for easy use Ribbon Marker 9-point text size Dictionary/concordance See Jesus powerful story unfold t

Jesus-Centered Bible NLT, Saddle

Bigger is better with Bible Big Books! An impressive 16X20 inches, these are storybooks everyone can see even from the back row! Each book is beautifully illustrated, a memorable, kid-friendly telling of a Bible story you want your children to know and remember. And Bible Big Books are easy to read aloud because text is reproduced on the back cover

David and Goliath

Kids have big questions about heaven. Now you can give them real answers with these hands-on lessons based on the best-selling book Heaven is for Real for Kids. For 13 celestial weeks, kids will have fun digging into scripture as they explore 13 lessons with activities, games, and interactive prayers, your children will have an unforgettable time exploring the wonders of eternity with God. Best of all, they'll grow closer to Jesus along the way. Perfect for younger Sunday school kids ages 4-8

13 Sunday School Lessonsages 4-8

Heaven Is for Real for Kids

Discovering Who Jesus Says I Am Every Day Pay ridiculous attention to Jesus throughout the entire year as you invite him to shape, guide, and inspire your plans. You'll live each day more powerfully as your routines, goals, and tasks become living prayers drawing you closer to Jesus and to others. Includes: * Weekly ideas that invite Jesus and others into your daily routine * Devotional goal-setting worksheets that invite Jesus to shape your monthly and quarterly goals with Jesus' input * Guided monthly reflections that help you incorporate spiritual growth steps into your week * Daily Bible reading plan to help you focus on Jesus and his word each day Plus enjoy all the monthly calendar pages, weekly calendar pages that start on Sunday, note sections, and blank creative spaces you need to stay organized and inspired all year long. Makes a perfect companion to the best-selling Jesus-Centered Bible! NEW THIS YEAR! If you've used the Jesus-Centered Planner before, you'll enjoy this all-new content to inspire you in 2022... * All-new daily Bible reading plan * Powerful updated devotions/prompts written from Jesus' perspective to you! Each week, you'll find a new perspective on your identity in Jesus

Discovering Who Jesus Says I Am Every Day

Jesus-Centered Planner 2022

The Café Chocolat Director Guide includes all the planning details you need to get ready for your chocolate-themed retreat--it's virtually foolproof! You'll find a detailed countdown and planning guide that tells you what to do and when, a master supply list, training session scripts, and more! (You'll find one copy of this guide in the all-inclusive Café Chocolat Retreat Kit)

Café Chocolat Women's Retreat Director Guide

Bible heroes Daniel, David, Elijah, Esther, Noah, Moses, and Jesus help you share God's love! Your next fall festival can be much more than games, costumes, and candy. With Heroes Unmasked, you can help kids have tons of fun AND learn all about some of the Bible's mightiest champions. At your Heroes Unmasked fall fest, kids will: Collect Bible Hero Cards at carnival-style game booths Have their photos taken behind fun hero posters Decorate a superhero mask Decorate cookies Receive an interactive comic book that shares Jesus' love in a compelling way and Interact in the "Secrets of the Empty Cave" drama and hear the gospel message Plus, there's a puppet show just for preschoolers! This kit gives you everything you need to plan, promote, and pull off your thrilling event: 5 Leader Guides: Director Guide, Outreach Guide, Games Guide, Setup Guide, and Preschool Guide 1 Resource CD: chock-full of resources and decorations to make your event a success 1 Recruiting DVD: with commercials to get kids and volunteers pumped up for Heroes Unmasked 1 Sample Set of Bible Hero Cards 1 Sample comic book (Jesus: The Greatest Superhero) 1 Goody Bag filled with a sample of each of these gizmos used at different booths: o Rubber Chicken o Create-a-Mask o Twisty Launcher o Silly Spheres o Bongo Stick o Glow Cross Take your outreach to a whole new level! It's easy to recruit and set up. You'll reach your community and grow your ministry like never before--and you'll do it all while sharing the message every family needs to hear. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD--Not for children under 3 years of age without adult supervision. Adult assembly required. This contains a small part, small ball or marble

Heroes Unmasked Fall Fest Kit

Go from rehearsal to cast party - in ONE night! Get your holiday back with this amazing and easy event. In one night, families create props, rehearse, and present a full Christmas production. It doesn't get any easier than this! With just one hour of rehearsal, four scenes that involve everyone, and a captivating and original script, you'll have a Christmas hit on your hands! Join Marty and Ramona, a Bible-times couple, as they lead the way on this journey to Bethlehem on the night of Jesus' birth. They'll cross paths with Mary and Joseph, a musical caravan, Wise Ones going to meet the baby king, harmonic angels, and shepherds with a flock of inspiring sheep--all played by families decked out with amazing props they've created! Bethlehem Bound is full of entertaining drama and humor, original music, and a poignant message. Your families and community will thank you for making their annual Christmas production fit into their busy lives and--most importantly--for making Jesus the real star of Christmas this year! Plus your CD-ROM includes resources for inviting families from your community to attend and for getting them back to your church after the event. Each kit includes: ] 1 DIRECTOR GUIDE with everything you need to know for planning, inviting, recruiting, and follow-up, plus the entire script ] 4 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR GUIDES with family devotions, scene script, and music and motions ] 4 MUSIC CDS (one for each Scene Cast) containing a lyrical and an instrumental version of the captivating, original song for that scene ] 1 DIRECTOR MEDIA PACK with one master CD containing all the songs for the performance and one CD-ROM with downloads for publicity, decorating, registration, and follow-up ] 1 SAMPLE PACK INCLUDING: -1 Sample Comic Book -Details on scene props and publicity items -Sample Wise-Ones Half-Mask -Sample Shepherds' Sheep Puppet -Information about Showstopper Guitars and Heavenly Harps WARNING: Not for children under 3 years of age without adult supervision. Adult assembly required. This contains a small part, small ball or marble.

The Fun, Instant Christmas Play Starring Families!

Bethlehem Bound

Polar Expedition Polar Bear Cub Club: Preschool Director Manual

Tyndale

Jennifer Hooks

Devotional time is usually “quiet time”—a moment to sit and reflect on Scripture and connect with God. Hands-On Bible: 365 Devotions for Kids will reignite and energize your family devotions. Your kids will be giggling, singing, dancing, creating, and getting excited about the Bible all while praising God and growing closer to Him. Each of the 365 action-filled devotions comes to life with fun activities and games using regular household items. No need to run out and buy extra supplies! With Hands-On Bible: 365 Devotions for Kids, your children will get into the Bible, and the Bible will get into their hearts, giving them a priceless foundation of faith in God.

Faith-Filled Activities for Families

Hands-On Bible 365 Devotions for Kids

Group's Volunteer Leadership Series is here to help you find proven ideas to turn your church into a place volunteers want to plug in. Go the Distance helps your volunteer ministry take it to the next level. Move beyond the basics and better understand how to equip and sustain your volunteers for service. Get proven ideas for: Encouraging and energizing your volunteers Tools for evaluating your volunteers Ways for keeping everyone accountable to continue Turn your volunteer ministry into a lasting, fulfilling endeavor with Go the Distance!

Go the Distance

This guide has been created to be used with the Café Chocolat retreat program. The Session 2 guide of the Café Chocolat retreat program provides the session leader with a complete step-by-step guide for leading the session including the script; supply list; tips; and more. (You'll find one copy of this guide in the all-inclusive Café Chocolat Retreat Director's Kit.) In Session 2; women will focus on God's grace amidst mistakes and blunders. Women will laugh as they remember their own blunders; and then visit the story of Jesus' first miracle--turning water into wine at a wedding--to reflect on his mercy when we mess up.

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