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February 2012
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February Highlights:
· Book
of the Month:
· Lent/Easter resources. Click these links for:
· Join our Book of the Month club. · Other Featured & Recent Titles. · Candles for Special Occasions · Best Sellers from December · Textbooks for 2012 – Anniversaries, Weddings, Christenings. · CRE - Christian Religious Education 2012
· 2012
Year B: Preaching, Worship & Devotional resources.
Still
available.
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· Summer
Specials.
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more titles specialled this month.
All 50% to 70% off,
mostly $20.00 or less. Click here:
To order please email sales@epworthbooks.org.nz or phone free 0800 755 355. |
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The Reflective Leader: Standing Still to Move Forward. Alan Smith, Peter Shaw. 132pp Canterbury. $35.00. Reflection is essential for effective leadership. To be reflective is to see the bigger picture, the longer term and the wider issues that other viewpoints can bring. Leaders in today’s complex and fast changing world need more time to reflect, not less. This book looks at how leaders, in the midst of their busy working lives, can develop the habit of reflection and how that capacity can make a tangible difference to the flourishing of an organisation. It explores the art of reflection, the ability to identify key facts, how to weigh up risks, how to nurture self-knowledge and understanding of others, how to differentiate between knowledge and wisdom, the art of listening, building a common vision and more. The authors draw on their experience training leaders in business, ministry and public service to provide a wise and reliable guide. |
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Lent-Easter 2012 We have an extensive list of Lent and Easter resources for those of you who: · Are planning Lent and Easter services · Wonder what’s new for group study, personal reading and reflection · Want some fresh ideas for children’s ministry, including crafts and activities · Are looking for Easter children’s story books. Click these links for: · Worship Resources & Commentaries · Group study, personal reading and reflection books · Children’s ministry, including crafts and activities, and Easter children’s story books
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Join our Book of the Month Club Sit back and let us take the hard work out of book selection. A year of stimulating reading is guaranteed.
We will send you our Book of the Month from February to November 2012. Purchase these 10 books from us during the year and we will send you the December book of the month free.
Email sales@epworthbooks.org.nz to join the Club.
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Finding A Voice: A Lent Course on the Film “The King’s Speech.” Hilary Brand. Darton Longman Todd. $19.99. [49 arriving 2nd week of February] The purpose of this course can be summed up in the words of the King’s Speech therapist, “To give them faith in their voice and let them know a friend is listening.” This course provides five group sessions using the film as a starting point along with personal weekly reading exploring more fully the issues raised and Bible readings to root it in Christian values.
With his country on the brink of war and in desperate need of a leader, George VI’s wife, Elizabeth the future Queen Mother, arranges for her husband to see an eccentric speech therapist, Lionel Logue. With the support of Logue, his family, his government and Winston Churchill, the King overcomes his stammer and delivers a radio-address that inspires his people and unites them in battle.
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Way Words: A Daily Itinerary for Lent. John Indermark. Abingdon. $21.00. Way Words provides an itinerary of daily readings based on scripture for the journey we make during the season of Lent. Each reading explores one concise phrase or verse from the Old or New Testament that offers a spiritual guidepost for us. Themes include: Holy Foundations, Godward Callings, Crucial Decisions, Community Fashionings, Faithful Practices, Enlarging Vistas & Saving Mysteries.
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The Brick Bible: A New Spin on the Old Testament. Brendan Powell Smith. 271pp Colour large format. Skyhorse. $29.95. (Adult humour/content) Bible stories told with LEGO blocks! Here are 1,500 photographs of Smith’s creative designs, depicting the Old Testament from Earth’s creation to the Books of Kings. A breathtaking, fascinating and entertaining collection. “A form of obsessive brilliance.” San Francisco Bay Guardian
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Being Gay, Being Christian: You Can Be Both. Stuart Edser. 248pp. Exisle. $39.99. Newcastle psychologist, gay man and Christian, Edser offers a call for reformation within the church, an appeal to modernity in our approach to knowledge and a practical self-help book for people who are struggling with their sexuality. Of particular interest to: clergy and church workers, young gay people, gay people who go to church and their families and friends. Also on this topic:
Based on in-depth interviews, Lightfoot presents the narratives of 11 people who have come out in the Anglican Church in New Zealand.
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Simply Jesus: Who He Was, What He Did, Why it Matters. Tom Wright. 240pp. SPCK. $29.99. A multitude of different voices and centuries of church tradition have made it difficult for us to see Jesus the way his contemporaries saw him, and to understand him in the way he wanted to be understood. Wright places Jesus firmly within his own context and shows how startlingly relevant he is to our day as well. Also recently by Wright:
A Lent lectionary resource using Tom Wright's For Everyone Bible translation, this is the third in a three-volume series to cover the three years of the Revised Common Lectionary. For each day of Lent, there is a reading chosen from the Gospel designated for the year, plus a reflection by Tom Wright. The book has grown out of a project to encourage Lent reading in the diocese of Durham.
In this final instalment of the New Testament for Everyone series, Wright explores the book of Revelation. In clear, accessible language Wright combines eye-opening comments with his own fresh translation of the Bible text. With a scholar’s understanding and an approachable, anecdotal style Wright shows how this deeply intriguing and sometimes mystifying book offers a powerful and compelling message of Christian hope that rings true today.
“With characteristic verve and luminous clarity, Tom Wright now brings his learning and insight to bear on the complex field of ethics. He slices through both old and new conundrums by using – and renewing – the ancient key of virtue and the transformed character. Here is deep Christian wisdom for a bewildered age.” John Pritchard, Bishop of Oxford
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Sermon Sparks: 122 Ideas to Ignite Your Preaching. Thomas Troeger. 148pp. Abingdon. $33.00. This hands-on resource covers the three-year lectionary cycle with brief reflections designed to generate fresh and timely sermon ideas. Each reflection provides an interpretation of one or more lections each month. Some focus on a single lection, others bring out a theological/pastoral theme that stretches across several lections, suggesting how to approach an entire month homiletically.
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Sanctuary of the Soul: Journey into Meditative Prayer. Richard Foster. 164pp Hbk. IVP. $28.00. Foster describes the riches of quieting your mind and heart in order to listen to and obey God more closely. As Foster shows, it’s possible, even in the midst of the noisy, often chaotic world we live in. He provides the biblical teaching and step-by-step help you need to begin this prayer practice for yourself.
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Missional Youth Ministry: Moving from Gathering Teenagers to Scattering Disciples. Brian Kirk, Jacob Thorne. 149pp. Zondervan. $29.99. Youth ministries often consist of programs and activities designed to attract young people to church and keep them occupied until they’re ready to ‘join’ the church. For all those working in youth ministry who long to offer teens a deeper, more substantial, more active role as members of the body of Christ, this book is a practical and theologically-sound guide for building a ministry grounded in prayer, worship, community, education, mission, and spirituality. Also on this topic:
“Using rich metaphors for the many different roles that youth workers play, this book distils the wisdom and experience of practitioners and offers it as a resource for the church. There’s so much here to inspire you, equip you and above all to make you think about what you do in youth work and why.” Jenny Baker, Director, Sophia Network.
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Family Fun for Easter: 30 Lent and Easter Activities for Families to Share. Jane Butcher. 61pp. Barnabas. $16.99. Word searches... Treasure hunts... Obstacle courses... Cooking... Crafts. The activities are structured to take the family through the season of Lent from Shrove Tuesday to Easter Day, including Mothering Sunday.
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The Easter Story. Joy Cowley. Pleroma. $19.99 [On sale 18 Feb 2012]
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Son of God DVD. 150 mins. Zone 4 PGR. Jeremy Bowen. BBC (2008). $29.99. [Allow 10 days] Using scientific and historical research, along with computer graphic technology, Son of God recreates the life and times of Jesus – from the games he may have played as a boy to the house he would have lived in and even what he may have looked like. It explores the mystery surrounding the life of Jesus, including the mechanics of his crucifixion and what happened after his death.
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The Lion Bible in Its Time. Lois Rock. Colour. Hbk. (7-12 years) Lion. $29.99. Come on a journey through ancient times. The Bible tells the story of a people who made their home in Canaan and built the great city of Jerusalem. This book recreates the setting of the Bible stories in stunning detail and brings the drama of the events vividly to life.
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Gathering: 2012 Lent Easter Pentecost. A4 copied sheets, 92pp. United Church of Canada. Single issue $21 + $2.00 p&p. Or Annual Subscription - 3 issues $58 including p&p. Resources for worship planners. Includes service outlines, prayers, plays, music and seasonal ideas, and section on using Visual Arts in Worship. Covers 22 February to 27 May 2012.
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Candles for Special Occasions Buy a beautiful range of gift candles from Epworth Books.
These candles are locally made and clean burning. The candles are white unless otherwise noted. Click the thumbnails to see larger photos. You can also order customised candles with:
Please talk to us about your customised requirements. Allow 7-10 days for delivery.
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Best Sellers from December Missed buying a copy before Christmas? No problem, place your order now.
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1. Celtic Pilgrimage with John O’Donohue. DVD Zone 1, 54 mins. Sounds True. $29.99. Irish poet and philosopher O’Donohue invites you to walk through the sacred landscape of western Ireland. “Visually stunning and spiritually uplifting, this beautiful film is a treat for the eye, for the heart and above all, for the soul.” The Irish Times
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2. Kitchen Theology: The Food and Faith Connection. Diana Roberts. 123pp.Methodist Publishing. $20.00. Diana reflects on hospitality, relationships, feminism, culture, food faith & many other themes. She injects each short passage with enthusiasm, wisdom and faith, and reminds us of the Biblical traditions around food and hospitality and the importance of food in our lives today.
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3. The Lion, The Unicorn and Me: The Donkey’s Christmas Story. Jeanette Winterson 45pp. Scholastic. $21.00. The humble donkey is chosen amongst all the other animals, including the kingly lion and the proud unicorn. As his journey unfolds, he is touched by the magic and mystery of the Nativity. Stunning illustrations.
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4. Wings of the Morning: Messages of hope from Aotearoa in a new millennium. David Moxon. 218pp colour photos. Green Pagoda Press. $20.00. “David has enormous ability to relate spiritual values to human experience. Love prevails in the midst of hate and prejudice... Each of these sermons is a gem... People have been influenced by them to look at their faith in a new light. My advice is for you to read each sermon, one at a time, digest each carefully and then read it again.” Bishop Sir Paul Reeves.
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5. Re-Claiming the Bible for a Non-Religious World. John Shelby Spong. 414pp Hbk. HarperOne. $54.00. (Paperback edition due early March 2012 $39.99 – order your copy now) Spong explores the origin and essential meaning of each of the individual books in the Bible, examining the background, the context, the level of authenticity and even the trustworthiness of the messages found there.
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Textbooks for 2012 Are you studying with SGM - Spiritual Growth Ministries or EIDTS - Ecumenical Institute of Distance Theological Studies, or other institutions in 2012?
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CRE - Christian Religious Education 2012 “… helping students make good life choices.” Epworth Books distributes this curriculum in New Zealand. The CRE curriculum is biblically faithful, educationally sound, student focussed, theologically clear and contextually appropriate. Created by practicing classroom teachers across Australia and New Zealand, CRE materials are designed for use with both single and multi-aged classes. Would you like to know more about this programme? Click here: http://www.epworthbooks.org.nz/CRE/CRE_Intro.htm
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Words for
Today 2012.
Nicola Slee ed. 384pp. International Bible Reading
Assn. $25.00.
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Preaching, Worship & Devotional resources – click here: http://www.epworthbooks.org.nz/featured_books/2012_Year_B_resources.htm
Devotional resources - click here: http://www.epworthbooks.org.nz/featured_books/2012_Year_B_devotionals.htm
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We have one copy of each of these new books in stock. Time to supply additional copies is shown below.
The first 7 books below have a
Pastoral
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Everyday Church: Mission By Being Good Neighbours. Tim Chester, Steve Timmis. 197pp. IVP. $24.99. [Allow 7 days] Most people in the West have no intention of ever attending church. While some prominent churches are growing, much of this is transfer rather than true growth. Yet many of our approaches to evangelism still assume a Christian mentality. We expect people to come to us when we put on a good church service. We need to meet the unchurched where they are, in the context of everyday life, shifting the focus from putting on attractive events to creating attractive communities.
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The Caring Congregation: How to Become One and Why it Matters. Karen Lampe. 114pp. Abingdon. $25.00. [Allow 7 days] Using this four-session study churches can form an effective caring team by addressing: · prayer ministry · support ministry · hospital visitation · grief and death ministry.
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Church’s Healing Ministry: Pastoral And Practical Reflections. David Atkinson. 99pp. Canterbury. $40.50. [Allow 7 days]
· the biblical notion of health and wholeness · healing in relation to sickness and disease · personal and environmental health · health and social justice · emotional health, pastoral care and counselling · healing and the sacraments.
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The Contented Life: Spirituality and The Gift of Years. Robert Atwell. 98pp. Canterbury. $24.99. [Allow 7 days] As a new bishop, Atwell responded to a direct challenge from older church members, who usually make up the biggest majority in any congregation. Why, they asked, was there always so much for the young; what was there for them? This book grew out of his response. A series of talks he gave on the spirituality of growing older, and the gifts that wait to be discovered, generated an unprecedented response, not only throughout the diocese, but on blogs and websites around the world.
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Transitions: Leading Churches Through Change. David Mosser ed. 248pp. Westminster John Knox. $39.99. [Allow 3 weeks] Preacher and teacher David Mosser offers practical and spiritual guidance for pastors struggling to manage and respond to changes in the economy, changes in their neighbourhoods, changes in their denominations, changes in the congregation, changes in culture and the life changes present in every parishioner's life. “This book is a treasure trove of wise, practical advice for pastor who want to be transformative leaders and for congregations who want a future.” William Willimon.
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Ministry Rediscovered: Shaping a Unique and Creative Church. Mike Starkey. 180pp. BRF. $29.99. [Allow 4-6 weeks] Starkey sets out a compelling vision for how local church ministry can involve a call to creative thinking, to stepping ‘outside the box,’ rather than labouring to work with standard assumptions about congregational growth and models of what constitutes success. Drawing on his own experiences and insights from a wide range of contexts, from inner city to rural, he offers challenge, guidance and encouragement for all those answering the demanding - and at times exhilarating - call to serve the Church.
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Word on the Wind: Renewing Confidence in the Gospel. Alison Morgan. 368pp. Monarch. $24.99. [Allow 7-10 days] Morgan identifies four clear reasons to be confident: 1. The gospel still speaks to confused teens and weary sceptics 2. The word of truth and the Spirit of power still exercise authority and compel attention. 3. Spiritual gifts, given not to excite individuals but in order to renew the church for its core task of mission, are powerfully present and widely recognised and practised. 4. In a time of rapid cultural change, new expressions of church are constantly emerging: this is necessary to guard against vital spirituality sliding into drab religion.
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The Biblical Mandate for Caring for Creation. Dick Tripp. 157pp. Avery Bartlett Books, NZ. $24.99. [Allow 7 days] “Dick Tripp, in this comprehensive expression of the biblical mandate of caring for God’s creation, has provided Christians with a detailed biblical approach to the growing crisis in our environment, its causes, the role of the Christian church and the challenge that lies before us all. Dick’s work provides the biblical and spiritual motivation we need to move forward at this critical time. Readers of this well researched and intelligently-argued resource will be given an irresistible biblical vision and mandate to redeem what is being despoiled.” From the foreword by Archbishop David Moxon, NZ
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Speaking Christian: Recovering the Lost Meaning of Christian Words. Marcus Borg. 248pp. SPCK. $29.99. [Allow 7 days] Now in paperback. Learning the basic vocabulary of Christianity is a vital first step in understanding what it means and how it works. Borg takes some of the key words in the Christian dictionary and exposes the negative and unhelpful connotations they still carry today. At the same time, he goes back to the Bible and unpacks their meaning in a way that is both more faithful to the teaching of Jesus and more relevant to his followers today.
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Controversial Churchman: Essays on George Selwyn, Bishop of New Zealand and Lichfield, and Sarah Selwyn. Allan Davidson ed. 292pp Bridget Williams Books. $49.99. [Allow 7 days] NZ’s first Anglican bishop, George Selwyn, was a towering figure in the young colony. Denounced as a ‘turbulent priest’ for speaking out against Crown practices that dispossessed Māori, he brought a vigorous approach to episcopal leadership. These essays offer new insights into Selwyn’s role in developing pan-Anglicanism, strengthening links between the Church of England and the Episcopal and Anglican Churches in North America, and his time as Bishop of Lichfield (1868–78). His place in Treaty history, as a political commentator and a valuable source of historical information, is recognised.
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