Book of the Month

Baby Boomers and Beyond: Tapping the Ministry Talents and Passions of Adults Over 50. Amy Hanson.  206pp hbk. Jossey-Bass. $46.00.

Baby boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964, are entering their retirement years at an unprecedented rate. With more discretionary time and increased longevity, this group is searching for a way to make a meaningful impact with their lives. Hanson explores the opportunities and challenges that the older adult population presents for the Christian community. She dares church leaders to let go of stereotypes about aging and embrace a new paradigm, that older adults are for the most part active, healthy, and capable of making significant contributions for the Kingdom of God.

Baby Boomers and Beyond contains numerous illustrative examples from churches and baby boomers across the USA and offers church leaders best practices to put in motion..

Also on missional topics:

·          Missional Map-Making: Skills for Leading in Times of Transition. Alan Roxburgh. Jossey-Bass (2010). $49.00.

·         The Externally Focused Quest: Becoming the Best Church for the Community. Eric Swanson, Rick Rusaw. Jossey-Bass (2010). $49.00.

·         Reaching People under 40 While Keeping People Over 60: Being Church for All Generations. Edward Hammett & James Pierce. Chalice Press (2007). $49.00.

Other featured titles

Hope Is Our Song - Music CD. NZ Hymnbook Trust. $31.00.

Eagerly awaited CD now released! 27 hymns and songs recorded by top NZ choir Viva Voce. CD includes words booklet.

Click here for a track list and to listen to samples in mp3 format: http://www.epworthbooks.org.nz/featured_books/NZHBT_CDs_and_books.htm

Also available: Hope is Our Song - Music book. $31.00

The Amazing John Wesley: An Unusual Look at an Uncommon Life. Newton Malony. 174pp. Biblica. $29.99.

Discover things about Wesley that you never knew! His skills in organising prayer groups, his writing of over 200 books, how he established free health clinics for the poor, supported the abolition of slavery, and even his painful failure at marriage. Today’s Christians can learn much from his life.

Also on John Wesley:

·         John Wesley: A Preaching Life. Michael Pasquarello. Abingdon (2010). $41.00

·         DVD - Wesley: A Heart Transformed Can Change The World. 1 hr 57mins. All regions. Vision Video, US (2010). $39.99. (Allow 7-10 days)
Step into 18th-century England and experience the transformation of one man whose heart-wrenching search for peace haunts him even as he pours himself into a life of service and evangelism. Wesley is well known as the spiritual father of Methodism. His heartfelt struggles, his passion for authentic faith expressing itself through meaningful kingdom work, and his message of saving grace resonate with audiences of all ages and denominations.

·         Wesley: A Guide for the Perplexed. Jason E Vickers. Continuum (2009). $54.00.

·         John Wesley Code: Finding A Faith That Matters. James Stuart. Philip Garside (2008). $35.00

·         John Wesley: A Brand From the Burning. Roy Hattersley. Abacus (2005). $29.99

·         John Wesley: A Biography. Stephen Tomkins. Lion (2003). $29.99.

The Ten Commandments: How Our Most Ancient Moral Text Can Renew Modern Life. David Hazony. Hbk. 288pp. Scribner. $42.00.

Hazony offers a powerful new look at our most venerable moral text. Combining a fresh reading of the Bible’s most riveting stories with a fearless exploration of what ails society today, he shows that the Ten Commandments are not just a set of obscure laws but encapsulate a valuable, relevant approach to life.

Also available:

·         The Ten Commandments: Interpretation: Resources for the Use of Scripture in the Church. Patrick D. Miller. Hbk 496pp. Westminster John Knox (2009). $71.00.

Liturgies from Lindisfarne: Prayers And Service For The Pilgrimage Of Life. Ray Simpson. 407pp + CD ROM. Kevin Mayhew. $79.99.

A daily worship book for individuals, new monastic groups and churches. It reconnects the world with the seasons and the soil, the saints and the streets, the struggles, senses and silence as well as the Spirit and the Scriptures.

Prayers and services for: days of the week, Christian festivals, natural seasons, sacraments and special occasions including weddings, baptisms, an earth blessing, a healing service and an agape meal.

Also by Simpson from Kevin Mayhew:

·         Celtic Prayer Book Volume 1: Prayer Rhythms (2003) $40.99

·         Celtic Prayer Book Volume 2: Saints of the Isles (2003) $29.99

·         Celtic Prayer Book Volume 3: Healing the Land (2004) $30.99

·         Celtic Prayer Book Volume 4: Great Celtic Christians (2004) $29.99

Making the Sign of the Cross: A Creative Resource For Seasonal Worship, Retreats And Quiet Days. Janet Hodgson. 118pp + CD ROM. Canterbury. $55.99.

The symbol of suffering and sacrifice, the cross also stands for the triumph of love over hate, life over death, hope over despair. This illustrated workbook includes complete outlines with prayers, readings, guided meditations and instructions for making crosses on various themes. The accompanying CD ROM contains downloadable handouts and a wide range of images from around the world.

The Kingdom and the Cross. James Bryan Smith. 56pp. IVP. $18.50.

Smith zooms in on Christ's work on the cross and what it all means about who God is and how we’re to live as his people. A soul training exercise is included for each chapter to help the new true narrative take root in our hearts. A discussion guide at the end makes this book perfect for groups to work through together, especially during the season of Lent.

Prayers for Lent and Holy Week (Just In Time Series). David Mosser. 80pp. Abingdon. $28.00.

Includes invocations, opening prayers, prayers of confession, and pastoral prayers for the Sundays of Lent, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday services. Drawn from a variety of traditions, the prayers in this collection will aid any congregation as it worships throughout the journey of Lent.

Also for Lent:

•       Wondrous Encounters: Scripture for Lent. Richard Rohr. 144pp. St Anthony Messenger. $22.00

•       Shadows, Darkness & Dawn: A Lenten Journey with Jesus. Tom Steagald. 159pp. Upper Room. $37.00.

The State of Maori Rights. Margaret Mutu. 241pp. Huia. $45.00.

Mutu provides a Maori view of events and issues that occurred between 1994 and 2009 with a direct impact on Maori. It documents the increasing determination of Maori to assert their rights as the indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand. Key events covered include the 1994 fiscal envelope policy debate, the 50,000-strong protest march against the foreshore and seabed legislation, media attacks on Maori MPs, and Maori initiatives and success stories.

Te Wiremu, Henry Williams: Early Years in the North. Caroline Fitzgerald. 349pp Huia. $39.99

Ever since the Reverend Henry Williams (Te Wiremu) translated the Treaty of Waitangi into Maori in 1840, his name has been embroiled in controversy. Now, for the first time, Henry tells his own story through his private letters and journals. An advocate for the Maori language, teacher and surgeon, he travelled the length of the North Island with Maori, spreading the word of peace.

Tried and Tested Talks for Children. Ken Taylor. 96pp. Kevin Mayhew. $29.99.

Each of these 46 talks by Methodist minister Taylor can be used as it stands, or incorporated into a longer service. They address the major Christian festivals and more ‘secular’ topics which get children looking at the world around them through Christian eyes. Includes downloadable visual aids.

All-Sorts Prayer: Creative prayers for all ages. Claire Benton-Evans. 139pp + CD ROM   Kevin Mayhew. $45.99.

How can we unite people of all ages and abilities in prayer in a way which engages them all? Benton-Evans uses symbols, actions and sensory experience to provide adaptable and original prayers for an ‘all-sorts’ congregation. The prayers are grouped by theme and suggested position in the service. Each prayer clearly lists resources needed, words for the leader, a prayer action and closing words.

Simon and the Easter Miracle: A Traditional Tale for Easter. Mary Joslin. 32pp colour. Lion. $16.99.

Simon was just an ordinary countryman, coming to Jerusalem to sell his produce. But on that same day a man was being led to his crucifixion, and Simon was swept into the commotion. A traditional folk tale that goes to the very heart of the Easter story.

Other new Lion books also available:

•       My Very First Easter Story Sticker Book. Lois Rock. $9.99.

•       I Can Make Things for Easter. Jocelyn Miller. $14.99.

•      The Three Trees: A Traditional Folktale. Elena Pasquali. Illustrated by Sophie Windham. $16.99. A tale of hope and faith for Christmas, Easter and always.

Recent Titles

Unless noted otherwise, we have one copy of each of these new books in stock. Time to supply additional copies is shown below.

Sing Praise - Full Music Edition: Hymns and songs for refreshing worship. 736pp Hbk. Hymns Ancient and Modern. $84.99. (2 in stock, then allow 6-8 weeks).

The very best of recently written hymn, song and short chant compositions composed over the last 25 years. Many are today’s classics that have proved their staying power and are widely used in both traditional and informal styles of worship, though for the most part cannot be found in hymn books.

This selection will complement many existing hymnals and enable churches to broaden their repertoire substantially without the cost of replacing their standard hymn books. 

Jesus Freak: Feeding, Healing, Raising the Dead. Sara Miles. Hbk 180pp. Jossey-Bass. $43.00. (Allow 2-3 weeks).

"When Jesus calls, Sara Miles follows him into the beautiful and messy diversity of human life, where people long to be fed, healed, and forgiven, and discovers the vibrancy of Christian faith that often eludes the institutional church. If this is what it means to be a 'Jesus freak,' sign me up!" Diana Butler Bass, author

Also by Miles:

·         Take This Bread: A Radical Conversion. Ballantine Books. $32.00.

Jesus and Scripture. Steve Moyise. 147pp SPCK. $44.99. (Allow 4-6 weeks.)

An illuminating guide to the various ways that Jesus employed Scripture, both in his teaching and in his understanding of his ministry. After analysing the scriptural quotations and allusions in the four canonical Gospels, Moyise examines the views of a range of key scholars.

The Celtic Way of Prayer: The Recovery of The Religious Imagination. New edition 2010. Esther de Waal.  208pp. Canterbury. $29.99. (Allow 6-8 weeks)

De Waal writes as a historian and as a spiritual guide, avoiding the sentimentality that is so easily associated with Celtic spirituality. She draws on its rich literary and artistic traditions and its earthy realism to make vital and life-giving connections between the Celtic Christian world and the toughness and challenges of our own world. Here is a spirituality that we can live by with honesty, commitment and truthfulness.

Small Faith Great God: Biblical Faith for Today’s Christians. New edition 2010. NT Wright. Hbk. 174pp. InterVarsity Press. $36.00. (Allow 2-3 weeks)

Our faith is rarely equal to life’s big challenges. Here N T Wright, one of the world’s premier Bible teachers, shifts our point of emphasis from faith itself to whom our faith is in.

Describing faith as a window in our hearts, Wright reminds us that faith is the power to see our situation by the light of a powerful, holy and loving God. He shows us how God beckons the faithful to be constructive citizens of the world, to speak truth without hypocrisy and to submit to one another in love. And through it all he reminds us, it's not great faith we need: it is faith in a great God.

Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals. Shane Claiborne, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, Enuma Okoro. Hbk 590pp. Zondervan. $49.99.

Common Prayer helps today’s diverse church pray together across traditions and denominations. With an ear to the particulars of how various liturgical traditions pray, and using an advisory team of liturgy experts, the authors have created a tapestry of prayer that celebrates the best of each tradition. There are resources for 366 days from 1 Dec. to 30 Nov., plus Holy Week. The book also includes a unique songbook composed of music and classic lyrics to over 50 songs from various traditions, including African spirituals, traditional hymns, Mennonite gathering songs, and Taize chants.

Jesus Was A Liberal: Reclaiming Christianity For All. Scotty McLennan. Palgrave Macmillan. $35.00 (5 in stock, then allow 2-3 weeks).

Now in paperback. McLennan advocates a sense of religion based not on doctrinal readings of scripture but on the humanity behind Christ’s teachings. He addresses such topics as intelligent design, abortion, same sex marriage, war, torture and much, much more. “An immensely readable book that reclaims the honorable word ‘liberal’ for a vision of Christianity that is persuasive, compelling, and faithful.” Marcus Borg.

Visiting Lecturer: Marvin Ellison

Marvin Ellison is the Geering Lecturer for March at St Andrews on the Terrace, Wellington. He will be talking about his latest book:

·         Sexuality and the Sacred: Sources for Theological Reflection. 2^nd revised edition (2010). 464pp Westminster John Knox $71.00. (Allow 3 weeks)

Ellison is co-editor with Kelly Brown Douglas.

Christian discourse on sexuality, spirituality, and ethics has continued to evolve since this book's first edition was published in 1994. This updated and expanded anthology featuring more than 30 contemporary essays includes more theologians and ethicists of colour and addresses issues such as the intersection of race/racism and sexuality, transgender identity, same-sex marriage, and reproductive health and justice.

Textbooks for SGM & EIDTS

Are you studying with SGM - Spiritual Growth Ministries or EIDTS - Ecumenical Institute of Distance Theological Studies in 2011?

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CRE - Christian Religious Education 2011

“… 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

Please email sales@epworthbooks.org.nz if you would like us to send you a catalogue.

2011 - Year A: Preaching, Worship and Devotional Resources

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Summer Specials

24 more titles specialled this month, including 2011 devotionals.

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