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Dec 2005 - Jan 2006 Featured Titles
Book of the Month
God of the
Whenua: Rural Ministry in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Bill Bennett. 132pp, Philip Garside Pub., NZ, $25.00.
Profound economic and social change, and theological and liturgical revolution in the wider church have affected rural congregations. Where are they heading now? Bennett profiles several Methodist, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian and Anglican rural parishes and rohe (Maori districts).
Bennett also develops a theology of land in Aotearoa NZ, and a theology of mission and ministry that is an excellent starting point for all who minister in rural areas.
"…a definitive survey of rural ministry." John Bluck, Bishop of Waiapu
Other featured titles
Popular IBRA annuals now in stock
Words for Today 2006:
Notes for daily Bible reading. Nicola Slee
ed. 300pp. International Bible Reading Assoc., UK. $24.95
A rich and exciting collection of daily Bible readings for the year, exploring books of the Bible alongside contemporary themes and issues.
Light for Our Path 2006:
Bible readings with short notes.
Kate Hughes ed. 288pp. International Bible Reading Assoc., UK. $24.95
For each day of the year, Light for Our Path suggests a Bible passage (and prints an extract from it for readers with no Bible to hand) and provides some comments, insights and a prayer. Suitable for both adults and young people. Ideal for new Christians or anyone who wants to begin reading the Bible regularly.
Quiet Spaces:
The Journey.
64pp Bible Reading
Fellowship, UK. $14.95.
Second volume in this contemplative journal series includes articles by Margaret Silf, Dick France, Julie Watson and others.
He'll Be OK:
Growing Gorgeous Boys into Good Men.
Celia Lashlie. 217pp. HarperCollins, NZ. $35.00
The Good Man Project, a major study in 24 boys’ schools around New Zealand, aimed to discover how best to help boys become men. Celia Lashlie’s involvement with the research, and her work in prisons and parenting, enable her to offer more of the razor-sharp insights and no-nonsense suggestions we have come to expect from this expert commentator and motivator.
Also by Lashlie: Journey to Prison: who goes and why?. $24.95.
Walk in a relaxed manner:
life lessons from the Camino.
Rupp’s story of her pilgrimage along Spain’s Camino de Santiago is full of adventure, humour, heartbreak and also insight for each of us wherever we are on life’s journey.
Also available by Rupp: Inviting God In, $32.95 and Out of the Ordinary, $31.50.
In search of Paul:
How Jesus’s apostle opposed Rome’s empire with God’s
kingdom. John Dominic Crossan & Jonathan Reed.
447pp, HarperSanFrancisco, US. $39.95
Using archeological and textual evidence, the authors reveal the real Paul as a dedicated successor of Jesus, carrying on Jesus’s mission of inaugurating the Kingdom of God on earth against the reign of Rome.
Also by Crossan and Reed, Excavating Jesus, $41.95
Living Faith multimedia study package:
Exploring the Essentials of Christianity. Tom Wright, Baker Books,
US. $179.95
The Living Faith package contains
- a US format DVD
- A Handbook on the Christian Faith
- a Participant’s Guide, and
- a Leader’s Guide.
Designed for church classes and small groups, this multimedia package provides an accessible overview of the Christian faith, the Bible, church history and the relationship between Christianity and other religions.
These resources are ideal for those who want to know what the Bible says, what Jesus means about everyday life, and how to make sense out of our confusing world.
The 250-minute DVD features ten sessions of Tom Wright’s discussions on faith.
While the DVD is only available with the full package, the books can be purchased separately:
- A Handbook on the Christian Faith, John Schwarz. $26.95
- Living Faith:Participant's Study Guide $22.95
- Living Faith: Leader's Study Guide $9.95
I can make things for Christmas.
32pp large format, colour. Lion, UK. $16.95.
Bring Christmas to life by joining the fun of making things to enjoy yourself and share with others. Brilliant ideas for cards, gift wrap, paper chains, tree decorations, angel wings and more.
Child of the Light:
Walking through Advent and Christmas.
Beth Richardson. 112pp.
Upper Room,
US. $29.95
Richardson invites us to slow down, and open our ears to God’s quiet voice, to guide us through the chaos of the consumerist culture that Christmas has become. There is a mediation for each day. Suitable for individuals or groups.
Children’s Christmas Books
Little Owl and the Star.
Mary Murphy. 28pp Colour, Walker, UK. $16.95
A quirky re-telling of the nativity. Perfect for young readers.
The Greatest Gift:
story of the other wise man.
Retold by Susan Summers. 32pp Colour, Barefoot Books, UK. $17.95
Moving, thoughtful story about giving and the search for truth.
Miracle of the First Poinsettia.
Joan Oppenheim. 32pp Colour, Barefoot Books, UK. $17.95
A Mexican Christmas story about how a young girl’s trust leads to a miracle. Stunning pictures.
Lion Storyteller Christmas Book.
Bob Hartman. 118pp Colour, Lion, UK. $24.95
Christmas stories from the Bible, together with tales and legends from around the world. Suitable for children of all ages.
My Book of Christmas.
Lois Rock. 96pp Colour hbk, Lion, UK. $16.95
Rock tells the wonderful story of Jesus’ birth, along with fascinating information about Christmas celebrations, and prayers to say at Christmas.
The Christmas Caravan
Simon sees a competition for the best-decorated Christmas house, but his mother says she can’t afford expensive lights and decorations. So Simon decides to decorate their caravan in his own way...
Jesus’ Christmas Party
There was nothing the innkeeper liked more than a good night’s sleep. But that’s the last thing he’ll be getting on a night of angels, shepherds, bright stars… and a very special baby.
A classic kiwi adaptation of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." Includes piano accompaniment and guitar chords.
Two Cans of Corned Beef and a Manulele in a Mango Tree:
Sarona has taken ‘A Partridge in a Pear Tree’and replaced the English icons with those from the Pacific.
The Waka.
The animals went in one at a time.
Kia kaha! Kia kaha!
The animals went in one at a time.
Haere mai ki te waka.
With stunning illustrations by internationally acclaimed artist Gavin Bishop, this award-winning story by Jean Prior gives Noah’s Ark a Kiwi twist.
The Story of Jesus for young children.
Stories about the life of Jesus for young children who are just beginning to read. Each page has simple text at the top for beginners and a longer paragraph at the bottom for older readers. Stays close to
the original Bible stories.
Three Wise Women. Mary Hoffman, Lynne Russell.
32pp colour throughout. Frances Lincoln, UK. $16.95
One evening three women from different corners of the world are enraptured by a bright new rising star, and feel compelled to follow it. They meet on a path of starlight, and together they walk through the hills to a small thatched stable, where a baby lies in a makeshift crib. Mary Hoffman’s story is a fascinating variation on the theme of the Three Wise Men.
2006 - Year B Annuals
Click here for our 2006 - Year B annuals order form
Featured daily devotional titles include:
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Light for our Path 2006, IBRA, $24.95
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Words for Today 2006, IBRA, $24.95
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Upper Room Disciplines 2006, Upper Room, $21.95
There are gospel commentaries:
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Exploring Mark's Gospel: personality type and scripture for Year B RCL$74.95
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Mark for Everyone – Tom Wright, Westminster John Knox, $31.95
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Mark of a non-Realist - Ian Cairns, NZ, Fraser Books, $39.95
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Provoking the Gospel of Mark: A storyteller's Commentary, Year B (incl. US format DVD), Pilgrim, $64.95
And preaching resources:
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Abingdon Preaching Annual 2006 incl.CD Rom with full text & extra sermon helps, Abingdon, $ 36.95
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Abingdon Worship Annual 2006: Contemporary and Traditional Resources for Worship Leaders, Abingdon, $ 44.95
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Abingdon Worship Annual 2006: Electronic ed. Full text of the book on CD Rom, Abingdon, $64.95
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Minister's Manual: 2006 Edition, Wiley-Jossey-Bass, $44.95
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Resources for Preaching and Worship:Year B: Quotations, Meditations, Poetry, and Prayers by Ward & Wild, Westminster John Knox, $59.95
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Texts for preaching: Year B: a lectionary commentary based on the NRSV, Westminster John Knox, $74.95
and many more.
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