Book of the Month

On The Bible. Karen Armstrong. 320pp Allen & Unwin, Aust. $29.99

·         Great Transformation: The World in the Time of Buddha, Socrates, Confucius and Jeremiah. $29.99

·         History of Jerusalem: One City, Three Faiths 2nd ed, 2005. $29.99

·         Battle for God: Fundamentalism in Judaism, Christianity and Islam $21.99

·         History of God: the 4000 year quest for God. Vintage, UK. $34.99

·         Muhammad: A biography of the prophet. Phoenix, UK. $32.99

·         Islam: a short history. Rev & updated. Random House, US. $32.99

·         Holy War: The Crusades and Their Impact on Today's World. Random House, US. $39.99

·         Spiral Staircase: My Climb Out Of Darkness (pbk).  HarperCollins,US. $24.99

·         Short history of myth. Text Myths Series. Canongate, UK. $25.00

Other featured titles

Practice of Preaching: Revised Edition. Paul Scott Wilson. 299pp Abingdon, US. $43.99

Wilson has introduced a generation of students not only to the how of preaching, but also to the why. He emphasizes the role of practices in preaching, leading the reader through the preacher’s week as she or he constructs and prepares to deliver the sermon. Wilson also surveys the current debate in homiletics over what preaching the text means, and provides a far-reaching theological argument that the sermon’s most central task should be about preaching the gospel.

Also by Wilson:

·         God Sense: Reading the Bible for Preaching. Abingdon, US ((2001). $36.99

·         Four Pages of the Sermon: A Guide to Biblical Preaching. Abingdon, US (1999). $49.99

·         Preaching And Homiletical Theory. Chalice, US (2004). $36.99

Matthew. Michael J Wilkins. Color throughout. 204pp. Zondervan, US. $32.99

Brimming with lavish, full-colour photos and graphics, this commentary walks you verse by verse through Matthew. Written in a clear, engaging style, this beautiful book provides a new and accessible approach that more technical expository and exegetical commentaries don’t offer.

Season of Light and Hope: Prayers and Liturgies for Advent and Christmas. Blair Gilmer Meeks 146pp Abingdon, US (2005). $26.00

Christianity for the Rest of Us: How the Neighbourhood Church is Transforming Faith. Diana Butler Bass. 321pp HarperCollins, US. $28.99

Everything Must Change: Jesus, Global Crises, and a Revolution of Hope. Brian McLaren. Hbk 327pp. Thomas Nelson, US. $39.99

What do the life and teaching of Jesus have to say about the most critical global problems in our world today? In this provocative, unsettling work, McLaren sets forth a form of Christian faith that is holistic, integral, balanced, that offers good news for both the living and the dying, that speaks of God’s grace at work both in this life and the life to come, both to individuals and to societies and the planet as a whole.

Also by McLaren:

·         Secret Message of Jesus. $31.99

·         Generous Orthodoxy $29.99

·         More Ready Than You Realize: Evangelism as dance in the postmodern matrix. Zondervan, US. $19.99

·         Voice of Luke: Not Even Sandals. Thomas Nelson, US. $19.99

Gospel of Matthew. RT France. Hbk 1152pp Eerdmans, US. $119.99

This new commentary on Matthew focuses on exegesis of Matthew’s text as it stands rather than on the prehistory of the material or details of Synoptic comparison. It is concerned throughout with what Matthew himself meant to convey about Jesus and how he set about doing so. Another major concern of this work is to locate the story Matthew tells within the cultural and historical context of first-century Palestine. France’s world-class stature, clear focus on Matthew and Jesus, careful methodology and user-friendly style promise to make this volume an enduring standard for years to come.

 Upper Room Disciplines 2008: A Book of Daily Devotions. 384pp Upper Room, US. $24.00

If you need support establishing a daily practice of Bible study and prayer, you’ll find valuable and gentle help in this annual bestseller. 53 writers offer perspectives on daily Bible readings selected from the Revised Common Lectionary, which will help you connect with God. Each daily meditation includes suggestions for prayer and further reflection.

New small group study resource:

Upper Room Disciplines 2008: Discussion Guide $15.00.  Lists each week’s lections, gives a brief background on the passages and then draws from the writings three or four thoughtful questions to foster group discussion, and closes with a prayer.

 

 

Jazz Meets Christmas. CD. 12 tracks. Juju Song and quartet. Cool Springs, US. $25.00

JuJu Song’s light, smooth arrangements of traditional Christmas carols, accompanied by the Cool Springs Jazz Quartet, are a relaxing way to enjoy these seasonal favourites. Includes: Joy To The World, Away In A Manger, Silent Night, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, We Three Kings.

Also available from Cool Springs:

·         Christmas Collage: Carols with Classical and Original Themes. CD. Linda McKechnie concert piano and orchestra. $25.00

·         Jazz Meets Hymns. Juju Song $25.00

·         Worship Collage (concert piano) CD. Cool Springs Records, US. $25.00

·         Lord of the Hymn (Celtic) CD. Cool Springs Records, US. $25.00

·         Guitars in worship (Acoustic) CD. Cool Springs Records, US. $25.00

Worship Feast Liturgical Dance. DVD. Erin Kacos. Abingdon, US. $45.00

Kacos demonstrates dances set to eight hymns and worship songs. For each dance the DVD provides clear step-by-step instructions, and then a video clip of the whole finished dance. The dance moves will help inspire people of any skill-level and age to bring dance into the worship setting.

Also in the Worship Feast series:

·         Worship Feast: 15 Sketches for Youth Group, Worship, and More. Abingdon, US. $29.95

·         Worship Feast: 50 Complete Multi-Sensory Services for Youth. Abingdon, US. $29.99

·         Worship Feast: 100 Awesome Ideas for Postmodern Youth. Abingdon, US. $29.99

·         Worship feast: Taize songbook. Abingdon, US. $9.99

·         Worship Feast Taize: 20 complete services in the spirit of Taize. Abingdon, US. $39.99

·         Worship Feast Readings: 100 Readings, Rituals, Prayers. Abingdon, US. $29.99

·         Worship Feast: Prayer Stations, creating unforgettable experiences. CD-ROM, Abingdon, US. $39.99

·         Worship Feast Lent & Easter: Complete Worship Outlines for Lent & Easter. Abingdon, US. $35.99 (Coming soon)

Lectionary Story Bible: Year A. Ralph Milton. 256pp Colour Hbk. Wood Lake, Canada. $55.99

Based on the bestselling Family Story Bible ($45.00), this book includes many new and wonderfully engaging stories from both the Hebrew and New Testament scriptures. At least one, but usually two stories for each Sunday make this a valuable lectionary resource for Christian educators, camp leaders, worship leaders and families who want to share their faith at home.

Also by Ralph Milton:

·         Spirituality of Grandparenting. Pilgrim, US. $57.99

·         Is This Your Idea of a Good Time, God? Discovering Yourself in Biblical stories. Wood Lake, Can. $39.95

·         Sermon seasonings: collected stories to spice up your sermon. Wood Lake Books, Can. $44.95

Advent Calendars

We have a range of colourful nativity scene advent calendars in stock. Window flaps open for each day of Advent. 

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These Advent Calendars measure 245 x 195mm and are $7.00 each

A401 Religious Assortment	A501 Cute Nativity	A425 Baby in the Manger	A501 Cute Nativity -Kings	A681 Shepherds and Manger

This Advent Calendar S705 - The Manger measures 330 x 240mm and is $12.00

This Advent Calendar Very First Christmas measures 330 x 240mm and is $9.99

We also have copies of the Family Advent Calendar published by Scripture Union where you build up a nativity scene by attaching a sticker each day of Advent. These are $14.99.

Year A / 2008 Annuals and resources

Order your copies now. Please allow 4-8 weeks for delivery. 

Daily Devotional and Study

• Light for our Path 2008, IBRA, $26.00
• Words for Today 2008, IBRA, $26.00
• Upper Room Disciplines 2008, Upper Room, $24.00, ,
• Upper Room Disciplines: Discussion Guide 2008. For study groups. New Listing, Upper Room, $15.00
• Upper Room Disciplines – Enlarged Print 2008, Upper Room, $29.00
• Journeying Through the Days 2008: Calendar & Journal. Companion to Upper Room Disciplines., Upper Room, $30.00
• Keeping Holy Time: Studying the Revised Common Lectionary, Year A (2001), Abingdon, $34.99.

Children and Youth resources

• Living Stones: Year A Pebbles. Pre-school  Based on Revised Common Lectionary (RCL), Kevin Mayhew, $49.99
• Living Stones: Year A Rocks. 6-10 years (RCL), Kevin Mayhew, $49.99
• Living Stones: Year A Boulders. 11-14 years (RCL), Kevin Mayhew, $49.99
• Living Stones: Year A Complete all-age resource (RCL), Kevin Mayhew, $67.99
• Café Logos: Year A. Resource for 11-16 year olds (CWL), Kevin Mayhew, $49.99
• Lectionary  Story Bible: Year  A – Ralph Milton. New listing 1 or 2 stories for each Sunday. Colour drawings. Hbk. (RCL), Wood Lake, $55.99.
• Bible Stories for All Ages: Year A. New listing 1 Use for worship and Sunday school. Includes copiable activity sheets. Wood Lake, $67.00
• Saving the Ants: 58 Kids Sermons from Matthew. Incl. CD Rom (2001) New listing Augsburg Fortress, $26.99

Old Testament and Gospel Commentaries

• Encountering the Book of Genesis. Bill T Arnold (2003) New listing Baker, $49.99
• Encountering the Book of Isaiah: Historical and Theological Survey. Bryan E Beyer. New listing 1 (Oct 2007), Baker, $49.99
• Gospel of Matthew. RT France. 1233pp Hbk. (2007) New listing (New International Commentary on the New Testament), Eerdmans, $119.99
• Matthew: (Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary.) Clinton Arnold. Ed. (2007) New listing Verse by Verse. Colour photos and graphics. Zondervan, $32.99
• Matthew. (Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible.) New listing Stanley Hauerwas. (2006), Baker, $59.99
• Matthew  for Everyone: Part 1 (Chaps 1-15) Tom Wright (2002), Westminster John Knox / SPCK, $32.99
• Matthew  for Everyone: Part 2 (Chaps 16-28) Tom Wright (2002), Westminster John Knox /  SPCK, $32.99
• Provoking the Gospel of Matthew: A Storyteller's Commentary, Year A (incl. US format DVD) (2007) New listing Pilgrim, $64.00

Lectionaries

• Lectionary & Calendar 2007-2008. Year A Matthew, Methodist-Presbyterian NZ, $3.00
• Lectionary 2008: Te Maramataka. Year A, Anglican NZ, $7.00

Preaching & Worship resources

• Abingdon Preaching Annual 2008 (incl. CD Rom with full text & extra sermon helps), Abindgon, $49.99
• Abingdon Worship Annual 2008: Contemporary and Traditional Resources for Worship Leaders, Abingdon, $ 39.99
• All Things Are Ready: Communion Prayers for the Church Year and Pastoral Occasions. Cycle A. Peter Andrew Smith. New listing CCS, US, $27.99
• Ancient Christian Devotional: Year of Weekly Readings. Year A. Cindy Crosby ed. (2007) New listing IVP, $29.99
• Clouds and Glory: Prayers for the Church Year. Year A. David Adam (2001), SPCK, $24.99
• Lectionary Worship Aids: Series VIII, Cycle A: Cradled in God’s Heart. New listing Thom M Shuman.  CCS, US, $39.99
• Living Stones: Year A Prayers of intercession (RCL), Kevin Mayhew, $39.99
• Minister's Manual: 2008. Now Pbk. With CD Rom, Wiley-Jossey-Bass, $37.00
• Prayers to Share, Year A: Responsive Prayers for Each Sunday. (2004) With CD Rom., Woodlake, $49.99
• Resources for Preaching and Worship: Year A: Quotations, Meditations, Poetry, and Prayers by Ward & Wild (2003), Westminster John Knox, $59.99
• Seeds of Heaven: Sermons on the Gospel of Matthew. Barbara Brown Taylor (2004), Westminster John Knox, $29.99 NEW listing,
• Texts for Preaching: Year A: Lectionary Commentary Based on the NRSV  (1994), Westminster John Knox, $69.99
• Twelve Months of Sundays: Year A. Reflections on Bible Readings by Tom Wright (2002), SPCK, $26.99
• Zondervan Pastor's Annual 2008:  Ideas & Resource Book, Zondervan, $39.99

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