My Big Story Bible takes the adventure of reading a children's Bible to a new level. As you'd expect from Tom Wright, the narrative bursts with lively storytelling and a deep love for the original scriptures, while the vibrant illustrations on every page will delight young readers and help them to imaginatively understand the key events of the Bible.
Christian Political Witness in an Age of Totalitarian Terror and Dysfunctional Democracies In Jesus and the Powers Tom Wright and Michael F. Bird join forces to address the pressing question: How can Christians engage with the turbulent politics of our times while remaining true to the teaching and example of Jesus?
Who made God? Where is heaven? Does God sleep? Were there dinosaurs on the ark? Questions are so important – they are how we learn to live our lives. That’s a Good Question! is a collection of 32 tricky questions which children commonly ask. J.John sets about answering these in a clear and concise manner. Of course, the answers to these important questions are complemented by illustrations
The 64-page resource book contains material for three days, providing an outline for a complete holiday club. For those wishing to run a slightly longer club, a further two days of material is available online.
The essential magazine for Messy Church leaders Each issue contains twelve session outlines for Messy Churches, running through the year from September to August. Everything you need to run your Messy Church, including activity photos, mealtime cards, social action ideas and templates, all downloadable from the Messy Church website.
Twelve sessions for Messy Churches to do outdoors, created by a Messy Church Goes Wild writer team, enhanced by additions from scientists, and piloted in urban and rural Messy Churches.
Multi-generational worship is important for most church leaders, worship teams, and children's workers - but how can you truly engage everyone so that all age worship can thrive in your church?
Love God… Love your neighbour… Love yourself. The gospel is good news for messy people, young and old, and this resource is designed for those who are ready to make it their own. Written in an interactive, user-friendly and jargon-free style, it helps individuals and families alike to take the next steps in their Christian journey.
The new Methodist prayer cards offer 52 different prompts for creative prayer; different ways that we can fulfil the Methodist Way of Life commitment to "pray daily" as far as we are able, with God's help. The cards can be used by individuals or groups, at church events onsite & online, in homes, schools & care homes.
Discover a fun, practical way to encourage children to engage with the Bible and the good news of Jesus with more than 100 lively science and technology activities. For each experiment there are clear explanations, questions to think about, extra information as well as details of the related stories from the Bible to make memorable connections.
A new model of youth work and outreach is emerging across the UK and elsewhere, in which churches and faith communities are no longer content to invite outsiders across the great threshold that is the front door of the church. On the other hand, detached youth work has made great strides into taking the church out into the streets.
Messy Church Goes Wild: Caring for the world we live in. Reflections and practical suggestions from Messy Church on how we live well in God's world. Edited by Lucy Moore.
This book is a collection of scripts, poems, prayers and dramatic readings all about the groundbreaking encounters that the easter characters experienced when they met Jesus. They can be used in schools and churches, for lessons, assemblies, and services to impact and inspire.
Sooner or later, kids have big questions about God, life, faith and the Bible, especially when their friends start asking them about what they believe. A common one is: Why does God let bad things happen?
Sooner or later, kids ask big questions about themselves and their faith: Who am I? Where do I fit in? Am I good enough? What do people think of me? What does God think of me?
When a merchant finds the very best pearl in the world, how far will he go to get it? Will he really sell everything he owns? Discover just how valuable the Kingdom of Heaven is in The Precious Pearl; a fun rhyming retelling of a classic Bible parable for kids from award-winning author Bob Hartman.
Two busy builders have been hard at work building their homes, but when the storms come, will their houses stay standing or will they fall into a pile of rubble? The Busy Builders is a fun retelling in rhyme of a classic Bible parable for kids, showing the importance of following Jesus’ teachings, from award-winning author Bob Hartman.
You might think of the first Easter as a quiet, peaceful morning. But with all creation celebrating the risen Lord of Lords, it may not have been so quiet!