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A lesson about team work and cooperation in language children GET!
Another very funny but very important Christian message for kids (and adults!)

A lesson in loving your neighbour….
two hilarious stories that speak in kids language about loving your neighbour
and who your neighbours might include…

Miriam and Moses – a little girl learns how important it is to look after her little brother
Little Joe (Joseph) teaches that you gotta have faith when things are getting tough!
Moe (Moses!) learns that hard way that freedom for his people may not come easily.
Three kids-view stories from the Old Testament – a hilarious and memorable way for kids to encounter these important stories….

By Susan L Lingo
101 fun use-them-anyway games using 14 everyday items.
Games are designed to help children get to know each other better, build friendships, burn off extra energy (!), encourage teamwork and cooperation and create a welcoming atmosphere.
But most of all – they are FUN!

The world of GAMERS…
A most timely and thought provoking books for pastors, parents, gamers and theologians –
these essays take on modern society’s obsession with video games and online
gaming and explore the religious dimension of this world.
An important book that takes a theological look at this parallel world where many are spending an increasing part of their lives.

Beginning with a scene-setting historical survery, The Historical Jesus brings together five world-class and much respected theologians and sets out each of their views on the current debate regarding the historical Jesus. James Dunn, Dominic Crossan and Luke Timothy Johnson join in this important and most illuminating discussion. An overview of this issue should be sought by any Christian wishing to increase their own understanding of Jesus and their mission as one of Jesus’ followers. What about you?

From the powerful Substance Program for 14-18 year olds,
the fifth volume which explores, in 10 loaded modules, what it means to truly live out a life in Christ. Also looks at Jonah, the reluctant evangelist!

The Gospel of Jesus for all sorts of readers.
The Gospel according to Luke – a plain and simple translation – that offers the seeker or Christian a chance to read about Jesus as he was in that moment – the essential Jesus.
Modern format, contemporary cover, low price for mission purposes.

Dallas Willard’s The Divine Conspiracyhas been a watershed book for many christians and is one of the most highly recommended spiritual guidance books of our age. In this study guide the discussion is widened and further clarity and insight offered on the content and purpose of Divine Conspiracy. Includes overviews of each chapter, spiritual meditations and study questions.

“It only takes one person to change my life – me.”
From the brilliant St Luke’s range a set of powerful and profound statements to generate thought, confidence and transformation.
The pack comes with a booklet of questions that can be used to initiate discussion and exploration of the statements.
A powerful resource for counselors, pastors, leaders and individuals.

This tract contains to the stories of two men who were surprised to find God still loved them and still wanted to welcome them home despite the mess they had made of their lives. Two powerful testimonies for anyone hurting and feeling hopeless – they are welcome in the arms of God.

From the brilliant St Luke’s range, 28 full colour card featuring a herd of delightful dinosaurs with an important message for kids of all ages: we all need and are capable of developing important skills such as safety skills, friendship skills, decision-making skills and good manners. For anyone working with children these are most effective and clear way of communicating really important stuff to kids who might otherwise struggle with the concepts.

From the brilliant St Luke’s Range, a set of 40 vibrant cards that help kids to recognise, articulate and value their strengths and good points. Thousands of kids – and the counselors and ministry workers who care for them – have testified to how great these cards have been in getting conversations started, in helping them to like themselves and others, and in building relationships.

From the brilliant range of St Luke’s resources, a powerful and well loved tool for use by counselors, leaders, pastors and anyone who is working with helping others to express their feelings. Since they were first published, The Bears (48 colour illustrations of bears showing different emotions) have touched the lives of countless people, helping them to articulate emotions and thoughts that have otherwise remained suppressed or unexpressed.
A most valuable resource.

From the brilliant St Luke’s series of resources for leaders, counselors and pastors, a set of 36 laminated, full-colour cards by Katharina Rapp. A delightful, quirky, light-hearted but compassionate look at the lives of everyday ordinary heroines – particularly those who may feel unnoticed or unknown.
Do we acknowledge even to ourselves the magic and courage of our own lives? A most refreshing and powerful resource for women.

From the brilliant St Luke’s series of resources for leaders, counselors, pastors: 22 full-colour photomontage images of strengths and resilience in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. A timely resource for helping people to realise their strengths, value and inheritance.

From the brilliant St Luke’s range of resources for counselors, pastors and leaders. A set of 48 cards that describe and celebrate the big questions – the ones that are hard to talk about because they just seem too big. The cards are designed to prompt thought and discussion on subjects that are difficult to grapple with, and are a most valuable tool for anyone working with people in a pastoral or counseling role. Also useful for small groups.

Being a teenager is not easy at the best of times….
Written by teenager Katie Wood to provide a resource that she herself wanted. Bible reflections, thoughts and prayers written by a teenage girl of God for all the teenage girls out there – whether they know God yet or not.

This book is a most encouraging account of the way our relationships can be fostered through prayer. Following the Ignatius sequence of spiritual exercises, Pat O’Sullivan uses every day language to guide the reader forward through a new life in prayer.

There’s nothing wrong with scepticism – we all use it as a natural part of out intelligence. But intelligent scepticism means a willingness to explore the story or theory being held in doubt.
In this tract the sceptic is invited to explore what it is they doubt – the life, death, resurrection and power of Jesus.
It is an invitation that is hard to resist for anyone wishing their scepticism to be taken seriously!