The sturdy, hardcover Common English pew Bible in navy is ideal for repeated congregational worship with comfortable-to-read black-letter text, translation footnotes, and in-text subject headings. Hardcover bindings available in multiple color options to best enhance your sanctuary. 5 3/8" x 8 3/8."

ABOUT THE TRANSLATION: The Common English Bible is perfectly suited for use in public worship and reading aloud. This bold new version avoids obscure words and outdated phrases, removing language barriers to ensure an enjoyable, natural reading experience for young and old, believers and seekers. The result is a completely accurate translation of the original texts that s relevant, readable, reliable, and easily understood today.

FEATURES: 5 3/8" x 8 3/8" 8 point type 960 pages Comfortable two-column setting with black letter text In-text subject headings Translation footnotes Sturdy bindings in attractive colors (Navy, Dark Red, Black) "

Life is a journey along a path, and as Christians, we strive to stay on God's path. This is a Bible 8- to 12- year-olds will enjoy using. Through the use of the NRSV, children will encounter a consistent Scripture in Sunday School and worship. Children will: * memorize key verses of Scripture that will stay with them for a lifetime, * learn and understand the will and attributes of God, * continue to seek and align their life to God's will, * learn about people and places of the Bible, * learn to apply the Scripture in their lives today. This new NRSV for children contains callouts that provide content designed to enhance the NRSV text. Icons draw attention to the specific types of callouts. * PATH God's Path The will of God, God's words, the message of Jesus.* COMPASS Finding the Path What the Bible says about how to align your life with God's will.* FLASHLIGHT Light on the Path Key verses worth memorizing.* POINT SIGN Points along the Path Facts about the Bible lands and life in Bible times."

Containing 296 classics, revival songs, general worship songs, and special day favorites, this worship resource also features responsive readings indexed by topic. *Hardcover.

Zion Still Sings Pulls together a vibrant collection of songs and hymns from many sources: African American spirituals Black gospel Traditional hymns New hymns published in the 21st century Urban rap Hip Hop

This collection of favorites is also the first publication to include very contemporary Black church music. Yet this book is not a songbook just for the African American church. This collection contains arranged accompaniments and medleys that can help any church learn the musical styles used in many Black churches today. 40 Pew Editions per case.

Click here to read session one
Leader Guide: provides process guidance for weekly group sessions. The Leader Guide understands the role of leader as facilitator of small-group sessions. Procedures for guiding sessions include: directions for using related video segments, and questions for discussion.

Invitation To Romans
8 sessions, 60-90 minutes
Experience required: In Depth

Exploring how people have interpreted Romans through the ages is a good lens to view the history of Christianity itself. Compare what Paul writes in Romans to what theologians like Augustine, Luther and Calvin say in trying to understand Paul in their time. At the end of this study your group will have a more informed commitment to Paul s radical vision of God s relationship to both Christians and Jews and to their relationship to each other, thanks to the "love of God in Christ Jesus."

The weekly video segments first present text read aloud against a backdrop of a wide variety of church settings followed by a conversation between a church historian and a church theologian about the text. The second weekly video is led by story teller, Michael Williams, who shares snapshot views of how Romans has been read through history.

This study is meaty and extremely enjoyable for those students with some familiarity of Romans and with a strong biblical foundation to rely on. Sessions:
1. An Orientation to Romans
2. The Righteousness of God and the Faith of Jesus
3. Abraham, Father of All
4. Christ, the New Adam
5. Sin, Law, and Grace
6. Divine Purpose and Human Responsibility
7. The Salvation of Israel and the Nations
8. Love and Humility Are the Making of God's Kingdom"

This study takes groups into the rich tapestry of Genesis exploring the interaction between God and very human people - pride, family relationships, conflict and journey all showcase the best known stories of Creation, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Rebekah and Joseph.

The video reflects the drama of the Genesis stories, first with selected text dramatized by an actor, and then study writer, Peter Enns interviews a scholar to help unpack the meaning and the mystery in the stories.

This is an excellent choice for adults with strong biblical background from Sunday school or personal study. Disciple Bible Study participants who want more focused time with 10 full weeks on Genesis will be a good candidates for this study. Sessions: 1. The Beginning...and What Went Wrong 2. Another Beginning: The Flood...and What Went Wrong 3. Another Beginning: Abraham and the Patriarchs 4. Abraham and a Glimpse to the Future 5. The Promise Fulfilled: Isaac 6. Another Beginning: Jacob and the Uneasy Birth of a People 7. Jacob: The Struggle Continues 8. Another New Beginning: Joseph and the Family of Israel 9. The Trek Into Egypt 10. An End and Another Beginning: Israel's Story

Genesis 10 sessions, 60-90 minutes Experience required: Moderate Click here to read session one

Thefirst volume of a 3 volumeseries of studiesorganized into13-sessions each. This volume will help young adults discover and explore basic elements of Christian faith in order to grow in fatih and discipleship. Leader materialis interspersed within thebook. Sessions include: What Can I Discover About Christian Faith? What Can I Know About God? How Can I Understand Jesus? What Can I Believe About the Holy Spirit? What Is the Bible? How Can the Bible Help Me? Does the Bible Mean What I think it Means? How Can I Make Sense Out of Evil? What Can I Believe About the Devil? What Do the Church and the Bible Teach About Life After Death? What Is the Second Coming? What Is Sin? What Is Salvation? "

Sessions include: What Is the Church Supposed to Be? Why Should I Go to Church? What Is Christian Commitment? What Are the Sacraments? What Can I Do to Get Closer to God? What Happens When I Pray? How Does God Answer Prayer? Why Should I Pray? How Can I Develop a Personal Prayer Life? Is Suffering God's Will? Dies God Care When I Suffer?

In recent years, new music and worship styles have enriched the worship styles have enriched the worship experience, from contemporary worship and praise music to world music. New hymnody offers modern images and refreshing tunes that tell the old, old story. Now churches can continue to sing the hymns they treasure and add newer music to their worship life! All editions come with Cross & Flame emblem on the cover except for the "Cross Only" version of the Pew Edition.

* Revised and updated * Based on the NRSV and NIV translations * Covers every book verse by verse * Each volume also contains maps, charts, a pronunciation guide, and a glossary * Available in sets or individually

All-in-One Bible Fun isthe perfect children's program for teachers on a budget or looking for a simpler approach. Each book is a collection of 13 Bible lessons for children containing a plan with opening, story, activity, and craft. The material is undated so teachers can use throughout the year. Heroes of the Bible lessons include: Daniel Jonah Esther Paul, andmore "

A handy, inexpensive resource, More Welcome Speeches can be used by persons frequently or rarely asked to make welcome speeches. Sample speeches and responses are included which can also be used as a prototype for creating a welcome speech.

More Welcome Speeches provides a quality resource for laypersons in the church. This volume will appeal especially to members of African American churches.

In the African American community, welcoming speeches are important part of each program and service.)

More Welcome Speeches:

- Includes poetry, prayers, recitations, tributes, and installation services

- Offers appropriate Scripture verses for special days

- Provide samples speeches and responses that help the user create his or her own personal talks

- Addresses many different occasions

This book has been prepared as an aid to those who are asked to make welcome speeches or to respond to these speeches. Sample speeches and responses are provided for a variety of special occasions.

This work covers 104 reproducible Bible activities including crossword puzzles, colouring puzzles, mazes, matching games and word searches. It is ideal for children aged between 10-12 years. It is an excellent resource for youth leaders.

Your youth will go on a scavenger hunt through the Bible and read it in its entirety over six 12-week legs. How many times have you wished your youth knew more of the Bible? Sure, they can give you a rundown of the some familiar stories; but when was the last time they looked at the Bible as a scavenger-hunt, digging and searching for new discoveries to open up their faith? The Amazing Bible Race was created with that in mind. Teams will work together to solve weekly challenges, encourage one another, and build community as you all race toward this goal. The Amazing Bible Race is less like a sprint and more like a marathon, building knowledge, endurance, and faith with every chapter read. Groups accrue points and at the end of the official Race the top ten point getters receive $500 toward a mission organization of their choice or towards their youth missions program. The Amazing Bible Race is a 6-volume scavenger hunt through the Bible for youth groups. The race has six legs through different sections of the Bible and promises excitement and new discoveries as youth live into the sacred stories. Each leg includes a daily reader for every runner and a CD-Rom leader's guide with everything a "race director" needs, including website registration. Runners will be assigned to teams and will support one another in the daily readings and work together to complete "Weekly Challenges," "Fast Forwards," and "Hurdles." The program includes a web component, with both administration and publicity features. Administration tools help youth workers manage the race, coordinate weekly challenge turn-in, send e-mail reminders, and tally points. Publicity tools help build excitement, allow teams to check their standings against other youth groups, upload photos of teams "running" the race; and it allows teams to challenge another youth group for a one-on-one race. Teams get points for daily reading, completing the Weekly Challenge, accomplishing any Fast Forwards, and jumping over any Hurdles. Points are turned in and tallied on the website. Race directors are encouraged to celebrate the "finish line" of each leg with a party and a recognition of the winning team. The six legs of the race are Leg 1 Law: Genesis Deuteronomy Leg 2 History: Joshua Esther Leg 3 Wisdom: Job Song of Solomon Leg 4 Prophets: Isaiah Malachai Leg 5 Gospel and the Early Church: Matthew Acts Leg 6 Letters and Prophecy: Romans Revelation
Check out the race at www.amazingbiblerace.com. "

Lightweight yet sturdy, these holders are constructed of vinyl-covered board andhave two inner pockets for additional music. Especially suited for the soloist, holders are also useful for organists, directors, and the entire choir. 9" x 12."*Black

Rockin' Faith for Tweens Cokesbury and The Lads are pleased to introduce Secrets of the Universe, a new multimedia experience designed to share simple truths about God s love in a way that reaches the hearts, minds, and funny bones of your tweens. The Starter Kit includes the Commander s Guide with DVD-ROM, a Mission Handbook, and a comic book (both are also sold separately). The Commander s Guide features five episodes from the wacky and entertaining television show called LadsTV (DVD) that are sure to engage your tweens. Kids will participate in games and activities that lead to the discovery of the six important secrets of the universe. Using video, music, comics, and a mission handbook, The Lads create a fun and interactive faith-building experience that will get tweens rockin, laughing, and connecting with God with these universal truths: I was meant to be God loves me, no matter what God has a rescue plan for me I can come alive in Jesus I can know God It s NOT a secret go and tell This resource fits a variety of church settings for your tweens. Preview Secrets of the Universe Meet the Lads Listen to the Lads Read a blogger review Learn a SECRET OF THE UNIVERSE Preview the Commander's Guide Check out the Mission Handbook Enjoy a few pages from the Comic Book

System Requirements: The Lads Secrets of the Universe DVD-ROM video segments are recommended for viewing on a DVD player. Video segments can also be viewed on a PC using Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating systems. The video segments are also compatible with Mac OS10. To access the bonus reproducible pages and clip art, insert the DVD-ROM into a computer. These files are compatible for PC using Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7. On the PC you may access the files through Windows Explorer, then choose your DVD drive and select the reproducible pages or clip art. These files can be located in the Finder on the Mac OS10 platform. If you have any difficulty playing your Secrets of the Universe DVD-ROM, please call our trained Christian educators in Curric-U-Phone at 800.251.8591.