Like pebbles dropped in a pond, our simplest acts of courage, love, and faith can create ripples that extend far beyond our own sphere. In Ripples of Joy, Cheryl Kirking has compiled true, funny, poignant stories from her own experience and from people in all walks of life who have learned how one instance of giving or receiving kindness can influence the lives of many. Contributors include Fred Rogers, James Robinson, Florence Littauer and others. A wonderful "pick up and read" book for yourself or as the perfect gift to anyone who has had a positive ripple effect in your life!

By blending the traditional elements of the worship service with African Americanculture, Cheryl A. Kirk-Duggan once again provides a practical resource for planningmore of the special Sundays that congregations celebrate throughout theyear.
More African American Special Days contains fifteen services forspecial occasions, including: Pastor 's Day, Men 's Day, Women 's Day, Mother 's Day, Father 's Day, Kwanzaa, M.L. King, Jr. Day, Watch Night, Usher 's Day, Homecoming/Family Reunion, Deacon s/Steward 's Day, Deaconess/Stewardess Day, YouthRite of Passage, Board of Christian Education, and Women 's Missionary SocietyDay.

Mary Had a Baby: An Advent Bible Study Based on African American Spirituals, written by Marilyn E. Thornton with material from the first edition by Cheryl Kirk-Duggan. Mary Had a Babyhas four sessions, one for each week of Advent, and is perfect for small groups, Sunday school, midweek sessions, and choir workshops. Each lesson includes Scripture, song lyrics, devotional and contextual information, and discussion questions to stimulate deepening faith and a sense of community. The book includes leader helps. The four spirituals featured in Mary Had a Baby are "Mary Had a Baby," "Rise Up Shepherd and Follow," "Children, Go Where I Send Thee, " and "Go, Tell It on the Mountain." A mp3 file of the four songs is available free with purchase of the study.