order early! - Seasons of the Spirit

Transcription

2014-2015
CURRICULA CATALOGUE
Lectionary resources
for worship, faith formation, and service
Order early!
Save when you order and
pre-pay on or before May 1, 2014
Wood Lake Publishing
Wood Lake publishing Inc.
485 Beaver Lake Road
Kelowna, BC, Canada V4V 1S5
For information contact:
tel 1.800.663.2775
[email protected]
www.woodlakebooks.com
Wood Lake provides
exceptional customer service...
Seasons of the Spirit
TM
The Best of Whole People of God Online
EMAIL [email protected]
Emails are answered between 8-noon PT
Monday-Friday.
PHONE 1-866-505-7687
Talk to one of our friendly Customer Service
staff between 8-noon PT Monday-Friday on
this Seasons dedicated live line!
WEB www.seasonsonline.ca
Leaders using Seasons in print, on disk, or
on the Web can access helpful free content
on the Seasons website.
EMAIL [email protected]
Emails are answered between 8-noon PT Monday-Friday.
PHONE 1-800-663-2775
Talk to one of our friendly Customer Service staff between
8-noon PT Monday-Friday.
WEB www.wholepeopleofgod.com
This catalogue is interactive
When your cursor changes to this symbol
it means that your mouse is hovering over a link.
When you click on the link a specific page opens on our website that provides you with
more details about the product you just clicked on
2
3
Wood Lake Publishing
Welcome to the Wood Lake Publishing
2014-15 Curricula Catalogue
CONTENT OVERVIEW
The one constant in all our lives is change, and this is true for Wood Lake
Publishing too. You may recognize my name from my various positions at
Wood Lake over the last 23 years, but this year I’m writing to you as President
and Publisher.
I would like to take this opportunity to let you know of some of the changes
in our curricula products from past years. As congregations evolve, we
Seasons of the SpiritTM
continue to adapt our products to the changing needs of our customers. The
two curricula products in this catalogue, Seasons of the Spirit, and The Best
of Whole People of God Online, offer numerous product options to meet the
needs of any congregation. For those Seasons of the Spirit customers who’ve asked why there is a
shipping charge for an online product, we are able, for the first time, to offer
the seasonal posters in an online version. Any customer ordering online
Seasons of the Spirit only, will no longer have a shipped component of posters
and/or data disks. And, under the Seasons of the Spirit list of products we are
offering, for the first time, a downloadable bulletin cover to give congregations
another way to appreciate our beautiful Seasons of the Spirit posters.
The Best of Whole People of God Online is also being offered with a
no-shipping option. Customers can choose to receive a package of printed
teaching pictures, or receive the teaching pictures in a downloadable format,
saving on shipping charges and, at a lower price.
We invite you to share this letter with your Christian Education leaders,
clergy, congregation members, church council and board members, or anyone
who may want to know more about Wood Lake Publishing and the curricula
we offer.
Wood Lake Publishing is committed to continuing our over 30-year history
of bringing readers and faith formation practitioners unique and accessible
resources that nurture, inspire, and challenge – essential spirituality for our day.
Whole People of God
Whole People of God Overview...30-32
~ Blessings, Patty Berube, President and
Ordering............................................ 33
Publisher, Wood Lake Publishing Inc.
Pricing............................................... 33
Related Resources...........34-39
4
5
Seasons of the Spirit
ordering
early
order
discount
deadline
May
st
1
order and
pre-pay on or
before
May 1, 2014
and save 15%
Where to order
What to order
Decide which seasons/quarters you need. You get the best price by
buying bundled quarters - all 4 (Sep-Aug) or the first 3 (Sep-Jun).
Decide whether you require Worship Leader resources (FUSION)
and/or age-level resources (ENCORE).
To order WEB resources, go to www.seasonsonline.ca. This website also allows
orders of any combination of WEB, PRINT, or DISK delivered products.
(Credit card payment required.) Or, to order PRINT or DISK you can use the order form
at the back of this catalogue.
Receiving your order
Seasons of the Spirit orders, including pre-May 1st orders, will be shipped in July 2014
with the exception of the May 31/2015 – Aug 30/2015 P1 PRINT and DISK resources,
which will be shipped in January 2015.
Age-Level Resources
If you order Seasons WEB resources, any additional Related Resources you order will
also be shipped in July 2014.
Seasons web delivery resources will be available at www.seasonsonline.ca
beginning March 2014.
Decide which delivery option best fits your needs:
on the web
on disk
in print
If you have ordered any products that requires shipping, open your package
immediately after receiving it to verify the contents. Contact Wood Lake Publishing with
any concerns.
Wood Lake Publishing reserves the right to alter schedules.
Check our website www.seasonsonline.ca and sign up for a
Tip of the Week email to stay informed!
Need assistance? E-Mail us: [email protected] or call us at 1-866-505-7687
6
7
Season of Creation
When you buy Seasons of the Spirit resources,
you receive 52 weeks of material based on the
Revised Common Lectionary (RCL).
Seasons of the Spirit celebrates the Season of Creation during the
first four weeks of September (Sep 7–Sep 28). Resources for the
Season of Creation are based on scripture texts from the three-year
Season of Creation cycle of readings.
The Season of Creation
The readings for the Season of Creation invite congregations to join with
all members of Earth’s community to “celebrate Earth as a sacred planet
filled with God’s vibrant presence” (from Season of Creation charter).
In 2014, the four Sundays in the Season of Creation focus on Forests,
Land, Wilderness/Outback, and Rivers.
Revised Common Lectionary
resources for the first four weeks of September
Seasons of the Spirit also provides RCL resources for the first four
weeks in September. These resources follow the SeasonsFUSION
format, and weekly session flow. Suggestions are provided to help
SeasonsENCORE users adapt the materials to the needs of their
particular group(s).
RCL resources for the first four weeks of September are only
available online and can be accessed by any Seasons Leader using
PRINT, DISK, or WEB delivery. Instructions for how to access the online
RCL materials are included in the Season of Creation PRINT and DISK
resources, and are automatically included with the WEB resources.
The Seasons of the Church Year 2014-15:
Lectionary Year a/b
Season of Creation/*Pentecost 2
Sep 7/2014 - Nov 23/2014
Lent/Easter
Feb 22/2015 - May 24/2015
Advent/Christmas/Epiphany
Nov 30/2014 - Feb 15/2015
*Pentecost 1
May 31/2015 - Aug 30/2015
* The Season after Pentecost is divided into two sections: Pentecost 1 and Pentecost 2.
8
9
SeasonsFUSION
10
discount prices
for pre-paid
early orders!
deadline:
on or before
May 1
SeasonsFUSION = WORSHIP materials +
Christian Education resources
SeasonsFUSION combines worship materials for clergy and other worship
leaders with Christian Education materials that can be used with the entire
congregation.
SeasonsFUSION = Flexibility
SeasonsFUSION is designed for
» Clergy who want worship resources
» Congregations with lay worship/preaching teams who want
extra worship resources
» Large congregations that use ENCORE for their age-level classes
and want additional resources for intergenerational Christian
education or to use with other mixed-age groups
» Smaller congregations that no longer have or want age-level classes
» Congregations that want to provide at-home resources for
their families.
SeasonsFUSION = The perfect all-in-one resource
SeasonsFUSION is based on the semi-continuous stream of the Revised Common
Lectionary and provides everything you need to integrate the worship, learning, and
serving ministries of your congregation.
SeasonsFUSION = Cutting Edge and Unique
SeasonsFUSION is developed in partnership with congregations located
around the world, which means it is international, ecumenical and grassroots
all at the same time.
SeasonsFUSION = Exceptional Value
SeasonsFUSION includes 52 weeks of Worship and Christian Education
resources PLUS
» Outlines for special worship events PLUS
» Outlines for intergenerational events PLUS
» At-home resources for families PLUS
» Art posters PLUS
» Resources in Word format, poster images for projection, the Bible Stories
in MP3 format, and more. (Customers who order PRINT delivery of their
resources will receive this material on a CD. DISK customers will
receive it on their disks, and WEB customers can access and download it
along with their other resources from the Seasons website.)
» Additional FREE resources on the website.
ON
FORMATI
D FAITh E
hIP AN
PRACTIC
R WORS
CES FO
ITIES OF
MMuN
RESOuR
FOR CO
ATION
AND FAITh FORM
FOR WORShIP
TICE
RESOuRCES
ITIES OF PRAC
FOR COMMuN
N
REATIO
N OF C 4 AR C)
SEASOSep 7 to SepRe28,ad201
ings, YE
ation
Cre
of
(Season
COST 2
PENTE 23, 2014
Nov
AR C)
Nov 5 to Lectionary, YE
Common
da
in Cana
(Revised
1-77064ISBN : 978-
ed
472-4• Print
RISTMAS,
ADvENT, Ch
EPIPhANY
Nov 30, 2014
to Feb 15, 2015
in
064-472-4• Printed
ISBN: 978-1-77
RESOuRCES
FOR WORShIP
AND FAITh FORM
FOR COMMuN
ATION
ITIES OF PRAC
TICE
RESOuR
CES FO
R WORS
hIP AN
FOR CO
D
MMuN
ITIES OF FAITh FORMATI
PRACTIC
ON
E
LENT, EASTER
Feb 22 to May
24, 2015
ISBN: 978-1-77
064-472-4• Printed
in
Canada
PENTE
COST 1
May 31
to Aug
ISBN : 9781-77064472-
30, 201
5
4• Print
ed in Cana
da
Canada
SeasonsFusion...
as low as $3.90 per week*
*cost is based on the 12-month web version ordered on or before May 1st
discount prices for pre-paid early orders!
deadline:
on or before
May 1
SeasonsFUSION
on the web
all
$
4 quarters
20316
SeasonsFUSION
on disk
all
$
4 quarters
228 66
SeasonsFUSION
in print
all
$
4 quarters
25416
11
SeasonsFUSION
INCLUDED...
discount prices for
pre-paid early orders!
WEEKLY
•A Planning page
•A Biblical Background page
•A Reflection and Focus page
•A three-page Worship Outline
•A Poetry and Prose page, containing
articles, poems, and stories
May 1
deadline:
on or before
•A Bible Story page
•Stations (activity centres) pages
•A Resource Sheet, for use at one
of the stations
•An Activity Sheet for very young
children
Focus scripture
Luke 17:11–19
Additional scriptures
Jeremiah 29:1, 4–7
Psalm 66:1–12
2 Timothy 2:8–15
All 4 Quarters
Nov 30/2014 - Feb 15/2015
God of the ill, the exiled, the frightened,
the angry, you know we need your healing
touch, your guiding hand, your calming,
comforting presence. Wherever we find
ourselves, draw us near to you. Hold us in
your everlasting arms. Amen.
Advent/Christmas/Epiphany (2nd Quarter)
Worship Outline • September 15, 2013
lives and in relationship to the environment.
G
od’s faithfulness extends to all people and places,
Clearly more has happened to the Samaritan than being
good news that continues to surprise. Today’s
healed. Jesus asserts that his faith, his ability to recognize
scriptures explore some of these surprises and
and rejoice in God’s blessing of healing, makes him a full
raise questions. How do healing and faith relate? What
member of the faith community. In this way, Luke signals
faithful response does God demand of a conquered
that suggestions
the Samaritan’s
experience
as a sign
of and
the add according to your local needs.
NOTE: and
All of these
are mere
startingfunctions
points; adapt,
delete,
exiled people? In the midst of familiar congregational
coming of God’s kingdom.
Carolyn Winifred Gillette
has done with storm or flood victims in your area or
wrangling, where might we find Jesus, knowing
that
Jeremiah
29:1, 4–7 Long before Luke, the prophet Jeremiah
When
theno
Storms of Life
Are Raging
around the world. Ask someone to share a testimony
Charles Albert Tindley
chains of time or place can tie him down?
introduced the notion that God can be worshipped outside
fromthe
this work of what they saw in the devastation and
Land. When the Babylonians forced all the religious
and
Been in the StormHoly
So Long
what
they learned by helping families affected.
African-American spiritual
political leaders into exile, leaving only a few people
behind
Focus scripture: Luke 17:11–19
❑❑ Bring song “God Is Our Shelter” (Music Booklet, #12
❑❑ leprosy
Recruit volunteers
needed
for worship:
tena people
beexiles. It contains
in Jerusalem,
Jeremiah
dictates
letter toto
the
The community of Jesus’ day considered people with
on Seasons Music CD, vol. 8, and available for purchase
“human
andexiles
lead the
people
the reading
news the
don’t
wantafter
to hear.
God wants them to
put Suggestions
ritually unclean, outcasts, and likely to be possessedaby
evil storm”
Music
of
the
scriptures;
several
for
the
Job
reading.
down roots in the land of their captivity, to build houses, plant
spirits. They were forbidden to enter the temple, or partici❑❑ certified
Choose an gardens,
option for
hearing
Psalm
29.more,
For the
have
children.
Even
GodBible
wants them to pray
pate in religious or communal life, unless a priest
Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania
arrange
a storyteller
present
thetheir
story
“The
forfor
their
conquerorstoand
to seek
welfare.
them as clean. On the final leg of his journey from story,
Galilee
Voice
on p.theme
72. For
the interactive
reading,
of God’s
universal love
continues in Psalm
to Jerusalem, Jesus responds to the appeal of ten to
haveof God” The
arrange
reader and
a stage
manager;
which
invites
the bring
wholecandles.
earth to praise God.
mercy. All ten refer to Jesus as “Master,” recognizing
him for a66:1–12,
❑ Bring itemsThe
for setting
theinvokes
worshipthe
space:
branches
to
psalmist
Israelites’
particular
liberation
as a healer, and all respond immediately to his❑command
God Is Our Shelter
decorate
table or urns
near the and
lectern,
the Exodus,
the images
broad of
embrace of God
to show themselves to the priest. As they follow Jesus’
com- thenarrative,
QUARTERLY
•Planning & materials
•Library, including the From Start to Finish booklet, replacement resources
for All Saints Day and Reformation Day, Virtual Resource Booklet with crafts,
patterns, recipes, etc., and more
•Spirit Sightings
•Support
Sep 7/2014 - Aug 30/2015
Season of Creation/Pentecost 2 (1st Quarter)
Expressing Gratitude
FREE on the website
SeasonsFUSION
Sep 7/2014 - Nov 23/2014
Seasons of the Spirit is based on semi-continuous
readings of the Revised Common Lectionary.
•Articles – including About this Season, Connecting with the Art; Communion
Prayers for the season; and articles that support the theme of the season(s)
•Living the Seasons – connects congregation members to what is happening
in church. Contains suggestions for how to use SeasonsFUSION within and
beyond the group that gathers for worship, including individuals and families
at home
•Gatherings for All Ages – outlines for all-ages worship events that include a
meal and that are appropriate for people with no church background. Perfect
for community outreach.
•Special Worship Outlines – including a Christmas pageant, Christmas
Day, Blue Christmas, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday,
Thanksgiving
•Two posters
•FUSION resources in Word format, poster images for projection, the Bible
Stories in MP3 format, and more
on the web
Prepare
Feb 22/2015 - May 24/2015
Lent/Easter (3rd Quarter)
May 31/2015 - Aug 30/2015
Pentecost 1 (4th Quarter)
on /before
may 1
after may
$203.16
$239.00
N/A
$86.40
N/A
$86.40
N/A
$86.40
N/A
$86.40
1
Storm Sunday
Chris O’Hara; Music Booklet
storms.
“whose eyes keep watch on the nations.” Testifying
mandment, heading to the temple, they become clean.
Psalm 30to
Donald
Schmidt; Seasons Songbook, vol. 5
Forand
the community
art installation,
remind the
people
via also
God’s deeds
past and present,
psalmist
implies
Only one, a Samaritan, turns back to thank❑❑Jesus
e-mail
objectsworship,
that express
storms
that found
communal
praise,
and we
blessing Never
leadsGive
to Up/Bambelela
praise God. Many readers may find Jesus’ question, “But
theto bring
Traditional South African;Seasons Songbook, vol. 5
facethey
in life and
their feelings
about them
objects
individual
thanksgiving
and a–desire
tothat
invite others
to join
other nine, where are they?” perplexing. Presumably,
I Want Jesus to Go with Me
express
and repair – God.
(see September 1 and article
in worshipping
are doing exactly what Jesus told them to do: going to
show despair
Traditional African American; Seasons Songbook, vol. 2
“Gathering
Art,”
on page 8.2:8–15
Use paper
clipsisorreminded
loose
2 Timothy
Timothy
that though
themselves to the priest. What motivates the Samaritan
to
Guide My Feet (consider replacing “while I run this race” with
strings attached
to the
net so people
can
Jesusthe
is an
historical
person,
hetieisand
alsohang
“the word“while
of God,”
return? Of the ten with leprosy, the Samaritan (an outsider,
I weather the storm”)
foundwhich
objects.cannot
Provide
basket down.
of itemsTimothy’s
for thoseinsecurities
be achained
and
a foreigner) returns. Perhaps he returns because he their
knows
Traditional
African-American; Seasons Songbook, vol. 2
whoput
do not shame
bring any.
are addressed; and he is urged, to explainGod
the Remind
word Us You Still Trust Us
that as a Samaritan, a foreigner, boundaries have been
❑ returns
Highlight any
disaster
relief
work yourand
congregation
of truth
to his
community,
help them avoid useless
upon his participation in temple life. Perhaps ❑he
“wrangling over words.”
because he alone comprehends the divine nature of the
•••••
one who healed him. Like the story of Naaman the leprous
as an MP3
Today’s scriptures assert that God’s love extends beyond
one in 2 Kings 5:1–19, Luke’s story illustrates the same
It is hidden
all boundaries. They prompt us to wonder: If Jesus
is not from our eyes, O God.
surprising message: that God’s love extends to all,download).
God’s
❑❑ Decide which
stations
will set,
set stations
But itinis our
you, the source of divine wonder,
chained
to you
history,
thenand
where
can we as
find him
mercy knows no bounds.
described on
pp.
73–74.
understands
the way to it and knows its place.
world today? For what unexpected people andthat
place
does
It is you, O God, that opens up the way and place of wisdom
God call us to pray and work?
to us. Amen.
Gather
114
Call to worship
Seasons of the Spirit™ SeasonsFUSION Season of Creation • Pentecost 2 2013
Opening prayer
From where does wisdom come from?
Where is the place of understanding?
68
Prayer of confession
Copyright © Wood Lake Publishing Inc. 2012
Based on Psalm 29
One : Ascribe to God, O heavenly beings. Ascribe to God
glory and strength.
All : Glory is in the holy name. Worship God in holy
splendour.
One : Let all in creation show honour.
All: Let all in God’s temple say, “Glory.” Amen.
O sovereign Wisdom,
we are humbled by the thought of you.
We cower at your inscrutable nature
and hide from your power when we feel you are hidden from
our understanding.
Help us, O Wisdom, to find faith in the sheltering nature of
your love on earth.
Amen.
G
od’s faithfulness extends to all people and places,
good news that continues to surprise. Today’s
scriptures explore some of these surprises and
raise questions. How do healing and faith relate? What
faithful response does God demand of a conquered and
exiled people? In the midst of familiar congregational
wrangling, where might we find Jesus, knowing that no
chains of time or place can tie him down?
Focus scripture: Luke 17:11–19
The community of Jesus’ day considered people with leprosy
ritually unclean, outcasts, and likely to be possessed by evil
spirits. They were forbidden to enter the temple, or participate in religious or communal life, unless a priest certified
them as clean. On the final leg of his journey from Galilee
to Jerusalem, Jesus responds to the appeal of ten to have
mercy. All ten refer to Jesus as “Master,” recognizing him
as a healer, and all respond immediately to his command
to show themselves to the priest. As they follow Jesus’ commandment, heading to the temple, they become clean.
Only one, a Samaritan, turns back to thank Jesus and
praise God. Many readers may find Jesus’ question, “But the
other nine, where are they?” perplexing. Presumably, they
are doing exactly what Jesus told them to do: going to show
themselves to the priest. What motivates the Samaritan to
return? Of the ten with leprosy, the Samaritan (an outsider,
a foreigner) returns. Perhaps he returns because he knows
that as a Samaritan, a foreigner, boundaries have been put
upon his participation in temple life. Perhaps he returns
because he alone comprehends the divine nature of the
one who healed him. Like the story of Naaman the leprous
one in 2 Kings 5:1–19, Luke’s story illustrates the same
surprising message: that God’s love extends to all, God’s
mercy knows no bounds.
114
All 4 Quarters
after may
$228.66
$269.00
on / before
may 1
after may 1
$254.16
$299.00
N/A
$108.00
N/A
$108.00
N/A
$108.00
N/A
$108.00
1
in print
SeasonsFUSION
Seasons of the Spirit is based on semi-continuous
readings of the Revised Common Lectionary.
Expressing Gratitude
Sep 7/2014 - Aug 30/2015
on /before
may 1
God understands the way of wisdom and knows its place.
God of the ill, the exiled, the frightened,
the angry, you know we need your healing
touch, your guiding hand, your calming,
comforting presence. Wherever we find
ourselves, draw us near to you. Hold us in
your everlasting arms. Amen.
Isaiah describes God’s dream for the world, and God’s hope
that we will love one another and take care of the things
God’s given us. This picture shows how broken things can
SeasonsFUSION
Words of affirmation
Focus scripture
Luke 17:11–19
Additional scriptures
Jeremiah 29:1, 4–7
Psalm 66:1–12
2 Timothy 2:8–15
on disk
look when something terrible happens or when things are
not cared for. Decorate the picture so it shows what it would
look like if things were fixed, cared for, and growing again.
Clearly more has happened to the Samaritan than being
healed. Jesus asserts that his faith, his ability to recognize
and rejoice in God’s blessing of healing, makes him a full
member of the faith community. In this way, Luke signals
that the Samaritan’s experience functions as a sign of the
coming of God’s kingdom.
Jeremiah 29:1, 4–7 Long before Luke, the prophet Jeremiah
introduced the notion that God can be worshipped outside the
Holy Land. When the Babylonians forced all the religious and
political leaders into exile, leaving only a few people behind
in Jerusalem, Jeremiah dictates a letter to the exiles. It contains
news the exiles don’t want to hear. God wants them to put
down roots in the land of their captivity, to build houses, plant
gardens, have children. Even more, God wants them to pray
for their conquerors and to seek their welfare.
The theme of God’s universal love continues in Psalm
66:1–12, which invites the whole earth to praise God.
The psalmist invokes the Israelites’ particular liberation
narrative, the Exodus, and the broad embrace of God
“whose eyes keep watch on the nations.” Testifying to
God’s deeds past and present, the psalmist also implies
that communal worship, praise, and blessing leads to
individual thanksgiving and a desire to invite others to join
in worshipping God.
2 Timothy 2:8–15 Timothy is reminded that though
Jesus is an historical person, he is also “the word of God,”
which cannot be chained down. Timothy’s insecurities and
shame are addressed; and he is urged, to explain the word
of truth to his community, and help them avoid useless
“wrangling over words.”
•••••
Today’s scriptures assert that God’s love extends beyond
all boundaries. They prompt us to wonder: If Jesus is not
chained to history, then where can we find him in our
world today? For what unexpected people and place does
God call us to pray and work?
Sep 7/2014 - Aug 30/2015
All 4 Quarters
Sep 7/2014 - Nov 23/2014
Nov 30/2014 - Feb 15/2015
Feb 22/2015 - May 24/2015
May 31/2014 - Aug 30/2015
Older children God wants us to see the world as it could be. God has a vision of peace and harmony for places where there
is war, division, and conflict. Think about parts of the world, your community, or even your own life that need some of
God’s peace and harmony. Write a short prayer that asks for God’s help in making the world as it could be according to
God’s vision. Listen to God for ways you might help make peace and harmony a reality.
184
Seasons resources are licensed for use between the
dates indicated, with permission to share between
three leaders within one congregation.
12
13
SeasonsENCORE
discount prices
for pre-paid
early orders!
deadline:
on or before
May 1
Age-Level Resources
SeasonsENCORE resources are designed to meet the needs of a leader
working with a group of approximately 12 learners (15 learners for
Multiage).
SeasonsENCORE offers the tried and much-loved Age-Level resources
congregations around the world have come to appreciate so much!
WEEKLY
•A Biblical Background page
•A Focus & Prepare page
•A two-page Session Outline (three pages in the Multiage resource)
•Two pages of reproducible Resource Sheets (three pages in the Multiage resource)
Quarterly
•Articles including About This Season, This Season for the particular Age-Level,
and Connecting with the Art
•Six extra Resource pages (eight pages in the Multiage resource)
•Two-page Evaluation Form
•Two posters
SeasonsENCORE follows the semi-continuous stream of the Revised
Common Lectionary, and the Season of Creation cycle of readings, and can
easily be used in conjunction with SeasonsFUSION.
EncorE
WEEkLY RESOuRCES TO hELP NuRTuRE ACTIvELY gROWINg FAITh
AGES 9-11
EncorE
SEASON OF CREATION
ADULT
PENTECOST 2
ADvENT, ChRISTMAS,
EPIPhANY
Sep 7 to Sep 28, 2014
(Season of Creation Readings, YEAR C)
Nov 5 to Nov 23, 2014
(Revised Common Lectionary, YEAR C)
ISBN: 978-1-77064-472-4• Printed in Canada
EncorE
AGES 12-14
Feb 22 to May 24, 2015
FREE on the website
•Planning
•Library, including the From Start to Finish booklet, replacement resources for All
Saints Day and Reformation Day, Virtual Resource Booklet with crafts, patterns,
recipes, etc., and more
•Spirit Sightings
•Support
EncorE
LENT, EASTER
AGES 6-8
PENTECOST 1
Nov 30, 2014 to Feb 15, 2015
May 31 to Aug 30, 2015
SeasonsENCORE Age Levels...
SeasonsENCORE Multiage...
SeasonsENCORE
deadline:
on or before
May 1
on the web
all
4 quarters
14450
$
SeasonsENCORE
on disk
3 quarters
15725
$
4th quarter
$
14
INCLUDED...
5780
SeasonsENCORE
in print
3 quarters
16575
$
4th quarter
$
5950
SeasonsENCORE
deadline:
on or before
May 1
on the web
all
$
4 quarters
25500
SeasonsENCORE
SeasonsENCORE
3 quarters
3 quarters
on disk
$
27625
4th quarter
105
$
40
in print
$
30770
4th quarter
10795
$
15
SeasonsENCORE
AGE LEVELS
Adult
Adults enter Bible study from a variety of backgrounds and beliefs. Sessions invite
adults to deepen their spirituality and explore their faith through activities and
articles that encourage a rich engagement with all four of the weekly lectionary
readings. Art images, contemporary writings, and consideration of current issues
offer meaningful ways to link faith and life.
The SeasonsENCORE Adult is a great resource for your next study group!
Ages 15-18
This resource promotes the development of leadership skills and encourages
young people to serve in the local and global ministries of the church. A “Digging
Deeper” section offers groups that enjoy discussion a chance to explore some
themes in greater depth. Leaders will find the Ages 15-18 resource perfect for midweek gatherings, retreats, worship leadership, and outdoor ministry programs.
Ages 12-14
Young teens enjoy self-directed learning. Friendships are important to them and
they are beginning to explore a variety of viewpoints within their community and
the world. The weekly resources provide opportunities to actively explore the Bible
and encourage the development of communication skills. Varied activities meet the
needs of different learning styles, and service projects introduce ways to connect
with the church and the community.
Ages 9-11
These children enjoy making new friends and typically have the confidence to work
in groups. The weekly resources encourage them to use their imaginations and life
experiences as they develop biblical knowledge, ask questions, and explore the
faith traditions of others. Group projects introduce them to issues of justice and
fairness.
16
discount prices for
deadline:
on or before
May 1
Ages 6-8
Weekly resources begin to address the more
abstract thinking skills of children in the early grades
of school. Leaders will find easy-to-use dramas,
stories, and activities that connect with real life
and the eager minds of this enthusiastic group.
Spiritual development is nurtured through ritual and
encouraging relationships with peers and adults.
The SeasonsENCORE Ages 6-8 Poster Set
includes special Story Props posters exclusive to this
age group for each quarter.
Ages 3-5
Children in this age range learn through handson activities and enjoy routines and rituals. Their
developing motor skills are encouraged in the
sessions with songs, fingerplays, group activities,
and simple craft projects. The weekly material uses
interactive storytelling, puppets, drama, and art
images to explore Bible stories.
For each season, the Ages 3-5 Poster Set also
includes special Storytelling Resource posters
exclusive to this age group. And, we provide a free
online Age 3 Supplement, for those leaders with a
group of mostly 3-year-olds!
See the following
page for multiage
on the web
SeasonsEncore - Age Levels
Sep 7/2014 - Aug 30/2015
All 4 Quarters
Sep 7/2014 - Nov 23/2014
Nov 30/2014 - Feb 15/2015
Feb 22/2015 - May 24/2015
May 31/2015 - Aug 30/2015
after may 1
$144.50
$170.00
N/A
$66.00
N/A
$66.00
N/A
$66.00
N/A
$66.00
on / before
may 1
after may 1
$157.25
$185.00
$57.80
$68.00
on / before
may 1
after may 1
$165.75
$195.00
N/A
$70.00
N/A
$70.00
N/A
$70.00
$59.50
$70.00
on disk
Sep 7/2014 - May 24/2015
3 Quarters
May 31/2015 - Aug 30/2015
in print
Sep 7/2014 - May 24/2015
3 Quarters
Sep 7/2014 - Nov 23/2014
Nov 30/2014 - Feb 15/2015
Feb 22/2015 - May 24/2015
Weekly Seasons of the Spirit
materials available to download
online beginning in March 2014.
Click here for more details
on / before
may 1
May 31/2015 - Aug 30/2015
Seasons resources are licensed for use between
the dates indicated, with permission to share
between three leaders within one congregation.
17
SeasonsENCORE
MULTIAGE
on disk
discount prices for
The SeasonsENCORE Multiage resource is uniquely designed to meet the needs of
a leader with a SINGLE GROUP of up to 15 children between the ages of 5 and 12.
The Multiage resource offers different age-appropriate options for engaging with the
biblical stories and provides additional reproducible resource sheets. The Respond
section includes “activity zones” that address different ages, interests, learning
styles, and abilities. For example, children can choose between an Art zone, Music
zone, Outreach zone, or Quiet zone.
This group will also experience storytelling scripts, self-directed learning, and
relationships with children of different ages as they create community, sharing time
and space each week.
deadline:
on or before
May 1
on the web
SeasonsEncore - Multiage
Sep 7/2014 - Aug 30/2015
All 4 Quarters
Nov 30/2014 - Feb 15/2015
Feb 22/2015 - May 24/2015
May 31/2015 - Aug 30/2015
I find the “Seasons of the Spirit” is a wonderful resource, appropriate for the ages that I
teach in this very small church where sometimes the “five-year-old group” can include
a three year old and also a second grader. Even though my seminary background
makes me hyper-sensitive to the possibility of dumbed-down biblical interpretations
when providing for small children, I always find “Seasons of the Spirit” materials to
be inspirational, appropriate and useful. I have a bright little class, and they are never
under-estimated, and rarely over-burdened. Thanks for your fine product.
A satisfied Seasons user
I love this material! Blessings and continued success in sharing a fine tool for
Christian nurture.
Karen Ziel, Minister of Discipleship Education, CCSG,S. Glastonbury, CT, USA
3 Quarters
what are people
saying about
SeasonsENCORE?
Sep 7/2014 - May 24/2015
May 31/2015 - Aug 30/2015
Sep 7/2014 - Nov 23/2014
on / before
may 1
after may 1
$276.25
$325.00
$105.40
$124.00
on / before
may 1
after may 1
$307.70
$362.00
N/A
$127.00
N/A
$127.00
N/A
$127.00
$107.95
$127.00
in print
on / before
may 1
after may 1
$255.00
$300.00
N/A
$120.00
N/A
$120.00
N/A
$120.00
N/A
$120.00
Sep 7/2014 - May 24/2015
3 quarters
Sep 7/2014 - Nov 23/2014
Nov 30/2014 - Feb 15/2015
Feb 22/2015 - May 24/2015
May 31/2014 - Aug 30/2015
I love the curriculum… I have an M. Ed and 25 years of 5th grade teaching, and a M Div., ordained
UCC, so I can appreciate both the pedagogical and the theological groundings in your materials.
The UCC Weekly Seeds and Still Speaking tie together the lectionary readings used in worship and
correlate to what happens in Sunday School; pretty much, everyone is on the same page. The art work
is terrific, and the activities enrich learning and appeal to many different learning styles
Linda Harper, Church of the Palms (UCC), Delray Beach, FL, USA
Seasons of the Spirit is so much better than the past material I was using, which was so out of date
and “boring” - if I found it boring, what did I pass across to the children, I wonder?
Robin, State School RE Teacher
We really do like using the online version of Seasons of the Spirit. Teachers feel a lot better
prepared when they can access their curriculum at any time, from their home.
Ian, Uniting Church Minister SA
18
19
2014-2015 Contents at a Glance for each Quarter
(regardless of the delivery option you choose)
SeasonsFUSION
...for
Congregational Life
Weekly Planning pages
Weekly Biblical Background pages
•
Weekly Reflection and Focus pages
•
Weekly Worship Outline pages
•
Weekly Session Outline pages
20
(for 1 group of 12
learners)
SeasonsENCORE
Ages 15 - 18
SeasonsENCORE
Ages 12 - 14
SeasonsENCORE
Ages 9 - 11
(for 1 group of 12
learners)
(for 1 group of 12
learners)
(for 1 group of 12
learners)
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
SeasonsENCORE
Ages 6 - 8
(for 1 group of 12
learners)
SeasonsENCORE
Ages 3 - 5
SeasonsENCORE
Multiage
(for 1 group of 12
learners)
(for 1 group of 15
learners)
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Weekly Focus & Prepare pages
Weekly Poetry and Prose page, containing articles, poems, and stories
•
Weekly Bible Story pages
•
Weekly Stations pages
•
Weekly reproducible Resource Sheets
•
Weekly Activity Sheets for very young children
•
Articles including About this Season, About the Art;
and articles that support the theme of the season(s)
•
Communion Prayers for the season
•
Extra Resource pages
•
Living the Seasons – Connects people to what is happening in church.
Contains suggestions for how to use SeasonsFUSION within and beyond
worship,including with individuals and families at home. At Home Booklet
also available on the website
Gatherings for All Ages – outlines for all-ages events
that include activities, worship, and a meal
Special Worship Outlines – including a Christmas pageant, Christmas
Day, Blue Christmas,
Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Thanksgiving
SeasonsENCORE
Adult
•
•
•
Two Posters
•
Resources in Microsoft Word format, Poster images for projection, and
Bible Stories in MP3 format
•
Evaluation Form
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Free website access to Planning; Library;
Links; Spirit Sightings; and more
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
21
Seasons GROWING FAITH
Seasons Growing Faith
Board Books
This kit, which arrives in a handy cloth bag, provides a perfect foundation for
setting up a space to nurture the development of faith and the spiritual language
of children at an early age.
Written to be used year after year, the undated pages of the extensive
Leader Guide follow the lectionary seasons and offer over 60 pages of Session
Outlines for Advent, Christmas, Season after the Epiphany, Lent, Easter,
Pentecost, and the Season after Pentecost.
set of
5 | 8 pp | 6" x 6" | round corners
Leader Guide
26 pages of articles, directions, lists, and suggestions,
including creating a space, training caregivers,
storytelling and music tips, parent brochures,
application and registration forms.
62 pages containing 18 session outlines for every
season of the church year.
18 resource pages containing fingerplays, songs,
recipes, props, patterns, and more.
Leader Gu
ide
Posters
The set of five posters with the same
names as the books – Welcome, Baby
Jesus; Come Little Children; God's Wonder
World; Sing, David, Sing; and Loving God
Together. Shipped rolled in a tube.
set of
5 | 16.5" x 21.5" | rolled
128 pp | 8.5" x 11" | perfect bound
Music CD/Songbook Set
This set includes 22 easy-to-sing, repetitive and
enchanting songs by Jim and Jean Strathdee,
Linnea Good, Mary Lu Walker, and
others. The words, melody line, and
guitar chords along with teaching tips
and illustrated actions complete the coil
bound book. The collection includes
Nobody Else Like Me, A Little Peace
Song, Would You Like to Hold the Baby,
and Like a Rock!
1 cd | 32 pp | 8.5" x 5.5" | coil bound
22
A set of five board books: with safe, rounded
corners, simple words and brightly painted
illustrations by Margaret Kyle. The set includes
Welcome, Baby Jesus; Come Little Children; God's
Wonder World; Sing, David, Sing; and Loving God
Together.
Seasons
Growing Faith
Complete Kit
127
$
95
INCLUDES...
•One Leader Guide
•One Music CD &
Songbook Set
•One Set of 5 Posters
•One Set of 5 Board
Books
•One handy cloth bag
Price
Seasons Growing Faith The Kit
$127.95
Seasons Growing Faith Board Books
$35.00
Seasons Growing Faith Music CD/Songbook Set
$28.95
Seasons Growing Faith Posters
$35.00
Seasons Growing Faith Leader Guide
$28.95
Kit components are also sold separately.
All Seasons of the Spirit resources meet or exceed the safety standards set by the
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for children's products.
23
Seasons MUSIC
Seasons Music CDs
and Songbooks
3-volume sets
Music CDs and Songbooks
During Sep 7/2014 to Nov 23/2014 Music Suggestions will include songs
from Volumes 3, 6, and 9 (Lectionary Year A).
$
Seasons Music
Lectionary Year A (Vols. 3, 6, 9)
65
1 volume set
During Nov 30/2014 to Aug 30/2015 Music Suggestions will include songs
from Volumes 1, 4, and 7 (Lectionary Year B).
$
31
95
Seasons Music CDs
3-volume set
The Seasons of the Spirit CD/Songbook Sets, Volumes 1-9, are available for
individual purchase, as well as in 3-Volume sets, bundled by lectionary years.
$
45
1 volume
$
MP3 & PDF downloads
2195
Seasons Songbooks
3-volume set
Songs from Seasons Growing Faith and the Seasons of the Spirit Music
CDs, Volumes 1-9, are available as MP3 downloads at seasonsonline.ca or
woodlakebooks.com.
Download individual songs for $1.29 or an entire CD for $19.95.
$
Price
Title
25
Seasons Music 3-Volume Set YEAR A CD/Songbook
$65.00
Seasons Music 3-Volume Set YEAR A CD
$45.00
Seasons Music 3-Volume Set YEAR A Songbook
$25.00
Seasons Music Volume 3 CD/Songbook
$31.95
Seasons Music Volume 3 CD
$21.95
Seasons Music Volume 3 Songbook
$11.95
$31.95
$21.95
$11.95
$31.95
$21.95
$11.95
1 volume
1195
$
Seasons Music
Lectionary Year B (Vols. 1, 4, 7)
Sheet music from Seasons Growing Faith and the Seasons of the Spirit
Songbooks, Volumes 1-9, are available as PDF downloads at seasonsonline.ca
or woodlakebooks.com.
Download sheet music of individual songs for $5.00.
Price
Title
de Diosœ
ia‰ doj Soœœy... œœœ œœœœ ##œœœœœœ œœœœœœ
/Env
œœ ‰ œj
œœ .. œœ œœ ## œœ œœ
God
œœœ .. œœœ œœ œ
nt... by
œœ œœœ ##œœœœ œœœœ ‰‰ œœjj
Se
#
.
4
œ
m
.
j
A
œ
œ
I & ## 4 œj ... œœ ... œœ œœ # œœ œœ
œ. œ œ
œ
B Em
B Em
B Em
B Em
‰ œœ œœœ
‰‰ œœ œœ
‰ paœœœœ --raœœraœ
to
pa
œ - raœ
n
itional Cuba
This trad
as a
be used
B Em
song can
of
at the end
B Em
Em
blessing
- stá
B Em
or learning
Em
lis - tae -serv
e;
pa
to
worship
B Em
is
to stá e;
Em
ma - no
y - tae
. The tune
stáe,
pa
to - ra
- lis
mi
- no
sessions
to -serv
tae
Em
and
ma
read
y
lis
rd
e;
e,
stá
to
orwa
Dios,
to -serv e;
mi
I’m
ma - no
straightf
read
y - tae
to
to
- lis
soy de Dio
s,,
be able
to serve,
mire
I’m
we’
ma - no
read
de Gods,,
e,
it
most will
via - do
- y
soy by
mire
to serv
God
I’m
y making
do sent
we’
read
de Dio
En
I - am
via
- y
soy by
learn it easil to give
I’mre
Gods,,
do sent
we’
Spanish: En
am
de Dio
read
ible
via
I - are
,
We
soy by
ish:
do sent
we’re
more poss words a
Eng
are
Spanlish:
by God
via
I - am
We
ish: En
am
Spanish
are sent by God,
Span
English:
the
En
g the
I
We
ish:
sent
are
Span
n by sayin
2.
English:
B Em
We
try. Begi
d,
English:
2. Em
B Em
words alou
ish
Span
ic but
2. Em
B Em
the mus
1.
B Em
2. Em
B Em
without
hm of
1. Em
the rhyt
B Em
Em
keeping
speak.
1. Em
B Em
Los
B7
ic as you
- nal.
1. Em
the mus
B Em
one
Am/C
Los
B7
fra - ter -lom
. The
speaking
Am
ter nal. . The
mun -do and
Em
- sha
Am/C
Practice
B7
and have
nal. Los
En
do fra - sha
-lom
--tice
3
Am
time
ter
a
jus
Los
Am/C
mun
B7
The
at
nal.
fra
line
nal.. The
do and
Am
ter -lom
3
fra - ter -lom
at it. Then
Am/C
jus --tice
mun
. En
fra - sha
do and
ter nal. . En
mun - do and
-lom.
others repe sing the
- sha
Am
3
mun
jus --tice
un
er
nal.
and sha
-lom
do fra - sha
.
En
El
jus --tice
3
mun
fra ter -lom
jus - tice and sha-lom
have a lead at a time,
of
do and
ter nal...
- ir con
jus --tice
mun
El e un
- tice
plac
one line
fra - sha
jus
and
a
un
con
of
ado
song
lom
cons - tru wor
tice
ld
mun
El e un
jus
group repe
and sha
tru - ir
.
a plac
mak
conse- the
with the
El e of
jus - tice and sha-lom
- ir ld con
tru wor
style.
a plac
conse- the
ir ld con
mak
e of
jus - tice
ting in echo
tru -wor
a plac
se- the
B7
of
œ
œ ‰ œœ œ
œ .. œœ œœ œœ œœ ‰‰ œœ œœ
j
œœ . œ œ œ œ ‰
‰ œjj
‰‰ œ j
œ. œ œ œ
j
‰ œœ
‰ œœœjj
œ ‰ œj
‰ j .. œœ ... œ œœ # œœ œœ ‰ œœœ
œ ‰ j ... œœ .. œœœ œœ ##œœœ œœœ ‰ œœ
‰ œjj œœœ.... œœœ œœœ ##œœœœ œœœ ‰‰ œœjj ... œœœœ... œœœœ œœœœ # œœœœ œœœ
œ
œ
‰
œ
œ
.
œ
œ
j
œ
œ
œ
.
# œ . œ œœ œ # œœ ‰ œœj œœ . œœ œ # œœ œœ œ
œ ‰œ
& ## œœœ.... œœœœ œœœœ œœ ##œœœœ ‰ œœœœ œœœ... œœœœ œœœœ # œœœ œœ
œ . œ œ œ œ ‰ œJœ
&
# œœ .. œœ œœ œ # œœ œ
j
&
œœœ .. œœ œ œ
œ ‰ œj ... œ . œ œœ œ œœ ‰‰ JœJ
&
J
j œ . œœ œœ œœ œœ ‰‰ œjj .... œœ .. œœ œ œœ
con
ld œ plac
mak
œ e ‰‰ œœjj œœ .. œœ œœ œœ œ ‰ œœ . # b 5)
a
e the wor
œ
B7
ld
j
mak
.
wor
F m7( b 5)
? ## makœ .e theœœ œ œœ œœ ‰‰ œœj œ
B7 ‰ j
# m7(
œ
Cmaj7
?
# œ. œ œ œ œ
j FF##m7(œ .b.b5)5) œœ œœ œœœ #B7œœœ ‰‰ œœœœjj
Cmaj7
?
Gmaj7
œ
œ
#
Cmaj7 ‰ œj F m7(
œ
? # œœ .. œ œ D7
.
œ
œœœ
œ
œ
œ
œ
aj7
œ
Gmaj7
œ
.
œ
œ
œ
œœœ deœœ doœœ - #lorœœ ‰ por
j Gmœaj7
.. œœ œœ œœœ Cmœœœ ‰‰ œœœjj œœœ ... - do
in
D7
#lorœld por
œœ -wor
œAm7
œ
œ
j
œ
ing
Gmœœaj7
do
.
in mun
œ
D7
œ
œ
œ
‰
œ
œ
‰
de
œ
hurt
œ
7
.
œœ .ge- doœa hurt
lorld por
œ ing
œœœ unœtoœ chan
œœ ‰ œœœj œœ .. œœ œœœ cam
6
œœœ - biar
do -wor
injmun
# Am
lorld ‰ por
Am
a de --ing
œœ 7..7. œœ œœ œœœœ D7
j œœ .. - dos
œ
œœœ aœœ -t cam
6
œ -wor
œjmunge- do
de
biar
œ e, ununœ j chan
œ -do
ld in
be
. - doœaa hurt
œ -don
6 & # Am
œœ .. œœœ œœœ œœœ œœœœ ‰‰ enœœœœ - via
œœ ..k- that
mun
œ ge
œaa --t cam
chan
biare, to
hurt
œ mus
œœ ingœœ worœœ ‰‰ œœjj
dos
un
be -don
to
6& #
œ
.
ge
via
œœœ .. œœ - lesœœ noœ sonœ the
e,
chan
- wor
mus
œ
biar
#
j
don
œ
œ
‰
dos
œ
en
that
be
viak œ mus
a -t cam
œ the
do
œœ -not
&
œ son
œœ .. - gegeœœ - can
dos œ
no
en - wor
œœ donœœe, ‰‰toœjj œœ.. œœ œ œ œœ ‰ œ
œ .k.k- that
t be
les
via
œ
- wor
mus
& ánán
son
do
œ
no
en
an --gels
that
not
the
œ
œ son
ge - can
do ‰ the
œ -not
no
án
an
.----gels
œ ‰ œœJ worœœœ .. œœ œœ œ œœ ‰ œ
les
œ - les
can
Cmaj7
ge
do
œ
œ
gels
án
not
œ
j
an
aj7
can
.
œ
œ
Cm
Gmaj7
? ## anœœ .- gels
aj7 ‰ œj
œ œ œ œ ‰ œJ
aj7
D7
œ
?
j Gm
.. œ œœ œœœ Cm
Cmœœaj7 ‰ œj
# œ . œ œ œ œ ‰ œJJ
Gmœaj7
D7
?
Am7
œ œœœœ ‰‰ œœœœaj ?#
.. œœœ œœDios
7to God/Gloria
œœ ‰‰ œœœjj Gmœœœœaj7
E Glory
œ œ D7
D7
j Am
œœœ -œœœliœ - dad
œœ ld.;; Pleaœœa seœloœœ rea
E
œœœ.... -a
j Amœœœ7..7.. œœœ œœ œœœœ œœœœ ‰‰ œœœœj - cer
Em
dad
wor
œ
a seEœ ‰ œœj Am
œ
œ
ter
li
Plea
œ
bet
œœœ miœœ haœ - buil
œ li -wor
;
œ .d- loœa rea
œœ . œœ œœœ doa
9
dadld.
ajseœ #Eœœ ‰ œœœjLeader
cer
# Em
; Plea
bet--ter
œ - buil
Em. œ œœ
a rea
dadld.
9
œœœ n-- doa
ca
œli -wor
cerd- lo
C ‰ œjse
Dm
œ hatoha
us
œœœDm haœœœœ.... œtoœœœ --giv’
œ --terter
œœ .. œœœ œœ œœœœ ##œœœœ ‰‰ Me
œ mi
bet
to
to
9 & # Em
œ .d- loœa rea
cer
œ worœld. ‰Pleaœj
buil
is ca
to mi
œ task
ha to
9& #
œœe.  The
#paz.
ca n- 
-giv’
œ usmiusœ ‰ hatotoœ - builœœ.d. œaœ betœœ - œœ œœ ‰‰ œœj    
# œœœœ.... mun
œœœœ - doœœœœ deœdeofœœœ peac
Me task
to
doa
œ n- doa
ha. to
ca
paz.
&
œœ usœ ‰ œJ
œ . istoisœisœ -giv’
Me
œœ . mun

un
œ œ
ld
œ
ha
œ
.
n to
task
œ
œ
- do
paz.e. The
a wor
giv’
&
peac
œ
Me
œ
de
The
of
œ
to
.
un
‰
J
œ
ld
œ - task
- do de
Listen Now for
paz.
a wor
Glo
ry
glo - ry
the
high - est!
in
œ e.e. ‰‰ The
œœ.. œœto œœGod,œ œœglo‰ - œJry to God, Em
un
to mun
ld of
œ peac
œJœ - ry
- do
peac
œ
aœ wor
mun
of
œ
un
to
J
ld
Glo
glo
glo
ry
Christ
- sus!
ry
Je
to
to
God,
to
God,
B7
the
.
# toœsp
JœJ - ry to God, glo - ry to God,
a wor œ
Em
?Go
B7
This song is a traditio
glo - ry
the
it!
Spir to
F
## œœ .. œœelœœœ œœ œœ ‰‰ Glo
Em
Em/B
?
Cantor:
nal
B7
J
- ria en los cie - los!
/B
Zimbabwean
?
Em
j
liturgical
¡Glo - ria a Dios,
glo
glo
Gm7
   œ œ
../B. - ria œœ a œœœ Dios,#B7œœœ Em
# œ. œ
?
œ
Em
B7
œ
acclamation, and
C
œ
j
œ
All:
œœ - glo
œœj : glo
¡Glo
Dios,
- ria_a Je - su - cris - to!
can
Em
œœ ./B. - ria œœœ a œœœDios,##lun
B7- ria ‰ a Cantor
œ œ# m7(b 5)
tad.
be sung as a “call
¡Glo
glo
Es - pi - ri - tu!
ai
œœœ ..- ria tuœœœ a voœœDios,
B7- ria ‰ a Dios,
- œœœ - glo
œ œ
œœj
and
me. - ria
F
bœ
œ
œœ ˙œ‰ œ
of
response,” a traditio
œœ #B7
12
œœœ œ
Lis - ten
œ tad.
tad.
œœ œ
œ
œœ .gs. you
vo
b5)
cer
œ -- #lun
nal
# FF##m7(
5) œ
tu ask
lun
œ
of - me.
now
˙
œ
style of singing
m7(
12
.
tad.
for
me.
‰
œ
vo
œ
b
All
œ
aha
#
ask
œ
œ
cer
the
thin
#
tu
in
of
œ -- thin
œ œœœ
œ .. 5) œœœ Alœœ - leDm
œ ask
12&Gos F#-m7(
pel!
me.
vo - lun
the
 
Dm
churches in Africa.
cer
tu
œgsgs.. you
you
12& #
œœœ Seœœtoœ- --lu#ñor,
œœ ask
œœ- ia! Itaha
A
œœœ -œ
#ñor,
cer
œ ofœ C aha
the
do
# œœœœ.... - da
 
me,
∑
soloist begins
œœgs. you
œ is - thin
by singthe
œœ œSeSeœ œ
thin
 QJFTPGUIF   
do ˙  ‰  aha
œ œœ NBL
œœœ .. - us,
yú
do
œœ œ
me,
- ñor,
- God

∑&
œJ
da
ing the first line
the
& help
JHIU

me, œto
yú
- ñor,
œ . œ Uœ
of the
œNBZJODMVEFFDPUIFDPQZS
da - God
Se
to
us,
œœ
œ ZPVFBTF
chorus, with the
do
‰ œJœJ glo - VHI
me,
œ
yú - us,
œ Glo
help
VHVT
JMBCMFBT
œ - God
whole
UP"to
ry FBWBin
est!
- DTBS
high God,
yú
HBUJPO1M glo -ZSJ
God
œ .. - daus,
œ toœ - ryœ ˙ toto ‰‰God,
UISP ry
group joining
OHSF
Fthe
FSJPE
J HGPS
3
in a
? ## help
help
IJTUJNFQglo - /BO
ry EPOQBH
sus!
ryJOZPVSDP
-VTF
to Christ Je
God,
to
God,
UFNCFS glo
œœ . œœ œœ Gloœœ - ryœœ 'SPN
1.
4FQ
powerful “Allelu
ZFEBGUFSU 4FBTPOT'64*0
TPO
?
FTUSP
UIJT
ia!”
MZPG
CFE
XJUI
Glo - ry XPSE
gloSFUP
the
Spirklet - 33it!
to TPO
- ry to EFE
to
God,
God, glo - ry
F
## œ . œ TPOH
response. The
2.
?
  œ œ œ œ
MMDPQJFTB Data CDs JODMV
Boo
All:
second
13
CD vol. 8
NBUJPO"
cDios,
?
3 Music cie
OBM$VCBO ¡Glo
2–20
F
JOGPS
Musi
2–1
line of the chorus
EJUJP
ria
glo
glo
ria
los
los!
ria
a
en
Dios,
a
ns
F201
œ
201
easo
POUI
œ œ
NVTJDUSB BME4DINJEUAll:
öMFT
is
œœ
Spirit™ Je - su - cris
OHJTPOS
œ
TBOE
œ œF  ¡Glo - ria UFYU
œBOTMB
finePGUIJTTPglo
8PSEœ
%PO
glo
to!
- ria_a
a SEJOH
- ria a Dios,
Dios,
sung in the same
s of the
God’s word
œUJPO
way,
UNPS
œ
&OHMJTIUS œ
PQZSJHIU
œ
that chang-es
 glo - ria a Dios,Seasonglo - ria ai Es - pi - ri - tu!
œ 3FDP
¡Glo
- riaœ
a Dios,
and then each
"MBO8IJ
œ
œ
HFNFOUD
us!
HFNFOU
verse
œ ‰œ
Al - le "SSBO
BOEBSSBO
- lu - BOTMB
is first sung by
œ
ia! UJPO
Lis - ten*OD
the
&OHMJTIUS

VCMJTIJOH
Al - le -2012

soloist and repeate
PE-BLF1
Leader lu All
Come,
d
lishing Inc. C ia!
œ œª8P
 
Dm
Dm
C
Dm
by the whole
œœ
d Lake Pub Dm
Come,
group.
œ
œ Cop
ht © Woo
œ
yrigœ
œ
As we “listen now
œ
Come,
œ

for
  
      
Œ  œ œ œ
œ œ
 œ
the gospel” we


open
‰œ
ourselves to God’s
6
To God be
glo - ry for - ev - er! To God be
glo - ry for - ev - er!
word and God’s
Spirit,
speaking to us
¡A
Dios la
glo - ria por siem - pre! ¡A
Dios la
glo - ria por siem - pre!
 œ
œ œ
Gm7
through
œ œ
œ œ
the scriptures.
œ œ
C
œ œ
It is well
œ œ
œ œ
œ
suited as an accomœ
œ
Ho - ly
Leader
All
Leader
œ

œ œ Dm
Spir - it,
paniment before
œ œ
Ho - ly
œ
C
Dm
Dm
C
Dm
melt and
Spir - it,
œC Dm Dm
break our
reading the gospel
Ho - ly
œ
plant
in
hearts of 
Spir
.
us God’s
it,
bind the
liv - ing  stone,
brok
œ œ œ- œ
  un -             
 œ
word,
find the
œ œ œ - en,
that
œ œ œ œ
lost,- lu - ia,

Al - le
œ
con A - men! Al - le - lu - ia, A - men! Al - le - lu - ia, A - men!
œ œ œ
œ œ œ
œ
- lu - ya,œA- - mén! ¡Al - le - lu - ya, A - mén! ¡Al - le - lu - ya, A - mén!
¡A - leœ
œ œ
œ
œ
All
All
8
C Dm Leader
Dm
Dm
C
Dm Dm
C
Dm
 œ
F
œ œ
œ œ
                     
œ œ
œ œ
œ œ
œ œ
D.C. al fine
œ œ
œ
œ
til
œ
we give
œ œ œ
œ Alœ
œ- ia,œA - men! Al - le - lu - ia, A - men! Al - le - lu - ia, A - men!
- le - lu
our lives
we may show
to
God and
the
œ
firm
faith
¡Al
le
lu
ya,
A
mén!
¡Al
le
lu
ya,
A
mén!
¡Al
le
lu
ya,
A
mén!
in
- ful œ
God
us
a
fire and ness of
lone.
Christ our
Lis - ten
œ œ œ the
of

Lord.
Pen - te
œ œ œ love
Lis - ten
cost.
pronunciation:
several of the vowels get slurred to make the
œ œ
 œ œ œ œ
Lis - ten
œ œ Spanish
œ œ œ œ
œ fit, so that some
of the words end up sounding like this:
œ
œ syllables
œ
œ
gloria = glo-rya Œ
œ
&
# 44 œjj .. œœœœ ...
&
œœ ..
& 4 œœ
j . œ.
? ## 44 œjj .... œœ ..
?
## 44 œœj ... œ .
?
? 4 œ
œœœ œœ # œœ œ
œœ œœ
œ
œ œœ œ œœ
œœ œ œœ œ
œ œ œ
5/28/2012
1:59:46
Easily learned in both
English and Spanish,
this song can be sung
in unison or as a call/
response as indicated.
Non-readers can readily
pick up the words as
there is little change
from verse to verse.
For a variation,
try starting the chorus
softly, building in
volume throughout.
Seasons Music 3-Volume Set YEAR B CD/Songbook
$65.00
Seasons Music 3-Volume Set YEAR B CD
$45.00
Seasons Music 3-Volume Set YEAR B Songbook
$25.00
$31.95
$21.95
$11.95
$31.95
$21.95
$11.95
$31.95
$21.95
$11.95
PM
d 33
2012-13
et-Final.ind
Music bookl
Dios = dyos
siempre = syem-pray
Also, Jesucristo is pronounced “hay-su-CRIS-to.”
Words and music: traditional.
Arrangement: Alan Whitmore.
Copyright © 2003 Seasons of the Spirit.
12
24
Words: Zimbab
wean liturgica
l acclamation
Music: Zimbab
wean traditional
From Septem
ber 2, 2012 through
words only of
to August 25,
this song for
use in your congre 2013, you may make copies
information. All
of the
gation. Please
copies are to be
include the copyrig
destroyed after
this time period.
ht
Season of Creation
Lyrics are availab
FUSION, and on
, Pentecost 2 2012
le as
page 18. Recordi
Data CD include
ng of this song
d
is on Seasons Music with SeasonsCD vol. 7, #25.
From September 2, 2012 through to August 25, 2013, you may make copies of the words only of this
song for use in your congregation. Please include the copyright information. All copies are to be
2012–2013 Data CDs included
with SeasonsFUSION, and on page 50. Recording of this song is on Seasons Music CD vol. 2, #8.
27
To order Seasons Music 3-Volume Sets Lectionary Year C (Volumes 2, 5, 8) please contact us.
25
Seasons ART
Art Posters
NEW
Exploration of the arts ignites and nourishes the imagination, helping
us to come alive in ways that are transforming.
The Seasons of the Spirit visual art resources provide a pool of
images for all ages to draw upon as they explore the meaning and
mystery of the Bible. Poster images are carefully selected from a wide
variety of cultures, eras, and styles, to reflect the moods and focus
themes of each season.
The worship and learning materials invite participants to engage
with these images in creative and inspiring ways. Ages 3-5 and Ages
6-8 resources also include Storytelling or Story Props posters.
NEW THIS YEAR: Seasons Art Posters will be provided in a printed
11” x 17” format for customers who choose PRINT delivery for their
Seasons products, as electronic files included on the disk(s) for
those who choose DISK delivery, and as downloadable digital files for
customers who order WEB delivery.
Print copies of the Fine Art posters (excluding the Storytelling and
Story Props posters for Ages 3-5 and 6-8, respectively) are available
as an optional, additional purchase in 4-quarter and 3-quarter sets for
DISK and WEB delivery customers who wish to have print copies of the
posters, and for PRINT customers who desire additional sets.
$
35
3 quarters
$
30
Downloadable Bulletin Covers
New for 2014–2015 Now you can download bulletin covers
featuring the images from the Seasons of the Spirit fine art posters
for 2014–2015. Purchase by the quarter (2 images), or the full year
(8 images). Download the bulletin covers in pdf format and print as
many as you need for your congregation. A perfect way to SHARE
these beautiful images with everyone in your congregation and to
enhance the use of the Art Poster images in worship!
Eco Survivor,
2012. Barbara
Bateman. Copyr
Season of Creatio
ight © Barbara
n, Pentecost 2
Bateman. Media
2014. Printed
: Oil on Linen.
in Canada.
Size
Downloadable Bulletin Covers
Sep 7/2014 - Nov 23/2014
Feb 22/2015 - May 24/2015
May 31/2014 - Aug 30/2015
Sep 7/2014 - Aug 30/2015
All 4 Quarters
102 x 122 cm.
Used by permi
ssion. Wood Lake
Publishing Inc.,
Seasons of the
Spirit™
Price
$7.95
Living Light, 2011.
Nov 30/2014 - Feb 15/2015
26
Poster
Sets
4 quarters
Barbara Batem
an. Copyright
© Barbara Batem
an. Media: Oil
$7.95
$7.95
$7.95
$24.95
on Linen. Size
152 x 122 cm.
Used by permi
ssion. Wood Lake
Publishing Inc.,
Seasons of the
Spirit™
Season of Creatio
n, Pentecost 2
Art Posters
Poster Set (8 Posters)
all 4 quarters (Sep 7/2014 - Aug 30/2015)
Poster Set (6 Posters)
3 quarters (Sep 7/2014- May 24/2015)
2014. Printed
in Canada.
Price
$35.00
$30.00
27
Seasons ART
LAMINATED
Teaching Posters
e.
There is nothing like a map to bring to life the places mentioned
These large 16.5" x 21.5"posters are laminated to allow the use of erasable
markers to enhance the teaching of various biblical subjects. Durable and useful
year after year, all of these posters are available in cost-saving sets and are
shipped rolled inside tubes.
a.
Palestine in the Time of Jesus
in the Bible during Jesus’ ministry. Follow journeys with erasable
markers!
The Mediterranean World of
the First Century
The perfect map to help children follow Paul’s journeys as
he visited young churches and taught in this part of the
f. Images
of Jesus
world.
Visually striking, the images reproduced on this poster focus on
the life, ministry, and meaning of Jesus from a variety of cultural
perspectives. A great resource for sparking conversation.
b.
Books of the Bible
This whimsically detailed poster helps children, youth, and
adults identify the types of writing in the Bible – including
Law, Narrative, Letters, the Gospels, Wisdom and Poetry,
and Apocrypha. A lot of information in an easy-to-read
g. Images
of God
“bookshelf”!
A great resource for conversation, the sensitive child-friendly
watercolour illustrations depict ways we can know and see God in
the world. Based on biblical images and metaphors for God, and
featuring an image of Jesus in the centre.
c.
The Seasons of the Church Year
An updated version of this favourite poster now includes
the Season of Creation! Place this colourful poster where
everyone in your church can see it to follow the flow and
rhythm of the Christian Year.
d.
Daily Life in the Time of Jesus
Colourful illustrations help children of all ages visualize
what daily life was like for Jesus and the people of his
community.
28
Teaching Posters
Price
a. The Mediterranean World of the
First Century
$30.00
b. Books of the Bible
$30.00
c. The Seasons of the Church Year
$30.00
d. Daily Life in the Time of Jesus
$30.00
e. Palestine in the Time of Jesus
$30.00
f. Images of Jesus
$30.00
g. Images of God
$30.00
Teaching
Poster
Set of 2
a+b
Teaching
Poster
Set of 3
c+d+e
Teaching
Poster
Set of 2
f+g
1 poster
1 poster
1 poster
$
$
45
30
$
$
60
30
$
$
45
30
29
Flexible – one person orders and then adds up to 18 leaders from the congregation as
required. Everyone has access to everything on the site – excellent for churches with
varying needs.
May 1
and save 5%
No wasted paper – download only what you need from the website. The activity sheets
are reproducible for the number of children or participants on any Sunday.
The Best of Whole People of God Online (WPOG) is a simple, easyto-use, full-featured curriculum.
Ongoing ideas & support – register for the free email “Tip of the Week,” short messages
that give you extra ideas for connecting the materials to current events.
Based on the Revised Common Lectionary The Best of Whole People
of God Online includes weekly age-level lessons as well as worship
resources for clergy. Priced especially for small churches, one license
grants your church access to ALL of the age-level and worship materials!
Priced especially for small congregations
License fees are based on the average Sunday attendance of your
congregation (see p. 33). One license grants access to all age levels and
worship materials.
Teache
r’s Re
source
Sheet
Name
Song TION IN
(tune: ER
SA
re Jacq
CONVFrè
ues)
THEME John and Susan
sembly
r As
CH (O
CHUR
God Calls Samuel
has 3 spe
UNIT I, WEEK 1
IT AIN’T EASY (Recovenanting Sunday)
Additio
nal Wor
ship Re
sources
for Sept
ember
2, 2007
Invite a
group of
WELCO
young arti
ME
may requ for the bulletin sts in your con
gregatio
cover.
have to ire some extra
work but Ask them to makn to create pict
be the sam
ures
try to use
e.)
e
all the pictsure that it is a of a big church
Call to
party for
party with
ures crea
worship
eve
ted. The
re is no ryone that God the word
rule that
all bulletinloves. (It
covers
Leader:
Adults: God calls to thos
God call
e who wai
Childre
instead through this letter (hand delivs you;
t in silen
n: God
ce.
calls me.
Leatoder:
ered by Onesimus himself) appeals
Adults: God’s voice is
Philemon with a new Christian alternaheard in
God
Childre
whispe
tive. He writes not just to Philemon
butn: God calls you;
rs like falli
calls me.
Leader:
ng rain
to the whole house church that meets
in
on a vac
Adults: God’s voice may
ant stre
et.
Philemon’s house. Paul calls Onesimus
God call
rumble
Childre
like the
s you;
n: God
last jet circ
his son and appeals to PhilemonLea
to reder: God calls me.
ling a slee
ceive Onesimus as a brother, and
ping city
AduPaul
lts: God has invited us
.
all
offers to pay any money thatChi
might
be
call
– rich and
ldren:
s you;
poor, sick
owed to Philemon. Paul also suggests
Leader: God calls me.
and
hea
lthy, hap
that this new relationship wouldAdu
belts:
seen God has spoken
py and
God call
and the
sad.
ldren:
world wai
s
as real if Philemon wouldAll:
freeChi
Onesimus
God call you;
ts for the
Her
s me.
e we
to serve with Paul. Colossians
4:9
sugrespons
com
e.
(Notravel
te: Anolater on e, God. Let us
gests that Onesimus did
come clos
ing to a ther way to do this
e to you
different
behalf of the Gospel. Paul’s
letter
shows
Call to Wor
.
pers
us three
faced with difficult faith on beside them and ship would be
Prapeople
for
yer of con faith.
everyon
then to them
choices. Real world—real
selves each e to say “God
fession
calls you
time.)
In the reading from LUKE,
Jesus
; God calls
me” whi
talks about the cost of discipleship.
le pointLoving
People had been enthusiastically
God, joining
you offe
r us bles
the band of disciples. Jesus
offers
a word
Forg
sings in
us whe
of caution to thoseinwhoivemay
have
got- so many way
n
we
the face
fail to reco
s.
s of toward
ten caught up in the
movement
Forg
ive us whethe many differengnize your bles
it was a carefree
Jerusalem as though
sing
n we cros
t people
to avo
id
we
s to
parade. It requires
a ing
lovemee
andting
commitLov
those who the other side meet.
God,
of the stre
make us
ment greater thanfill
any
relationship
us other
et
uncomf
with love
ortable.
that The
we have. Jesus tells two parables.
is large
enough
As
surinvolves
to include
first
a farmer building a tower
ance of
all people.
pardo
from which to watch
overn the vineyard.
Amen.
e
re
e a Chr
us sne
race hap
they wer
lemon
aisle whe
to stop leading sinful lives.” Verse 12
Phijourney
a fresh
to becom hands or embmake
(Onesim
ausecommitment
howto
down the persuaded him
knowPeople
lemon bec
shake
asl did
then’t
Whole
God. e, speaking from the perspective of a later
to Phitogether
He runs
wrote. ofenv
s and they
go back
Paul who
elop time says, “They will answer, ‘No, why
ily. Pau
t heus
an
Today’s
help
understand
He met s to him, he nod that he should dom as a fam
ten to wha
him
s to
Lispassages
ly
us. that
l give
us slow should we? We will all be just as stubwhat
might
mean
for our lives.
y. Pau
(Paul talk ded Onesimus in love and free with Onesim
violentl see him. Onesimsits in the
it
sua
l
to
Paul per y both should liveletter and sent shakes his headThecke
JEREMIAH
reading
is part born and evil as we want to be.’”
a
sho d er out loud. Pau
us
This passage reminds us that, while
now. The t, so he wrote
of isan 8-week
Onesim
lett series. We have previon who
on;
the
lem
ds
lem
Phi
rea read about teenage Jeremiah being it is often difficult to remain faithful in
would reacnts back to Phi goes back to
ously
e and
ly
envelop
(Paul poi us hesitating on opens the
called by God, and one of Jeremiah’s trying times, it can be just as difficult to
sim
et.)
and One the letter. Philem
first pronouncements
urce sheabout Judah’s un- ushear
as God’s voice and be faithful when
on the resoBoth passages were
Onesim things
gives him ion and listens.)
ted
faithfulness.
do appear to be going our way. Eipunish prober as prin
Whatther
nofand
?
lett
istia
congregat
ery
way—it ain’t easy.
the
ably
from
the
period
Judah’s
history
us read
was a Chr him from slav at would he
hethings
Onesim
when
appeared to be going fairly to do PSALM 139 may have been used
et that
on and
al, and free Philemon? Wh
not
lemon forg
an equ
(Philem
people coming to the temple in time
forJosiah’s leadership.
under
King
n tempted erebyelse
? Did Phi e him back aswelleas
choice
ewh of trouble, seeking God’s help. Today’s
have beereforms
did it end
an yinstituted
com
religious
somand
us might
or: How Or did he wel k this would beJosiah
gone off
Onesimhis political
Narrat
e andinfluence
are a very personal prayer of
e?
extended
into
e. the verses
that
thin
bag
k
slav
mak
gar
y
you
the
thin
to
e
er to trust, praise, and thanksgiving. God
er in thekingdom.
a runawa happened? Do gain? Do you the lett
we hav
northern
But Jeremiaha lett
sees
k
ices that on Paul wrote l which says
you thin What might he to have thrown diffithings
who created us, knows us thoroughly
cult cho
which
see. There
Pau is, them
later do not
Butothers
g from
be losing?l said, but instead ? Life is full of
loves and cares for us. Verse 15
it ended.
gre
the surface,
a etin
growing
arrogance
l, will tell and
howunder
him
s with a
for Pauthey
endGod’s
what Pau could remain free doesn’t tell us livethat
and letspeaks of our creation as being “intriossaepeople
d. Itas
chosen
uswill
on
er to Col free Onesim ing difficult
lett
where he er to Philem where Philemon ing
the
to
cately woven in the depths of the earth.”
politically—that
Jerusalem
ns mak
ver succeeddid
choose hful mea
The lett in Colossae
are deli
on
fait
invincible.
Jeremiah
sees growing The Interpreter’s Concise Commentary
rch
Phiislem
us who
s. Being
Jesuturmoil
house chu s and Onesim it sounds like political
notes that “the ancient world believed
coming.
So
hicu
news of
that Tyc personal news. ading the good
God gives Jeremiah a different im- that children were formed in the earth
all Paul’s k with Paul spre
age of what it means to be God’s people. before they entered the womb. Egyptian
6) shows the potter-god fashioning a
go to wor ain’t easy!
It is a vivid image, expressed inok
the l. art
. It
gbo (vo
Son
choices
rit
of clay on the wheel.” This verse One must carefully recognize what rewell-known
ofSpi
the potter (which
MNS sonparable
#377 VU child
s of the
#120 VU links the psalm to the first sources are needed before undertaking
People,teachise,
N’S HYispg
Sea
particularly
from
a
collection
of
Jeremiah’s
pel
Pra
9
RE
of
Gos
k
a
ILD
Leader:
for easily dated).
The Boo
Sonisgsnot
not
ings
Here#60
the5 VUreading. We can trust that God who such a venture, or one
Godbe able
TED CHngs New
#77that
k/#418
Peomight
ple,
ple: We hears us whe
n Boo
SUGGES
All Thi
made us, will care for us.
to complete it. In the
second,
the
pel Peo
Hebrew
people
are
pictured
as humble
n we call
6 VU
callking
#304 Hym
Leader:
a Gos
I Make
out
ple, #55 VU PHILEMON was a prominent memout
gs for
Our cost ofto God
Behold,
r Us
pel Peo us#29
must also carefully
the
clay#16
in Son
God’s
hands,
reminding
of 9
Hea
Peocount
Gos
rit
a
ple: God God is a forg who is our stre
ple,
for
iving God
ngth.
Holy Spi Have Promised
Songs
his
the #28
creation
story (Gen.
2:7).Peo
When the ber of the Colossian congregation and facing an adversary, and
refrway,
eshes us
All:adjust
a Gospel
I
.
The Whole People of God B IV-3
for
ise
Thanks
gs
Pra
O Jesus cher and Friend es and Families
Son a pot
potter
that
is not turning financial supporter of Paul. Philemon’s in order to succeed.
mon
be to Godwith the living
#36creates
Offertory
k of Com
water of
!
Jesus Tea Bless Our Hom
Bootakes
ise
9
slave
Onesimus
ran
away.
Somehow,
Following
Jesus
has
important
out,
the
potter
the
clay
and
reforms
Pra
forgiven
#69
of
sen
r
k
ess.
Would YouGod to Wonde Day
9 The Booelse. God speaks to Onesimus has come in contact with Paul implicationsten
in ce
our everyday lives. It
it into#47
something
Teach Me ch Me Day by
Jeremiah, “Haven’t I the right to do with who is in prison in Ephesus. Onesimus means being open to shaping in the
“Do not
Savior Tea
hasle.
become a Christian, and served potter’s hands—being
open
to
new
you
people
of
Israel,
what
the
potter
did
ay:
neg
tod
cip
lect to do
is
my dis
emphaswith the clay?” Verses 7-12 are probably
good Diswith distinction. Jewish law (Deut. understandings like Philemon.
and to sha
sen for
not be Luke Paul
14:27
cho
can
,
se
re what
me
an enlargement
pture ver
you hav
followon the parable added at 23:15) said that the slave did not have cipleship costs. But in this community
and
e, for such
The scri
ss
to be returned to the master. Roman law of faith we can support one another as
a
later
time.
If
God
plans
to
uproot
and
cro
sacrifice
ry the destroy a nation because of its evil, and entitled Philemon to compensation and together we seek to be whole people and
s are plea
s not car
sing to
er doe
God.”
that nation repents, then God will not do gave almost unlimited power to punish. to bring wholeness to our world.
The WhWhoev
ole Peo
Hebrew
ple of God
what was planned. But in the same way, Paul chooses neither legal obligation but
s 13:1
rsation
God is
us that
(Look atindUnit
IV logo
together.) Can anyone find Samuel in our picture? What happened that
dle to rem
t this can made him sit up?
e
, “We ligh
Sing: “God Calls Us” (See Teacher’s Resource Sheet)
d by nam
as you say
e each chil t the candle
Welcom
ligh
child to
nbow CD
Invite a h us.”
#3 Rai
e”
Integrating
Her
wit
d Is
Option A: “God Calls Samuel” Activity Sheet
always
g,
le.
Song: “Go
Theme
the Bib
Offerin the
Give each child an activity sheet to color. As they finish, use an art knife to cut around the bold
Opening e, Birthdays,
stories in
h
, for the ears,
anc
ins witthe
outline of Samuel. Fold
along
dotted line. Mount on construction paper to make it more
Attend
you God
en.
name beg e on the
: Thank to listen with our our hearts. Am
your around
durable,and
gluing
the outside edges only. Encourage children to practice the story so that
Prayer
h
stick thes
Help us
and wit
kersitand
minds,
they can tell
to their families.
with our ual:
hesive stic
name
on self-ad Option B: Name in Lights
you the
g Rit
e
ials
ntin
gav
init
t their
Hand Pai , “Your family
Give each child a prepared meat tray. Lay the tray on a towel. Encourage the children to poke
tion: Prin
say
et.)
,
(Op
she
”
this
ce
er).
do
holes (as illustrated) into the letters on the styrofoam with a long nail (or old ball point pen)..
Resour
(say lett hands.)
r
Teacher’s
the letter
Hold the tray up to the light to see the name light up. Use coloured markers to add additional
Beginner
one of thei
back of me Song” (See
decoration if desired.
ng
of a stri and Eli Puppets
Sing: “Na
Option
C: Samuel
h end
gently
hold eac
child 2 tongue depressors to decorate with felt markers—one to be Samuel and the
and then
each pair Give
stringeach
child in
o theother
to be Eli. (A ball-point pen or thin-tipped markers could be used for the facial features.)
Sound
Have one k a hanger ont
s.
cial
pair
A Spe
Today’s choose
nd.children
Havesou
the
a “blanket” (piece of cloth) to glue on each puppet. Encourage them to
dren into other child hoo
ide chil
the night.
the
special
g
of
e
Div
cin
the
dle
r
Hav
.
take the
hea
midpuppets home in an envelope and tell the story to their families and friends.
ears
Introdu
can also y special in the
to their
me
r partner
the The
ething ver
that thei
 please cut off
switch so who heard som
e when
them to
boy
a timchild’s
about a
Hand Paintinghap
Ritual:
Draw
last initial on the other hand (or use a self-adhesive
Closing
pened at
story is
le
ce.“God loves you and knows you by name, (say child’s full name).”
Bibyou
Instructions:
voi
our
’s
sticker.)
As
do
this,
say,
God
e
y from
with a
ning forthe children
by Nam
• Make a copy of the activity sheet for each child.
ay’s stor Prayer:
a temple
liste(Have
repeat each
for line.)
ls Samuel ship table.) Tod
one was uel. He lived in was a helper
• Cut off these instructions.
God Cal
, and no
wor
God,
Sam Dearrch
. Samuel things in the
Story:
from the
God’s way uel.”) This is
le
chu
y
ng
• After the children have coloured the picture, take an art knife or sharp scissors
e
Bib
owi
ple.
man
to be
your helpers.
larg We want
ng
foll
did
(Lift the
Calls Sam
is like a
Explori
de the tem
stopped
Samuel
and cut along the solid bold line.
et “God lie). A temple
well.Help
us
to
hear
you calling us.
me
dark insi
ple had
y
she
te
ver
The
peo
qui
vity
see
Eethe
was
• Fold along the dotted line.
couldn’t
(Show acti (pronounced
, for itAmen.
room and
old and during the day
Eli
his
ed
was
to
k
e lit
priest nam st, because Eli
d night’s
went bac
lamps wer
for a goo sound of
prie
bed, he
y
the
his
read
sure
Eli the
e
le into
“I’m
B IV-2 © 2011 WoodEli
January
15, 2012 ep was the
settPublishing
• Mount on construction paper (glue around edges only).
He mad
ed Lake
temple.
fast asle
ing
had help tired.
fall
uel
Sam
before
very
ht, after
embered
. He was
One nig
own mat last thing he rem
n on his
The
B IV-1
lay dow
sighed.
of God
Samuel other room.
le People
sleep,”
The Who
in the
Eli snoring
ices.
part
cult cho
d. The
et)
can be rea
Real
Real
Faith
ce she
whichWorld,
our
ts all of
er” (res
aking par copy of the lett
Peter and
, John
1
is “a
and Su
Chris,
Faith
ded.)After Pentecost (Year C)
We are
san lemon 1-2
p needed es are nee15th
here tog Peter and
ed on Phi y. The only pro
bas
costum
Ch
ending.
We are
risons onl
eth
reading acti
letter. No
iser,
know the
here tog(Th
stands rea modern
At chu
’t exactly h. Onesimus
ether,l involves
rch
of Pau
elope like
ch we don ut
the fait
n
(The chi school, atledchu
abo LESSONS
in an env
le for whi
a ChristiaTHEME
ldren namsea
the Bib is teaching him
rch sch
18:1-11
k.) Jeremiahlem
y from
on became ed in the The parable of the potter
he
ool
bac
stor
ed rais
if
a
his
.
as
is
on
ind
ed Phi
e the
Herire
on help
Psalm
139:1-6,
God’s complete knowledge and care
or:
to Philem his hands beh ist. A man nam
han
, Philem 13-18
ing ds
Narrat es talk
city
or
with
Chr
the
e to
s
sta
on nd up
left Philemon 1-21
Jesu
the aislA new way of relating
s of as
(Paul mim behind Philem d new
en Paul
the. yWh
God Ca
ks down
Luke 14:25-33
The cost of discipleship
goo
lly
rch
wal
hea
the
chu
ctfu
and
a
r
spe
lls
their nam
arts
preaching
l depe.)
house for
(tune: Hey Us
the
Paul was ryone use his
pily. Pau
La-di, La-d
away from
race hap
God cal
i, La-di)and let eve
and ran
ds or emb
ls
escaped
dom.
God cal us, calls us, leadership.
shake han
simus
OUTLINE OF THEant
THEME
ly in free
cal uson and Paul
ls
day One
rch.)
God cal us each by (Phlsilem
triumph
us. One
“Easierhan
said
done” is a phrase that if God plans and promises to build up
ds than
nam
ls
of the chu named Onesim
es his
raiscan
God cal us, calls us, thee.middle
be said about many things, including a nation and that nation disobeys, God
a slave
back and
calls lem
ls us eac
on’s
us on had
lem
loving
God
and
following
Jesus.
On thisns also will not do as originally planned.
h by namPhi
Phi
.
y behind meets Paul.)
e. se.
Christia
recovenanting
areh asked
to “Tell the people of Judah and Jerusalem
istian too
hou
pily.) Sunday webot
aks awa
he
Foc
Opening
Time)
king diffi
ans ma
hful me
fait
us: Being
Conve
y
2
sitiv
the birthda
e you sen
• Check God will mak
• Pray that
Beginner Resource/Activity Sheet
on Plan
Grade
(Age 4–
1)
giSamuel
nner 3:10)
(1
Biblical Background
Speak Lord, your servant is listening.
Be
Theme
Based on the Revised Common Lectionary - helps link worship and
education. The same themes flow through both the worship and lesson
materials each week.
er Less
A whole year of resources – from Sep 7/2014 to Aug 30/2015. The
“Year at a Glance” chart with theme titles can be downloaded from the
website. Unit resources and lectionary focus scripture charts are posted
approximately 6 weeks prior to the Unit start date beginning with Unit 1
(Sep 7/2014), which is posted in June.
“Samuel,” a voice said. (Fold Samuel up quickly.) Samuel jumped up and ran straight to Eli’s
room.
“You called me, sir, and here I am,” Samuel said to Eli.
Eli replied, “I did not call you. Go back to bed.”
Samuel wondered if he had been dreaming. (Lay Samuel flat.) He lay down again and in no time
at all he was sound asleep.
“Samuel,” a voice said. Samuel sat up and shook his head. (Fold Samuel up.) This time he
was certain Eli had called him by name. He rushed into the room to find Eli asleep. He gently
shook the man’s arm and said, “You called me and here I am.”
Eli replied, “My son, I did not call you. Go back to bed.” Eli wondered what amazing
1
dreams Samuel must be having this night.
WEEK
UNIT IV,
Samuel returned to his bed, very frustrated. “I know someone called me. I am not imagining
it. If it is not Eli, who could it be?” (Lay Samuel flat.) Again, he drifted off to sleep.
ly
the Ho
“Samuel,” the voice called a third time. (Fold Samuel up.)
tering
Encoun
Samuel leapt from his bed and rushed to Eli. “This time I am sure you called me,” Samuel
ME
ket.
BY NA
us.
ED
ls
said
breathlessly.
ring bas
15.
LL
cal
y
offe
d
CA
for Januar t IV logo and
that Go
Suddenly Eli realized who was calling Samuel. He said, “Go back to bed and when the
ognize
Uni
kground
To rec
lical bac candle, Bible,
voice calls your name say, ‘Speak; your servant is listening,’ for it is God who is calling you
and bib
e
ths.
h, votive
3:1-10,
Purpos
lengme.”
kers.
1 Samuel e with green clot
ft. (1m) notstor
3Samuel,
y.
circle stic
er.
• Read
Bible went back
string into for the
ship tabl
CD play
Samuel
-adhesive
d’s to bed wondering what all this meant. (Lay Samuel flat.) Soon he heard
Cut
s.
self
• Set wor nbow CD and
each chil
thenvoice
or colored for half the clas and color one theand
Rai
same
saying,
per “Samuel! Samuel!”
spa
ons
” Cut
• Bring
t crayons
the top
el or new
face pain hangers and spo d Calls Samuel. Calls” across
Samuel
did as Eli had told him and said, “Speak; your servant is listening.”
ation
and tow
t
• Bring
d
Prepar
metal coa activity sheet “Gotrays. Print “Go Bring a large nail
ng
Then
God
said,
“I want you to deliver a message to Eli. Will you help me?”
board,
Bri
•
t
of
ble mea
fe, cutting
h marker.
a copy
Samuel
sat up. (Fold Samuel up.) “Oh, yes, God. I will do whatever you say.” God then
art kni
disposa
tray wit
• Make
ng
a
ng
Bri
on
Bri
”
e)
A:
Samuel.
in. x
gave Samuel
an
message to give to Eli. In the morning Samuel gave the message to
• Option large as possibl
h 4important
d Calls
es ofasclot
sheet “Go
piecjust
name (as
s. asked him to do.
God
kerhad
activity
child.
ks and 2Eli,-tip
ks.
ped mar
for each Make copies of , and glue stic elope, glue stic s or thin
A
Time
for
Wondering...
B:
ons
env
-point pen
er, cray
ors, an
• Option
• I wonder how Samuel felt when he heard God calling him by name?
depress
few ball
ction pap
constru Bring 2 tongue child. Bring a
• I wonder why God asked Samuel to deliver the message to Eli?
C:
each
d’s gifts.
• Option cm x 5cm) for
chil
h
• I wonder what God might want us to do?
e to eac
list.
in. (10
Beginn
Online
Whole People of God
The Best of
order and pay
on or before
Need assistance?
E-Mail us: [email protected]
or call us at 1-800-663-2775
30
Simple and easy-to-use – all of the worship resources and age-level lesson plans are
organized by Unit and date, and are accessible 7 days a week at
www.wholepeopleofgod.com.
discount prices
for pre-paid
early orders!
6
B IV-4
ng
e Publishi
I-
Wood Lak
The Whole People of God
I-1
The Who
le People
of God
I-
31
The Best of
Online
Whole People of God
RESOURCES FOR ONE YEAR...
are divided into 6 Units (September to May) plus a Summer Session (June to August).
Units include
•Overview Chart
•Attendance Chart
•Introduction
•Unit Logo
•At Home Leaflet
•Teacher Training
•Teaching Pictures – Either one
set of colour teaching pictures for
one younger class (N, B, P) and
one older class (J, Y) are included
as part of your order OR now
you can choose to download the
Teaching Pictures and print them
yourself (formatted for 8.5 x 11”
printing – colour recommended)
•Lectionary Bookmarks
•Intergenerational Worship ideas for
special Sundays
•Weekly resources
What to order
Summer Session includes
•Overview Chart
•Introduction
•Unit Logo
•Intergenerational Worship ideas for
special Sundays
•Weekly resources
for a Multiage class
Weekly Resources include
•Biblical Background and
Theme Conversation
•Additional Worship
Resources
•Lesson Plans with hymn suggestions,
prayers, songs, liturgies, many
experiential activity ideas, reproducible
activity/resource sheets, teacher
resource sheets, and colour teaching
posters.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Introducing the Theme
Exploring the Theme
Integrating the Theme
Closing
deadline:
on or before
May 1
Determine average weekly church attendance
of your congregation.
Decide if you want a printed set of teaching
pictures or prefer to download and print what
you need (Save 5% + shipping charges)
Pre-Summer
Sessions
Unit III
May 26 to June 30, 2013
87
The Best of Whole People
of God Online. Printed in
Canada © 2012 Wood Lake
N, B, P
December 2, 2012
Publishing, Inc.
25
N, B, P
to January 7, 2013
The Best of Whole
1
Decide if you need any Related Resources.
See pp. 34-39.
(WPOG references music from the Rainbow
Songbook and Rainbow Sing-Along CD, see
p. 38)
Where to order
Lesson Plans follow the pattern of
1. Purpose
2. Preparation
3. Opening
32
(N) Nursery – age 3
(B) Beginner – age 4 to 6
(P) Primary – age 7 to 9
(J) Junior – age 9 to 11
(Y) Youth – age 12 and up
Ordering
discount prices for
Go to The Best of Whole People of God
Online website
www.wholepeopleofgod.com.
Click the Order tab at the top of the page
and then select the appropriate license for
the average weekly attendance size of your
congregation.
Note - The Best of Whole People of God Online
is a web resource. All orders must be placed online
and paid by credit card.
Receiving your order
Printed copies of the Teaching Pictures (if
ordered), and any Related Resources you
may have ordered, including music, will
be shipped in July 2014. Note: Shipping
charges will apply
The Best of Whole People of God Online
materials will be available on
www.wholepeopleofgod.com beginning
June 2014.
N, B, P
Attendance Chart Picture
People of God
Online. Printed
in Canada © 2012
Wood Lake Publishing,
Inc.
The Best of Whole People of God Online. Printed in Canada © 2012 Wood Lake Publishing, Inc.
With Printed Posters
Download Only Posters
Average Weekly
Church Attendance
on / before
may 1
after may 1
on / before
may 1
after may 1
1–24 people
$133.70
$137.75
$127.00
$131.00
25–49 people
$200.50
$206.50
$190.00
$196.00
50–99 people
$267.30
$275.00
$254.00
$262.00
100–149 people
$334.20
$344.00
$317.50
$327.00
150–199 people
$467.80
$482.00
$444.50
$458.00
200–299 people
$601.50
$620.00
$571.50
$589.00
300–399 people
$735.20
$757.00
$698.50
$720.00
400–499 people
$868.90
$895.00
$825.50
$851.00
500–699 people
$1002.50
$1033.50
$952.50
$982.00
700+ people
$1336.70
$1375.00
$1270.00
$1309.00
After School
Group
$313.60
$323.00
$298.00
$307.00
Home
Church/School
$102.00
$105.00
$97.00
$100.00
Extra Teaching
Picture Sets
$59.50
$61.25
$59.50
$61.25
All material is copyright protected by Wood
Lake Publishing Inc. and is only for use
during specified dates. Any other usage is a
violation of copyright and the WPOG Terms
of Use License.
33
Related Resources
Lectionary Story Bible
Years A, B, and C
Pastoral Prayers to Share - Years A, B, and C
Ralph Milton with the art of Margaret Kyle
David Sparks
Each Lectionary Story Bible includes at least
one, but usually two stories from the lections
for each Sunday of the church year, making
it a valuable lectionary resource for Christian
educators, camp leaders, worship leaders, and families who want to share their faith at
home. The books also include a scripture index of the stories for non-lectionary settings
and uses. Year C includes a complete index for all three years.
Lectionary Story Bible Years A, B, and C cover all three years of the
Revised Common Lectionary.
$30.00 EACH | SET YEARS A, B & C $85.00
Just what is pastoral prayer all about? David Sparks explains that, as
pastoral pray-ers, we are about bringing ourselves into right relationship with
God, both as individuals and as a faith community.
Sparks writes his prayers with a view to awakening in us an awareness
of where to use our energy and faith to bring about God’s kingdom on earth.
The prayers are all lectionary-based and responsive and can easily be adapted to particular circumstances and
used in a variety of settings.
Each weekly prayer is divided into four sections: world, suffering, church, and ourselves. Each week offers
two or three specific prayer formats to choose from; the “How to Use” section provides 16 broad variations.
Each book includes a data CD with text files, thematic and scripture indices, and icons in the margin for quick
reference. $29.95 EACH | SET YEARS A, B & C $78.95
Great for classrooms
Lectionary Story Bible Audio &
Art CDs - Years A, B, and C
Ralph Milton with the art of Margaret Kyle
Author Ralph Milton is reading all of the
stories from the Lectionary Story Bible
Year A, B, and C, with all of the art in a format suitable for projection. The Year A set includes
6 audio CDs and 1 data CD. The Year B and C sets include 7 audio CDs and 1 data CD.
$59.95 EACH
Practicing Reverence
An Ethic for Sustainable Earth Communities
Ross L. Smillie
Ideal accompaniment during
the Season of Creation for adult
study groups.
Every day we hear more about how humans are degrading the
environment and causing suffering to themselves and the rest of life.
Where will it end? Practicing Reverence shows that it is up to all of us, in
community, to live in ways that honour not just our own lives, but all life.
Minister, theologian, and environmental ethics teacher Ross Smillie
combines his areas of expertise to document our current situation and, even more
importantly, to offer hope. Smillie’s science background is evident in his extensive factual
reporting of ecological issues. His engagement with theology and ethics balances
scientific fact with moral and ethical ponderings. The result is an up-close view of how
things “are,” and a glimpse of how things “could be.”
$27.95
Wood Lake Publishing has been producing passionate, inclusive, and
progressive resources alongside our curricula for nearly 30 years!
These related resources (and more at www.woodlakebooks.com) will fit
comfortably with any curricula product you choose.
34
Prayers of the People for Each Sunday of the Church Year
Prayers to Share - Set of
Years A, B, and C
Responsive Prayers for Each Sunday of the Church Year
David Sparks
The complete set of the popular series from David Sparks. Based on the scripture readings
from the Revised Common Lectionary, these books offer church leaders three years' worth of
responsive prayers for use in worship and other church group settings.
$29.95 | YEAR B $24.95 CAN - $19.95 US | YEAR C $26.95 CAN - $21.95 US
SET YEARS A, B & C $71.95 CAN | $62.95 US
YEAR A
Go Deep
Spiritual Practices for Youth Ministry
Doris E. Kizinna
Go Deep offers inspiration and practical tools to youth leaders who want to develop and deepen
their youth ministry, both for themselves and for the youth they minister to. Available as a book or
in PDF format on disk.
$34.95 CAN | $29.95 US
PDF ON DISK $22.95 CAN | $19.95 US
Creating Change
A World of Faith
The Arts as Catalyst for
Spiritual Transformation
Keri K. Wehlander, ed.
Introducing Spiritual Traditions to Teens
Carolyn Pogue
A collection of articles that reveal
how the arts can transform the
prayer, worship, and justice work of
your congregation.
A comprehensive, full-colour resource
covering most of the world’s main
religions in a captivating and accessible
way.
$29.95 CAN | $25.95 US
$29.95
35
The Family Story Bible
NEW
Revised Common Lectionary Year B
Seasons of the Spirit Collection
Related Resources
Ralph Milton, Illustrated by Margaret Kyle
With characteristic warmth and humour, Ralph Milton meets the
expectations of today’s values-oriented parents by using inclusive language
for God, and including stories of both men and women in the Bible. Readers
will find old favourite stories and they’ll discover stories often overlooked in
children’s Bibles, such as the stories of the prophets, wisdom literature, and
the letters of the early church. A delight to read and hear.
$24.95
Faith Forward
A Dialogue on Children, Youth, and a New Kind of Christianity
David M. Csinos and Melvin Bray, eds.
Family Story Bible Colouring Book Vol. 2
This book, gathered from the 2012 Children, Youth, and a New Kind of Christianity conference,
is a gold mine of information and inspiration for those seeking to engage children and youth
in respectful conversation, exploration, and learning in today’s complex world. The material is
grassroots, forward-thinking, ecumenical, innovative, and encourages collaboration.
Illustrated by Margaret Kyle
Children love the art from the best-selling Family Story Bible.
Now everyone can enjoy these wonderful images plus the fun of colouring!
The Family Story Bible Colouring Book Volume 2 features 28 pages filled
with large, image outlines selected from the hundreds of fine watercolour
illustrations contained in this groundbreaking children’s Bible.
The Family Story Bible Colouring Book Volume 2 is a perfect activity book
for church and home alike. Makes a great gift for Sunday School classes!
$5.95 | 10 Pack $49.95
Family Story Bible Colouring Book
Illustrated by Margaret Kyle
The Family Story Bible Colouring Book features approximately 40 large
image outlines taken from this popular children’s Bible.
$5.95 | 10 Pack $49.95
$29.95
NEW
That’s What Moms Are For
Spiro Vouladakis, Illustrated by Margaret Kyle
When I fell and skinned my knee, Mom would put a bandage on it and soothe me.
That’s what moms are for…
So begins That’s What Moms Are For. Written by Spiro Vouladakis and illustrated by his
mom, Margaret Kyle, That’s What Moms Are For celebrates the enduring love between a mother
and her son as he grows and matures as a child at home, struggles with math homework in
grade school, goes off to college, and eventually becomes a parent himself.
This heartwarming book is a perfect gift for any mom.
$6.95
The Family Story Bible
Audio & Art CDs
Victor’s Pink Pyjamas
Ralph Milton, Illustrated by Margaret Kyle
This engaging and humorous book explores what it is like to make choices that are different
from the cultural norm. Victor loves his pink pyjamas, but others think pink is just for girls. Victor
remains undaunted and empowered in the face of various responses.
This 8-CD set includes 7 audio CDs of Ralph Milton reading all of the
stories from The Family Story Bible and 1 data CD containing all of the art
in a format suitable for projection.
$59.95
The Art of Parables
Reinterpreting the Teaching Stories of Jesus in Word and Sculpture
Charles McCollough
Features 33 of the most commonly taught parables of Jesus.
Interpretations focus on the historical, political, and economic contexts,
with surprising results. Includes the art for projection on disk.
$34.95
36
Selected prayers from the Seasons of the Spirit curriculum have been gathered together in this
book featuring Lectionary Year B. Each week features a variety of prayers that are tied to the
specific lectionary readings for that week and are suitable for congregational use.
$19.95
NEW
Prayers for All Seasons
Laura Alary, Illustrated by William Kimber
$12.95
Tommy’s Angel
Donna Sinclair, Illustrated by William Kimber
After Tommy’s beloved dog dies, Tommy just wants Paddy back. An angel reminds him of how
much Paddy loved him, and Tommy’s heart opens up again. This gentle and honest look at
the loss of a loved one ends with “I wonder” questions for children, and a section for adults on
talking to children about loss.
$12.95
Go to www.woodlakebooks.com for more books and resources: Order online and save 20%
37
Related Resources
Program Ideas for Church Groups
Intergenerational Program for Church & Home
Dorothy Henderson
Those looking for help developing an all-ages learning program will
be heartened by the wealth of practical advice this valuable resource
provides.
Compiled by Cheryl Perry
Organized according to the seasons of the Christian year, this book offers
a multitude of flexible ideas to create unique programs for youth aged
12–18. Includes games, learning exercises, integration activities, reflection
questions, worship suggestions, and explanations of the church seasons.
$27.95 CAN | $24.95 US
$24.95 CAN | $22.95 US
Youth Spirit 2
More Program Ideas for Youth Groups
Rainbow Songbook & Sing-along CD
Cheryl Perry
The primary music referenced in The Best of Whole People of God
Online comes from Wood Lake Publishing’s Rainbow Sing-along
CD and Songbook. The CD/Songbook set contains over 60 songs.
Individual Songbooks or CDs are available for purchase as well.
$19.95
SING-ALONG CD & SONGBOOK SET $37.95
SING-ALONG CD OR SONGBOOK
$19.95 each
Go to www.woodlakebooks.com for more books and resources: Order online and save 20%
52 Crafts
For the Christian Year
Compiled by Donna Scorer
Here are 52 fun and affordable crafts for the whole family to enjoy.
$15.95
52 More Crafts
For the Christian Year
Compiled by Donna Scorer
Illustrated by Anna Payne-Krzyzanowski
These 52 fun, easy, economical, and environmentally-friendly crafts to
make with children include step-by-step instructions and illustrations.
$16.95
Bible Stories
With Songs & Fingerplays
Compiled by Julie Elliot
Simple Bible stories and accompanying songs, poems, and fingerplays
for young children.
$12.95
38
Youth Spirit
Learning God's Stories Together
Season of Creation “Stand-alone” Resources
The Season of Creation resources included in Seasons of the Spirit are designed
and licensed for use during the first four weeks of September each year.
The Season of Creation Stand-alone Resources are based on the same
f
o
n
o
s
a
e
S Season
Season of Creation materials contained in Seasons of the Spirit, but they can
S e a s onnof
o
f
io
t
a
be used by congregations that want to celebrate the Season of Creation at
C re
Creation
ar
CYerYear
e a1 t1 io n
other times of the year, or over and over again.
Ye a r 1
Originally conceived over ten years ago by churches in Australia and Europe
as a response to the growing ecological crisis, the Season of Creation invites
congregations to focus their worship and Christian Education activities on God’s
creation. The Season of Creation is now celebrated in many countries around the
world.
Each resource contains all the background information, ideas, and suggestions you need to celebrate the
Season of Creation in your congregation or group.
The scripture texts in these resources are taken from the three-year Season of Creation cycle of readings,
which broadly corresponds to the pattern of the Revised Common Lectionary, with each year centred on one of
the synoptic gospels: Matthew (Year 1), Mark (Year 2), and Luke (Year 3).
These resources can be used in a variety of settings, including Sunday morning worship, adult study groups,
youth and young adult groups, congregational retreats, midweek groups, and more.
The Season of Creation resources are available for purchase as a download at www.seasonsonline.ca or
www.wholepeopleofgod.com or www.woodlakebooks.com
Matthew.
Year 1 are taken from
Gospel readings for
Gospel readings for Year 1 are taken from Matthew.
onof Creationresourcewas originally createdas part of theSeasons
This Seas
educationresource. MP
hipandel
irit worsGosp
3sdownloads areavailableat:
reationings
resourfor
cewaYear
of the Sp This Seasonof Cread
origin1
allyare
creattaken
edas partfrom
odlakebooks.com
of theSMatt
easonshew.
www.wo of the Spirit worshipandeducationresourc
e. MP3 dow
nloads areavailableat:
s SoeoadsloankeobfoCorekas.tcioom
h.iw
nresourc
wwTw
ewas o
riginall
of the Spirit worshipande
y create
ducatio
das par
nresou
t of theSeasons
www.woodlakebooks.com
rce. MP
3 down
loads are
availableat:
39

order early! - Seasons of the Spirit

Transcription

Similar documents

Worksheet

press kit web2

Seasons 4 Dual Path brochure

here - ottersasc

Here are the songs we sang this Sunday. This shows the song name

pdf - Hotel News

Worship Ministry Vision Statement, Expectations, and Goals

Commemorating Miscauno Island - Suburban Sno