This Sunday, 8th February a selection of recommended books will be available for sale after each of the services. Our Lent devotional will also be on sale: The Risen King by CH Spurgeon.
Dream Small by Seth Lewis
You are here for a purpose. You were carefully crafted with a perfect plan in mind. You are a character in the greatest story ever told, and your life, and your actions, and your decisions, even today, can send shockwaves into eternity. Maybe the role God has for you is big and public. Maybe it is quiet, behind the scenes, where hardly anyone will notice. Don’t worry about that. You can invest in loving God and loving the people he loves from wherever you are, and the best ways to do that have always been the closest, most ordinary, overlooked and under-appreciated ways, like humble service to humble people, and time spent with God, and all the little ways we can remind each other of God’s truth and God’s love and the big story he made us to be part of. To quote a reviewer – ‘If you have ever wondered, “am I getting this life right?” – this book is for you.’
Sara Hewins
God’s Story by Matt Searles
If you are enjoying God’s Big Picture in our growth groups, this book is another way for you to see the whole sweep of the Bible story and be thrilled at God’s story. The hardback version is beautifully illustrated. Both versions will be available at the book sale.
The Heart of Jesus by Dane Ortland
This book dives deep into Bible passages that speak of who Christ is, comforting and sustaining readers with the affections of Christ for his people. Adapted from the book ‘Gentle and Lowly’ this is especially suitable for teenagers and new Christians.
Engage
Daily Bible reading notes for teenagers.
Trail Blazer Heroines/Heroes by Catherine Mackenzie
When I was seven, I received my first Catherine MacKenzie story book: ‘Are all of the watches safe?’ and I was captivated by the story of Corrie ten Boom and her faith as she hid Jewish refugees from the Nazis during World War II. Over the following years, I increased my collection of books in the series and I loved reading about men and women of the faith who trusted God through different experiences, and seeing how God can use ordinary people for his purposes. I even used MacKenzie’s book on Helen Roseveare ‘What’s in the parcel?’ as the basis for last Sunday’s Family Focus! If your children enjoyed hearing Helen’s extraordinary story of God’s provision, I’m sure they’d love to read about more examples of Christians throughout history who God has worked through, just as I did.
Miram Croft.
The Parables of Jesus by Tyler Van Halteren
A beautifully illustrated retelling of 26 parables of Jesus – for children aged 4-11.
What Every Child Should Know About Prayer by Nancy Guthrie
This book introduces children to the gift of prayer and encourages them to enjoy speaking to their Heavenly Father. It makes complex ideas accessible for children and can also be used as a family devotional. (Ages 4-7)
XTB
Bible reading notes for children aged 4-7.
‘My kids loved these books!’ – Rachel Meynell
Lent Devotional (£4.50): The Risen King by C.H. Spurgeon
These 40 short and profound reflections on the life of Christ have been thoughtfully compiled by Jeff Medders from Spurgeon’s multitude of sermons. With light language edits, each devotion can be enjoyed by today’s reader while still capturing the piercing insights, vivid language, and soul-thrilling meditations on Christ’s person and work that Spurgeon is famous for.