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August 2011
The Book Room E- News "In a good bookroom you feel in some mysterious way that you are absorbing the wisdom contained in all the books through your skin, without even opening them." — Mark Twain I Shall Not Hate: A Gaza Doctor’s Journey by Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish $22.25 A Palestinian doctor who was born and raised in the Jabalia refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, Izzeldin Abuelaish is an infertility specialist who lives in Gaza but works in Israel. As a father whose daughters were killed by Israeli soldiers on January 16, 2009, during Israel's incursion into the Gaza Strip, it was Izzeldin's response to this tragedy that made news and won him humanitarian awards around the world. Instead of seeking revenge or sinking into hatred, he called for the people in the region to start talking to each other. His deepest hope is that his daughters will be "the last sacrifice on the road to peace between Palestinians and Israelis." Published by Vintage Canada Jerusalem Testament by Melanie A. May $26.50 On January 22, 1988, the Jerusalem Heads of Churches issued the first of what would become 68 public statements (over 20 years) on the situation of Palestinian Christians in the Holy Land. Melanie May has assembled these statements for the first time in their entirety, presenting them as a collected body of texts, or a testament, which bears witness to the following: 1) The Gospel of Jesus Christ; 2) The faith and hope of Palestinian Christians; 3) The faith of Jerusalem Christians who, as heirs of the earliest church, keep alive the testimony of Jesus; 4) The faith of the Church anew, incarnate in the lives of Christians living in the land of Jesus' birth, death, resurrection and ascension. Through the work of Melanie May, the Jerusalem Testament carries the voices of Palestinian pastors speaking out on behalf of their own people, calling Christians worldwide to a new covenant with their brothers and sisters in and near Jerusalem and throughout the Middle East. Published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Bethlehem Besieged: Stories of Hope in Times of Trouble by Mitri Raheb $18.50 The pastor of Christmas Church, a Palestinian Lutheran congregation, Mitri Raheb here presents a powerful collection of compelling personal stories of desperation and hope in the midst of lethal conflict, bringing the Palestinian/Israeli conflict up close and personal. Raheb's lifelong commitment to his people has kept him in the legendary birthplace of Christianity, even as Bethlehem has become a flashpoint in the world's most volatile and hate-filled conflict. His passionate personal testimony lifts up the stray gesture toward friendship, the brave attempts to rebuild life and livelihood in a destroyed land, and the unquenchable desire for justice and peace. Published by Fortress Press
The Tenth Parallel by Eliza Griswold $7.99 (While supplies last) The tenth parallel--the line of latitude seven hundred miles north of the equator--is a geographical and ideological front line where Christianity and Islam collide. More than half of the world's 1.3 billion Muslims live along the tenth parallel; so do sixty percent of the world's 2 billion Christians. Here, in the buzzing megacities and swarming jungles of Africa and Asia, is where the two religions meet; their encounter is shaping the future of each faith, and of whole societies as well. An urgent examination of the relationship between faith and worldly power, The Tenth Parallel is an essential work about the conflicts over religion, nationhood and natural resources that will remake the world in the years to come. Published by FSG
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Before You Hire a Youth Pastor by Mark DeVries & Jeff Dunn-Rankin $9.50 Don't gamble on finding the right youth pastor for your church. Invest the time and energy in a deliberate, intentional plan for conducting the best search possible! Finding the right youth pastor for your congregation can be a daunting task. Where do you find the best applicants? How should you structure the search process? Which people from your church should interview the candidates? You'll find answers to those questions in Before You Hire a Youth Pastor, along with insights and strategies from Mark DeVries and Jeff Dunn-Rankin. These veteran youth workers and consultants know that the healthiest congregations take responsibility for their student ministries and hire youth pastors who can steward those ministries effectively. Published by Group
August 2011
The Indispensable Youth Pastor by Mark DeVries & Jeff Dunn-Rankin $18.95 Veteran youth workers and consultants Mark DeVries and Jeff-Dunn Rankin want you to succeed--whether you are trying to land your first youth-ministry role, wishing you had more love for the job you already have, or seeking strategies to lock in your dream job. That's why they have written The Indispensable Youth Pastor to peel back the curtain and reveal the truths about youth ministry. they want you to understand and prepare for the unique challenges that accompany this calling. Otherwise, you're likely to be blindsided and overwhelmed by situations that a well-prepared youth worker will handle with ease. Published by Group
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Fish or Cut Bait: How Winning Churches Make Decisions by John E. Kaiser $20.00 Through extensive research, Dr. John Kaiser shares the best practices of ten successful congregations. Focusing explicitly on decision-making rather than planning, structure, relationships, or any other host of factors, Fish or Cut Bait outlines how these congregations’ boards/leaders provide both accountability and support for pastors. Kaiser details the five questions that effective churches use when making healthy decisions to remain true to their mission: What must be done? Who says so? Who takes the lead? What's it going to cost? What if there is trouble? He includes the top ten things that the congregation, pastor, staff, board, and tribe need to avoid. Published by Abingdon Press
To Be Perfectly Honest by Phil Callaway $16.95 Veteran author and speaker Callaway is no stranger to daunting challenges, and when he promised to tell the truth for an entire year, he wasn’t joking. Twelve months later, his journal was crammed with successes, near-successes, and outright failures. During his year-long experiment with veracity, he made a disastrous financial investment, fielded hundreds of intrusive questions from friends and strangers, attended a thirty-year class reunion, and waded into possibly the most revealing, and hilarious situations he has ever documented. Published by Multnomah
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A “Down and Dirty” Guide to Theology by Donald K. Kim $16.50 This brief, humorous introduction to theology by noted educator and author Don McKim will provide seminarians, college students, and general readers with a fun way to learn the basics. The book covers the key movements, thinkers, definitions, and questions of theology in a lighthearted way. Published by Westminster John Knox Press Love Wins: A book about heaven, hell, and the fate of every person who ever lived by Rob Bell $18.95 Millions of Christians have struggled with how to reconcile God's love and God's judgment: Has God created billions of people over thousands of years only to select a few to go to heaven and everyone else to suffer forever in hell? Is this acceptable to God? How is this "good news"? Author, pastor, and innovative teacher Rob Bell presents a deeply biblical vision for rediscovering a richer, grander, truer, and more spiritually satisfying way of understanding heaven, hell, God, Jesus, salvation, and repentance. The result is the discovery that the "good news" is much, much better than we ever imagined. Published by Harper One Prayer Walk: Becoming a Woman of Prayer, Strength & Discipline by Janet Holm McHenry $15.99 Three years ago, the author suffered from depression, weight gain, and exhaustion. Then she began a prayer walk routine that not only transformed her life physically and spiritually, but profoundly impacted the lives of those around her. Now in her new book, readers will learn how they, too, can set out on a journey to increased energy, better health, and greater joy. Published by WaterBrook Press
August 2011
The Collected Sermons of Fred B. Craddock Foreword by Barbara Brown Taylor $33.00 This collection of more than fifty of Fred Craddock's sermons provides a glimpse of a master preacher at work. Amazingly, only one of the sermons was preached from a manuscript written in advance. As a result, the selections here wonderfully reflect and preserve Craddock's "voice" and engage readers with all the immediacy of the spoken word. Published by Westminster John Knox Press Collected Sermons of William H. Willimon Foreword by Thomas G. Long $37.95 William H. Willimon, one of the most respected voices in the pulpit today, has been inspiring congregations and their leaders for decades. This marvelous collection of sermons-mined from Willimon's earliest pastorates, through his time as Dean of the Chapel at Duke University, to his current calling as a Presiding Bishop of the United Methodist Church-provides a fascinating and inspiring look at this master preacher. Ordered chronologically and with an index of scriptural references, this collection will be a source of inspiration and education for decades to come. Published by Westminster John Knox Press The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau $8.50 (youth fiction) The underground City of Ember is the last refuge of human life in a post-apocalyptic world. When the City itself becomes endangered, it's up to 12-year-old Lina and her pal Doon to interpret an ancient message that might forever changes the lives of those who call the City of Ember their home. The book was made into a major feature film in 2008, starring Bill Murray and Tim Robbins. Published by Yearling Also in this series: The People of Sparks $8.50 The Prophet of Yonwood $8.50 The Diamond of Darkhold $8.50
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Bargain Books !!
August 2011
(While supplies last.)
Dreams and Shadows: The Future of the Middle East by Robin Wright $5.99 Dreams and Shadows is an extraordinary explanation of the new Middle East, with on-the-ground reportage of the ideas and movements driving change across the region-and the obstacles they confront. Through the powerful storytelling for which the author is famous, Dreams and Shadows ties together the players and events in Iraq, Iran, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Morocco, Turkey, the Gulf states, and the Palestinian territories into a coherent vision of what lies ahead. Published by the Penguin Group
Cain’s Field: Faith, Fratricide, and Fear in the Middle East by Matt Rees $5.99 An award-winning Jerusalem bureau chief for Time magazine shares insight into the violent relationship between Israel and Palestine, discussing the internal rifts and self-defeating strategies that are contributing to daily conflicts and focusing on specific individuals, from Palestinian car thieves to Israeli settlers, whose personal lives impact or reflect regional circumstances. Published by Free Press
The Justice Project Foreword by Jim Wallis
70 Picnic Recipes: and Easy Outdoor Eating Ideas. $2.99 A sensational collection of recipes, from traditional picnic favorites to sophisticated al fresco dining. Six tempting chapters cover: Starters & Snacks; Meat & Poultry; Fish & Shellfish; Vegetarian & Vegetable Dishes; Salads & Accompaniments; Outdoor Entertaining, practical tips on ingredients, preparation, presentation, packing and transporting the dishes. Published by Hermes House Also in this series: 60 Heavenly Desserts $2.99 70 Fabulous First Courses $4.95 How to get your Five-a-Day: The fruit and vegetable cookbook $4.95
$5.99 Justice and the call for change are in the air. Whether it's extreme poverty, human rights, racism, or the Middle East, news outlets bombard us with stories about the need for justice in the world. But how are Christians to respond to these stories and the conditions to which they refer? The Justice Project is an amassed collection of over 30 brief chapters by some of the most penetrating thinkers in the justice community. The Justice Project invites readers to deepen their understanding of the pressures our world faces and to take up the challenge of alleviating them. Never has the world been in greater need of Christians who "do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God." This resource will help them do just that. Published by Baker Books
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