Summer Theme: Community This summer, our lessons support the theme of «Community.» The writer of the student book lessons is Robert Gardner; the teacher book writer is Martha Myre. A New Thing Spiritual Practice – Study Scripture – Deuteronomy 8:1-10 | 1 Kings 18:20-39 | 2 Kings 22:8-20 | Hosea 1:2-11 If you look at the texts of this unit in the sequence they are laid out over the four lessons, it may not be immediately apparent why the un ...
Stories from the women and men who have served alongside Methodist and United Methodist bishops. <p>When a bishop is elected in The United Methodist Church, it is not only the one elected who is asked to serve but his or her spouse and family as well. Hear the stories of how Methodist and United Methodist episcopal spouses have adjusted to and navigated this life-changing journey. While dealing with the full range of human experience& ...
As mothers, daughters, spouses, friends, or co-workers, and daughters of a loving God, women are influencers and role models to the people they interact with every day. But what can women do on a daily basis to show God’s grace and love to others? The 100 devotionals in In the Light of the New Day: Daily Reflections on Finding Your Purpose affirms the reader’s worth and the love God has for them, strengthening them to live ...
The Abingdon Worship Annual is lectionary-based and follows the calendar year (January – December) . It offers fresh worship planning resources for all who plan and implement weekly worship. Worship leaders «need to offer prayers, prepare an order of worship, select music, and even prepare a sermon. Into that weekly task, we offer this resource to strengthen your ability to lead creatively and prepare consistently.» Liturgies and prayers ar ...
Are you overwhelmed with pressures from family, friends, career, and daily routines? <em>In the Quiet of the Day</em> offers quiet times amidst the chaos we call life. The devotionals include scripture and reflection affirming your value as a woman. And so reassured in your identity—accepted and loved by God just as you are—you can confidently rise above the endless pressures of daily life with an attitude of ...
