February, 2010

99 Things to Do between Here and Heaven - Kathleen Bostrom and Peter Graystone - 99 DOABLE things to enrich your life and noursih your soul - with space for journaling and reflection.

We Get to Carry Each Other - The Gospel According to U2- Grey Garrett - An exhilarating exploration of the spiritual themes found in the music of U2.

Introducing Christianity -Exploring the Bible, Faith, and Life -James C. Howell - An introductory level book on Christianity that looks at what the church has believed and taught throughout its history.

Accompany Them With Singing - The Christian Funeral - Thomas G. Long - An essential guide for understanding, planning, and conducting meaningful and theologically sound funerals.

Ministry and Money - A Practical Guide for Pastors - Janet and Philip Jamieson - A timely and straightforward discussion of modern day church finances.

Missional Renaissance - Reggie McNeal - In his follow up to The Present Future, McNeal  presents significant shifts that church leader's must make to become a missional congregation.

Bonhoeffer for Armchair Theologians -Stephen Haynes and Lori Hale - This volume addresses contemporary theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, highlighting his background and theological education and his involvement in the resistance movement against Adolf Hitler.

from the Great Omission to Vibrant Faith - David Anderson - This book identifies the repeated mistake of churches all across North America - not inviting, equipping and expecting parents and other adults to play a vital role in the faith formation of their children and young people in the congreagtion.

Hymns For Today - Brian Wren - Renowned hymn writer Brian Wren helps us understand why the power of music can touch the heart and why congregational singing can honor God in a truly beautiful way.

The Worshipping Body - The Art of Leading Worship - Kimberly B. Long - By focusing on what worship leaders do with their bodies, eyes and ears, lips, hands, feet and heart, Kim Long describes an attitude and style of worship leadership that is both firmly rooted and blessedly free.

50 Ways to Help Save the Earth -Rebecca Barnes-Davies - This user-friendly guide outlines a variety of ways in which you, your congregationa dn your community can help fight global climate change and enjoy particiaption in a vital part of Christian discipleship.

The Great Emergence - How Christianity is Changing and Why - Phyllis Tickle - This book unpacks the chaos of contemporary cultural upheaval and the religous consequences of the changes we now face.

Spiritual Leadership for Church Officers  - Joan Gray - Gray challenges elders and deacons to see themselves as spiritual leaders and equips them to act as spiritual leaders alongside their pastors. Provided are the resources for dealing with interpersonal relationships in the church and idetifies ways in which churches can create an atmosphere that supposrts the spiritual leadership of elders and deacons.

The John Wayne Movie Bible study - Primetime Parables -Four studies based on the John Wayne movie Angel and the Badman that look at vice, virtue, decision and redemption. Suitable for youth and adults.

Listen to the Wind- The Story of Dr. Greg & Three Cups of Tea  Greg Mortenson and Susan L. Roth - A children picture book that tells the story of Dr. Mortenson and the first school he built for girls in Pakistan.

14 Cows for America - Carmen Agra Deedy - Based on the true story of Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah and the Maasai of Kenya. After Spet. 11, the Maasai wondered how they could help America.  In a wodnerful ceremony, they give America 14 cows - the eqivalent of the United States giving away the state of Texas. A heartwarmings tory that teaches that no country is too big to hurt and no country is too small to help.

TOO Many Toys - David Shannon In wonderful David Shannon style, we learn that Spencer's mom wants him to give up some of his toys beacuse he has so many they spill out of the closet and his drawers and clutter the floor of every room. But he can't because each one is his favorite! But with a charming conclusion, we learn imagination is the best toy of all.

 

Connecting people to resources by connecting congregation to congregation, congregation to presbytery, conference, and synod congregation to the denomination and larger church.

Welcome to the Resource Connection Web Page! This ecumenical resource center serves the members of the PC(USA) of Greater Atlanta and Cherokee Presbyteries, the Southeast Conference of the United Church of Christ and the Southeastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The center has over 5,000 resources that are loaned out for personal or church use. Included in the collection are books, videos, magazines, curriculum, and audio/visual equipment.

How can we be contacted? Mardee Rightmyer, Director 404/898-0711 ext. 131

When is the Connection Open?  Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. We are closed on Fridays for the summer. You may also leave a phone message, fax (404-898-0679) or e-mail at anytime.

Where are we located?  Presbytery of Greater Atlanta Office 1024 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE Atlanta, GA 30306

Who Can Use the Resource Connection?

Children, Youth and Adults who are members of the churches in Cherokee Presbytery, Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, Southeast Conference of the UCC and the Southeastern Synod of ELCA

Pastors

Christian Educators

Youth Leaders

Sunday School Teachers

Officers

Committee Members

How do I use the center?

Register on the user file by phone, in person or by e-mail by giving us your church's name, your name, address, phone number and e-mail address.

Come in and browse or browse the catalog on line.

Make advance reservations for resources or equipment to assure availability

Resources may be picked up at The Connection during business hours or will be mailed to you outside the Atlanta area. You are responsible for return postage or shipping.

Audio visual equipment must be picked up and returned in person. It is available just one day ahead of the event and must be returned the day after the event. We currently have two LCD projectors and three screens 6',8' and 10'. Equipment not reurned within 48 hours will be charged an overdue fee of $100.00.

How long may I keep the resources?  Printed materials may be borrowed for three weeks. Videos and DVD's are limited to two weeks or in the case of a series in one unit, the length of the series. You can renew the resource if there is not a conflicting reservation. Overdue resources will be fined 50 cents for each overdue day the first week and $1.00 per day for each succeeding week.

New Resources  In this area, watch out for updates of reviews of new resources that come into the center.

Children's Area  One of the nicest areas of the Resource Connection is the children's area. Books, puzzles, games, and DVD's await the children who may visit with their parents. There is a special video viewing space just for them.  Children of all ages are invited and encouraged to visit!

Why penguins?

Because…

they live in circular colonies- showing no hierarchy of power

 they protect their young by putting them in the middle of the circle -   showing care of children

they stand shoulder to shoulder in times of storm -showing care of one another

they mate for life - showing fidelity

both parents incubate the egg and then care for the young - showing mutual parenting

and because…

they don't like the "heat"; if it gets too hot, they will ruffle their feathers A  LOT

they like to show off; they will walk around with their beaks in the air to impress others..then they fall down A LOT

they will push the first in line into the water to test for seals, their greatest predatory foe…and will sacrifice each other A LOT

Doesn't that sound like the church to you?

 

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