June reviews

Your Church Library

Summer is almost here and what better time is there to sit and read a great book than the quiet days of summer. Please stop in to get a book or a DVD. You can also look at the library catalogue on line and phone in a request and look at links to other media on the Church web site. We have compiled a list of interviews, discussions and lectures that are well worth listening too.

If Only I had A Green Nose, by Max Lucado. If everyone in town had a green nose, would you? What if they had red noses? The little puppet friends try hard to fit in and learn a lesson about really being yourself. This book is an excellent conversation starter.

The View from Under the Pew, by Diane Winters Johnson. This is the story of Walter the Guide Dog and his owner, Pastor Diane. It is a lovely look at the life and dedication of guide dogs while also showing the varied and busy life of a church pastor. The illustration of the dog gazing at the pot luck dinner is wonderful.

Redwork, by Michael Bedard. This novel for young people is a GG award winner and it is absolutely wonderful. I strongly recommend it for the 10 year old who loves Harry Potter. This is the story of Cass and the friendship that develops with his unusual elderly landlord. Definitely read this book this summer.

NOOMA Videos, Matthew. On the Piano is a whole series of these videos featuring Rob Bell. Bell is dynamic, charismatic, and delivers a message that speaks to us today. This one discusses loss. They are aimed at teens an adults and are an excellent resource I the Library. Take one home today.

Letters & Papers from Prison, by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The love and humanity that rushes out of the pages of this book make it a fantastic read. As he copes with and struggles with life in prison he writes to friends and family. I loved this book.

The Synoptic Gospels, an Introduction, by Keith F. Nickle. This book looks at the first three gospels. It attempts to answer questions related to who wrote them why, when, to whom and why were the selected stories included. An excellent book that will have you looking for more on this topic.