May Reviews

After today’s service, please join us in our beautiful Library for our Open House! You can check out the extensive media links we provide on line, search the free books for one to add to your personal collection, children can complete a treasure hunt and get a loot bag and everyone can find a new book to read – all while sipping coffee or ‘bug juice’! Remember to pick up your children after church and come by for a visit.

In Jesse’s Shoes, by Beverly Lewis. J Lew This book is aimed at primary aged children and tells the story of Allie and her big brother Jesse. Jesse is a special needs child and Allie struggles to cope with him. She learns a lesson of walking in others’ shoes.

The Secret Garden, by Frances Hodgson Burnett. YP FIC Bur This classic story is worth reading. The story of orphan Mary, invalid Colin and wonderful Dicken is a truly lovely story of friendship, survival, growth and healing. While working together to revitalize a garden, they heal each other and grow themselves.

Ocean of Grief & Healing Waters, by Marian Jean Haggerty. 248.86 Hag The author tells the story of her husband’s death and the subsequent years of grief, pain and ultimately how she dealt with it. The book contains some of her painful journal entries during the dark days of her grief.

The Joy of Listening to God, by Joyce Huggett. 248.3 Hug I really enjoyed this look at a life filled with prayer and with listening. Huggett lays out the journey she traveled towards a contemplative life and how she lives and works while setting aside time to listen and pray. Many of her suggestions are practical and possible for anyone.

Left to Tell, by Immaculee Ilibagiza. 282.09Ili What an incredibly powerful story! It is both difficult to read and uplifting. Immaculee was a university student in Rwanda when the slaughter of Tutsis began. This is her story of survival and recovery, and is really a book worth reading for adults or older teens.

The Last Lecture, by Randy Pausch. 616.99Pau The author was stricken with pancreatic cancer and was asked by his university to give a last lecture. This book is that lecture with some additions. Touching, funny, helpful, thoughtful and sad; this is a good book to read for adults or older teens.

You can watch the video of The Last Lecture on our web page.
THE INSPIRATIONAL LEGACY OF RANDY PAUSCH - Before he died of pancreatic cancer in 2008, Randy Pausch was named by Time magazine as one of the world’s most influential people. This video of his talk is called The Last Lecture. Dr. Pausch did not speak about religion or spirituality. Instead, his lecture focused on what he said would help people achieve their childhood dreams, or help others achieve their dreams.


Your Library Committee looks forward to seeing you in the Library after the service.

April Reviews

Here we are in spring, with beautiful weather, flowers blooming, robins singing and short sleeves. As we spring clean our houses and yards it is also a good time to take home a new book. Try something that will challenge you or something that will thrill you. Perhaps you might like one of these new books.

Everything must change: Jesus, Global Crises, and a Revolution of Hope, by Brian D. McLaren. 261.McL McLaren looks at some of the troubles that plague the world and how a Christian could respond. Each chapter finishes with questions to challenge you and it is extensively footnoted. A good read for anyone, especially a teen who wants to be inspired to change the world.

Paul, the Spirit, and the People of God, by Gordon D. Fee. 231.309015 Fee How did Paul view the Spirit? The author points out that most Christians understand God and Jesus, but the Spirit is a fuzzy entity. This is an in-depth book looking at the subject. It isn’t light reading but is well worth it.

Home Free, by Sharon Jennings. YP FIC Jen This is an absolutely charming book, written from the perspective of a young girl. She relates her life, her friends, her parents, her joys and sorrows and how she copes and grows. Perfect reading for an 8 – 12 year old, especially a budding writer.

Jesus Christ Superstar. DVD Jes The original rock opera has stood up well. It is as current looking now as it was in 1972. For those boomers who know it by heart from the album, watch it with the commentary by Jewison and Nugent. They lay out where the scenes were shot and add in tidbits (such as the fact that the Priests, with the exception of the two lead priests, were all Jewish actors). Get your teen to watch this, they will love it.

Please check out the Library page on the Church web site to read the new Links.