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.