Books for Parents

Carols Of Christmas

A RESOURCE FOR ADVENT, CHRISTMAS and EPIPHANY

by Anna L. Liechty and Phyllis Vos Wezeman

A resource for Christian educators, clergy and worship teams that uses well-known Christmas hymns to communicate the story of Jesus' birth. Each candle of an Advent wreath is assigned a phrase that also serves as the focus for a first-person narrative and weekly themes of Hope, Peace, Faith, Love, Joy, or Life. Each week's theme forms the basis of a children's story tying together Scripture, music, narrative, and lesson.

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Carols Of Christmas

FAMILY TIME

This affordable little family book uses well-known Christmas hymns to help busy families focus on the important seasons of Advent & Christmas. Includes short readings and prayers for each Sunday of Advent through Epiphany and optional suggestions for simple family activities during the week. This is a perfect gift item for grandparents and godparents to give or for churches to offer to their families and Christmas visitors. Volume discounts make this an easy item to give or buy and sell as a fundraiser.

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Celebrating Baptism

Inviting parents, godparents -- even grandparents of a child being baptized to continue to celebrate the child, the baptism, and the abundance of God's grace through the years and even across the miles that often separate godparents from their godchild.

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Celebrating Seasons

PRAYER LESSONS FOR ADVENT, CHRISTMAS, LENT & EASTER

by Phyllis Vos Wezeman and Jude Dennis Fournier

This book provides a wealth of ideas and activities for all seasons. An Ash Wednesday service, lessons on foods for all the major days in Lent, Stations of the Cross and the Seven Last Words are just a few examples. These lessons are great for Sunday School teachers or those doing a Children's program during the adult Advent or Lent program time. A great way to engage children in experiencing the meaning of all the major seasons of the church.

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Cleon Makes His Choice

An entertaining story of a young boy growing up during the period when the church was established and choosing to be a Christian was an important and sometimes dangerous choice. Cleon is a slave who runs away from his abusive master and is befriended by a Jewish family whose father is in the process of becoming a Christian. They see Paul arrested,and when Cleon is taken by his old master who is about to drown when the ship sinks, he is faced with a choice: How does his new-found faith influence whether he lets him drown or rescues him?

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From Caterpillar To Cocoon To Butterfly

GOD'S METAPHOR OF METAMORPHOSIS 

by Anna L. Liechty and Phyllis Vos Wezeman

This book offers congregations a thematic approach for communicating the message of Lent and Easter. Centered around the life cycle of a Monarch butterfly, a different stage of its development serves as a symbol each week for the process of spiritual growth during Lent. A word that can be displayed on a banner or poster ties together the visual theme of the emerging butterfly with the spiritual message of the Scripture and the season. Through their participation, people of all ages will experience the joy of Easter throughout Lent and affirm God's promise of eternal life. You can, of course, use this in other seasons as well but it is ideal for the Lent/Easter season.

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Fruit Of The Spirit

PENTECOST APPLE-ICATIONS 

by Anna L. Liechty and Phyllis Vos Wezeman

This book offers congregations a thematic approach for communicating the message of Pentecost, as well as the period of the Church Year known as Ordinary Time. The symbolism of an apple is used to focus on the theme of the nine Fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23. Beginning with Pentecost Sunday, the apple symbol represents the gift of God's Spirit to all believers. Then through the next nine Sundays, a variety of apple-ications represent love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The apple-ication keeps the listeners intrigued with a memorable symbol that appeals to the senses.

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Godparenting

NURTURING THE NEXT GENERATION

by Tracey Herzer and Nancy McLaughlin

This beautiful and practical little book is perfect for parents, godparents, grandparents or anyone who wants to talk about God with a child they love. It explores the history and theology of godparenting, and offers plenty of easy, helpful tips on how to be the best godparent ever!  A lovely keepsake gift and a handy guide to use for years to come.

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Guiding Children Through Life's Losses E-Book

PRAYERS, RITUALS AND ACTIVITIES 

by Phyllis Vos Wezeman, Jude Dennis Fournier and Kenneth R. Wezeman
 
One of the most delicate and difficult things a teacher, pastor or parent has to do is be present to a child at a time of loss. This book provides a way for adults to help children through major losses such as the death of a grandparent, separation or divorce of parents, death or loss of a friend or pet, etc. It also provides ways to help children deal with life's "lesser" losses such as a broken promise, theft or change.

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I Love To Tell The Story

A BASIC PRIMER FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS

This books provides a comprehensive overview of beliefs, developmental concerns, teaching styles and a wealth of practical organizational helps (job descriptions, supply closet lists, budgets, etc.). This practical book would be an excellent gift for a new teacher, a welcome overview for experienced teachers and handy reminder for Directors of Religious Education.

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In the Name of the Master

USING A DELLA ROBBIA WREATH TO SHARE THE STORY OF CHRIST 

by Anna L. Liechty and Phyllis Vos Wezeman

This book offers congregations a thematic approach for communicating the stories of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. To make the worship theme visible and to reinforce the message, each candle of an Advent wreath is assigned a phrase that also serves as the focus for the Words of Preparation and for a Children’s Message.

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Joy to the World

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS, CUSTOMS & CRAFTS FROM MANY LANDS

by Phyllis Vos Wezeman and Jude Dennis Fournier

This book is filled with activities designed to develop an awareness of and an appreciation for the contributions of the peoples of all lands and races to the celebration of Christmas. Covering twelve countries, this resource can be used in homes, school or church for the twelve days of Christmas or to have a grand Christmas festival with multiple country stations. 

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Know Chocolate - Family Time

FAMILY TIME

This affordable little family book uses the growth & manufacturing process for chocolate as a metaphor for talking about spiritual growth during Lent and Easter.  These little devotions are perfect for busy families - includes short readings and prayers for each Sunday, plus optional suggestions for simple family activities during the week.  

This flexible design means you can choose whether you want to try to use the devotions weekly, daily or even just sporadically as your schedule allows.

Volume discounts available --- order for all church families!

 

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Know Chocolate For Lent

by Anna L. Liechty and Phyllis Vos Wezeman

Know Chocolate for Lent offers a thematic approach for communicating the message of Lent and Easter to children, youth and adults. Know Chocolate for Lent uses the growing and manufacturing process of chocolate as a metaphor for the growth of faith and discipleship in the Christian life. Lent is an appropriate time for reflection and study so that believers comprehend the significance of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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Parent's Guide To Prayer

A helpful book for parents who want to include prayer in their family life but aren’t sure where to start. The book offers some background theology, discussions about types of prayer, and LOTS of prayers families can use for many occasions.  Great gift item for new parents, Sunday School teachers or young families.

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Seasonal Book Bundle

FIVE Wezeman seasonal books

Get five seasonal resources at a 20+% discount when you choose this bundle. Each book has 5-9 weeks of material (or more!) to cover each major church season: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter and Pentecost. And as an added bonus, we've included Missions which offers 52 activities you can use for Summer Church or weave into the church year. The seasonal books include education lessons, worship ideas with children's sermon, a home nurture section and graphics you can use to make banners, posters, or in your bulletin, newsletter, etc.

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The Beatitudes: How Happy Are You?

by John A. Dalles, Anna L. Liechty and Phyllis Vos Wezeman

The Sermon on the Mount and the eight teachings of Jesus known as the "Beatitudes" come to life in this beautiful and inspiring book. It explores in depth the famous teachings of Jesus in Bible times, focusing on the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), the eight Beatitudes as a whole (Matthew 5:3-11), and each statement as a challenge for Jesus' followers to live by today. The book provides helps for congregations to use to create a focus on the Beatitudes within worship, during education, and for nurturing children, youth, and adults.

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When Did We See You

60 CREATIVE ACTIVITIES TO HELP CHILDREN RECOGNIZE JESUS

by Phyllis Vos Wezeman and Colleen Aalsburg Wiessner
 
This e-book offers sixty learning activities (in six chapters) to help fourth to eighth graders see Jesus by meeting the needs of those around them. The learning activities are introduced by scripture and organized into three parts that help leaders learn more about the specific need, locate the necessary supplies, and lead the young people through step-by-step activities. These include discussions, storytelling, letter-writing campaigns, scavenger hunts, role-play, puppetry, crafts, music, research projects and a variety of games.
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