Featured Author: Max Lucado

FEATURED AUTHOR

MAX LUCADO

IN THE GRIP OF GRACE



Just imagine being love-driven instead of self-propelled. Imagine abandoning your life to Jesus instead of trying to save yourself. Can you imagine exchanging your fears for that peace that passes understanding? Being relaxed and free instead of stressed-out and anxious? If you can imagine enjoying God instead of trying to repay him, then you can imagine grace.

A LOVE WORTH GIVING



Finding it hard to love? Someone in your world is hard to forgive? Is patience an endangered species? Kindness a forgotten virtue? If so, you may have forgotten a step -- an essential first step. Living loved.

BECAUSE I LOVE YOU

A long time ago a wise man named Shaddai built a wonderful village for children to live in. He talked to them and sang for them and told them stories. He gave them everything they needed. And with his own hands Shaddai built a protective wall around their village, rock by rock.

He did all of this for just one reason—because he loved them.

One day Paladin, the villages most curious child, discovers something troubling about the wall. Something that makes him wonder about Shaddais love. Could there be a mistake?

Young Paladin is about to discover the answer. And when he does, he will come to understand just how deeply he is loved.

And so will you.

There are seventeen of Max Lucado's books in our library.  He is a wonderful author and will always bring your thoughts back to God and what He has done for us!

Manitoba Connection #2

MANITOBA CONNECTION #2

Here are some more books in our church library that have a Manitoba connection in some way.

Certainty: A Place to Stand

by Dr. Grant Richison



A critique of the emergent church of postevangelicals.  Here is a firm place to stand, a logical analysis of how far we have drifted and where we should be.  This book will stretch your thinking and find a firm anchor for your faith.

Dr. Grant Richison was the pastor of Grant Memorial Baptist Church for many years.  He has also taught at Providence College.

If you want to find out what Dr. Grant Richison is doing now, click here:  http://www.aimi.ca/news/richisonintroduction.htm

Three Loves:  The Sinderson Story

by Edward D. Hughes



George and Ella Sinderson had three loves; love for the Lord, love for Africa and love for each other. Because of these three loves the miracle of transformed loves can be seen in Koumra, Chad and will transform your view of missions.

Both George and Ella Sinderson as well as the author, Edward Hughes belonged to our church for many years.



A Story To Tell

by  Elvin Ensign

This book spans almost a century beginning in 1911.  While the main part of the story takes place in Winnipeg, its influence reached into the western prairies of Canada and into Mexico City.  The mission also had the privilege of giving support to a missionary in the land of Israel.

Elvin R. Ensign along with his wife Nancy was a part of our church for many years. 

God Will Provide

by Mary Penner

This book is a testimony of the faithfulness of God in Mary and Irvin Penner's journey of faith as they ministered across Canada with Venture Teams International. 

Mary was born and grew up in Southern Manitoba. 

Check out the Manitoba Connection in your church library!



Manitoba Connection

MANITOBA CONNECTION

The following is a sample of the some of the books/movies in our church library that have a connection to Manitoba in some way.

Does the Owl Still Call Your Name? 

Paths of struggle and renewal goes beneath the surface of human behavior and its symptoms to reveal the causes for addicctive and abusive behavior.

 

This book was published by Indian Life Ministries which has one of its main publishing places in Winnipeg.  To find out more about how this ministry started in Winnipeg, look here:

http://www.indianlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=19&Itemid=47

The Urban Saint:  The Harry Lehotsky Story

What starts out as a humble focus on meeting the needs of one person at a time, turns into an all out battle of ideals in Winnipeg's downtown.  Harry confronts drug dealers, pawn shop owners, government agencies, politicians and others while facing death threats and even his own doubts about bringing real change to the neighbourhood.

Look here for more on the web about his life:

http://www.theurbansaint.com/www.theurbansaint.com/Welcome.html

Pretty Bird, Pretty Bird Fly Far Away

by Sally E. Smith



Beautiful, young and very inexperienced Hilka tries to reamin strong and her own person, but as a stranger in a foreign country she doesn't realize how vulnerable she is.  The once determined Hilka, after marriage to a ambitious company excutive, finds herself in a desparate situation where she fears for her life.

Sally E. Smith currently attends our church and we thank Sally for the donation of several of her books to our library.

Light Reflections

by Alma Barkman

A devotional that reflects on the lessons God has taught her through the ordinary things in life such as a November day, a box of peaches or a toddler eating petunias.

Alma Barkman spent several years at our church.  Here is her website:  http://almabarkman.com/

Snowmen DVD

After a surprising discovery in the snow catapults three small-town boys into the spotlight, the best friends hatch a plan to be remembered forever by setting a Guinness World title. Along the way, the trio battles schoolyard bullies, unites their community and discovers that - while fame may be fleeting - true friendship lasts forever.

What I really liked about this movie was that not everything was in your face and it was very thoughtfully done but  it is still a good family movie.

Robert Kirbyson also used to come to our church many years ago.  In fact a number of years ago, he used to be in the youth group with Alan and I. 

Here is some info about Robert Kirbyson from the IDMb site:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0456239/

For the next few weeks, these and other books with a Manitoba connection will be on display at your church library. Come check it out.











New for Children in the Library

NEW

CHILDREN'S ITEMS

Bob Hartman's New Testament Tales

The Unauthorized Version

Bible stories from the viewpoint of characters that were on the sidelines who saw things from a different angle.  Packed full of humour, mischief and silliness.

Queen Esther Helps God's People



Shared reading for beginner readers that will also having them read the story about Queen Esther and how she saved her people.

Mandie Movies

based on the best selling Mandie books



Adventure, mystery, treasure and secrets await you in these movies about Mandie.  These are great movies to watch as a family!

Now in Your Library!

HAPPY EASTER!

Easter Books and DVDs

A hard look at the sufferings of Christ because of His love for us!

Three Days:  A Mother's Story

by Melody Carlson

Three Days captures Mary's story as she grew from a young, vulnerable girl to a grown woman witnessing Jesus's agonizing death and then, miraculously, his resurrection. It imagines Mary's deepest emotions and richest experiences as the mother of God's own Son. Readers will feast on this poignant tale rife with motherly love, deepening faith, worry and despair, and ultimately eternal hope as envisioned by one of today's most beloved authors

Six Hours One Friday

by Max Lucado

At times in your life, you've been caught by life's storms but  those six hours that Friday will anchor you to the power of the cross.

Come check these books and movies out and there may even be some treats as well!  See you in the library!

WOW! New Movie

OCTOBER BABY

Wow, I just previewed this movie for the library.  It is an emotional, well acted story of a young woman who learns she is adopted from a failed abortion and all the struggles that happen because of this.  The film is classy in a sense that it does not condemn or vilify the characters.   It has a strong theme of unconditional love and forgiveness.  It is one of those movies that continues to play in your mind over and over again even after you have watched it.  I really felt that God really was a part of this movie when I watched it.  I found it very powerful.

Here is the trailer (but just so you know the trailer does not do it justice)    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_9l7lEe-AA

THE DANGERS OF A SHALLOW FAITH

AWAKENING FROM SPIRITUAL LETHARGY

BY A.W. TOZER

I have not read this book yet but I am looking forward to reading it soon.  The author warns believers in Christ the great danger of spiritual lethargy.  He urges Christians to be aware of the times in which they live and to recognize how attempting to live a life for God on autopilot will actually undermine their faith.  Sometimes I feel like this, that my Christian life is on autopilot and I am in the 'tyranny of spiritual lethargy'.  A.W. Tozer is a writer whose powerful use of words grip the intellect and stir the soul.

Now in Your Church Library



Parenting

Parenting is Not For the Faint of Heart!

As we have all heard, parenting can be the hardest and most rewarding job in the world.  We need as much help as we can in this respect.  From the Bible, support from others and from the many books available.  Here are a few that are in your library.

Raising Kids for True Greatness

Learn how to prepare your kids for rich lives of true greatness by helping them find answers to life's three most crucial, life-changing questions regarding their mission, mate, and master.

Are You Stressed Out With Family Life?

Why not read this book by Phil Callway about the stories of his family life.  You will laugh, feel hope and maybe even get a few answers to your parenting questions.  And you might not feel so bad about how life happens.

Leave a Legacy

A plan to ensure that the heritage you pass along to your children is the meaningful, spiritually rich and life-equipping, memory building legacy you want it to be.

Thank You!

"I Love to Read" month is over for another year. 

It was an exciting month.All these people won some type of prize:
Parker           
Jason
Michelle
Philip

Scott M

Dexter
Joshua M
Robyn
Elizabeth
Sarah
Madison B
Yvonne
Francis
Esther
Hannah

Rita K won the movie draw and Maria won the closest guess to how many books have been entered in the library since the beginning?.

There have been 5057 books entered into the library since 1970 and Maria guessed 5811.

Bill Sherlock and Rita K won the door prize on Movie Night!

"Rogue Saints" was a great movie to watch as a church family.  If you missed it, it will be available in the library very soon!  Don't forget to check out some of the other movies in the library.  In fact, why don't you have your own movie night with family and friends!


October Baby is another movie coming soon to your library.

Kisses From Kate

by Katie Davie

I am reading this amazing book right now.  It is biographical account about an 18 year old who ended up in Uganda and adopting many children.  This story is amazing to me, not because of what she has done, but how she has let God use her and her love for God and her love for others. It really is a story of relentless love and redemption.

If you would like to know more about her she has blog here.  http://kissesfromkatie.blogspot.ca/

If you would like to support her ministry,  http://www.amazimastore.org/pages/media  There are some wonderful pieces of jewellery that the Ugandan women make to help support their families.

If you are interested in reading the book, come and get it from your library.

Other new biographies in the library:

Get any one of these biographies from your library right now!



Happy Valentine's Day!



God Loves YOU!

God loves you.  He loves you with an unfailing love.  And His love-if you let it-can fill you and leave you with a love worth giving.

LOVE will make you do amazing things!



Amy Carmichael embraced a mission with over one thousand children.  For 56 years of her life under her loving guidance Dohnavur Fellowship became a sanctuary for children.  A life characterized by obedience, commitment and selflessness.

The Amazing Love of Family!

Naomi's husband and sons are dead.  The adopted daughter she adored was murdered.  Naomi and her daughter in law return to Israel where they will change the course of the children of Israel.

DVDs

Love Comes Softly DVD Series

These books and DVDs are now available in your church library.  Come check us out this month.

February I Love To Read Month

It has been a while but I am excited about our I love to Read month in February.  So many exciting things will be happening.  Come to the library for sweet treats!  Come to the library to take out one of our many new books or movies!  Come to the library to win prizes!

Save the Date!  On Friday, March 1, the library will be putting on a family movie night with the movie Rogue Saints.  You can view the trailer here Rogue Saints Trailer.

 

Here are a few of the new books:

The Quotable Oswald Chambers compiled & Edited by David McCasland





The Lost World of Genesis One by John H. Walton
Ancient Costmology and Origins Debate




My Father, Maker of the Trees:  How I survived the Rwandan Genocide
by Eric Irivuzumugabe with Tracey D. Lawrencce