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Discover the ways Solomon can help you lead. Follow God’s story in chronological order. Share the Christmas story in a magical way. Count your blessings.

Whether for ministry, study, or enjoyment, you can count on our commitment to staying true to the Bible. No matter what the resource, our goal remains the same—to provide you with exciting new products that deliver exceptional quality, content, and value. As you browse through our New Releases Guide: July 2010–October 2010, be sure to notice the key points about each product.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ADULTS:

Equip adults with resources for Christian leadership, Bible exploration, marriage enrichment, and more.

•For Christian leadership: The Leadership Wisdom of Solomon

•For Bible exploration: Discovering God’s Story

•For marriage: Put the Seat Down… and He’s Not a Mind Reader…

pages 2–9

YOUTH:

Engage youth with the latest resources that help you connect through small groups.

•For youth ministry: A Rock Your Face Off Jr. High Resources Series, including Pursue

page 10

CHILDREN:

Give children a firm foundation of faith with fun, creative, and engaging activities.

•For preschoolers: My Basket of Blessings

•For elementary ages: Bible Stories for Curious Kids

pages 11–17

To order Call (800) 543-1353

Fax: (877) 867-5751

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RELEASING: OCTOBER 2010The Leadership Wisdom of SolomonAuthor: Pat WilliamsMinistry Area: AdultPaperback, 5 ¼ x 8, 208 pages, 60/caseISBN: 978-0-7847-2128-5price: $14.99 • 021536009

ADULTS | 2

THe leadersHIp WIsdoM oF soloMoN28 Essential Strategies for Leading with Integrity

PAT WILLIAMS with JIM DENNEY

ENDORSEMENT:“Pat Williams has finally revealed his secret formula for such a high-octane life. Solomon’s principles have fueled his lifelong reputation of integrity.”—Jay Strack, President, Student Leadership University

PAT WILLIAMS is the best-selling author of more than 55 books (including Happy Spouse . . . Happy House—ISBN 978-0-7847-2356-2), a sought-after motivational speaker, and the senior vice president and cofounder of the Orlando Magic. Pat leads with integrity at home, in the office, and on the road. Each year he speaks to leadership groups representing the corporate world, the military, professional sports, and the church. Pat and his wife, Ruth, are parents to nineteen children.

ALSO BY THIS AUTHOR:

Happy Spouse . . . Happy House

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2356-2 021520809 $14.99

• Time-honored principles, real-life stories, and compelling takeaways will enable leaders to lead like Solomon now

• Designed to work as a guide for small group study or individual reflection

• Ideal for any CEO, manager, pastor, coach, military strategist, or government leader

KEY POINTS:

SUMMARY:

King Solomon left us twenty-eight profound leadership strategies—as valid today as when the proverbs were written. The same extraordinary

wisdom that transformed Solomon’s world can revolutionize every aspect of leadership for any CEO, manager, pastor, coach, military strategist, or government leader.

In The Leadership Wisdom of Solomon, Pat Williams applies Solomon’s ancient insights to the high-speed world in which we live. The study sections promote discussion and prompt immediate action.

Discover the ways Solomon can help you lead. Follow God’s story in chronological order. Share the Christmas story in a magical way. Count your blessings.

Whether for ministry, study, or enjoyment, you can count on our commitment to staying true to the Bible. No matter what the resource, our goal remains the same—to provide you with exciting new products that deliver exceptional quality, content, and value. As you browse through our New Releases Guide: July 2010–October 2010, be sure to notice the key points about each product.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ADULTS:

Equip adults with resources for Christian leadership, Bible exploration, marriage enrichment, and more.

•For Christian leadership: The Leadership Wisdom of Solomon

•For Bible exploration: Discovering God’s Story

•For marriage: Put the Seat Down… and He’s Not a Mind Reader…

pages 2–9

YOUTH:

Engage youth with the latest resources that help you connect through small groups.

•For youth ministry: A Rock Your Face Off Jr. High Resources Series, including Pursue

page 10

CHILDREN:

Give children a firm foundation of faith with fun, creative, and engaging activities.

•For preschoolers: My Basket of Blessings

•For elementary ages: Bible Stories for Curious Kids

pages 11–17

To order Call (800) 543-1353

Fax: (877) 867-5751


RELEASING: OCTOBER 2010The Leadership Wisdom of SolomonAuthor: Pat WilliamsMinistry Area: AdultPaperback, 5 ¼ x 8, 208 pages, 60/caseISBN: 978-0-7847-2128-5price: $14.99 • 021536009

ADULTS | 2

THe leadersHIp WIsdoM oF soloMoN28 Essential Strategies for Leading with Integrity

PAT WILLIAMS with JIM DENNEY

ENDORSEMENT:“Pat Williams has finally revealed his secret formula for such a high-octane life. Solomon’s principles have fueled his lifelong reputation of integrity.”—Jay Strack, President, Student Leadership University

PAT WILLIAMS is the best-selling author of more than 55 books (including Happy Spouse . . . Happy House—ISBN 978-0-7847-2356-2), a sought-after motivational speaker, and the senior vice president and cofounder of the Orlando Magic. Pat leads with integrity at home, in the office, and on the road. Each year he speaks to leadership groups representing the corporate world, the military, professional sports, and the church. Pat and his wife, Ruth, are parents to nineteen children.



ISBN: 978-0-7847-2356-2 021520809 $14.99

• Time-honored principles, real-life stories, and compelling takeaways will enable leaders to lead like Solomon now

• Designed to work as a guide for small group study or individual reflection

• Ideal for any CEO, manager, pastor, coach, military strategist, or government leader

KEY POINTS:

SUMMARY:

King Solomon left us twenty-eight profound leadership strategies—as valid today as when the proverbs were written. The same extraordinary

wisdom that transformed Solomon’s world can revolutionize every aspect of leadership for any CEO, manager, pastor, coach, military strategist, or government leader.

In The Leadership Wisdom of Solomon, Pat Williams applies Solomon’s ancient insights to the high-speed world in which we live. The study sections promote discussion and prompt immediate action.

• Chronological view of the Bible with running time line

• Full-color, Standard Publishing Classic Bible Art illustrations and maps

• An elegant, yet affordable gift for yourself and others

KEY POINTS:

ADULTS | 4


ONE DIVINE STORY

hundreds of elegant illustrations

RELATED RESOURCES:

Standard Bible Atlas

ISBN: 978-0-7847-1872-8 03345 $13.99

Standard Bible Dictionary

ISBN: 978-0-7847-1873-5 03359 $13.99

Standard Full Color Bible NIV Duo-tone

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2169-8 11602 $59.99

Standard Full Color Bible KJV Duo-tone

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2166-7 11599 $59.99

RELEASING: SEPTEMBER 2010Discovering God’s StoryMinistry Area: AdultPaperback, 6 ½ x 9 ½, 224 pages, 24/caseISBN: 978-0-7847-2398-2price: $19.99 • 021532410

dIsCoVerINg god’s sTorYIllustrated Bible Handbook in Chronological Order

SUMMARY:

The Bible appears to be a book of many great stories, but it is actually one story—the divinely woven account of God’s plan for humankind, from the first person on the planet

until the end of the world we know.

Whether you are a longtime student of the Bible or the Bible is the best book you’ve never read, Discovering God’s Story is a deep but approachable exploration of the world’s most influential and best-selling book of all time.

Discovering God’s Story is translation neutral and is a wonderful companion study guide to the Standard Full Color Bible, the only fully color-coded Bible to provide enhanced understanding to each verse. Get more out of your Bible study and dig deeper into God’s loving story.

D a i l y r e a D i n g p l a n :

April 11: 2 Kings 25:1-21; 2 Chronicles 36:17-21

April 12: Jeremiah 39:17-24; 52:1-30

April 13: Psalm 137:1-6; Habakkuk 3: 1-19; Daniel 1:1-5

The Babylonian army surrounded the city of Jerusalem and laid siege to it. The

military strateg y of the siege was to surround a walled city, cutting of f means of

escape and disrupting supplies coming into it. When opposition was worn down by

hunger, the attacking army would break through and conquer the city.

The city wall , the temple, and the palace were burned . The wealth of the city

was plundered. A small number of the remaining Jews were taken to Babylon and

lived as captives there.

DestroyeD

goD w ill juDge e v il . The people of Judah had been warned. One prophet

after another over the course of three centuries gave the same message. Unless

the people of Judah returned to the Lord, He would judge. Jehovah was patient. But

patience in judgment is not the same as leniency.

religion Doe s not s av e . Some Jews surely believed that regardless of their

behavior, they were safe. After all, they were part of the chosen nation, blood descen-

dants of Abraham. But nominal adherence to a religion does not please God.

goD’s pl a n w ill not be th wa r teD. Despite the disobedience of His

people, God would continue to act. God could have totally destroyed the Jewish

nation, and rightfully so. But He did not. He saved a remnant, as small portion of

the nation. God’s plan would be fulfilled through them.

650 B.C.600 B.C.

550 B.C.

The 33rd Olympics introduced

a horse- racing event.Oloreraesed

euguera essequiscip ex eummod

magnim alit nonse vel utat duisl

iriustrud modolorper.

Japan had just been established

as a nation. Em autpatum zzril

ulputpat non vullaoreet atet

luptatum zzrilit lutpatumsan hent

vercilit atem in.

designed to give groupNim

zzriustrud tatum

dip enisi tat, vel faci

consequat.

Jerusalem Is

5 The Story

Jerusalem Is Destroyed 6

I ts pa rt I n G od’ s pl a n

The theme of this story is not that

God is angry, but that God is

merciful. From the beginning of

the Jewish nation, they were called

to bless all nations. Instead, they

sought only to bless themselves. The

remnant of Judah would now be taken

into the rest of the world, blessing their

captors with the knowledge of

the one true God.

The armies of King

Nebuchadnezzar from Babylon

(modern-day Iraq) marched

on Jerusalem in Judah.

600 b.c.

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When it happened...

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At that time, the Jews employed water baptism when a Gentile (non-Jew) converted to Judaism. It aptly symbolized the removal of the moral f ilth of paganism. The scandal of John’s baptism was that he required the action of Jews, in ef fect saying that Jews were as morally reprehensible to God as were Gentiles. Predictably, the arrival of a John excited the masses but angered the religious establishment. John’s message of repentance was also aimed at the political establishment, a move that would lead to his imprisonment and execution.

19 A.D.25-26 A.D.

43 A.D.

Death of Roman poet Virgil. Oloreraesed euguera essequiscip ex eummod magnim alit nonse vel utat duisl iriustrud modolorper. Roman conquest of Britian.Oloreraesed euguera essequiscip ex eummod magnim alit nonse vel utat duisl iriustrud modolorper.

John the baptist established as a nation. Em autpatum zzril ulputpat non vullaoreet atet luptatum zzrilit

7 The Story

The Ministry of John the Baptist 8

Crowds went into the deserted areas along the banks of the Jordan river to hear John’s words of prophecy.

25-26 a.d.


When it happened...

D a i l y r e a D i n g p l a n : September 1: Isaiah 40:1-5; Malachi 4:5, 6; Matthew 17:10-13 September 2: Matthew 3:1-12; Mark 1:1-8; Luke 3:1-20 September 3: John 1:19-28; John 3:22-36

The silence of God was broken. Four centuries after Malachi, a new prophet, John the son of Zechariah spoke the word of the Lord. As was typical of Hebrew prophets, John used a very visual method of proclaiming that message. His divinely-mandated method was water baptism.

john the baptist

the mInIstry ofI ts pa rt I n G od’ s pl a n John was the opening act in God’s drama of redemption through Jesus the Christ. He is the one the Old Testament prophets predicted would prepare the way for the coming Messiah. John was quick to recognize that his status was far lower than that of Jesus and that his popularity was to decrease while the popularity of Jesus increased.

the beginning of the enD is here . The idea of the end times has always excited believers. But the last days were introduced when John testified of the pres-ence of the Messiah. God’s final transaction (covenant, testament) with humankind is not just a future final judgment. It is the promise of salvation of all through the work of the Son of God.

s a lvation h a s t wo e s senti a l element s. Wash a pig it you want, but it will immediately go back into the mud. To keep a pig clean, it needs to stop being a pig! John taught that repentance and cleansing from sin was necessary to please God. He also taught that unless the nature of human beings changed, we would return to sin. s a lvation is for a ll . Everyone believes repentance is necessary. But we often believe it is necessary only for someone else! John dared teach that salvation would be for all, but that all—the religious and the irreligious, the powerful and powerless—had to admit their sinful state.

Ma

jor

th

eM

es


2/3/10 1:44:17 PM

• Chronological view of the Bible with running time line

• Full-color, Standard Publishing Classic Bible Art illustrations and maps

• An elegant, yet affordable gift for yourself and others

KEY POINTS:

ADULTS | 4


ONE DIVINE STORY

hundreds of elegant illustrations

RELATED RESOURCES:

Standard Bible Atlas

ISBN: 978-0-7847-1872-8 03345 $13.99

Standard Bible Dictionary

ISBN: 978-0-7847-1873-5 03359 $13.99

Standard Full Color Bible NIV Duo-tone

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2169-8 11602 $59.99

Standard Full Color Bible KJV Duo-tone

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2166-7 11599 $59.99

RELEASING: SEPTEMBER 2010Discovering God’s StoryMinistry Area: AdultPaperback, 6 ½ x 9 ½, 224 pages, 24/caseISBN: 978-0-7847-2398-2price: $19.99 • 021532410

dIsCoVerINg god’s sTorYIllustrated Bible Handbook in Chronological Order

SUMMARY:

The Bible appears to be a book of many great stories, but it is actually one story—the divinely woven account of God’s plan for humankind, from the first person on the planet

until the end of the world we know.

Whether you are a longtime student of the Bible or the Bible is the best book you’ve never read, Discovering God’s Story is a deep but approachable exploration of the world’s most influential and best-selling book of all time.

Discovering God’s Story is translation neutral and is a wonderful companion study guide to the Standard Full Color Bible, the only fully color-coded Bible to provide enhanced understanding to each verse. Get more out of your Bible study and dig deeper into God’s loving story.

D a i l y r e a D i n g p l a n :

April 11: 2 Kings 25:1-21; 2 Chronicles 36:17-21

April 12: Jeremiah 39:17-24; 52:1-30

April 13: Psalm 137:1-6; Habakkuk 3: 1-19; Daniel 1:1-5

The Babylonian army surrounded the city of Jerusalem and laid siege to it. The

military strateg y of the siege was to surround a walled city, cutting of f means of

escape and disrupting supplies coming into it. When opposition was worn down by

hunger, the attacking army would break through and conquer the city.

The city wall , the temple, and the palace were burned . The wealth of the city

was plundered. A small number of the remaining Jews were taken to Babylon and

lived as captives there.

DestroyeD

goD w ill juDge e v il . The people of Judah had been warned. One prophet

after another over the course of three centuries gave the same message. Unless

the people of Judah returned to the Lord, He would judge. Jehovah was patient. But

patience in judgment is not the same as leniency.

religion Doe s not s av e . Some Jews surely believed that regardless of their

behavior, they were safe. After all, they were part of the chosen nation, blood descen-

dants of Abraham. But nominal adherence to a religion does not please God.

goD’s pl a n w ill not be th wa r teD. Despite the disobedience of His

people, God would continue to act. God could have totally destroyed the Jewish

nation, and rightfully so. But He did not. He saved a remnant, as small portion of

the nation. God’s plan would be fulfilled through them.

650 B.C.600 B.C.

550 B.C.

The 33rd Olympics introduced

a horse- racing event.Oloreraesed

euguera essequiscip ex eummod

magnim alit nonse vel utat duisl

iriustrud modolorper.

Japan had just been established

as a nation. Em autpatum zzril

ulputpat non vullaoreet atet

luptatum zzrilit lutpatumsan hent

vercilit atem in.

designed to give groupNim

zzriustrud tatum

dip enisi tat, vel faci

consequat.

Jerusalem Is

5 The Story

Jerusalem Is Destroyed 6

I ts pa rt I n G od’ s pl a n

The theme of this story is not that

God is angry, but that God is

merciful. From the beginning of

the Jewish nation, they were called

to bless all nations. Instead, they

sought only to bless themselves. The

remnant of Judah would now be taken

into the rest of the world, blessing their

captors with the knowledge of

the one true God.

The armies of King

Nebuchadnezzar from Babylon

(modern-day Iraq) marched

on Jerusalem in Judah.

600 b.c.


When it happened...

Ma

jor

th

eM

es


2/3/10 1:44:07 PM

At that time, the Jews employed water baptism when a Gentile (non-Jew) converted to Judaism. It aptly symbolized the removal of the moral f ilth of paganism. The scandal of John’s baptism was that he required the action of Jews, in ef fect saying that Jews were as morally reprehensible to God as were Gentiles. Predictably, the arrival of a John excited the masses but angered the religious establishment. John’s message of repentance was also aimed at the political establishment, a move that would lead to his imprisonment and execution.

19 A.D.25-26 A.D.

43 A.D.

Death of Roman poet Virgil. Oloreraesed euguera essequiscip ex eummod magnim alit nonse vel utat duisl iriustrud modolorper. Roman conquest of Britian.Oloreraesed euguera essequiscip ex eummod magnim alit nonse vel utat duisl iriustrud modolorper.

John the baptist established as a nation. Em autpatum zzril ulputpat non vullaoreet atet luptatum zzrilit

7 The Story

The Ministry of John the Baptist 8

Crowds went into the deserted areas along the banks of the Jordan river to hear John’s words of prophecy.

25-26 a.d.


When it happened...

D a i l y r e a D i n g p l a n : September 1: Isaiah 40:1-5; Malachi 4:5, 6; Matthew 17:10-13 September 2: Matthew 3:1-12; Mark 1:1-8; Luke 3:1-20 September 3: John 1:19-28; John 3:22-36

The silence of God was broken. Four centuries after Malachi, a new prophet, John the son of Zechariah spoke the word of the Lord. As was typical of Hebrew prophets, John used a very visual method of proclaiming that message. His divinely-mandated method was water baptism.

john the baptist

the mInIstry ofI ts pa rt I n G od’ s pl a n John was the opening act in God’s drama of redemption through Jesus the Christ. He is the one the Old Testament prophets predicted would prepare the way for the coming Messiah. John was quick to recognize that his status was far lower than that of Jesus and that his popularity was to decrease while the popularity of Jesus increased.

the beginning of the enD is here . The idea of the end times has always excited believers. But the last days were introduced when John testified of the pres-ence of the Messiah. God’s final transaction (covenant, testament) with humankind is not just a future final judgment. It is the promise of salvation of all through the work of the Son of God.

s a lvation h a s t wo e s senti a l element s. Wash a pig it you want, but it will immediately go back into the mud. To keep a pig clean, it needs to stop being a pig! John taught that repentance and cleansing from sin was necessary to please God. He also taught that unless the nature of human beings changed, we would return to sin. s a lvation is for a ll . Everyone believes repentance is necessary. But we often believe it is necessary only for someone else! John dared teach that salvation would be for all, but that all—the religious and the irreligious, the powerful and powerless—had to admit their sinful state.

Ma

jor

th

eM

es


2/3/10 1:44:17 PM

EqUIPPINg MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL (EMI) is a nonprofit Christian organization that has equipped nearly half a million pastors, missionaries, and volunteer leaders to serve Christ more effectively. Over the past thirty years, EMI has pioneered relational ministry training and hosted training conferences in more than sixty countries.

ADULTS | 6


TrUsT BUIldINgLoving, Listening, and Leading More Like Jesus

EqUIPPINg MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL

• Kit includes DVD and five participant guides

• DVD includes interviews with Dave Stone, Dave Ping, and other trust-building specialists

• Spanish and Portuguese language subtitles on video

• Each chapter includes a four-day Bible study

• Ideal for small groups, women’s ministry, and individual study

KEY POINTS:

oBsCUre No MoreLife-Shaping Lessons from the Often Overlooked

LEANNE BLACKMORE

ExCERPT:“Are there things you see around you, desperate conditions that stir your heart? What task is God calling you to? What excuses have you made to defer the call? Set them aside and arise!”

qUOTE:TRUST—it’s established or eroded one conversation at a time.

KEY POINTS:

SUMMARY:

Jael. Adonijah. Amos. Deborah. Not the larger-than-life Bible heroes who are so well known. Some of these characters are even . . . obscure.

Yet God preserved their stories for a reason.

In Obscure No More, you’ll discover the significance of ten often-overlooked characters by seeing how they connect to your story today. Take a look at your world through the lens of their lives, and then take the next step to make your life story—obscure or not—meaningful for God!

Each chapter uses an inductive Bible study method for a deep look at Scripture:

• Read eight lesser-known historical accounts

• Relate to the culture and context of God’s Word

• Reflect on these characters’ lives so you can live out God’s principles

• Remember the lessons through simple memorization and compelling narrative

LEANNE BLACKMORE is a cookie-dough eating, tennis playing, Facebook fanatic. Her ultimate desire, though, is to know God by knowing his Word. As a veteran Bible teacher and sought-after women’s retreat and conference speaker, she shares that passion with others. LeAnne and her husband, Ron, live in Johnson City, Tennessee, with their two teenagers, Spencer and Averie.

RELATED RESOURCES:

Discovering God’s Story

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2398-2 021532410 $19.99

Princess Unaware

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2118-6 24340 $14.99

Unnamed

ISBN: 978-0-7847-7439-7 021533110 $9.99

Unnamed Group Member Discussion Guide

ISBN: 978-0-7847-7440-3 021533210 $6.99

RELEASING: JULY 2010Trust BuildingSeries: The Equipping Leadership SeriesAuthor: Equipping Ministries InternationalMinistry Area: AdultBoxed, 7 7/8 x 5 7/8 x 1 3/8, 16/caseISBN: 978-0-7847-2409-5Price: $39.99 • 021533310

RELATED LEADERSHIP RESOURCES:

The Leadership Wisdom of Solomon

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2128-5 021536009 $14.99

Purpose-Filled Presentations

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2314-2 10314 $14.99

I’m a Leader . . . Now What?

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2076-9 03050 $8.99

Christian Minister’s Manual with CD

ISBN: 978-0-7847-1620-5 03013 $39.99

SUMMARY:

TRUST is the foundation of all good relationships, leadership, and ministry. But most of us have never been taught how to build it—or, harder still,

how to restore it.

Trust Building will help ministers, elders, deacons, committee members, ministry teams, missionaries, small groups, and potential leaders learn how to:

• Identify unintentional trust-busting habits

• Improve intentional trust-building communication skills

• Break invisible barriers that lead to disrespect and misunderstanding

• Increase cooperation and lower frustration

The Trust Building kit includes five participant guides and a DVD that features:

• Candid interviews with experienced pastors, counselors, and authors

• Engaging video vignettes

• Step-by-step training for group facilitators

• Hands-on practice with trust-building steps

• Spanish and Portuguese language subtitles

RELEASING: OCTOBER 2010Obscure No MoreAuthor: LeAnne BlackmoreMinistry Area: AdultPaperback, 7 x 9, 288 pages, 32/caseISBN: 978-0-7847-2572-6Price: $14.99 • 021560709

EqUIPPINg MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL (EMI) is a nonprofit Christian organization that has equipped nearly half a million pastors, missionaries, and volunteer leaders to serve Christ more effectively. Over the past thirty years, EMI has pioneered relational ministry training and hosted training conferences in more than sixty countries.

ADULTS | 6


TrUsT BUIldINgLoving, Listening, and Leading More Like Jesus

EqUIPPINg MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL

• Kit includes DVD and five participant guides

• DVD includes interviews with Dave Stone, Dave Ping, and other trust-building specialists

• Spanish and Portuguese language subtitles on video

• Each chapter includes a four-day Bible study

• Ideal for small groups, women’s ministry, and individual study

KEY POINTS:

oBsCUre No MoreLife-Shaping Lessons from the Often Overlooked

LEANNE BLACKMORE

ExCERPT:“Are there things you see around you, desperate conditions that stir your heart? What task is God calling you to? What excuses have you made to defer the call? Set them aside and arise!”

qUOTE:TRUST—it’s established or eroded one conversation at a time.

KEY POINTS:

SUMMARY:

Jael. Adonijah. Amos. Deborah. Not the larger-than-life Bible heroes who are so well known. Some of these characters are even . . . obscure.

Yet God preserved their stories for a reason.

In Obscure No More, you’ll discover the significance of ten often-overlooked characters by seeing how they connect to your story today. Take a look at your world through the lens of their lives, and then take the next step to make your life story—obscure or not—meaningful for God!

Each chapter uses an inductive Bible study method for a deep look at Scripture:

• Read eight lesser-known historical accounts

• Relate to the culture and context of God’s Word

• Reflect on these characters’ lives so you can live out God’s principles

• Remember the lessons through simple memorization and compelling narrative

LEANNE BLACKMORE is a cookie-dough eating, tennis playing, Facebook fanatic. Her ultimate desire, though, is to know God by knowing his Word. As a veteran Bible teacher and sought-after women’s retreat and conference speaker, she shares that passion with others. LeAnne and her husband, Ron, live in Johnson City, Tennessee, with their two teenagers, Spencer and Averie.

RELATED RESOURCES:


ISBN: 978-0-7847-2398-2 021532410 $19.99

Princess Unaware

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2118-6 24340 $14.99

Unnamed

ISBN: 978-0-7847-7439-7 021533110 $9.99

Unnamed Group Member Discussion Guide

ISBN: 978-0-7847-7440-3 021533210 $6.99

RELEASING: JULY 2010Trust BuildingSeries: The Equipping Leadership SeriesAuthor: Equipping Ministries InternationalMinistry Area: AdultBoxed, 7 7/8 x 5 7/8 x 1 3/8, 16/caseISBN: 978-0-7847-2409-5Price: $39.99 • 021533310

RELATED LEADERSHIP RESOURCES:


ISBN: 978-0-7847-2128-5 021536009 $14.99

Purpose-Filled Presentations

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2314-2 10314 $14.99

I’m a Leader . . . Now What?

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2076-9 03050 $8.99

Christian Minister’s Manual with CD

ISBN: 978-0-7847-1620-5 03013 $39.99

SUMMARY:

TRUST is the foundation of all good relationships, leadership, and ministry. But most of us have never been taught how to build it—or, harder still,

how to restore it.

Trust Building will help ministers, elders, deacons, committee members, ministry teams, missionaries, small groups, and potential leaders learn how to:

• Identify unintentional trust-busting habits

• Improve intentional trust-building communication skills

• Break invisible barriers that lead to disrespect and misunderstanding

• Increase cooperation and lower frustration

The Trust Building kit includes five participant guides and a DVD that features:

• Candid interviews with experienced pastors, counselors, and authors

• Engaging video vignettes

• Step-by-step training for group facilitators

• Hands-on practice with trust-building steps

• Spanish and Portuguese language subtitles

RELEASING: OCTOBER 2010Obscure No MoreAuthor: LeAnne BlackmoreMinistry Area: AdultPaperback, 7 x 9, 288 pages, 32/caseISBN: 978-0-7847-2572-6Price: $14.99 • 021560709

ADULTS | 8


SUMMARY:

If women came with a handbook, you wouldn’t be able to lift it! But if men came with a handbook, they wouldn’t want you to read it anyway.

Written in an entertaining-yet-to-the-point style, these guides combine humorous anecdotes with compelling common sense ideas supported by God’s Word. Biblically based, immediately applicable, and succinct, these how-to guides could save newlyweds loads of trouble and set the tone for many years of happy marriage.

In ten easy-to-read chapters, our experienced authors take you through such subjects as:

RELEASING: OCTOBER 2010He’s Not a Mind Reader and Other Brilliant Insights for a Fabulous First Year of MarriageAuthor: Brenda GarrisonIllustrator: Jess MacCallumMinistry Area: AdultPaperback, 5 ½ x 7, 128 pages, 60/caseISBN: 978-0-7847-2562-7price: $9.99 • 021536209

RELATED RESOURCES:


ISBN: 978-0-7847-2356-2 021520809 $14.99That Crazy Little Thing Called Love

ISBN: 978-0-7847-1944-2 24311 $14.99

JESS MACCALLUM pursued his future fabulous wife, Anne, for nine years until she finally married him. Twenty years later, they have one son, two daughters, and all sorts of practical marriage experience to share.

BRENDA gARRISON and her husband, Gene, have been working on their mutual mind reading for twenty-five years and hope to pass on their marriage wisdom to their three daughters.

RELEASING: OCTOBER 2010Put the Seat Down and Other Brilliant Insights for an Awesome First Year of MarriageAuthor: Jess MacCallumIllustrator: Jess MacCallumMinistry Area: AdultPaperback, 5 ½ x 7, 128 pages, 60/caseISBN: 978-0-7847-7462-5price: $9.99 • 021536109

ALSO BY THESE AUTHORS:

I Married Wonder Woman . . . Now What?

ISBN: 978-0-7847-1945-9 24312 $9.99Princess Unaware

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2118-6 24340 $14.99Queen Mom

ISBN: 978-0-7847-1986-2 24323 $12.99

pUT THe seaT doWN aNd oTHer BrIllIaNT INsIgHTs For aN aWesoMe FIrsT Year oF MarrIage A Guy’s Guide

He’s NoT a MINd reader aNd oTHer BrIllIaNT INsIgHTs For a FaBUloUs FIrsT Year oF MarrIage A Girl’s Guide

JESS MACCALLUM and BRENDA gARRISON

ExCERPT“When it comes to marriage, you will learn plenty the hard way, so the more you learn from some other clueless guy, the better. I am that guy.”—Jess MacCallum

ExCERPT “When I married my husband, I had a lot to learn about men. Especially MY man.”—Brenda garrison

• Tackles ten tough topics that young couples will deal with, especially in the first years of marriage

• Ideal for newlyweds, men’s and women’s small groups, marriage counselors, or individual use

• Each chapter features relevant insights about marriage linked with key passages of Scripture

KEY POINTS:

A Guy’s Guide:

• Get Serious and Get a Job

• Shut Up and Talk

• She Still Thinks You’re Dating

• Tell the Boys When to Leave

A Girl’s Guide:

• He’s Not Your Dad, You’re Not His Mom

• It’s Your Body, but He Gets to Look at It

• Crockpot, Meet Microwave

• Talking Dollars and Sense

Each chapter is illustrated by a witty line art cartoon such as:

ADULTS | 8


SUMMARY:

If women came with a handbook, you wouldn’t be able to lift it! But if men came with a handbook, they wouldn’t want you to read it anyway.

Written in an entertaining-yet-to-the-point style, these guides combine humorous anecdotes with compelling common sense ideas supported by God’s Word. Biblically based, immediately applicable, and succinct, these how-to guides could save newlyweds loads of trouble and set the tone for many years of happy marriage.

In ten easy-to-read chapters, our experienced authors take you through such subjects as:

RELEASING: OCTOBER 2010He’s Not a Mind Reader and Other Brilliant Insights for a Fabulous First Year of MarriageAuthor: Brenda GarrisonIllustrator: Jess MacCallumMinistry Area: AdultPaperback, 5 ½ x 7, 128 pages, 60/caseISBN: 978-0-7847-2562-7price: $9.99 • 021536209

RELATED RESOURCES:


ISBN: 978-0-7847-2356-2 021520809 $14.99That Crazy Little Thing Called Love

ISBN: 978-0-7847-1944-2 24311 $14.99

JESS MACCALLUM pursued his future fabulous wife, Anne, for nine years until she finally married him. Twenty years later, they have one son, two daughters, and all sorts of practical marriage experience to share.

BRENDA gARRISON and her husband, Gene, have been working on their mutual mind reading for twenty-five years and hope to pass on their marriage wisdom to their three daughters.

RELEASING: OCTOBER 2010Put the Seat Down and Other Brilliant Insights for an Awesome First Year of MarriageAuthor: Jess MacCallumIllustrator: Jess MacCallumMinistry Area: AdultPaperback, 5 ½ x 7, 128 pages, 60/caseISBN: 978-0-7847-7462-5price: $9.99 • 021536109

ALSO BY THESE AUTHORS:

I Married Wonder Woman . . . Now What?

ISBN: 978-0-7847-1945-9 24312 $9.99Princess Unaware

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2118-6 24340 $14.99Queen Mom

ISBN: 978-0-7847-1986-2 24323 $12.99

pUT THe seaT doWN aNd oTHer BrIllIaNT INsIgHTs For aN aWesoMe FIrsT Year oF MarrIage A Guy’s Guide

He’s NoT a MINd reader aNd oTHer BrIllIaNT INsIgHTs For a FaBUloUs FIrsT Year oF MarrIage A Girl’s Guide

JESS MACCALLUM and BRENDA gARRISON

ExCERPT“When it comes to marriage, you will learn plenty the hard way, so the more you learn from some other clueless guy, the better. I am that guy.”—Jess MacCallum

ExCERPT “When I married my husband, I had a lot to learn about men. Especially MY man.”—Brenda garrison

• Tackles ten tough topics that young couples will deal with, especially in the first years of marriage

• Ideal for newlyweds, men’s and women’s small groups, marriage counselors, or individual use

• Each chapter features relevant insights about marriage linked with key passages of Scripture

KEY POINTS:

A Guy’s Guide:

• Get Serious and Get a Job

• Shut Up and Talk

• She Still Thinks You’re Dating

• Tell the Boys When to Leave

A Girl’s Guide:

• He’s Not Your Dad, You’re Not His Mom

• It’s Your Body, but He Gets to Look at It

• Crockpot, Meet Microwave

• Talking Dollars and Sense

Each chapter is illustrated by a witty line art cartoon such as:


• Ideal companion of the Standard Full Color Bible

• Available in pocket and large print editions

• Ideal for individuals who want to deepen their relationship with God

CIY (CHRIST IN YOUTH) advances student ministry in the local church by providing events, trips, and resources that call students to life change. For over a decade, CIY has developed programming to intentionally reach jr. high students for Christ, particularly through Believe, their weekend events held across the country.

YOUTH | 10

pUrsUeA 9-Week Small Group Collision—Knowing the Messiah

RELATED RESOURCES:

Devotions by Dead People

978-0-7847-1528-4 23326 $12.99Get-A-Clue Devotions

978-0-7847-2378-4 021531010 $12.99

• Nine small group sessions in each collision

• CD-ROM containing student sheets

• Media components include texting, music, Facebook, and more!

RELEASING: SEPTEMBER 2010365 Devotions® Pocket EditionMinistry Area: AdultPaperback, 4 ¾ x 5 5/8, 384 pages, brickISBN: 978-0-7847-2876-5price: $7.99 • 020300010

KEY POINTS: KEY POINTS:

365 deVoTIoNs®

RELEASING: SEPTEMBER 2010365 Devotions® Large Print EditionMinistry Area: AdultPaperback, 7 x 9 ¼, 384 pages, brickISBN: 978-0-7847-2877-2price: $13.99 • 020410010

RELEASING: SEPTEMBER 2010PursueAuthor: CIYMinistry Area: YouthPaperback, 5 ½ x 7, 128 pages, 88/caseISBN: 978-0-7847-2407-1price: $14.99 • 021533010

RELATED RESOURCES:

Redefining the Win for Jr. High Small Groups

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2320-3 021031509 $14.99

Connect

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2405-7 021532810 $14.99

Speak

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2406-4 021532910 $14.99

SUMMARY:

The A Rock Your Face Off Jr. High Resource series equips both paid and volunteer youth workers with the strategies, tips, and

encouragement they need to develop and sustain effective, relational ministry. The pieces complement one another in an alternative approach to involving jr. highers in a deep study of Scripture.

Pursue curriculum gets students into God’s Word with a deep study of the greatest story ever told and pushes students to discover the depth of God’s ultimate plan in Jesus. A ton of options in each lesson of the nine-week small group collision make it easy for leaders to create sessions that match up with the makeup and maturity of each group.

SUMMARY:

Featuring a Scripture, song, meditation, prayer, and special verse for every day of the year,

365 Devotions® is an ideal guide for personal time with God. The easy-to-use format supplements daily Scripture passages with practical devotional thoughts that will inspire and encourage personal growth in Christ.


• Ideal companion of the Standard Full Color Bible

• Available in pocket and large print editions

• Ideal for individuals who want to deepen their relationship with God

CIY (CHRIST IN YOUTH) advances student ministry in the local church by providing events, trips, and resources that call students to life change. For over a decade, CIY has developed programming to intentionally reach jr. high students for Christ, particularly through Believe, their weekend events held across the country.

YOUTH | 10

pUrsUeA 9-Week Small Group Collision—Knowing the Messiah

RELATED RESOURCES:

Devotions by Dead People

978-0-7847-1528-4 23326 $12.99Get-A-Clue Devotions

978-0-7847-2378-4 021531010 $12.99

• Nine small group sessions in each collision

• CD-ROM containing student sheets

• Media components include texting, music, Facebook, and more!

RELEASING: SEPTEMBER 2010365 Devotions® Pocket EditionMinistry Area: AdultPaperback, 4 ¾ x 5 5/8, 384 pages, brickISBN: 978-0-7847-2876-5price: $7.99 • 020300010

KEY POINTS: KEY POINTS:

365 deVoTIoNs®

RELEASING: SEPTEMBER 2010365 Devotions® Large Print EditionMinistry Area: AdultPaperback, 7 x 9 ¼, 384 pages, brickISBN: 978-0-7847-2877-2price: $13.99 • 020410010

RELEASING: SEPTEMBER 2010PursueAuthor: CIYMinistry Area: YouthPaperback, 5 ½ x 7, 128 pages, 88/caseISBN: 978-0-7847-2407-1price: $14.99 • 021533010

RELATED RESOURCES:

Redefining the Win for Jr. High Small Groups

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2320-3 021031509 $14.99

Connect

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2405-7 021532810 $14.99

Speak

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2406-4 021532910 $14.99

SUMMARY:

The A Rock Your Face Off Jr. High Resource series equips both paid and volunteer youth workers with the strategies, tips, and

encouragement they need to develop and sustain effective, relational ministry. The pieces complement one another in an alternative approach to involving jr. highers in a deep study of Scripture.

Pursue curriculum gets students into God’s Word with a deep study of the greatest story ever told and pushes students to discover the depth of God’s ultimate plan in Jesus. A ton of options in each lesson of the nine-week small group collision make it easy for leaders to create sessions that match up with the makeup and maturity of each group.

SUMMARY:

Featuring a Scripture, song, meditation, prayer, and special verse for every day of the year,

365 Devotions® is an ideal guide for personal time with God. The easy-to-use format supplements daily Scripture passages with practical devotional thoughts that will inspire and encourage personal growth in Christ.

BIBle sTorIes For CUrIoUs KIds800+ Questions to Explore!

PAUL J. LOTH


CHILDREN | 12

SUMMARY:

God’s blessings are all around us! Help young children begin to understand the goodness of God through My Basket of

Blessings. This die-cut rhyming board book with glitter will guide children to thank God and see everyday objects of the fall season as gifts from Him.

An educator, consultant, media personality and award-winning author, DR. MARY MANz SIMON has embodied thought leadership in the Christian market for more than 20 years.

Publishing with Scholastic, Random House, Standard Publishing, and many others, Mary’s books have sold three million copies in English in the Christian channel alone. Her titles are available in ten languages.

A popular presenter, Mary has spoken at Book Expo America, National Association for the Education of Young Children, National School Supply and Educational Association Ed Expo, National Religious Broadcasters, International Christian Retail Show, and numerous other conferences.

Mary earned a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University, a master’s degree from Erikson Institute for Early Childhood Education of Loyola University, Chicago, and a doctorate from St. Louis University. The Illinois State University Alumni Association presented Mary with the Distinguished Service Award for “exceptional service to mankind.”

Married for 35 years, Mary and her husband, Hank, a Lutheran pastor, are the parents of three adult children and grandparents of two boys.

PAUL J. LOTH has a seminary degree and a doctorate in education. He has written the very popular My First Study Bible (Nelson) as well as seven other books for this age group. A former pastor, Paul has also been deeply involved in teacher training. He is the former director of the Greater Chicago Sunday School Association and is currently involved in launching Synergy Teaching Ministries which assists churches in teacher training. Paul and his wife Carol reside in Carol Stream, IL.

RICK INCROCCI has illustrated more than 30 books both in and out of the CBA market. Rick is a freelance illustrator who lives in Illinois. KEY POINTS:

RELEASING: JULY 2010My Basket of BlessingsAuthor: Mary Manz SimonIllustrator: Nan BrooksMinistry Area: ChildrenBoard book, 8 x 8, 14 pages, 32/caseISBN: 978-0-7847-2879-6price: $12.99 • 025442210

• The book is written at an appropriate reading level for children ages 5–8

• Question and answer format is short and holds kids’ attention

• Illustrations are appealing and help kids visualize the Bible people and stories


First Virtues® for Toddlers

ISBN: 978-0-7847-1848-3 04734 $14.99

My Easter Basket

ISBN: 978-0-7847-1356-3 04017 $13.99

The Pumpkin Gospel

ISBN: 978-0-7847-1758-5 04722 $10.99

The Young Learner’s Bible Storybook

ISBN: 978-0-7847-1277-1 04010 $17.99

• The author uses concrete, everyday objects kids know to illustrate how God blesses them

• It provides a strong focus on God as the source of all blessings

• Great for Thanksgiving, but a wonderful book all year to remind kids how much God loves them

KEY POINTS:


SUMMARY:

Young children ask lots of questions! Parents and teachers often have to pause to decide how best to answer them. Bible Stories for Curious Kids capitalizes

on the way that children think—through questions—and presents 77 Bible stories in the form of questions and answers.

More than 800 questions will guide young readers through the Old and New Testaments, offering them a short, interesting way to become familiar with God’s Word. Personal application questions are woven into each Bible story, thus adding to the value of this resource.RELEASING: SEPTEMBER 2010

Bible Stories for Curious KidsAuthor: Paul J. LothIllustrator: Rick IncrocciMinistry Area: ChildrenHardcover, 6 7/8 x 8 ¼, 320 pages, 14/caseISBN: 978-0-7847-2127-8price: $14.99 • 021535510

MY BasKeT oF BlessINgs And Many Reasons to Thank God

MARY MANz SIMON

BIBle sTorIes For CUrIoUs KIds800+ Questions to Explore!

PAUL J. LOTH


CHILDREN | 12

SUMMARY:

God’s blessings are all around us! Help young children begin to understand the goodness of God through My Basket of

Blessings. This die-cut rhyming board book with glitter will guide children to thank God and see everyday objects of the fall season as gifts from Him.

An educator, consultant, media personality and award-winning author, DR. MARY MANz SIMON has embodied thought leadership in the Christian market for more than 20 years.

Publishing with Scholastic, Random House, Standard Publishing, and many others, Mary’s books have sold three million copies in English in the Christian channel alone. Her titles are available in ten languages.

A popular presenter, Mary has spoken at Book Expo America, National Association for the Education of Young Children, National School Supply and Educational Association Ed Expo, National Religious Broadcasters, International Christian Retail Show, and numerous other conferences.

Mary earned a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University, a master’s degree from Erikson Institute for Early Childhood Education of Loyola University, Chicago, and a doctorate from St. Louis University. The Illinois State University Alumni Association presented Mary with the Distinguished Service Award for “exceptional service to mankind.”

Married for 35 years, Mary and her husband, Hank, a Lutheran pastor, are the parents of three adult children and grandparents of two boys.

PAUL J. LOTH has a seminary degree and a doctorate in education. He has written the very popular My First Study Bible (Nelson) as well as seven other books for this age group. A former pastor, Paul has also been deeply involved in teacher training. He is the former director of the Greater Chicago Sunday School Association and is currently involved in launching Synergy Teaching Ministries which assists churches in teacher training. Paul and his wife Carol reside in Carol Stream, IL.

RICK INCROCCI has illustrated more than 30 books both in and out of the CBA market. Rick is a freelance illustrator who lives in Illinois. KEY POINTS:

RELEASING: JULY 2010My Basket of BlessingsAuthor: Mary Manz SimonIllustrator: Nan BrooksMinistry Area: ChildrenBoard book, 8 x 8, 14 pages, 32/caseISBN: 978-0-7847-2879-6price: $12.99 • 025442210

• The book is written at an appropriate reading level for children ages 5–8

• Question and answer format is short and holds kids’ attention

• Illustrations are appealing and help kids visualize the Bible people and stories


First Virtues® for Toddlers

ISBN: 978-0-7847-1848-3 04734 $14.99

My Easter Basket

ISBN: 978-0-7847-1356-3 04017 $13.99

The Pumpkin Gospel

ISBN: 978-0-7847-1758-5 04722 $10.99

The Young Learner’s Bible Storybook

ISBN: 978-0-7847-1277-1 04010 $17.99

• The author uses concrete, everyday objects kids know to illustrate how God blesses them

• It provides a strong focus on God as the source of all blessings

• Great for Thanksgiving, but a wonderful book all year to remind kids how much God loves them

KEY POINTS:


SUMMARY:

Young children ask lots of questions! Parents and teachers often have to pause to decide how best to answer them. Bible Stories for Curious Kids capitalizes

on the way that children think—through questions—and presents 77 Bible stories in the form of questions and answers.

More than 800 questions will guide young readers through the Old and New Testaments, offering them a short, interesting way to become familiar with God’s Word. Personal application questions are woven into each Bible story, thus adding to the value of this resource.RELEASING: SEPTEMBER 2010

Bible Stories for Curious KidsAuthor: Paul J. LothIllustrator: Rick IncrocciMinistry Area: ChildrenHardcover, 6 7/8 x 8 ¼, 320 pages, 14/caseISBN: 978-0-7847-2127-8price: $14.99 • 021535510

MY BasKeT oF BlessINgs And Many Reasons to Thank God

MARY MANz SIMON


oNe speCIal NIgHT The Christmas Story Pop-up Book

LORI C. FROEB

• Engaging and interactive dioramas on every spread

• Child-friendly retelling of Jesus’ birth with beautiful illustrations

• Includes Scripture references for each section of the story

KEY POINTS:

RELEASING: AUGUST 2010One Special NightAuthor: Lori C. FroebIllustrator: Claudine GevryMinistry Area: ChildrenCased-in board book, 9 1/8 x 11 ¼, 10 pages, 18/caseISBN: 978-0-7847-2878-9price: $16.99•025442110

| 24CHILDREN | 14

sHoW & Tell BIBle sTorIes

JENNIFER HOLDER

JENNIFER HOLDER is the author of over a dozen children’s books and currently serves as Director of Children’s Ministries for Northern Hills Christian Church. Prior to that, she spent eight years in Christian publishing as both an editor and a production manager. She and her husband, Greg, live in Cincinnati, Ohio with their beautiful daughter, Beatrice.

LORI C. FROEB lives and works in Westchester County, New York. As a children’s book editor, Lori has had the opportunity to write many books for kids—which she finds both challenging and rewarding. Lori tries to carry the message of the first Christmas with her every day.

CLAUDINE gEVRY lives in Montreal and holds a degree in graphic design from the University of Quebec. After school, she spent time designing openings for television shows. She decided after a few years to return to her first love, illustration, which is the best decision she says she ever made!

• Ties Bible stories to familiar and accessible objects

• Allows children to read the stories with a new sense of wonder and to associate their own lives and interests with what they have learned

• The short story, familiar object, and simple ending rhyme provide tools for the child to show and tell the story to a parent, family member, or teacher

KEY POINTS:


God Made You Special

ISBN: 978-0-7847-1692-2 02994 $2.29

My Story of Jesus

ISBN: 978-0-7847-1715-8 04176 $2.29

Brave and Beautiful Queen Esther

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2290-9 38001 $2.29

Peter Said YES!

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2291-6 38002 $2.29

Paul’s Great Adventures

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2292-3 38003 $2.29

Abraham Trusts God

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2294-7 023800509 $2.29

Old Testament Faith Heroes

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2395-1 021522810 $2.29

New Testament Faith Heroes

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2396-8 021522910 $2.29

RELEASING: AUGUST 2010Show & Tell Bible StoriesAuthor: Jennifer Holder Illustrator: Becky RadtkeMinistry Area: ChildrenHardcover, 6 ¾ x 8 ¼, 208 pages, 24/caseISBN: 978-0-7847-2129-2price: $12.99 • 021532210

SUMMARY :

Bring to life the story of Jesus’ birth with this one-of-a-kind Christmas book for children! One Special Night combines a child-friendly retelling

of Jesus’ birth with beautiful artwork and pop-up dioramas to engage young children every time it’s read.

On every spread, a pop-up diorama illustrates the central figures of Mary, Joseph, Jesus, the angels, shepherds, and wise men in a way few other books can. Children can read the stories with parents or grandparents, pull tabs on select pages in the book, and watch the characters in the various scenes move. This unique presentation of the story of Christ’s birth will make reading this book a child’s favorite Christmastime tradition.

SUMMARY :

Children ages 3–6 will delight in 50 beautifully illustrated, carefully retold stories from God’s Word! Show & Tell Bible Stories uses everyday objects to provide young

children with a visual and tangible understanding of each story. Familiar objects, short stories, and fun rhymes provide the tools for children to show and tell Bible stories in their own words! Great for use at home and in the classroom.


oNe speCIal NIgHT The Christmas Story Pop-up Book

LORI C. FROEB

• Engaging and interactive dioramas on every spread

• Child-friendly retelling of Jesus’ birth with beautiful illustrations

• Includes Scripture references for each section of the story

KEY POINTS:

RELEASING: AUGUST 2010One Special NightAuthor: Lori C. FroebIllustrator: Claudine GevryMinistry Area: ChildrenCased-in board book, 9 1/8 x 11 ¼, 10 pages, 18/caseISBN: 978-0-7847-2878-9price: $16.99•025442110

| 24CHILDREN | 14

sHoW & Tell BIBle sTorIes

JENNIFER HOLDER

JENNIFER HOLDER is the author of over a dozen children’s books and currently serves as Director of Children’s Ministries for Northern Hills Christian Church. Prior to that, she spent eight years in Christian publishing as both an editor and a production manager. She and her husband, Greg, live in Cincinnati, Ohio with their beautiful daughter, Beatrice.

LORI C. FROEB lives and works in Westchester County, New York. As a children’s book editor, Lori has had the opportunity to write many books for kids—which she finds both challenging and rewarding. Lori tries to carry the message of the first Christmas with her every day.

CLAUDINE gEVRY lives in Montreal and holds a degree in graphic design from the University of Quebec. After school, she spent time designing openings for television shows. She decided after a few years to return to her first love, illustration, which is the best decision she says she ever made!

• Ties Bible stories to familiar and accessible objects

• Allows children to read the stories with a new sense of wonder and to associate their own lives and interests with what they have learned

• The short story, familiar object, and simple ending rhyme provide tools for the child to show and tell the story to a parent, family member, or teacher

KEY POINTS:


God Made You Special

ISBN: 978-0-7847-1692-2 02994 $2.29

My Story of Jesus

ISBN: 978-0-7847-1715-8 04176 $2.29

Brave and Beautiful Queen Esther

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2290-9 38001 $2.29

Peter Said YES!

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2291-6 38002 $2.29

Paul’s Great Adventures

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2292-3 38003 $2.29

Abraham Trusts God

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2294-7 023800509 $2.29

Old Testament Faith Heroes

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2395-1 021522810 $2.29

New Testament Faith Heroes

ISBN: 978-0-7847-2396-8 021522910 $2.29

RELEASING: AUGUST 2010Show & Tell Bible StoriesAuthor: Jennifer Holder Illustrator: Becky RadtkeMinistry Area: ChildrenHardcover, 6 ¾ x 8 ¼, 208 pages, 24/caseISBN: 978-0-7847-2129-2price: $12.99 • 021532210

SUMMARY :

Bring to life the story of Jesus’ birth with this one-of-a-kind Christmas book for children! One Special Night combines a child-friendly retelling

of Jesus’ birth with beautiful artwork and pop-up dioramas to engage young children every time it’s read.

On every spread, a pop-up diorama illustrates the central figures of Mary, Joseph, Jesus, the angels, shepherds, and wise men in a way few other books can. Children can read the stories with parents or grandparents, pull tabs on select pages in the book, and watch the characters in the various scenes move. This unique presentation of the story of Christ’s birth will make reading this book a child’s favorite Christmastime tradition.

SUMMARY :

Children ages 3–6 will delight in 50 beautifully illustrated, carefully retold stories from God’s Word! Show & Tell Bible Stories uses everyday objects to provide young

children with a visual and tangible understanding of each story. Familiar objects, short stories, and fun rhymes provide the tools for children to show and tell Bible stories in their own words! Great for use at home and in the classroom.


HappY daY® BooKs

• Happy Day® Books include three reading levels covering a variety of topics, plus the line includes both Bible story and holiday titles

• The art in Happy Day® Books varies in complexity or style to match the reading levels or categories

• The Happy Day® Books line offers more than 60 early-reading titles that are ideal resources for home, church, or school

RELEASING: AUGUST 2010I Love Church!Series: Happy Day® BooksMinistry Area: Children Paperback, 6 1/8 x 8, 16 pagesISBN: 978-0-7847-2563-4price: $2.29 • 021537010

RELEASING: JULY 2010One of a KindSeries: Faith that Sticks®

Ministry Area: All4 1/16 x 5 ¾, 6 sheets, shrink wrapped ISBN: 978-0-7847-7451-9price: $1.89 • 021535710

RELEASING: AUGUST 2010God’s Special Rule Series: Happy Day® BooksMinistry Area: Children Paperback, 6 1/8 x 8, 16 pagesISBN: 978-0-7847-2564-1price: $2.29 • 021537110

RELEASING: JULY 2010Fall FunSeries: Faith that Sticks®

Ministry Area: All4 1/16 x 5 ¾, 6 sheets, shrink wrappedISBN: 978-0-7847-7450-2price: $1.89 • 021535610

KEY POINTS:

• Stickers are easy, colorful, and fun, and kids love them!

• Find just the stickers you need in the six Faith that Sticks® categories: God Made, God’s Word, Smile Maker, Day by Day, Faith Shapes, and Bible Time

STICKERS | 16

FaITH THaT sTICKs®

SUMMARY:

Faith that Sticks® stickers are a quick and simple resource to enhance learning, prompt a smile, motivate a child, create

a quick craft, or inspire an idea. These stickers are also wonderful for embellishing cards, letters, scrapbooks, and more!

KEY POINTS:

SUMMARY:

Two new titles will add to the existing line of paperback books for ages 3–7 that encourages young readers and

helps teachers and parents guide children as they grow in God’s Word and His values.

I Love Church! is a Level 1 title that will teach preschoolers about the joy of meeting with others to learn about and worship God.

God’s Special Rule, a Level 2 title based on Matthew 7:12, will encourage preschoolers to treat others as they want to be treated.


HappY daY® BooKs

• Happy Day® Books include three reading levels covering a variety of topics, plus the line includes both Bible story and holiday titles

• The art in Happy Day® Books varies in complexity or style to match the reading levels or categories

• The Happy Day® Books line offers more than 60 early-reading titles that are ideal resources for home, church, or school

RELEASING: AUGUST 2010I Love Church!Series: Happy Day® BooksMinistry Area: Children Paperback, 6 1/8 x 8, 16 pagesISBN: 978-0-7847-2563-4price: $2.29 • 021537010

RELEASING: JULY 2010One of a KindSeries: Faith that Sticks®

Ministry Area: All4 1/16 x 5 ¾, 6 sheets, shrink wrapped ISBN: 978-0-7847-7451-9price: $1.89 • 021535710

RELEASING: AUGUST 2010God’s Special Rule Series: Happy Day® BooksMinistry Area: Children Paperback, 6 1/8 x 8, 16 pagesISBN: 978-0-7847-2564-1price: $2.29 • 021537110

RELEASING: JULY 2010Fall FunSeries: Faith that Sticks®

Ministry Area: All4 1/16 x 5 ¾, 6 sheets, shrink wrappedISBN: 978-0-7847-7450-2price: $1.89 • 021535610

KEY POINTS:

• Stickers are easy, colorful, and fun, and kids love them!

• Find just the stickers you need in the six Faith that Sticks® categories: God Made, God’s Word, Smile Maker, Day by Day, Faith Shapes, and Bible Time

STICKERS | 16

FaITH THaT sTICKs®

SUMMARY:

Faith that Sticks® stickers are a quick and simple resource to enhance learning, prompt a smile, motivate a child, create

a quick craft, or inspire an idea. These stickers are also wonderful for embellishing cards, letters, scrapbooks, and more!

KEY POINTS:

SUMMARY:

Two new titles will add to the existing line of paperback books for ages 3–7 that encourages young readers and

helps teachers and parents guide children as they grow in God’s Word and His values.

I Love Church! is a Level 1 title that will teach preschoolers about the joy of meeting with others to learn about and worship God.

God’s Special Rule, a Level 2 title based on Matthew 7:12, will encourage preschoolers to treat others as they want to be treated.

• Completely reproducible

• All new material


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RELEASING: OCTOBER 2010Easter Programs for the ChurchMinistry Area: WorshipPaperback, 6 x 9, 48 pagesISBN: 978-0-7847-2652-5price: $6.99 • 025432010

RELEASING: OCTOBER 2010Easter Programs for ChildrenMinistry Area: WorshipPaperback, 6 x 9, 48 pagesISBN: 978-0-7847-2653-2price: $6.99 • 025432110

RELEASING: OCTOBER 2010Church Programs for Special DaysMinistry Area: WorshipPaperback, 6 x 9, 64 pagesISBN: 978-0-7847-2654-9Price: $7.99 • 025432210

KEY POINTS:

CHILDREN | 18

prograM BooKs oNCe UpoN a CHrIsTMas

ROBERTA SIMPSON

NeW releases JUlY 2010–oCToBer 2010 order ForM

CURRENTLY AVAILABLEOnce Upon a ChristmasMinistry Area: ChildrenHardcover, 5 11/16 x 8 13/16, 88 pagesISBN: 978-0-615-32573-6price: $8.99 • 025444710

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SUMMARY:

Award winning author, Roberta Simpson (Nana), recognized for her gift of storytelling, transports the audience back in time to Bethlehem on that miraculous night in Once Upon a Christmas.

Experience the birth of the Savior through the eyes of those who just might have participated in this historic event...a young angel, eager to make a joyful noise at the coming of the Lord...or the inn keeper’s daughter, anxious to help and comfort Mary...or the animals in the barn, the first to see the new born King. Experience the story of the first Christmas in a new light with the children in your life through Once Upon a Christmas.

SUMMARY:

Program books contain a wealth of plays, poems, readings, skits, and other worship resources. These

easy-to-use books will help churches plan celebrations for Easter plus ten other special days throughout the year such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Thanksgiving, and more!

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Obscure No More

Trust Building

Put the Seat Down and Other Brilliant Insights for an Awesome First Year of Marriage

He’s Not a Mind Reader and Other Brilliant Insights for a Fabulous First Year of Marriage

365 Devotions® Large Print Edition—2011

365 Devotions® Pocket Edition—2011

Pursue

Bible Stories for Curious Kids

My Basket of Blessings

One Special Night

Show & Tell Bible Stories

Happy Day® Book: I Love Church!

Happy Day® Book: God’s Special Rule

Once Upon a Christmas

Faith That Sticks®: Fall Fun

Faith That Sticks®: One of a Kind

Easter Programs for the Church

Easter Programs for Children

Church Programs for Special Days

qTY TOTAL

• Completely reproducible

• All new material


8805 Governor's Hill Drive, Suite 400

Cincinnati, OH 45249

Call: 1-800-543-1353Fax: 1-877-867-5751

SHIP TO: CHARgE TO: Date Sales Rep

Account No.

Ship Date Ship Via

Send To

Address

City State Zip

Charge To

Address

City State Zip

Ordered By

Phone ( ) Fax ( )

P.O. No. Discount

RELEASING: OCTOBER 2010Easter Programs for the ChurchMinistry Area: WorshipPaperback, 6 x 9, 48 pagesISBN: 978-0-7847-2652-5price: $6.99 • 025432010

RELEASING: OCTOBER 2010Easter Programs for ChildrenMinistry Area: WorshipPaperback, 6 x 9, 48 pagesISBN: 978-0-7847-2653-2price: $6.99 • 025432110

RELEASING: OCTOBER 2010Church Programs for Special DaysMinistry Area: WorshipPaperback, 6 x 9, 64 pagesISBN: 978-0-7847-2654-9Price: $7.99 • 025432210

KEY POINTS:

CHILDREN | 18

prograM BooKs oNCe UpoN a CHrIsTMas

ROBERTA SIMPSON

NeW releases JUlY 2010–oCToBer 2010 order ForM

CURRENTLY AVAILABLEOnce Upon a ChristmasMinistry Area: ChildrenHardcover, 5 11/16 x 8 13/16, 88 pagesISBN: 978-0-615-32573-6price: $8.99 • 025444710

DistributeD ProDuct

SUMMARY:

Award winning author, Roberta Simpson (Nana), recognized for her gift of storytelling, transports the audience back in time to Bethlehem on that miraculous night in Once Upon a Christmas.

Experience the birth of the Savior through the eyes of those who just might have participated in this historic event...a young angel, eager to make a joyful noise at the coming of the Lord...or the inn keeper’s daughter, anxious to help and comfort Mary...or the animals in the barn, the first to see the new born King. Experience the story of the first Christmas in a new light with the children in your life through Once Upon a Christmas.

SUMMARY:

Program books contain a wealth of plays, poems, readings, skits, and other worship resources. These

easy-to-use books will help churches plan celebrations for Easter plus ten other special days throughout the year such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Thanksgiving, and more!

ISBN 13 or UPC

978-0-7847-2128-5

978-0-7847-2398-2

978-0-7847-2572-6

978-0-7847-2409-5

978-0-7847-7462-5

978-0-7847-2562-7

978-0-7847-2877-2

978-0-7847-2876-5

978-0-7847-2407-1

978-0-7847-2127-8

978-0-7847-2879-6

978-0-7847-2878-9

978-0-7847-2129-2

978-0-7847-2563-4

978-0-7847-2564-1

978-0-615-32573-6

978-0-7847-7450-2

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TITLE



Obscure No More

Trust Building

Put the Seat Down and Other Brilliant Insights for an Awesome First Year of Marriage

He’s Not a Mind Reader and Other Brilliant Insights for a Fabulous First Year of Marriage

365 Devotions® Large Print Edition—2011

365 Devotions® Pocket Edition—2011

Pursue

Bible Stories for Curious Kids

My Basket of Blessings

One Special Night

Show & Tell Bible Stories

Happy Day® Book: I Love Church!

Happy Day® Book: God’s Special Rule

Once Upon a Christmas

Faith That Sticks®: Fall Fun

Faith That Sticks®: One of a Kind

Easter Programs for the Church

Easter Programs for Children

Church Programs for Special Days

qTY TOTAL

8805 governor’s Hill drive, suite 400 • Cincinnati, oH 45249 (800) 543-1353 • www.standardpub.com

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(877) 368-3600 • www.fdi.ca

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