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"And we urge you, beloved, to admonish the idlers, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with all of them. See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. " —1 Thessalonians 5:14-18
Every day we're learning the importance of community. And while our communities are looking and interacting differently, we see how strong each of you are in the face of all the sacrifice and, at times, pain. Thank you for your ministry and service. Below are new resources as well as resources we've shared over the past few weeks. We hope these help you continue your ministry throughout this time and prepare for when all of us are able to greet one another in person.
Please feel free to share this email with all who will find use from it. If it's easier to share through social media, a link to this email will be posted on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
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Connections: Year A, Volume 2
Free on Amazon Kindle
To support all pastors and congregations during the COVID-19 pandemic, our friends at Westminster John Knox Press are offering a free ebook of their popular lectionary preaching commentary. This volume covers Lent through Pentecost. If you prefer print, you can save 35% on this volume and volume 3, which releases this month and you can preorder now.
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The Present Word Adult Curriculum
Free Digital Version
Let’s figure a way to keep Bible study happening! The publishers of The Present Word are happy to make the current quarter (Spring) available digitally, especially while many groups' books are sitting in their churches. While this is and will remain a printed curriculum series, we understand that many groups continue to meet virtually and hope to help continue those meetings. Learn more.
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These Days
Free Devotions for April
In addition to a daily devotion that includes a Scripture reading, reflection, and prayer, each issue also includes inspiring essays and adult coloring pages for added spiritual reflection each month. If you're interested in subscribing for yourself or for your congregation or outside ministries such as nursing homes, check out their information page.
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Materiality as Resistance
Free Chapter + Video Series Giveaway
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Finally, we want to put you at ease about your purchases from us since we're aware that some online retailers are overwhelmed with orders for medical supplies and household goods and are putting other non-essential purchases on hold. All book and resource purchases through PC(USA) Store are still going out as usual.
We also understand that it can be easier to work with digital products when sharing devotional and study time, and for preachers and leaders as they guide their members through this. We've partnered with Westminster John Knox Press and Flyaway Books to share these ebook sales with you.
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ACADEMIC EBOOKS
On Sale at Amazon Kindle through April 17, 2020
Preaching and Leadership
The Witness of Preaching, Third Edition
The Practice of Pastoral Care, Revised and Expanded Edition: A Postmodern Approach
Worship for the Whole People of God: Vital Worship for the 21st Century
The Homiletical Plot, Expanded Edition: The Sermon as Narrative Art Form
History and Culture
A Biblical History of Israel, Second Edition
World Religions in America, Fourth Edition: An Introduction
A History of Israel, Fourth Edition
Was America Founded as a Christian Nation? Revised Edition: A Historical Introduction
Theology and Ethics
Readings in the History of Christian Theology, Volume 1, Revised Edition: From Its Beginnings to the Eve of the Reformation
Readings in the History of Christian Theology, Volume 2, Revised Edition: From the Reformation to the Present
Trauma and Grace, Second Edition: Theology in a Ruptured World
A History of Christian Theology, Second Edition: An Introduction
Essential Theological Terms
Exploring Christian Ethics: Biblical Foundations for Morality
Academic Bible
Women's Bible Commentary, Third Edition: Revised and Updated
New Testament Exegesis, Third Edition: A Handbook for Students and Pastors
A Handbook to Old Testament Exegesis
Biblical Exegesis, Third Edition: A Beginner's Handbook
An Introduction to Womanist Biblical Interpretation
Hidden Riches: A Sourcebook for the Comparative Study of the Hebrew Bible and Ancient Near East
Womanist Midrash: A Reintroduction to the Women of the Torah and the Throne
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HELPFUL LINKS
New Links
In Case You Missed Last Week
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