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- November 2002

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There are a variety of materials and programs available to help you learn more. Contact the nearest location.

Additional Resources

General Church Educational Materials

Selections from the Catalog of Religious Materials

Children's Books

The Lord Gives Us Everything

A "feely" book for toddlers. Through the five senses that the Lord has given them, toddlers can be made aware of the Lord's continual presence in their lives. This book offers opportunities for little ones to see, hear, smell, taste, touch and feel the wonders of His creation. Illustrated by Marguerite Acton.
BK-042 $7.95

The Wonder Book

A "talk-about" book with a simple repetitive song especially for toddlers. This delightful book, illustrated by Michèle Bongers Smith, gives parents the opportunity to share the wonders of the Lord's creation with young children. Adapted from "The Wonder Song" (musical score is included). 22 pages.
BK-017 $4.50

Family Listening

So Sweet and Clear-Selected New Church Festival Hymns

This CD captures the special quality of New Church holiday music for use by families at home and for smaller societies with limited musical opportunities. Includes songs for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Palm Sunday and Easter, and New Church Day.
18 tracks. Approx. 36 min. total.
AT-100 $12.00

Family Lessons

Each lesson includes a worship talk and activities for five age levels from preschool children to young adults. A family can focus together on a story from the Word, yet each child can also learn individually through age-appropriate activities. Lessons can also be used by Sunday Schools and visiting ministers.

"In the Beginning" and "Psalms and Prophets" packets are listed below.
You can also order single lessons by title (FA-300 $3.00), or a complete set of all 55 lessons (FA-310 $125.00).

In the Begining (Packet 1)
The Story of Creation	Garden of Eden
A Wife for Adam	Noah and the Ark
The End of the Flood

FA-301 $12.00

	Psalms and Prophets (Packet 6)
	A Psalm of Blessing	The Prophet Isaiah
	The Fiery Furnace	A House of the Lord
	What Does the Lord Require of You?
	FA-306 $12.00

Early Childhood
Religious Education

As parents, one of our primary goals is to help our children learn to lov

e the Lord and His truths so that they can one day live with Him in heaven to eternity. Children love hearing stories from the Lord’s Word over and over again. They respond instinctively and affectionately to truths about the Lord and His teachings. The Office of Education has developed this program to support you in meeting the spiritual needs of your children.

Starting in September and going through June, your family will receive a package each month based on a story from the Word with spiritual concepts that have been carefully chosen for young children. We are again starting at the beginning of our three-year rotation, with the wonderful Creation Box project. Since we have three age levels—A (0-1), B (2-3), and C (4-5)—even if your children participated three years ago, they will be receiving new materials. And, of course, we will be revising and improving!

This three-year program is the culmination of many people’s creativity and labor. Cathy Schnarr, the program’s coordinator, has worked with Office of Education staff members and enthusiastic volunteers to make it a reality. If you have questions on the content or philosophy of the program, please contact Cathy at ccschnar@newchurch.edu or 215-914-4957.

The cost of this program is $25 US per child if you order before August 20th. After that date the cost will be $30 US per child. Only one shipping charge will be applied per family. In the U.S.A., shipping costs $20 US per family; in Canada, shipping is $30 US per family. Overseas addresses will be $45 US per family. (Interoffice mail has no shipping costs.)

We do not want lack of funds to stop you from receiving this program. Payment plans and scholarships are available.

Please note: Even if you are already receiving the program, you need to fill out a new form for the coming year!

Illustrated Story: These booklets for children in levels B & C (ages 2-5), retell a story from the Word in simple language or describe concepts about the Lord and heaven in story form. These can be read several times or kept for use in family worship.

Talk-About Picture: Sent to level A (0-1), these lovely pictures, complete with a simple

quote, give parents a focus to use in talking to their youngest children about the Lord and the story in the very gentlest terms. They can be framed or mounted.

Projects & Materials: An age-appropriate project for each level brings the story to life for children in a fun and memorable experience. Effort is made to involve all five senses and also the world of nature to affix ideas in the children’s minds. Suggestions for additional enrichment activities are often included.

Song CD: A CD with songs and poems to use with each month’s topic will be sent

inone of the first few packages. The simple joyful music, performed by various New Church artists, can be played over and over to reinforce children’s memories of the stories.

Parent Pamphlet & Inspiration Cards: These instructional and inspirational materials seek to nurture parents in their vital use of child-raising while providing ways to deepen their understanding of New Church doctrines and the ideals of spiritual instruction.

Introducing...
Jacob’s Ladder
A new religious program for your child!

Jacob’s Ladder is created especially for the New Church! Kathy Orthwein, a professional kindergarten teacher, led a team to create the Introductory Level of the Jacob’s Ladder Program (other levels will follow).
Jacob’s Ladder transforms Religion Lessons into an exciting multi-sensory experience for today’s families. Read on to learn more about the Introductory Level!

The Lord Is Our
Heavenly Father

Beautifully Illustrated Book
A story and educational materials
for each week of the school year
Audio CD
A song or story for each lesson
Hands-on Projects
All materials and instructions included
(see David & Goliath puppets on first flap)

Jacob’s Ladder:
Learning about the Lord one level at a time!

This program is sold at cost. However, we do not want lack of funds to prevent you from receiving it. Payment plans and scholarships are available upon request.

Jacob’s Ladder Introductory Level: GL-400 $55.00
(Shipping costs will vary depending upon your location.)

We think you will agree that this program is well worth the cost. If you are not satisfied for any reason, you may certainly return the materials for a refund.

To order or for further information use the enclosed envelope addressed to
The General Church Office of Education
or contact Kathy Orthwein at
kaorthwe@newchurch.edu or 215-914-4951

Grandparents and other relatives love to sponsor this type of program!

The Lord is our Heavenly Father...

Is the Introductory Level of the new Jacob’s Ladder series. This level is patterned on the Religion Curriculum for Kindergarten (ages 5-6), but older and some younger children may also find the material interesting and instructive.

Thirty-six lessons give a panoramic view of the Lord’s Word, Genesis-Revelation. Also included are special sections on heaven, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter & New Church Day.

Each lesson includes a page for parents, with background information, a lesson overview, and concepts on why these stories have eternal importance in our children’s lives.

The children’s lesson is in storybook format, with color pictures and suggested questions to promote your child’s active involvement with the story.

Other New Church Materials

Blessings Card

Reversible, self-standing, laminated cards offer twenty different mealtime blessings, set off by colorful borders. Text includes blessings of Praise, Supplication, Comfort and Thanks.
FA-020 $2.50

Home and Family Pamphlets

The Age of Wisdom

Why did the Lord ordain that people should grow old and at last die? What positive spiritual progressions take place in our old age? In this third pamphlet in the series for senior New Church men and women, the Rt. Rev. Alfred Acton II seeks to answer these questions. PB-103 $1.00

To order contact:

The General Church Office of Education
P.O. Box 743 - Cairncrest
1100 Cathedral Road
Bryn Athyn, PA 19009
Phone: 215-914-4949
Fax: 215-914-4935
E-mail: oed@newchurch.org

browse The General Church online bookstore at www.newchurch.org.