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Tabernacle of the Lord

  - October 2002
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
We Go to ChurchWe Go to Church
Written by 1st grade teachers for the beginning reader, this charming full-color book teaches about worshiping the Lord, Thanksgiving and Christmas. (Also suitable for reading aloud to preschoolers.) 32 pages.
BK-001 $4.95


The Birthday of the New Church
The story of the woman clothed with the sun and the dragon who tried to destroy her baby. The simple text by Carol Buss and illustrations by Mary S. Cooper describe the wonderful story of the birth of the New Church. Excellent preparation for June 19th. Suitable for 3-9 year olds. 32 pages. Illustrations re-formatted in 2001.
BK-010 $5.95
The Story of SamuelThe Story of Samuel
"Samuel heard someone calling him! He thought it was Eli, so Samuel answered, 'Here I am!' But it was not Eli who had called Samuel. It was the Lord!" Tenderly retold and subtly illustrated, the story of Samuel, Hannah and Eli is brought to life for a new generation of children who also listen for the Lord's call. A reprinting of the beloved children's book, newly reformatted and with a new picture.Written and illustrated by Joann Bruser. 8½ x 11, spiral bound.
BK-001 $4.95
The Angel of the LordThe Angel of the Lord
by Vera P. Glenn. A detailed look at the stories depicted in 10 of the windows of the Bryn Athyn Cathedral showing angel messengers appearing to Old Testament people. Includes some overview of the history of the churches and the internal sense of the Old Testament. Also included is an essay by Jonathan Kline on the making of stained glass windows. Illustrations include color photographs of the Cathedral windows and drawings by Jacquie Bostock of the angels on translucent paper that can be colored. Suitable for upper elementary school and beyond. 110 pages. Perfect bound. BK-044 $14.95
Rebecca's BaptismRebecca's Baptism
Little David learns about the meaning of baptism as his family gets ready to celebrate the baptism of his baby sister, Rebecca. Written and illustrated by Julie Uber for 2-7 year olds. 28 pages.
BK-004 $3.95
The Lord's PrayerThe Lord's Prayer
The primary text is taken directly from the gospel of Matthew. Each phrase is illustrated by Ruth Homber to show children how the prayer relates to their own lives. Simple explanations by Philip J. Parker give parents a way to begin talking about the meaning of the prayer so that children can learn to speak to the Lord with reverence and understanding. 27 pages.
BK-038 $4.95
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.

The Out of Egypt packet is 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).

Out of Egypt (Packet 3)
 Parables
The Birth of Moses The Burning Bush
The Ten Plagues Crossing the Red Sea
Bitter and Sweet Water Ten Commandments
Tabernacle of the Lord  
FA-303 $16.00

Home and Family Pamphlets

The Growing Child Baptism in the New Church
What promises do we make to the Lord when our children are baptized, and how can we fulfill them in the following months and years? This pamphlet contains reflections by the late Rev. B. David Holm.
PB-006 $0.50
 

Doctrinal Studies

Introduction to New Church Doctrines
Introduction to New Church Doctrines
Given at Bryn Athyn College as Religion 101, this is both a foundation and a summary course. Rev. Prescott Rogers includes discussion of regeneration; the life after death; and religion as an institution, way of life, and a discipline. Uses New Jerusalem and Its Heavenly Doctrine as a text. May be taken for credit.
AC-A03 $30.00 rental only.
 

Courses on Audio

Order Within the Lord's WordCorrespondences
A survey of the New Church doctrine of correspondences, the “science of sciences.” Rev. Stephen D. Cole includes an historical outline of the knowledge and use of correspondences and a discussion of the application of correspondences to the understanding of the Scriptures and more. Taped in 1995.
20 cassettes. CA-102 $45.00
 
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

or

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

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An electronic library on CD ROM with over 4000 projects, family talks, stories and pictures for religious education.