General Church Educational Materials
Selections from the Catalog of Religious Materials
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For Children:
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 The Love of Loves |
 The Story of Samuel
BK-001 $4.95 |
Gifts from the Lord
In this book, DeNese Olson lovingly tells young children that they are all precious gifts from the Lord to their families. The text sensitively explains that this is true whether the children were adopted by their parents or born to them. Photographs of parents and children show the joy of family love. 31 pages.
BK-034 $5.95 |
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 |
For Adult:
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To Gently Lead from Child to Angel — Thoughts on Parenting
Being a parent is the most challenging job in the world. You face tough situations daily and make decisions that can have lasting effects. How can you keep parenting a matter of prevention, rather than merely reactions to problems when they arise? Kathleen de Maine Simons draws on both her training as a teacher and her own experience as a parent to suggest some answers based on looking to the Lord together as a family. Includes lists of inspirational books and movies for children.
PB-701 $6.95 |
Human Development
How we develop as human beings is a fascinating study, doctrinally and scientifically. Rt. Rev. Alfred Acton looks at what the Heavenly Doctrines say about the natural stages of development and their spiritual counterparts.
1 cassette. CA-103 $5.00 |
The Growing Child
Understanding the development of a child's mind, including issues of identity, is of paramount importance for parents and teachers. Rev. Prescott A. Rogers explores how we can guide children toward the right spiritual values. 1 cassette. CA-104 $5.00 |
Mental Growth of the Preschool Child
by the Rt. Rev. George de Charms
A series developed from lectures given by Bishop George de Charms in the 1940s describing mental & spiritual changes that take place in the first years of life and how parents can work with the Lord in their children’s development.
 The Newborn
Your precious baby exists in a dream world between waking and sleeping. What force is directing this process as your newborn slowly begins to build a world of meaning? Bishop de Charms helps us to see the Lord’s guiding hand in awakening the mind of a little infant. Black-and-white illustrations.
PB-301 $3.50
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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 |
 Laying the Foundation for Understanding
B-007 $0.50 |
 Obedience and Freedom
PB-009 $0.50 |
 Why New Church Education?
PB-008 $0.50 |
New Church Education T-shirts
To mount up with wings as eagles means to grow in the understanding of truth.
All T-shirts are heather grey.
| Child Size |
TS-C01 |
$8.00 |
| Adult Small |
TS-A01 |
$8.00 |
| Adult Medium |
TS-A02 |
$8.00 |
| Adult Large |
TS-A03 |
$8.00 |
| Adult X-large |
TS-A04 |
$8.00 |
| Adult XX-large |
TS-A05 |
$8.00 |
Show your pride in New Church education and your dedication to its goals! New T-shirts depict a keen-sited eagle in a flight and explain the meaning of the symbol. Ideal gift for students, teachers or anyone who loves the principles of New Church education.
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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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