Did you know we have a library for children? It is located in the undercroft which is under the dining room. The children’s library may be accessed by the stairs just inside the Parish House door or by following the hallway past the preschool rooms. You will find picture books, chapter books, VHSs, and DVDs.

We recommend:

For Preschoolers, Who is Jesus? This book, written by Kathleen Long Bostrom, a Presbyterian Minister, answers questions about Jesus. She is the wife of Greg Bostrom who grew up in First Pres. One question is “Did you take a short nap when you needed to rest? Jesus replied, “I traveled a lot, walking mile after mile. And when I got tired I would sleep for a while.”

You Are Special by Max Lucado, one of Christianity’s best selling authors for both children and adults! This is a story of wooden people in which the wood carver helps Punchinello understand how special he is. It is a message that no matter how the world evaluates you, God loves you, just the way you are!

For older children, a history book by Meryl Doney called Jesus. This is a book using the bible to check the facts with pictures depicting the life of Jesus.

My hope is for you to explore and investigate the library for children ages 0-99!

These books were recommended by Shelley Iliff, Children’s Ministry Coordinator. Written by Luanne Brennan, a library volunteer.

Thanks to Luanne for writing an excellent column and assuming the responsibility for the children’s library.

November 7th brought us a fantastic breakfast and Don Wagner as a speaker on the Middle East. This was a great fundraiser for the Mar Elias schools. You may have read several of Archbishop Chacour’s books as well as those of Don Wagner. At 285.137 you will find a VHS tape and CD of Chacour when he spoke at our church.