We have been privileged to host Rowena Cabrizos this past week and to learn more about the Agape House ministries in Mati where we will be serving as volunteers. As we talked with Rowena we became aware of ways that the folks at West Valley can participate in meeting some of the needs in the programs. Any donations that you would like to make need to be brought to West Valley by February 21.

Please call Tom or Nelda at 253 859 3719 if you have any questions.

Have you enjoyed the Scottish novels in the library? We have another new series, The Lowlands of Scotland by Liz Curtis Higgs. The stories intertwine the Biblical Jacob and Esau story with characters set in 1800 century Scotland. This is another series that was started by a donated book with the remaining books purchased for your enjoyment.

 

BROTHERS is another biblically based historical novel based on the life of Joseph. Author is Angela Hunt.

 

STONES INTO SCHOOLS by Greg Mortenson is the continuing story of his contacts in Afghanistan and Pakistan where he has been responsible through his non-profit organization, Central Asia Institute, for building 130 schools, mostly for girls. Promoting peace with books, not bombs has given him access to areas where others cannot go. His story is being heard in high places and military leaders are employing some of his ideas in Afghanistan and Pakistan. This story follows THREE CUPS OF TEA which launched him into this remarkable work. The book helps clarify many things about Afghan history and may answer some questions you have had about this Central Asian area. This is a donated book.

 

Another Donald Miller book A MILLION MILES IN A THOUSAND YEARS: WHAT I LEARNED WHILE EDITING MY LIFE has been added. Miller is funny, self-deprecating and painfully honest.  This book came as a process of making a movie of his life. BLUE LIKE JAZZ (also in our library) was his first book which spawned the idea for the film. He is sometimes unorthodox in his activities and thoughts but he helps you to view God in new ways.

 

CHILDREN'S BOOKS: A display of children's books related to the Sunday School studies are displayed on the library table.  Encourage your children to take a look. The children's version of THREE CUPS OF TEA is also available as well as a younger version LISTEN TO THE WIND.

 

Here's hoping you can find something that you like!

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