Sierra Pacific Synod Resource Center

July 20, 2015

What's New at the Resource Center? 

 

We are beginning to receive materials for the fall! Summer is going to end before any of us are ready. Endings are also beginnings, and there is so much for each of us to look forward to.  Because I believe there are enough negatives in our lives, I am going to be very optimistic. Perhaps this will be the fall the drought ends! Or what if this fall is when visitors to your worship decide to become active in the life of your church. Maybe this fall will be the return of some missing members that you have lost contact with. Maybe some of your guests will have kids with disabilities, and you will find your congregation reaching out to welcome and assist them.  If you knew that this fall were going to bring the most amazing and exciting changes into your life, into the life of your congregation, what would you do to be ready? Why not get ready? I mean we are people who have all kinds of disaster plans and safety plans in place. Maybe it is time to create a 'life of belief' plan! I challenge, both you and me, to be prepared for the BEST life can offer!

 

Please explore our Resource Center website and search by subject, author, or title.  Or send an email to rspselca@pacbell.net and I will be happy to search resources for you. My office hours for mid-July through August are below, I am also available at other times by appointment. Send me an email any time you are looking for a resource, I am well connected via email. 

 

May God bless you abundantly,


Janet Lane, Sierra Pacific Synod Resource Center Director  

 

July Office Hours:

Mondays: 3:15pm-5:15pm       

Tuesdays, 3:15pm-5:15pm  

Wednesdays, July 15 and 29, and August 12 and 26, 9:00am-11:00am     

Thursday, July 23, and August 20, 9:00am-11:30am 

Fridays, July 17, 24 and 31, 11:30am-2:00pm, in August 1-4pmevery Friday 

 

To make an appointment, just Send us an email! 

 

Sunday School will be starting up soon. Check our what we have:
For your adult studies we have copies of "The Greatest Story," both "Bible Introduction" and "Jesus." We also have several copies of the "Making Sense"  series, including "The Cross," "The Christian Faith," and "Scriptures." If you are trying to decide on your next adult study, you may borrow them to help make your decision.
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For your children we have:

"Whirl"
This program was written for grades PreK-6th grade and breaks down like this:
PreK-2nd grade
3rd grade through 6th grade  
This is a video based curriculum and follows the Revised Common Lectionary

"Holy Moly!" for grades K-2
"Connect" for grades 5 and 6
    These work very well together. They are user friendly and low prep!
This is also video based and I can personally testify that is awesome!

We continue to carry the SPARK: Activate Faith programs.
There are three different options:
Lectionary- A 3 year cycle complementing the Revised Common Lectionary.
Classroom-Key stories from both the Old and New Testament are explored.
Rotation- 48 Bible Stories, Eight weeks of fascinating workshops for each story!
Are you ready to explore one of these? Send me an email or give me a call, that's one of the great things about the Resource Center, you can try before you buy.
 
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Are you looking for something new and different for your Confirmation Program this year?
Consider "Collaborate: Lutheran Confirmation Curriculum"
This program includes a DVD, Leader and Student Guidebooks.
It comes highly recommended, and was created by SPARKHOUSE.
**We have several sample lessons.**
Email Janet if you'd like to look at one of these sample copies.
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Just arrived: Altar Guild and Sacristy Handbook, by S. Anita Stauffer
We now have the 4th edition of this book that has been used by hundreds of churches since 1970. In these pages you will find practical and expanded information on caring for the worship space and furnishings, preparing for sacraments and occasional services, and a thorough overview of the church year. You will be invited to approach your role as a ministry to the whole assembly in God's service.
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 If these or other resources are something you would like to use,
 just contact your Resource and request a loan. 
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Remember:
  
 God's Work. Our Hands.
Time to start planning for September 13, 2015.

Luther's Small Catechism - pocket size

We continue to support Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton's call to "dust off our Small Catechisms and take another look at the basics of our faith." 
  
We have sent out over 1,000 copies of the Small Catechism over the past several months, and are happy to keep sending them out, either to individuals or to groups in your congregation. No cost to you. Just send me an email with your request.


We appreciate your calls and e-mails about resources!

  The Resource Center is your lending library!  You are helping us to do a better job in providing the specific resources you and others are looking for.
 Keep telling us what you want, at rspselca@pacbell.net      


Janet Lane, Resource Center Director
Call 559 345-2725  or
email rspselca@pacbell.net

This is your Resource Center; 
We are here to serve you.