Shenandoah Presbytery

A book for a study or small group you say?
Well read on below for what’s new today!

The goal of the For Today series of Bible studies is to provide an engaging way to study texts and practices found in Scripture while both looking at what these subjects have meant in the past as well as what they hold for the present. Questions for discussion are found at the end of each chapter, and each book is around ten to twelve chapters in length. These could be used for group study, or individual reflection. Currently in our collection you will find:
   The Life of Jesus for Today
   The Ten Commandments for Today
   The Psalms for Today
   The Apostle’s Creed for Today
   The Beatitudes for Today

Living the Good Life Together: A Study of Christian Character in Community
This unique series of 12-week studies for groups explores key features of Christian character and then, as a group, provides opportunity to apply those learnings to daily life. Each kit contains a study and reflection guide, DVD with clips for each session, and a leader’s guide.
Currently the Center has:

Discernment: Acting Wisely – topics include discerning God’s presence in our midst, our work, in the shadows and in our habit of being.
Attentiveness: Being Present – topics include listening to the right voices, self-awareness, keeping time and listening alone, listening together.

Sisters: Bible Study for Women
This Bible study is designed specifically for small groups of women to share together. Each kit includes a VHS and DVD with segments to view during each gathering. A participant workbook for daily reading and reflection is also included as well as a Leader’s Guide to facilitate a small-group’s 45-75 minute discussion. We currently have:

Unfailing Love: Growing Closer to Jesus Christ – this six-week study of the Gospel of Luke explores the life of Jesus and the ways in which Jesus Christ reaches out to each of us, offering deep spiritual friendship and unfailing love.
Finding Balance – this six-week study helps women consider the question of balance in their busy lives by examining the lives of New Testament women such as Mary and Martha, Lydia, Mary the mother of Jesus, the Canaanite woman, and Mary Magdalene. The study concludes by exploring the anointing of Jesus Christ, in which women played a crucial role.

Finally, for a fun summer read how about The Parables of Dr. Seuss? Written by Robert Short. An engaging adventure into the spirituality of Theodore Geisel’s beloved stories, including Green Eggs and Ham, The Cat in the Hat, and many more.

And always remember, in those great words of Horton:
“A person’s a person, no matter how small.”

Shenandoah Presbytery Resource Center · 1111 N. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Phone (540) 433-2556 –ext. 23 · FAX (540)433-6830 · email: resource@shenpres.org