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The Holy Supper

- August 2004

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There are a variety of materials and programs available to help you learn more. Contact the nearest location.

Additional Resources

General Church Educational Materials

Selections from the Catalog of Religious Materials

Materials for Adults

Foundation Teachings for New Church Education:

Twenty-one questions about the doctrinal foundations of New church education chosen by Rev. Frederick L. Schnarr. Each question is answered pertinent quotations from the Heavenly doctrines. CA-007 $8.00

Heads, Hearts and Hands: Nurturing Creativity

This book by Beth S. Johns, an experienced artist and teacher, demonstrates that creativity is an integral part of life and learning, not the unique possession of a gifted few. Deals with such issues as the imagination, wonder, perception, and creative thought processes. PB-410 $12.00

Family Worship

What are the distinctives uses of family worship that may not be met in more formal public worship services? This pamphlet contains some important observations by the late Rt. Rev. George de Charms.
PB-005 $0.50

Materials for Children

Take a Deep Breath

For young people (and the young person in each adult reader) this book offers the clear presentation of truths only a gifted teacher can provide. The many examples Mr. Simons gives bring the teachings of the Word to life in ways that delight as they instruct us. His conversational style and tone provide easy access to the important ideas he presents. Appealing color illustrations further highlight these ideas. 71 pages. Perfect bound.
BK-049 $7.95

Treasures from Heaven

Three books in one! Lori Soneson Odhner has adapted passages from the Heavenly Doctrines to suit the minds of young children. The three books include "That Is How the Lord Made Us", "Becoming an Angel", and "The Lord". Throughout, each phrase is illustrated with charming, detailed, sponge-stencil pictures of animals, plants, insects, rainbows and other wonders of this world and heaven. 56 pages. Perfect bound
BK-048 $9.95

The Angel of the Lord

by Vera P. Glenn. A detailed look at the stories depicted in 10 of the windows of the Bryn Athyn Cathedral showing angel messengers appearing to Old Testament people. Includes some overview of the history of the churches and the internal sense of the Old Testament. Also included is an essay by Jonathan Kline on the making of stained glass windows. Illustrations include color photographs of the Cathedral windows and drawings by Jacquie Bostock of the angels on translucent paper that can be colored. Suitable for upper elementary school and beyond. 110 pages. Perfect bound.
BK-044 $14.95

The Lord's Prayer

The primary text is taken directly from the gospel of Matthew. Each phrase is illustrated by Ruth Homber to show children how the prayer relates to their own lives. Simple explanations by Philip J. Parker give parents a way to begin talking about the meaning of the prayer so that children can learn to speak to the Lord with reverence and understanding. 27 pages.
BK-038 $4.95

This is the Day

A "talk-about" book for toddlers. Set to the popular hymn, brightly colored pictures show thirteen special days in a child's life. Christmas, a new baby, visiting grandparents, family day, etc., introduce spiritual values as parents and children talk and sing their way through this happy book. Illustrated by Michele Bongers Smith.
BK-026 $4.95

Introducing...
Jacob’s Ladder
A new religious program for your child!

Jacob’s Ladder is created especially for the New Church! Kathy Orthwein, a professional kindergarten teacher, led a team to create the Introductory Level of the Jacob’s Ladder Program (other levels will follow).
Jacob’s Ladder transforms Religion Lessons into an exciting multi-sensory experience for today’s families. Read on to learn more about the Introductory Level!

The Lord Is Our
Heavenly Father

Beautifully Illustrated Book
A story and educational materials
for each week of the school year
Audio CD
A song or story for each lesson
Hands-on Projects
All materials and instructions included
(see David & Goliath puppets on first flap)

Jacob’s Ladder:
Learning about the Lord one level at a time!

This program is sold at cost. However, we do not want lack of funds to prevent you from receiving it. Payment plans and scholarships are available upon request.

Jacob’s Ladder Introductory Level: GL-400 $55.00
(Shipping costs will vary depending upon your location.)

We think you will agree that this program is well worth the cost. If you are not satisfied for any reason, you may certainly return the materials for a refund.

To order or for further information use the enclosed envelope addressed to
The General Church Office of Education
or contact Kathy Orthwein at
kaorthwe@newchurch.edu or 215-914-4951

Grandparents and other relatives love to sponsor this type of program!

The Lord is our Heavenly Father...

Is the Introductory Level of the new Jacob’s Ladder series. This level is patterned on the Religion Curriculum for Kindergarten (ages 5-6), but older and some younger children may also find the material interesting and instructive.

Thirty-six lessons give a panoramic view of the Lord’s Word, Genesis-Revelation. Also included are special sections on heaven, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter & New Church Day.

Each lesson includes a page for parents, with background information, a lesson overview, and concepts on why these stories have eternal importance in our children’s lives.

The children’s lesson is in storybook format, with color pictures and suggested questions to promote your child’s active involvement with the story.

Jacob's Ladder Level One

The Office of Education is excited to bring you a new program for today's families as part of a renewal of religious education in the home. The Jacob's Ladder Religion Lessons pick up where the Early Childhood Program (see previous pages) leaves off, at the start of school age. This program is based on the Religion curriculum used in the General Church Elementary Schools.
Our hope is that this program's multi-sensory approach can help you teach your children in the light of the Lord's threefold Word. Three levels are currently available, and others are in development. We would be happy to help you select the appropriate program for your children.

This level (equivalent to grade one) teaches about the Lord as our Creator and Provider, looking at His miracles and the angels and how they help us. Each lesson has wonderful illustrations, creative activities, and two parent pages. Two audio CDs of songs and stories foster affection for the Lord and His Word. A recitation book has beautiful stickers that can be placed when a chosen verse has been memorized. JL-101 $50.00

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

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