CPH releases new resources

Concordia Publishing House has introduced more than two dozen new books for the fall and Christmas seasons.

New items include:

the Golden Anniversary Edition of Little Visits with God ($12.99, item no. 06-1325), by Allan Hart Jahsmann and Martin P. Simon, a devotional for children ages 7 to 10 celebrating 50 years of the popular title.

The Real Story of the Creation ($16.99, item no. 56-2407), by Paul L. Maier, a picture book offering a scriptural account for ages 8 and older.

Bible Word Sudoku ($10.99, item no. 12-4302), by Carol Molski, a puzzle book for children ages 8 to 14.

Wiggles and Squiggles: 60 Bible-Based Classroom Games and Activities ($10.99, item no. 12-4303), by various authors, a teaching resource of board games, memory games, indoor/outdoor games, and other activities that are designed to help teach children ages 4 to 11 Bible stories such as The Creation, Noah and the Flood, and The Great Commission.

Church Banner Designs: 72 Unique Ideas Using Calico, Batik, and Other Cotton Prints ($10.99, item no. 12-4297), by Joyce Bowers, with dozens of reproducible patterns for church banners.

Chosen! Won! Devotions for Teens by Teens ($8.99, item no. 12-4284), by various teen authors, is designed to bring teenagers closer to God through the writings of their peers.

Reading the Psalms with Luther ($14.99, item no. 12-4304), with psalms for individual and family devotions, features introductions by Martin Luther.

Marriage is Like Dancing ($14.99, item no. 12-4291), by Richard C. Eyer, covers a variety of issues from contemplating marriage to the death of a spouse and can be used as a counseling tool.

Jonah ($42.99, item no. 15-6046), the newest Concordia Commentary by R. Reed Lessing, discusses missions, Baptism, and prayer.

The Baptism of Your Child ($6.99, item no. 14-2133), by Thomas E. Fast and Carla H. Fast, is designed to show parents how to prepare for Baptism and how to serve as faith instructors to their children.

What Happened to Merry Christmas? ($14.99, item no. 56-2426), by Robert C. Baker, is designed to teach children ages 5 and older the real meaning of Jesus’ birth and the celebration that surrounds it.

To order or learn more about any of the above items, contact CPH at (800) 325-3040 or visit its Web site at www.cph.org. Prices quoted do not include shipping charges.

Posted Aug. 10, 2007