The new Presbyterian hymnal, Glory to God, will be published in September of 2013 but is now available for pre-order for individuals and congregations. This new book of congregational song will include: Over 800 hymns, psalms, and spiritual songs. Approximately 50% of included hymns will be from the 1990 Presbyterian hymnal. The remaining pieces will come from former Presbyterian hymnals, other denominational songbooks, and individual authors and composers. A musical setting of almost every Sunday lectionary psalm. Music from six different continents. Music covering all major historical and contemporary sacred genres, including approximately thirty-five African American/Gospel hymns. Comprehensive indexes. Glory to God will also contain worship aids and printed liturgies for Sunday services (including baptism and the Lord's Supper) and services for daily prayer. Complete orders of service will include congregational responses, prayers, and creeds. These will be perfect resources for "green" congregations, camps and conference centers, daily prayer services, and time-pressed pastors. The pew edition of Glory to God is available in either of two colors, red and purple, in either of two versions: a Presbyterian edition and an ecumenical edition. The Presbyterian version is Glory to God: The Presbyterian Hymnal and will be stamped with the PC(USA) seal on the spine. The ecumenical version is Glory to God: Hymns, Songs, and Spiritual Songs and will not have the seal. The contents of both editions are identical. "

A guide for families of all backgrounds to celebrate cultural heritage and embrace inclusivity in the home and beyond. Gone are the days when socially conscious parents felt comfortable teaching their children to merely tolerate others. Instead, they are looking for a way to authentically embrace the fullness of their diverse communities. A Place to Belong offers a path forward for families to honor their cultural heritage and champion diversity in the context of daily family life by: • Fostering open dialogue around discrimination, race, gender, disability, and class • Teaching “hard history” in an age-appropriate way • Curating a diverse selection of books and media choices in which children see themselves and people who are different • Celebrating cultural heritage through art, music, and poetry • Modeling activism and engaging in community service projects as a family Amber O’Neal Johnston, a homeschooling mother of four, shows parents of all backgrounds how to create a home environment where children feel secure in their own personhood and culture, enabling them to better understand and appreciate people who are racially and culturally different. A Place to Belong gives parents the tools to empower children to embrace their unique identities while feeling beautifully tethered to their global community.

This heartwarming picture book reassures children that a parent’s love never lets go—based on the poignant lyrics of JJ Heller’s beloved lullaby “Hand to Hold.” “May the living light inside you be the compass as you go / May you always know you have my hand to hold.” With delightful illustrations and an engaging rhyme scheme, this book offers the promise of security and love every child’s heart longs to know. From skipping stones and counting stars to climbing trees and telling stories, every moment is wrapped snugly in the certain warmth of a parent’s presence and God’s blessing. With poignancy and joy, this bedtime read captures the unconditional love parents want their children to know but so often fail to express amid the chaos of daily life.

Hendrickson Worship presents the first non-denominational hymnal for children in many years. "The Kids Hymnal Piano Accompaniment "book is organized by hymn number and includes the piano score for each song in large, readable print. The "Kids Hymnal "features: - 80 hymns and songs - Melody lines, lyrics and guitar chords on each typeset page - Beautiful illustrations to reinforce the meaning of the song - An application lesson and child affirmation for each song - Stories behind the writing of the hymns - Indexes by title and by topic - Large print for easy reading and singing Topics include: - Hymns (40 songs) - The Teachings of Jesus (8 songs) - Sunday School Classics (9 songs) - Scripture (8 songs) - Praise and Worship (10 songs) - Seasonal (Christmas, Advent, Lent/Easter) (5 songs) For ages 5-10 SONG LIST HYMNS - Amazing Grace - Be Thou My Vision - When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder - The Old Rugged Cross - Holy, Holy, Holy - Come, Christians, Join to Sing - Blessed Assurance - Standing on the Promises - Fairest Lord Jesus - Near The Cross - Count Your Blessings - When We All Get to Heaven - O How I Love Jesus - What a Friend We Have in Jesus - I Have Decided To Follow Jesus - All Creatures of Our God and King - He's Got The Whole World in His Hands - Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee - O Happy Day - Leaning on the Everlasting Arms - At the Cross - Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus - Come Thou Almighty King - Crown Him with Many Crowns - For the Beauty of the Earth - How Great Thou Art - God Will Take Care of You - He Keeps Me Singing As I Go - Have Thine Own Way, Lord - This Is My Father's World THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS - The Mustard Seed - You Must Be Born Again - Do To Others - Do Not Judge - I Am the Way - Love Your Neighbor - I Will Make You Fishers of Men SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSICS - Jesus Loves Me - Deep and Wide - Jesus Loves the Little Children - Isn't He Wonderful - I've Got Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy - Father Abraham - I Love Him Better Every D-A-Y - I Am A C-H-R-I-S-T-I-A-N - We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder - My God Is So Big - This Little Light of Mine - Do Lord SCRIPTURE SONGS - Children, Obey Your Parents - The Lord Is My Shepherd - In The Beginning - The Lord's Prayer - I Know The Plans I Have For You - I Have Hidden Your Word In My Heart - For God So Loved The World - The Roman's Road PRAISE & WORSHIP - Shout to the Lord - Open The Eyes of My Heart Lord - Our God Is An Awesome God - Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart - The Lord Is My Rock - Blessed Be The Name of the Lord - J-O-Y - I Could Sing of Your Love Forever - Lord, I Lift Your Name on High - I Will Sing of the Mercies FOURTH OF JULY - The Star Spangled Banner - God Bless America - America the Beautiful EASTER - Christ the Lord Has Risen Today - Do Remember - Hosanna CHRISTMAS - Go Tell It on The Mountain - The First Noel - Away in a Manger - Joy to the World - O Come All Ye Faithful - Children Go Where I Send Thee - Silent Night

These 16 sermons contain in concentrated form some of Tillich's most lambent themes. Although they were first published in the early 1960s, the pieces in question take up preoccupations which continue to haunt us at the beginning of the 21st century. Tillich discusses, among other topics, wisdom; salvation; loneliness and solitude; creation in relation to the creator; inequality; and spiritual presence. He has a desire to make sense of the fundamental mystery of Christian theology: the paradox of the moment which is now wherein comes the mystery which is eternity.

Wonderful for concerts, contests and recitals, ideal for worship throughout the year, weddings and funerals and available in both Medium High and Medium Low voicings. Titles: * Bright and Beautiful (A Children's Suite: Praise Him, All Ye Little Children, All Things Bright and Beautiful and Jesus Loves Me) * Take my Life, and Le it Be Consecrated * Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing * Make Me a Channel of Your Peace * Lord of the Dance * Safe Within Your Arms * Alleluia, Sing to Jesus (Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus) * Marchin' On Up (Marching to Zion) * Battle Hymn of the Republic