WHAT'S NEW IN THE LIBRARY?
A NEW LOOK IN THE RESOURCE CENTER
If you have visited the BCE offices during March and April, you probably noticed lots of confusion and different things going on, along with paint smells and noise. We have just completed a renovation project; creating a new children and family life room, new youth sections, and the ability to move and spread out many of our resources. We are finally just about back in place and we love it. The children’s room is a place where not only leaders come to look for resources, but children can hang out and watch movies while parents look around. In the renovation, we found many duplicate books and have placed them on a free cart in the hallway of the building. They are available for anyone to take and use. It has been wonderful. Please make every effort to come visit us soon. We will plan a grand opening for later in the summer when schools are close to starting up again but until then, come and enjoy. Thanks to the BCE and Salem Congregation for making this possible.
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The Rescource Center Newsletter - August 2008 Edition
The Everlasting Snowman by Hunter Darden - Sunflower Publishing Company
Combining the excitement of an unexpected holiday due to snow and the recognition of the eternal nature of life, the book is a story for all ages and all seasons. The wonder and beauty of creation is recalled. The value of play and recreation, friendships and family are all highlighted. They discover the great circle of life- a circle that is everlasting. It reminds us to rejoice in the present and to have faith and trust for the future. Nothing is ultimately lost. The gifts of God are eternal.
Bible Turn and Learn - Abingdon Press
In the beginning, God made a world. This simple book of Bible stories will delight toddlers as they learn about people such as Adam and Eve: Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and the birth, life and teachings of Jesus by turning the wheels and completing the Bible stories.
Faith Builders: Bible Crafts for Children Ages 7-10 by Nadia Herbert - Abingdon Press
This features fifty exciting craft projects that elementary children will enjoy making while learning about the Bible and building their faith. Each craft has a theme that is linked to a Bible verse and combined with a lesson. Step by step instructions, materials list, and suggested time makes planning easy. It utilizes many wonderful media through which children can express their creativity and explore their faith in a group setting.
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