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Lectionary Stories for Preaching and Teaching

Lectonary Stories for Preaching and Teaching Cycle C

Peter Andrew Smith

ISBN: 0788028367
Size: 5.5×8.5
Pages: 216

The book can be ordered in print or adobe pdf from

CSS Publishing

Amazon.ca

From the CSS Website:

Who doesn’t love a good story? Storytellerswho excel at their craft have the ability to draw readers or listeners into the worlds they create, using characters and situations to entertain and enlighten us. Jesus, the Master Storyteller, often spoke using parables — short stories that conveyed spiritual truths. By drawing his listeners into his stories, he unlocked their minds and hearts to hear the truth he was relating to them.

This compilation of stories for the entire church year, written by Peter Andrew Smith, follows in that same tradition. The stories within CSS Publishing’s latest Lectionary Stories for Preaching and Teaching are inspired by the source gospel passages and serve to highlight and illustrate the gospel Jesus taught through his words and life. They can serve as a companion when studying the scripture, as illustrations for sermons, and as devotional material for personal or group use.  Smith offers thought-provoking contemplations on Cycle C lectionary passages that draw out the biblical theme by relating it to aspects of modern life we have all experienced.

This book may be used for:

• Preaching illustrations
• Sermon starters
• Stand-alone sermons
• Teaching aids
• Inspirational devotional reading

Some chapters included in this volume:

• When Tomorrow Comes
• Ready to Welcome
• The Sound of Good News
• God’s Grace Makes Anything Possible
• Welcoming God’s Love

Lectionary Stories

Lectionary Stories for Preaching and Teaching (Cycle A)

Contributor: Peter Andrew Smith

ISBN: 0788027042
Size: 5.5×8.5
Pages: 226

Stories for Preaching and Teaching Cycle A is available from

CSS Publishing (Both print and electronic versions available)

Amazon.ca (print edition or kindle)

From the CSS Website

“Everyone loves a good story. Storytellers who excel at their craft have the ability to draw readers or listeners into the worlds they create, using characters and situations to entertain and enlighten us. Jesus, the Master Storyteller, often spoke using parables — short stories that conveyed a spiritual truth. By drawing his listeners into his story, he unlocked their minds and hearts to hear the truth he was trying to relate to them.

This compilation of stories for the entire church year taken from StoryShare follows in that same tradition. StoryShare, a part of SermonSuite.com, is written by various authors brought together to meditate on scriptures in the Revised Common Lectionary for Cycle A and create stories that flesh out these passages, allowing readers to see these words in a new way. These stories can be whimsical and light-hearted or poignant and reflective, even tragic. But they all strive to bring us to a deeper understanding of the scriptures and the God who inspired them. Some of the stories are even based on actual events experienced by the authors, events that influenced their perspective on Christianity.

Useful as sermon illustrations, stand alone sermons, teaching aides, personal devotions, or even just for entertaining reading, Stories for Preaching and Teaching will draw you into new worlds with vibrant and engaging images, deepening your relationship with God in the process.”

Lectionary Tales

Lectionary Tales from the Pulpit, Series VII, Cycle B for the Revised Common Lectionary

Contributor: Peter Andrew Smith
CSS Publishing Co., Inc.
ISBN: 0788026658
ISBN-13: 978-0788026652

Ask for this resource at your favourite Bookstore or
order online at  CSS PUBLISHING
or in Canada at Amazon.ca

from the CSS Publishing Website

Everyone loves a good story. Storytellers who excel at their craft have the ability to draw readers or listeners into the worlds they create, using characters and situations to both entertain and enlighten us. Jesus, the Master Storyteller, often spoke using parables — short stories that conveyed a spiritual truth. By drawing his listeners into his story, he unlocked their minds and hearts to hear the truth he was trying to relate to them.
This compilation of stories for the entire church year taken from StorySharefollows in that same tradition. StoryShare, a part of SermonSuite.com, is written by various authors brought together to meditate on scriptures in the Revised Common Lectionary for Cycle B and create stories that flesh out these passages, allowing readers to see these words in a new way. These stories can be whimsical and light-hearted or poignant and reflective, even tragic. But they all strive to bring us to a deeper understanding of both the scriptures and the God who inspired them.Some of the stories are even based on actual events experienced by the authors, events that influenced their perspective on Christianity.
Useful as sermon illustrations, stand alone sermons, teaching aides, personal devotions, or even just for entertaining reading, Lectionary Tales will draw you into new worlds with vibrant and engaging images, deepening your relationship with God in the process.

All Things Are Ready

All Things Are Ready
Communion Prayers for the Church Year and Pastoral Occasions
By: Peter Andrew Smith
CSS Publishing Co., Inc.
ISBN: 0788024876
ISBN-13: 9780788024870

Ask for this resource at your favourite Bookstore or
order online at  CSS PUBLISHING
or in Canada at Amazon.ca

from the CSS Publishing Website

“Make your celebration of the Lord’s Supper flow together with music and other liturgical elements with this stimulating collection of communion prayers. Peter Andrew Smith incorporates imagery and themes from lectionary scripture texts, church seasons, and special pastoral occasions into these eloquent prayers, allowing you to design seamless worship experiences in which the Eucharist reflects and reinforces the focus of the entire service. There are 35 responsive settings of pre-communion prayers for a variety of times throughout the year  including church seasons, seasons of the year, confirmation, stewardship, and more, as well as seven brief post-communion prayers. This volume will be a cherished resource for any pastor or worship planner.”-

A review by Marilyn Meredith, American Author’s Association

“A helpful addition to any ministerial library. The author, Peter Andrew Smith, is a pastor in the United Church of Canada. He has created a book of thirty-five communion prayers for use by Christian ministers, pastors and other planners of worship services.

The Communion prayers are divided into logical segments for the church year: Advent, Christmas and Epiphany; Lent and Easter; Pentecost to Christ the King; Pastoral Occasions; Seasons of the year; Life of Christ; and Prayers After Communion–making it a simple task for a pastor or minister to find the exact communion prayer for use or adaptation. Every prayer is scripturally based and can be used either as responsive readings or spoken solely by the pastor or minister leading the communion celebration.

All Things Are Ready would be a helpful addition to any ministerial library. Lay persons might consider it as gift for their own pastor or minister. The author did an excellent job in the creation of these communion prayers.”